The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Ross-on-Wye, England

January 13, 2022 Timmy Ribble

Ross-on-Wye (Welsh: Rhosan ar Wy) is a small market town with a population of 10,700 (according to the 2011 census), in south eastern Herefordshire, England, located on the River Wye, and on the northern edge of the Forest of Dean .
Restaurants in Ross-on-Wye

1. Ross on Wye Canoe Hire

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5.0 based on 375 reviews

Ross on Wye Canoe Hire

We are are family run business offering a wide range of Canoe Hire and Guided trips from half/full day to 2/3/4 day trips on the River Wye. Upon arrival at our canoe hire centre you will be registered, fitted with a buoyancy aid given the correct size paddle,and offered a dry barrel to keep your personal possessions in. You will then be given a safety briefing and some basic instructions on how to paddle and steer the canoe. We then take you from our canoe hire centre up river for the start of your canoe trip . Your cars are left adjacent to our facility for the duration of your trip. For more detailed information and maps visit our trips page on our website.

2. Canoe the Wye

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5.0 based on 561 reviews

Canoe the Wye

Canoe hire on the River Wye. We take you from our canoe hire centre based in Symonds Yat West, up river for the start of your canoe trip and you paddle back to us. Depending on how long you want to go canoeing for will depend on how far upstream from Symonds Yat we will take you. Once you arrive at our canoe hire centre you will be fitted with a buoyancy aid and paddle and given a dry barrel to keep your personal possessions in. You will then be given a safety briefing and some basic instructions on how to paddle and steer the boat. You will leave your cars at our canoe hire centre and we will then transport you in our minibuses, with the canoes, upstream to your start point. We can hire you a canoe on the River Wye from half a day to a week. For more detailed information and maps visit our trips page on our website. We offer a web site that has all the information that you need when hiring a canoe and planning your canoe trip on the River Wye - including accommodation for camping, B and B, pubs etc. Canoeing on the River Wye is a favorite activity for those who love the outdoors. Whether for families on holiday, people seeking a challenge or groups wanting to do something together. It is a great and healthy way to enjoy your free time. We appreciate the history and the experience of canoeing on the Wye. We want you to leave with a deeper appreciation of the environment and history of this historic river. We aim to offer you a complete and rewarding canoe hire experience on the River Wye you`ll remember for a long time. We give you the ability to book on line at any time, using secure on line systems, and then we send you immediate confirmation of your canoe trip by email. This will include maps for you to print off and also some top tips on what to wear and expect. We cater for families, individuals, corporate days and large groups who want to hire a canoe on the River Wye at affordable simple to understand prices.

3. Life Changing Activities

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5.0 based on 37 reviews

Life Changing Activities

We live in and for the outdoors. If you want to spend some time surrounded by beautiful scenery, doing something really exciting the we are the place to be. We take management groups, companies, stag parties, families or just groups of friends. We run organise and run all the best outdoor activities so if you want to go climbing and abseiling, gorge walking, canoeing, caving, survival training or want us to organise your management event then just give us a call.

4. Goodrich Castle

Castle Lane, Goodrich, Ross-on-Wye HR9 6HY England +44 1600 890538 [email protected] http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/goodrich-castle/?utm_source=Trip%20Advisor&utm_campaign=Local%20Listings&utm_medium=Trip%20Advisor%20Profiles&utm_content=goodrich%20castle
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4.5 based on 1,130 reviews

Goodrich Castle

Reviewed By Daveshent - Leek, United Kingdom

Great castle visit for all ages, book in advance to ensure you get a time allocation, the visit is self directed but numbers controlled for social distancing, Its is a great castle in a wonderful location, lots of information boards bring alive the past and its easy to visualise what life was like and the history of the castle, there are some guides on hand for further detail, if its a nice day take a pic-nic and sit on he mat laws for a lovely lunch to soak up the surroundings. A great day out for all ages.

5. Pots and Pieces

40 High Street, Ross-on-Wye HR9 5HD England +44 1989 566123 http://www.potsandpieces.com
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4.5 based on 124 reviews

Pots and Pieces

A friendly 5 star tea and coffee shop with delicious cakes, light lunches and a range of unusual giftware.

Reviewed By b11lrs - Sleaford, United Kingdom

So our travels have taken us from Lincolnshire, through Avoncroft and onto Ross on Wye for a look around and lunch. The temperature has reached 34 and we are now hungry. After a little look around we were walking up the hill and came across Pots and Pieces. Wow we were lucky! Track and trace completed, we were shown to a table and even though the person had a mask on you could see she was smiling. I ordered the Brie and cranberry toastie with crisps. I could have added salad but too many bad experiences with tired lettuce and a mass of raw red onion put me off that part. What a mistake! My wife ordered the same as I but without the crisps and with salad. When it came it looked fresh, no onions and a fabulous dressing. Oh did I have salad envy ????. The toilet was clean and scented, the decor in the restaurant was beautiful with items for sale and thanks to eat out to help out the meal was half price! Go there if you are in Ross it has lovely people working there, amazingly friendly and I could not fault service or food.

6. Wye Adventures

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4.5 based on 59 reviews

Wye Adventures

Wye Adventures is the big brother of Wye Canoes, with more Wye Valley Adventure Experiences and online ordering. We have awesome group options for you to choose from but we still cater for couples and individuals who want to hire a canoe or maybe book on to one of regular events including introductory sessions. Activities include, Canoeing / Kayaking, SUP, Climbing, Gorging, Archery and bushcraft.

7. Wilton Castle

Wilton, Ross-on-Wye HR9 6AD England +44 1989 565759 http://www.wiltoncastle.eclipse.co.uk/
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4.5 based on 50 reviews

Wilton Castle

Reviewed By wenvoeman - Cardiff, United Kingdom

We were very fortunate to be given a guided tour of this splendid castle and the stunning gardens during July 2020. This is a fine example of a 12th Century Norman Castle and much of its battlements and towers remain at their full height. Thanks to the current and past owners, as well as English Heritage, the remaining stone structures are sound and in good shape. It is now in private ownership.

8. The aMazing Hedge Puzzle

Symonds Yat West Between Ross on Wye and Monmouth, Ross-on-Wye HR9 6DA England +44 1600 890360 [email protected] http://www.mazes.co.uk
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4.0 based on 144 reviews

The aMazing Hedge Puzzle

A traditional hedge maze, with historical information display. Great for playing games, such as tag, hide & seek & the ever popular kiss chase! Add to the confusion, directing from the viewing platform!So find your way then play! Repeat you visit during the day for more fun and games!!Visit our puzzle shop for more puzzling fun. Good luck!We are also set in the gorgeous Wye Valley, near the Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo, Wye Valley Miniature Golf and Wye Valley Warfare Laser Ops!!Check our website for online offers!!

9. Wye Valley Miniature Golf

Symonds Yat West, Symonds Yat, Ross-on-Wye HR9 6DA England +44 1600 890360 [email protected] http://wyevalleyminigolf.co.uk/
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4.0 based on 41 reviews

Wye Valley Miniature Golf

The Wye Valley Miniature Golf is a twelve hole, roman fantasy, miniature golf course, designed with all ages and abilities in mind! It is great family fun & a lovely addition to any day out! You can even couple this experience with another of our local attractions, such as The aMazing Hedge Puzzle, Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo and Wye Valley Warfare Laser Ops! Check out our website for online offers!

10. St Mary The Virgin Church

Church Street, Ross-on-Wye HR9 5HN England https://www.facebook.com/pages/St-Mary-The-Virgin-Church-Ross-on-Wye/212011305462
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4.0 based on 54 reviews

St Mary The Virgin Church

Reviewed By U395MPstevens

The Church has a 200 ft Spire and is lovely inside and has beautiful stained glass windows. Adjoining the Church grounds are gardens with a great view of the River Wye

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