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About Hereford
Hereford is a town in the west of England bordering wales. It has a beautiful cathedral which was established in the 7th century and a medieval bridge over the River Wye. Famous for its cider making all over the world. David Garrick (1717 - 1779), one of the most influential and popular figures in the whole of British theatre history was born here, as was the royal mistress of Charles II, Nell Gwynne. She was one of 13 of Charles's mistresses but the most popular with the public. There is a pub named after her on Monkmoor street in the City. The famous british fighting force the SAS are also based in Hereford and the area is famous too for its cattle, the white faced Herefordshire Bull which is used alot as an emblem to signify something as being from Herefordshire
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Recommended attractions near Hereford
| Shipley Gardens | (3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Queenswood Country Park | (7.0 miles, 11.3 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Moccas Court | (9.7 miles, 15.5 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Grosmont Castle | (11.5 miles, 18.6 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Luntley Court and Dovecote | (12.2 miles, 19.6 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Skenfrith Castle | (12.5 miles, 20.1 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Pembridge Castle | (12.9 miles, 20.7 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Goodrich Castle | (13.0 miles, 20.9 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Longtown Castle | (14.0 miles, 22.6 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Brockhampton Estate | (14.3 miles, 23.0 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Eastnor Castle | (14.4 miles, 23.2 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| King Arthur's Cave | (15.3 miles, 24.6 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| The Malvern Hills | (15.9 miles, 25.6 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Croft Castle | (16.5 miles, 26.5 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Monmouth Castle | (16.6 miles, 26.7 km, direction S) | Pictures |
All attractions in HerefordAll attractions in HerefordshireComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Hereford
Hampton Bishop, in the county of Herefordshire (3.2 miles, 5.1 km, direction E)
This picturesque village with it's wealth of half-timbered properties lies comfortably between two enchanting rivers, the Wye and the Lugg.
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Mordiford, in the county of Herefordshire (4.2 miles, 6.7 km, direction SE)
The village of Mordiford is home to the oldest bridge in Herefordshire, which in parts dates to c. 1352 and tales of a Dragon that would come down from its lair, to drink at the confluence of the rivers near the village.
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Hoarwithy, in the county of Herefordshire (7.0 miles, 11.2 km, direction S)
Apart from the church, the rest of the village reflects the character of all things English. Beautiful black and white timber- framed properties, some of 16th-century origin.
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Kilpeck, in the county of Herefordshire (7.4 miles, 11.8 km, direction SW)
Hidden away in one of England's most glorious little medieval villages, lies what is without doubt, the finest small Norman church in Britain.
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Weobley, in the county of Herefordshire (9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction NW)
Charming, black and white half timbered village with an old fashioned Christmas card appeal.
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Ross-on-Wye, in the county of Herefordshire (11.3 miles, 18.3 km, direction SE)
Ross-on-Wye is a beautiful market town, with a rising main street culminating at the well worn stone slabs beneath an ancient market house.
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Bredwardine, in the county of Herefordshire (11.5 miles, 18.4 km, direction W)
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Leominster, in the county of Herefordshire (11.8 miles, 18.9 km, direction N)
Fine wool has been produced here in this gentle country town since the 13th century and owing to the close proximity of the county town of Hereford and the rich farmland that abounds throughout this lovely area, prized Hereford cattle are bred here for exportation to countries all over the world.
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Bosbury, in the county of Herefordshire (11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction E)
From Bosbury there are lovely views towards the dramatic Malvern Hills and in the direction of Hereford is a vista of Hay Bluff and the Black Mountains.
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Dorstone, in the county of Herefordshire (12.3 miles, 19.8 km, direction W)
Tucked away under the Welsh hills amid the Golden Valley is the historic village of Dorstone. Lying high above the village is Aurthur's Stone which is a great slab set on upright stones.
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Ledbury, in the county of Herefordshire (12.6 miles, 20.2 km, direction E)
Ledbury is an attractive town whose centre has changed very little over the years. The Old Grammer School and Butchers Row cottage are but two of Ledbury's beautifully preserved Medieval buildings to be seen in the cobbled street, known as Church Lane.
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Bromyard, in the county of Herefordshire (12.8 miles, 20.6 km, direction NE)
Bromyard, a pleasant market town situated equi-distance between the towns of Malvern and Leominster and, as such Bromyard is surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside in England.
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Eardisland, in the county of Herefordshire (12.9 miles, 20.8 km, direction NW)
Voted as 'the prettiest village in the Midlands' by a TV poll, Eardisland is well worth a visit. It is favoured as being one of a trio of Black and White villages along the valley of the River Arrow.
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Walford, in the county of Herefordshire (13.1 miles, 21.0 km, direction S)
Walford lies in the rural countryside about 4 miles from the old market town of Ross-on-Wye.
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Goodrich, in the county of Herefordshire (13.4 miles, 21.6 km, direction S)
Everyone loves a castle, especially a ruinous castle, haunted by the romantic ghosts of two lovers fleeing the rampageous armies of the Civil War.
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All towns in HerefordshireComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Hereford Station | (0.6 miles, 1.0 km) |
| M50 Junction 4 | (10.9 miles, 17.5 km, direction SE) |
| Leominster Station | (11.7 miles, 18.9 km, direction N) |
| M50 Junction 3 | (13.0 miles, 20.9 km, direction SE) |
| Bristol International Airport | (46.5 miles, 74.9 km, direction S) |
| Birmingham International Airport | (49.8 miles, 80.1 km, direction NE) |
| Hereford to London | (117.3 miles, 188.7 km, direction E) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Hereford
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Hereford center |
| The Green Dragon | (0.1 miles, 0.2 km) |
| Alberta Guest House | (0.5 miles, 0.8 km) |
| Somerville House | (0.7 miles, 1.1 km) |
| Three Counties Hotel | (1.2 miles, 2.0 km, direction SW) |
| Brandon Lodge | (1.5 miles, 2.4 km, direction S) |
| Munstone House Hotel | (1.8 miles, 2.8 km, direction N) |
| Belmont Lodge & Golf | (2.3 miles, 3.8 km, direction W) |
| Pilgrim Hotel | (5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction S) |
| Best Western Pengethley Manor Hotel | (9.2 miles, 14.9 km, direction S) |
| Moccas Court | (9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction W) |
| All hotels in Hereford |
