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Seaton

a Seaside Town in the county of Devon

Pictures of Hay-on-Wye

in the county of Powys

About Hay-on-Wye

Hay-on-Wye, as its name implies is picturesquely situated on the River Wye at a point where Herefordshire meets with the border of Wales.

The origins of the town stretch back over the centuries and there are numerous interesting old properties to be seen in the town. A few of which have been turned into antique shops where you enter through a small doorway to find yourself stepping onto a creaking oak floor with ceiling above and surrounding walls bulging with the weight of ancient oak beams. The vast majority of the buildings in Hay are now Book shops, for what was once a peaceful market town is now a mecca for second hand book lovers from all over the world. Buyers do not just come to Hay to search out a bargain, they come more in the hope of the rare find that has eluded them in other destinations. Hay, is a friendly town set in the picturesque border country crammed with medieval cottages and handsome farmhouses. The River Wye flows through here and Offa's Dyke Path runs close-by. There are ancient meadows and gurgling little streams, used as watering holes for grazing cattle.

In the town you will find shops that provide for every requirement as well as the specialist antique and book shops. There are warmly welcoming inns and public houses, most of which serve excellent home cooked food, good wine and ales. Near to Hay-on-Wye is the majestic Hay Bluff which rises to a towering 2220ft and the idyllic villages of Pembridge and Presteigne are but a short distance away. This whole region is awash with ancient churches, old monuments and beautiful gardens that give a great deal of pleasure and are a joy to explore

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West End Farm, Pembridge, Herefordshire. A 15th Century cruck framed farmhouse.

Pembridge (27 Pictures) a Picturesque Village in the county of Herefordshire

(14.3 miles, 23.1 km, direction NE of Hay-on-Wye)

Pembridge, is one of the prettiest villages in Herefordshire, it is thrice blessed for it stands in a trio of black and white villages famed for an abundance of quaint cottages and graceful houses...

the norman carved arch at kilpeck church herefordshire

Kilpeck (14 Pictures) in the county of Herefordshire

(15.4 miles, 24.7 km, direction SE of Hay-on-Wye)

Hidden away in one of England's most glorious little medieval villages, lies what is without doubt, the finest small Norman church in Britain...

Hereford Old Bridge + Cathedral

Hereford (90 Pictures) a Historic City in the county of Herefordshire

(17.8 miles, 28.6 km, direction E of Hay-on-Wye)

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.....

Half-timbered shops in Leominster, Herefordshire

Leominster (14 Pictures) in the county of Herefordshire

(19.6 miles, 31.5 km, direction NE of Hay-on-Wye)

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...

View from top of Rhayader Dam, Powys

Rhayader (25 Pictures) in the county of Powys

(22.4 miles, 36.1 km, direction NW of Hay-on-Wye)

Several roads converge on this peaceful market town on the upper Wye. It is an historic town which is renowned as an angling, pony trekking, walking and touring centre, it is also the nearest town to the beautiful Elan Valley Reservoirs...

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Hay on Wye Castle and War Memorial, Herefordshire

Hay-on-Wye Castle (4 Pictures)

(0.3 miles, 0.5 km)

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Moccas Court, Herefordshire

Moccas Court (1 Pictures)

(8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction E)

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Longtown Castle, Herefordshire

Longtown Castle (2 Pictures)

(10.3 miles, 16.6 km, direction SE)

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

Dovecote at Luntley Court, Pembridge, Herefordshire

Luntley Court and Dovecote (1 Pictures)

(13.2 miles, 21.3 km, direction NE)

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

Hereford Cathedral

Hereford Cathedral (21 Pictures)

(18.0 miles, 28.9 km, direction E)

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

Croft Castle approach

Croft Castle (33 Pictures)

(20.0 miles, 32.2 km, direction NE)

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

Raglan Castle, Usk, Monmouthshire, Wales

Raglan Castle (38 Pictures)

(23.9 miles, 38.4 km, direction SE)

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