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Arts, Crafts and Music

Herefordshire's stunning natural scenery and its unhurried pace have inspired artists, crafts people and musicians to settle and create in this county. Visitors have a wealth of choice.

Eating and Drinking

Herefordshire's rich pastures and well stocked rivers produce the natural ingredients for the most delicious food. Wye salmon, Hereford beef and Herefordshire cider and apple orchards.

Cider Galore

A visit to Herefordshire would not be complete without experiencing the taste of cider. A cider trail that takes visitors around all the cider producers in the county or a cycle route taking in a few properties..

The Garden County

Herefordshire is the ideal destination for garden lovers. A county of wooded hills, gentle river valleys, a favourable climate, rich, fertile soil and an unspoiled landscape.

Walking

Herefordshire's beautiful countryside, delicious food and ancient history is celebrated in the Summer Walking Festival (June 14th - 22nd, 2008) with walks from the Black Mountains in the west to the Malvern Hills to the east.

Be Active in Herefordshire

If you want to learn a new skill or polish and enjoy an established favourite, why not join us at the 'University of the Great Outdoors'. Herefordshire is a fabulous setting for trying out any number of invigorating activities.

Events

Herefordshire is a county that delights in Festivals and Events. Borderlines Film Festival in March is the UK's only rural film festival with screenings, workshops and famous directors introducing their films.

Children

There's the Dick Whittington Mohair Countryside Centre, featuring Patch the Pony, the Amazing Hedge Puzzle, Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo and Small Breeds Farm Park and Owl Centre at Kington.

Flavours of Herefordshire 2007

Flavours of Herefordshire Food Festival

Simple, natural and local food,

Love it, live it and try it at Herefordshire's third Food Festival on 25th and 26th October, 2008