Herefordshire is a historic and scenic county in England offering charming market towns, cultural heritage, cider orchards, and diverse natural landscapes for walkers and history enthusiasts.
Witley Court is a spectacular ruined Italianate mansion located in Great Witley, Worcestershire, featuring extensive restored formal gardens, grand historic fountains, and an attached Grade I listed baroque church. Visitors can explore the impressive outdoor ruins, Victorian and Edwardian garden designs, and enjoy the heritage site managed by English Heritage.
Mortimer's Cross Water Mill is an 18th-century watermill located on the River Lugg near Leominster in Herefordshire. The mill is partially operational and is owned by Historic England, offering visitors a glimpse of historical milling processes.
Croft Castle is a Grade I listed English country house near Leominster, Herefordshire, surrounded by extensive parkland and historic gardens including an Iron Age hill fort. It offers a mix of indoor historic rooms and outdoor scenic landscapes with woodland and gardens, showcasing centuries of family history and architecture.
Rotherwas Chapel is a historic family chapel with architectural features from medieval to Victorian times including a fine Elizabethan timber roof and Victorian furnishings, maintained by English Heritage near Hereford.
Berrington Hall is a neoclassical country house near Leominster, Herefordshire, featuring Capability Brown's last landscape design and a collection of historic furnishings and costumes. Visitors can explore both the elegant interiors and extensive gardens managed by the National Trust.
7 Oct, 14 Oct…
An experienced garden volunteer leads a tour of Berrington Hall’s gardens, sharing information about the property, its former residents and its history.
Kempley is a historic village in Gloucestershire known for St Mary's Church with Britain's oldest roof and exceptional Romanesque frescoes, along with the Arts and Crafts style St Edward's Church, offering a combination of indoor heritage and scenic outdoor experiences.
Brockhampton Estate is a National Trust property in Herefordshire featuring a late 14th century timber framed manor house with moat, extensive farmland, parkland, and woodland. Visitors can explore both the historic interiors and outdoor grounds including an archaeological site of a medieval village.
13 Oct (next Tuesday)
Join expert forager Marlow Renton on a guided walk at Brockhampton to learn about fungi, where to find it and how to forage with more confidence. Mushrooms will not be collected for eating.