Local places to visit
Set in the heart of the beautiful Wye Valley, the area offers plenty to keep you busy—whether you’re here for walking, cycling, countryside views, great food, or a relaxed round of golf.
We have a plentiful supply of pubs offering excellent food in the locality mostly a short drive from the site, some of which are situated on the walks from the site. You will find a link to many of our favourite local hostelries in the gallery below.
There are a number of Golf Clubs to choose from nearby, including Ross Golf Club, The South Herefordshire Gold club and the Rolls of Monmounth Golf Club.
There are numerous towns to explore Hereford has a magnificent Cathedral, where you can see The Mappa Mundi and The Magna Carter, There is a Cider Museum, and the famous Hereford butter market.
Ross has a choice of good Supermarkets and a Visitors Centre ten minutes from the site, also worth a visit are the market towns of Ledbury and Monmouth.
The nearest village is Fownhope with a Post Office, local store and good pubs.
For gardening enthusiasts there are some very good Garden Centres and interesting gardens, National Trust properties, Eastnor Castle, Hampton Court and Westons Cider Mill and visitor centre with its restaurant to visit in the area.
Key events in 2026
Ideal location to base yourself to visit :
1st – 10th May 2026 Wye Valley River Festival
2nd – 3rd May 2026 Beer and Cider Festival Ross-on-Wye
7th– 10th May 2026 RHS Spring Festival Malvern
12th – 14th June 2026 Royal Three Counties Show Malvern
18th – 21st June 2026 Lyde Court Country & Western Festival
21st – 23rd August 2026 Western Motorhome and Caravan Show Malvern
4th – 6th September 2026 Ross Cider Festival
25th – 27th September 2026 Hereford Military History Festival
13th – 18th October 2026 National Caravan and Camping Show NEC Birmingham
Click below to find out what is on across the county