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Mitre Inn, Hampton Court Bridge, East Molesey

East Molesey

in the county of Surrey

Recommended Towns & Villages near Checkley

Wishing Tree, Backbury Hill

Mordiford (14 Pictures)

in the county of Herefordshire (1.7 miles, 2.7 km, direction SW)

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...

Hereford Old Bridge + Cathedral

Hereford (90 Pictures)

a Historic City in the county of Herefordshire (5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction W)

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.....

Cloister at Hoarwithy Church, Hoarwithy, Herefordshire.

Hoarwithy (3 Pictures)

in the county of Herefordshire (6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction SW)

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...

Church Lane

Ledbury (92 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Herefordshire (7.2 miles, 11.5 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...

Eastnor

Eastnor (10 Pictures)

in the county of Herefordshire (8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction E)

A small village with a grand castle, a beautiful lake, and a park full of free roaming deer....

Ross-on-Wye viewed from the Rope Walk by the river Wye

Ross-on-Wye (32 Pictures)

in the county of Herefordshire (8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction S)

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...

Farmhouse and hop kilns 1986

Bromyard (16 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Herefordshire (10.8 miles, 17.3 km, direction N)

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...

Aston Ingham church, Aston Ingham village in the county of Herefordshire

Aston Ingham (4 Pictures)

in the county of Herefordshire (10.8 miles, 17.4 km, direction SE)

This is a serene pastoral village set in the rolling agricultural landscape of the valley of the River Wye...

Kilpeck Church

Kilpeck (14 Pictures)

in the county of Herefordshire (10.9 miles, 17.5 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...

Walford church, Herefordshire

Walford (5 Pictures)

in the county of Herefordshire (11.2 miles, 18.0 km, direction S)

Walford lies in the rural countryside about 4 miles from the old market town of Ross-on-Wye...

Cast-iron milestone with pointing hands at Suckley, Worcestershire

Suckley (1 Pictures)

in the county of Worcestershire (11.3 miles, 18.1 km, direction NE)

Suckley is an attractive, rural village nestling in the shadow of Edward Elgar's beloved Malvern Hills...

A picture of Brockhampton

Brockhampton (5 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Herefordshire (11.9 miles, 19.1 km, direction NE)

The village of Brockhampton is best known for its fine Stone and Concrete church designed by W.R.Lethaby a follower of the Arts and Crafts movement, and was built at the turn of the 20th-century. One of the beauties of the church is its stunning thatched roof, one of only three in the country...

Godrich Castle

Goodrich (22 Pictures)

in the county of Herefordshire (11.9 miles, 19.2 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...

Climbing the hills

Great Malvern (105 Pictures)

in the county of Worcestershire (12.8 miles, 20.6 km, direction NE)

Malvern is famous for its beautiful hills that offer outstanding views across 3 counties, its famous spring water and the Morgan motor car. It also has strong associations with the famous composer Edward Elgar..

Wye Valley mist

Symonds Yat (42 Pictures)

in the county of Herefordshire (14.0 miles, 22.5 km, direction S)

From whichever vantage point you choose all around Symonds Yat are scenes of incredible beauty...

Corn Square, Leominster, Herefordshire

Leominster (14 Pictures)

in the county of Herefordshire (14.2 miles, 22.8 km, direction NW)

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...

Weobley Church and Red Lion Pub, Weobley, Herefordshire

Weobley (29 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Herefordshire (14.6 miles, 23.5 km, direction NW)

Charming, black and white half timbered village with an old fashioned Christmas card appeal...

Graveyard of St. Andrews church, Ashleworth, Gloucestershire

Ashleworth (2 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Gloucestershire (15.7 miles, 25.3 km, direction SE)

This is a lovely pastoral village set beside the west bank of the River Severn, in the middle of a typical rural Gloucestershire landscape...

The Clock Tower, Upton upon Severn, the south-east face

Upton upon Severn (39 Pictures)

in the county of Worcestershire (16.0 miles, 25.7 km, direction E)

Upton upon Severn is a picturesque little riverside town in the county of Worcestershire, situated near the Malvern Hills and about 11 miles from the main City of Worcester. It is.....

Old toll cottage at Bredwardine Bridge, Herefordshire

Bredwardine (4 Pictures)

in the county of Herefordshire (16.8 miles, 27.1 km, direction W)

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Hereford Cathedral

Hereford Cathedral (21 Pictures)

(5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction W)

Hereford Cathedral is a grade1 listed building, The oldest part - the bishop's chapel - dating to the 11th century, though the.....

Eastnor castle, Eastnor, Herefordshire

Eastnor Castle (16 Pictures)

(9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction E)

This fairytale like castle is set amongst the Malvern hills and is surrounded by a famous arboretum and beautiful lake. It is a.....

Lower Brockhampton Hall

Brockhampton Estate (20 Pictures)

(11.7 miles, 18.8 km, direction NE)

Brockhampton Estate tells us much about the way in which our wealthy medieval ancestors lived. It comprises of a landscape of.....

Moccas Court, Herefordshire

Moccas Court (1 Pictures)

(15.1 miles, 24.2 km, direction W)

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Flaxley Abbey, Flaxley, Gloucestershire. - Once a Cistercian Abbey now a private dwelling

Flaxley Abbey (3 Pictures)

(15.3 miles, 24.7 km, direction S)

Flaxley Abbey has a long and illustrious history, it was originally built to house a Cistercian order by Roger, Earl of Hereford.....

Dovecote at Luntley Court, Pembridge, Herefordshire

Luntley Court and Dovecote (1 Pictures)

(16.6 miles, 26.7 km, direction NW)

Luntley Court and Dovecote. A 15-16th century house with Dovecote..

Westbury Court Gardens.  A National Trust property in Westbury on Severn, Gloucestershire

Westbury Court Garden (24 Pictures)

(17.1 miles, 27.5 km, direction SE)

Only restored Dutch water garden in the country, and reputedly home to England's oldest evergreen oak...

Symond's Yat, Forest of Dean, Herefordshire

The Royal Forest of Dean (7 Pictures)

(17.3 miles, 27.8 km, direction S)

The Royal Forest of Dean is sandwiched between the borders of England and Wales, it covers some 35,000 acres of spectacular.....

Longtown Castle, Herefordshire

Longtown Castle (2 Pictures)

(18.5 miles, 29.7 km, direction W)

Longtown Castle - An unusual cylindrical keep at the top of an enormous earthen motte. Longtown Castle was built approx 1200 and.....

A picture of Old Baptist chapel

Old Baptist chapel (4 Pictures)

(18.7 miles, 30.0 km, direction E)

The Old Baptist chapel and Burial ground- A 15th century building opposite the abbey that was used for worship around the time.....

Worcester Cathedral

Worcester Cathedral (77 Pictures)

(18.7 miles, 30.1 km, direction NE)

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Tewkesbury Abbey

Tewkesbury Abbey (89 Pictures)

(18.9 miles, 30.4 km, direction E)

Standing taller than any other building in tewkesbury, is the fantastic tewkesbury abbey. It is over 500 years old and has the.....

The Lady Chapel

Gloucester Cathedral (203 Pictures)

(19.0 miles, 30.5 km, direction SE)

One of the finest cathedrals in England and rated as one of the most beautiful in the world, Gloucester Cathedral is a.....

Narrow boats moored up at Gloucester docks.

Gloucester Docks (72 Pictures)

(19.1 miles, 30.7 km, direction SE)

Today Gloucester Docks bristles with excitement for everyone, for this is a lavish landscape where care has been taken to.....

Croft Castle approach

Croft Castle (33 Pictures)

(19.1 miles, 30.8 km, direction NW)

Castellated manor house set in stunning countryside with panoramic views...

St. Briavels Castle, Gloucestershire

St. Briavels Castle (9 Pictures)

(21.0 miles, 33.8 km, direction S)

St.Briavels Castle stands in an outstanding scenery high above the River Wye. It is an evocative setting, reminiscent of early.....

Frampton Court Rear

Frampton Court (4 Pictures)

(21.2 miles, 34.1 km, direction SE)

Designed by Bristol architect John Strahan and built between 1731 and 1733, Frampton Court is built from Bath stone in the.....

A picture of Frampton Manor

Frampton Manor (1 Pictures)

(21.2 miles, 34.1 km, direction SE)

This is a magnificent timber frame property dating back to the 12th-century, with alterations from between its inception and the.....

Raglan Castle, Usk, Monmouthshire, Wales

Raglan Castle (38 Pictures)

(21.5 miles, 34.7 km, direction SW)

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Pershore Abbey

Pershore Abbey (7 Pictures)

(22.1 miles, 35.5 km, direction E)

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