Local food & drink spots
Here's a list of local(ish!) food spots, whether for essentials or tasty restaurant food.
Tasty food, very relaxed but can get quite busy.
My local place to pick up essentials, such as milk or bread, veg, gin or a scotch egg or two ;)
34 locals recommend
The Nest, Little Verzons Farm
Hereford RoadTasty food, very relaxed but can get quite busy.
My local place to pick up essentials, such as milk or bread, veg, gin or a scotch egg or two ;)
Nice spot to grab a coffee and a sandwich. There appears to be loads going on there and a good place to pick up ideas of what's on in the area.
Trumpet Corner Gallery
Nice spot to grab a coffee and a sandwich. There appears to be loads going on there and a good place to pick up ideas of what's on in the area.
Tasty Sunday roast and carvery (did I just say that?). Definitely need to book in advance. Worth tying in with a visit to Westons Cider.
15 locals recommend
The Walwyn Arms
Tasty Sunday roast and carvery (did I just say that?). Definitely need to book in advance. Worth tying in with a visit to Westons Cider.
They serve food in the restaurant, but really it's all about the cider. And apple juice for the kids (and the play park).
77 locals recommend
Westons Cider Mill
They serve food in the restaurant, but really it's all about the cider. And apple juice for the kids (and the play park).
Actual authentic Thai food in .... Hereford. Yep, I was as surprised as you will likely be, its really quite special.
SimplyThai.Kitchen(Simply@Thai)
37 Saint Owen's StreetActual authentic Thai food in .... Hereford. Yep, I was as surprised as you will likely be, its really quite special.
Decent Italian restaurant, serves pizza, pasta and gelato (I think).
38 locals recommend
The Olive Tree
44 The HomendDecent Italian restaurant, serves pizza, pasta and gelato (I think).
Butty Bach, HPA, Golden ..... top quality ales, well worth a visit if you like your ale.
14 locals recommend
Wye Valley Brewery
Butty Bach, HPA, Golden ..... top quality ales, well worth a visit if you like your ale.
The Trumpet Inn
Currently the closest pub that does decent food.
The Barrels
Classic boozer, run by the people from Wye Valley Brewery.
Kids stuff!
Some ideas of trips and things to do for kids
Brilliant spot for kids. Often has outdoor events and the maze is great fun.
119 locals recommend
Eastnor Castle
Brilliant spot for kids. Often has outdoor events and the maze is great fun.
A fun farm park with loads of farm animals, tractor rides and pony rides (opens in Spring).
23 locals recommend
Newbridge Farm Park
A fun farm park with loads of farm animals, tractor rides and pony rides (opens in Spring).
It's been a while since I've visited, but this was good for kids last time I went.
29 locals recommend
The International Centre for Birds of Prey
It's been a while since I've visited, but this was good for kids last time I went.
Halo Hereford Leisure Centre
Holmer RoadA reasonably priced and fun soft play for rainy days.
Wave pool with slide (not huge but fun for toddlers), with a well equipped play park outside.
Halo Hereford Leisure Pool
Saint Martin's AvenueWave pool with slide (not huge but fun for toddlers), with a well equipped play park outside.
Things to do
Well worth a visit as it has been extremely well restored and is set in a lovely part of Hereford.
Attached to this is the Mappa Mundi.
147 locals recommend
Hereford Cathedral
Cathedral CloseWell worth a visit as it has been extremely well restored and is set in a lovely part of Hereford.
Attached to this is the Mappa Mundi.
A lovely small town over the border renowned for it's book shops. Very atmospheric.
286 locals recommend
Hay-on-Wye
A lovely small town over the border renowned for it's book shops. Very atmospheric.
A historical market town near to the house. Good restaurants and local shops.
137 locals recommend
Ledbury
A historical market town near to the house. Good restaurants and local shops.
The Cider Museum
Pomona PlaceThe home of Bulmers Cider.
River & Walks
Beautiful wood that has a butterfly trail to follow. Very popular with dog walkers.
Haugh Wood Butterfly Trail
Beautiful wood that has a butterfly trail to follow. Very popular with dog walkers.
Hoarwithy
Great spot on the Wye.
Breinton springs Carpark,
Good spot to park and go for a walk along the River Wye