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.
Skenfrith Castle is a ruined Norman castle in Skenfrith village, Monmouthshire, Wales, historically part of the Three Castles lordship. It features stone fortifications including a circular keep and curtain walls, set beside the River Monnow. Now managed by Cadw and owned by the National Trust, it is open to the public for exploration of the outdoor ruins.
The Weir Garden is a National Trust property in Herefordshire featuring 10 acres of riverside gardens known for diverse wildlife and Roman temple ruins, offering a tranquil outdoor experience along the River Wye.
Knowles Mill is a historic 18th-century water-powered grain mill ruin in Worcestershire, set within the Wyre Forest National Nature Reserve. Visitors can explore the mill ruins, observe remnants of the mill machinery, and enjoy the surrounding woodland and meadow managed by the National Trust.
May Hill is a prominent hill in Gloucestershire known for its distinctive clump of trees and status as a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Visitors can enjoy panoramic views, woodlands, grasslands, and historic May Day celebrations on the summit, accessible via public footpaths.
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.
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.
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.
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.