Top Things to do in Herefordshire
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What to do and see in Herefordshire, England: The Best Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Herefordshire, United Kingdom including Chase Distillery, Wye Valley Brewery, Berrington Hall, Eastnor Castle, Hereford Cathedral, The Black and White Village Trail, Mappa Mundi & Chained Library Exhibitions, Wilton Castle, King Arthur's Cave, Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo.
Restaurants in Herefordshire
1. Chase Distillery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 383 reviews
Visit our field to bottle distillery, nestled deep in the wonderful Herefordshire countryside, where our expert tour guides will take you through the secrets and skills that go into making our award-winning range of gin and vodka. You’ll discover first-hand the traditional methods of mashing, fermenting and distilling of our field to bottle spirits, which all takes place right here on our Herefordshire family farm. During the tour, you will enjoy; a Chase GB Gin & Tonic followed by a tutored tasting and a zesty Pink Grapefruit Gin & Tonic to finish. Afterwards, you’ll be able to browse our distillery shop and stock up on your favourite Chase spirits to enjoy at home. Please check our online booking calendar for availability.
Reviewed By tigger53
Was given tasting kit and tour for Christmas. Brilliantly well presented live on Zoom, great hosts, showed you how to make Bramble cocktail and several other drinks from the miniatures provided in pack (Vodka, sloe Gin, Marmalade Gin, Pink Grapefruit and GB Gin, two bottles of Fevertree tonic) and gave guided tour and talk. Great for a party and fun interaction - done really well during COVID lockdown and much needed relief!
2. Wye Valley Brewery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
We are Wye Valley Brewery... Award-winning, family-owned British brewery of original craft beers. Since 1985 we've been producing the very best cask, keg and bottle beers, using the finest ingredients, including locally-grown hops. We are also a staunch supporter of the Great British pub, where our beers can be enjoyed in the company of friend.
Reviewed By NicholasT793 - Worcester, United Kingdom
We visited as part of our local pubs brewery visits, having done some previously I know some are more interesting, generous than others. Trips can also be booked by public, so it is not just through pubs you can get this offer. We arrived 6.45 and were greeted by friendly staff and owner and welcomed into the reception/bar, which had a pub feel about it. We were immediately asked what we wanted from the entire selection of brews they do. They had put on snacks and nibbles and we were not rationed to what you could drink, although we were not greedy either. Trying the beers, stout and lager they produce we could ask questions about the ales. The owner provided an entertaining slide show of the history of his fathers business, then we were escorted round the site and had a very informative tour. Returning to the bar we were given ample more drinking time and also time to look in the on site shop, where shirts of all descriptions were sold at very reasonable prices and of good quality. You could also buy the bottled ales. A very informative and entertaining evening had by all, thank you.
3. Berrington Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 940 reviews
Created as the perfect house in the perfect setting, Berrington has many secrets to uncover. Here in one of Henry Holland’s first houses, you can explore the family rooms and walk in the servants’ footsteps down the back stairs, moving around the house unseen by the family and guests. You will find out what happened to William Kemp, LordCawley’s butler, and discover the anguish of a grieving mother during the First World War. Alternatively why not join a below-stairs tour to see if you would have liked being a servant at Berrington?
Reviewed By SAMMYSUNBLESS
Enjoyed my visit, the Avenue decorated with Christmas puddings, the entrance was welcoming nice decorations, servants quarters decorated, lots to see, carriage rides, bookshop, tea rooms, plenty of walks
4. Eastnor Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 546 reviews
Eastnor Castle in the dramatic setting of the Malvern Hills and surrounded by a beautiful deer park, arboretum and lake - is the home of the Hervey-Bathurst family. Besides being a fascinating visitor attraction, the Castle fulfils other roles as an exclusive-use wedding venue, corporate and team building venue, as well as a venue for product launches and location filming. Business or private parties can stay in the castle’s beautiful bedrooms and our highly professional team is on hand to organise every aspect of your visit.
Reviewed By lisajane2305 - Rotherham, United Kingdom
We visited Eastnor Castle on a recent short holiday in the Malverns - we are a family of four with two teenagers and a small dog. I don’t have enough positive things to say about our visit - we loved it! - there is plenty of free parking - you can take a picnic and games, find a spot in the grounds and stay all day - lovely toilets - little cafe and ice cream parlour - big adventure playground and maze - beautiful walk around the lake - very clean and well maintained But best of all is that the site and castle are all dog friendly! We were able to tour the inside of the castle and take our dog with us - which is a rare treat and should be commended. I wish more places allowed this. The castle is beautiful. I would highly recommend Eastnor Castle for a day out - well done to everyone involved
5. Hereford Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,918 reviews
Reviewed By JenAnnie - Nottingham, United Kingdom
What a fabulous visit we had to the Cathedral We can certainly recommend it Altho due to Covid some of the Cathedral is roped off, we walked round mist of it it is beautiful & it has such a brilliant History attached to it We went thru to the Chained Library (fascinating) & the Mappa Mundy which was a superb artifact to see. So interesting to see the Medieval map where scholars only knew & depicted Europe Asia & Africa. With many unusual birds & beats. So glad we went to see it. 5 star review for the Cathedral experience.
6. The Black and White Village Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
This 40-mile circular trail starts (and ends) in Leominster and passes by buildings going back to Domesday.
Reviewed By _rosaldred - Bognor Regis, United Kingdom
Enjoyed a lazy day wandering round the black and white vilages, but only managed 2, Pembridge and Eardisland. So pretty, like Midsomers murders! In Pembridge, sat in the Church green, by the bell tower, having a coffee and enjoying the view. Parked by the river, (free) just outside the village where there were many locals having a picnic and children playing in the lovely river, which was quite safe and had a pebbly beach area, as well as some deeper areas.
7. Mappa Mundi & Chained Library Exhibitions
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 757 reviews
Although the Mappa Mundi and Chained Library are in the same location as Hereford Cathedral, they have their own purpose-built building and carry a separate admission fee.
Reviewed By Orange54 - Warminster, United Kingdom
The Chained Library is a small room with alphabetically arranged shelves, all with chained books on shelves in what is the wrong way round. That is spine inwards. The room space smells old and it is in a modern extension. The entrance lobby has the Mappa Mundi, a very religious take on a world map.
8. Wilton Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 50 reviews
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.
9. King Arthur's Cave
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 8 reviews
10. Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 612 reviews
The Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo provides an ideal space to experience beautiful, free-flying, tropical butterflies!Use our identification sheets to find out about our butterflies & hunt for caterpillars and chrysalis along the way!We are ideally set in the Wye Valley, next to The aMazing Hedge Puzzle, Wye Valley Miniature Golf & Wye Valley Warfare Laser Ops! Check our website for online offers!
Reviewed By daniellet540 - Herefordshire, United Kingdom
This must be the best butterfly house in the UK and with the maze, maze museum and crazy golf it filled in most of the day for boys and girls aged 7-10 years. The mums enjoyed it to. There is a small cafe and picnic tables. The downside is that even though you are refunded £1 of the £2 car park fee and there is plenty of parking, over stay by 1 minute and you receive a hefty £100 fine. It really does spoil the day. We were planning on returning with various relatives and groups of friends but after the parking issue, we won't be going back.
