Ross-on-Wye

Set on a sandstone cliff, overlooking a large loop in the beautiful River Wye is the historic market town of Ross-on-Wye. Situated in the heart of rural Herefordshire and in the picturesque Wye Valley it has become a popular destination for tourists.

An attractive and friendly town with Tudor timbered houses clustered around the striking 17th Century Market Hall where the twice-weekly markets are still held. In the town itself there are some excellent shops ranging from small craft shops to some of the larger high street chains. The surrounding area is steeped in history with prehistoric caves, Neolithic settlements, Roman forts and Medieval Castles. The local villages, valleys and hillsides have yielded a veritable treasure trove of artifacts and archaeological evidence of the areas colourful past.