Herefordshire is a county of unspoilt countryside with a wealth of landscape. There are market towns of historic and distinctive character and fascinating villages. The wooded hills and gentle river valleys made it a favoured rural retreat in the 18th century when parkland was created and now there are 200 historic gardens.

You don’t have to travel far as there are five vineyards locally and the famous Westons Cider, where you can take a tour and sample their various vintages. Broadfield Court has glorious gardens, where you can also lunch and sample their fine wines. Three Choirs Vineyard, of international repute, is also just a few miles away.

The historical house Hellens is just at Much Marcle and locally there are two National Trust properties at Berrington Hall and Croft Castle. A short drive away at Broadheath is the birthplace, together with the museum, dedicated to Sir Edward Elgar and of course you can follow the Elgar Trail.

Ledbury, just six miles away, was a National Britain in Bloom winner in 2003 and 2004. It is a charming and fascinating town with a raised Market Hall and the forever photographed cobbled Church Lane.

Hereford has its renowned chained library and unique Mappa Mundi, cathedral and Museum of Cider Making.

The theatre at Malvern attracts performers both of national and international repute. There is also the Courtyard Theatre at Hereford and another locally at Ledbury.

This hidden part of Herefordshire just invites you to walk...or golf…or fish...or…EXPLORE!