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Attractions and Activities in or near Hereford, such as Hereford Cathedral and Hereford Cider Museum are listed below. The market town of Hereford dates back to Saxon times and has a rich heritage and history combined with modern facilities. Hereford Cathedral is a historic centre of international importance together with a host of museums and art galleries. An ideal spot for exploring the surrounding cuontryside with its fabulous scenery.

Hereford Cathedral

Hereford Cathedral, 5 College Cloisters, Hereford, Herefordshire

5 College Cloisters, Cathedral Close, Hereford 0.0 miles away

There has been a place of worship on the site of Hereford Cathedral since the eighth century so its little surprise that this soaring Romanesque cathedral is soaked in history and a fascinating place to visit. Built in the early 12th century, the... more

Hereford Cider Museum

Hereford Cider Museum, 21 Ryelands Street, Hereford, Herefordshire

21 Ryelands Street, Hereford 0.5 miles away

Set in an old cider-making factory, the Hereford Cider Museum immerses you in the art of creating this historic thirst-quencher. You’ll learn how apples were milled, pressed and fermented on your tour which takes you through the champagne cider... more

Chase Distillery

Chase Distillery, Rosemaund Farm, Hereford, Herefordshire

Rosemaund Farm, Hereford 6.1 miles away

The spirit of Herefordshire Home to the World’s Number One Vodka as voted for in the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2010. This summer we are offering exclusive tours around our distillery here in the heart of rural Herefordshire. This... more

Westons Cider Visitor Centre

Westons Cider Visitor Centre, The Bounds, Ledbury, Herefordshire

The Bounds, Much Marcle, Ledbury 9.5 miles away

Join a tour around Westons Cider Visitor Centre, and hear how cider is produced, from the planting of the orchards to the moment cider is poured into a glass. Stroll through the Henry Weston Courtyard Garden and into the Bottle Museum Tea Rooms. With... more

Three Choirs Vineyard

Three Choirs Vineyard, Newent, Gloucestershire

Newent 14.2 miles away

Three Choirs is a friendly way to discover how healthy vines and classic wines have once again taken root in England after an absence of nearly 900 years. We invite you to stroll among 70 acres of carefully cultivated vines, where we nurture... more

The International Centre for Birds of Prey

The International Centre for Birds of Prey, Boulsdon House, Newent, Gloucestershire

Boulsdon House, Newent 15.6 miles away

The International Centre for Birds of Prey: Described by one visitor recently as a Hidden Gem of a place, the Centre houses over 250 birds of prey, eagles, hawks, owls, vultures, kites, buzzards and falcons. There are three superb flying... more

Clearwell Caves

Clearwell Caves, Clearwell, Coleford, Gloucestershire

Clearwell, Coleford 20.0 miles away

Clearwell Caves are now a working mining museum where visitors can see impressive caverns with geological and mining displays. Iron ore from the Caves has been used over many centuries to make tools, weapons and machinery. Some forms of the iron ore... more

Worcester Cathedral

Worcester Cathedral, Chapter Office, Worcester, Worcestershire

Chapter Office, 8 College Yard, Worcester 23.0 miles away

Worcester Cathedral has been a place of worship for fourteen centuries. It is believed to be England´s loveliest cathedral with an ancient crypt, medieval cloisters and Royal tombs.... more

Spaceguard Centre

Spaceguard Centre, Llanshay Lane, Knighton, Powys

Llanshay Lane, Knighton 23.4 miles away

The Spaceguard Centre is a working astronomical observatory, located in a commanding location overlooking the town of Knighton, Powys, with stunning views that cover four counties. The Centre is dedicated to the study of asteroids and comets that... more

Tewkesbury Abbey

Tewkesbury Abbey, Abbey Office, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire

Abbey Office, Church Street, Tewkesbury 24.0 miles away

You really shouldn’t go to picture-pretty Tewkesbury without a little stroll around the 12th century abbey. Tewkesbury Abbey has lots of things to boast about (it has the highest Norman tower in the country, its Romanesque beauty much praised by... more

Severn Valley Railway

Severn Valley Railway, The Railway Station, Bewdley, Worcestershire

The Railway Station, Bewdley 28.1 miles away

Give yourself over to the old days of steam and jump on a SVR train. The journey snakes through lush West Midlands countryside taking in a series of pretty little stops. Try Bridgnorth station, close to a once thriving port and now a bustling little... more

Chepstow Racecourse

Chepstow Racecourse, Chepstow, Monmouthshire

Chepstow 28.4 miles away

One of only three racecourses in Wales, Chepstow proudly hosts the country’s most prestigious race, the Welsh National, run just after Christmas, the centrepiece of its best day’s racing of the year. Chepstow’s location – just across the Severn... more

West Midland Safari & Leisure Park

West Midland Safari & Leisure Park, Spring Grove, Bewdley, Worcestershire

Spring Grove, Bewdley 28.7 miles away

Who would have thought it? Giraffes and big game wondering like butter wouldn’t melt around the wilds of… the West Midlands? Before I even mention the fantastic animals you can see here, it’s worth flagging up the sheer variety of things to do. The... more

Cheltenham Racecourse

Cheltenham Racecourse, Prestbury Park, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Prestbury Park, Cheltenham 29.0 miles away

Considered the home of National Hunt racing, the racecourse enjoys a scenic location in a natural amphitheatre in the Cotswolds, and the quality of the racing matches that setting. No other race meeting in the world gets the build-up the Cheltenham... more

Brecon Beacons National Park Authority

Brecon Beacons National Park Authority, Plas y Ffynnon, Brecon, Powys

Plas y Ffynnon, Cambrian Way, Brecon 29.3 miles away

Whether it’s a day rambling along the banks of The River Usk, bird watching, caving, cycling or sitting quietly with a rod and a bucket of bait as you wait to land the big one, the Brecon Beacons National Park is the ideal place to do it. Guided... more

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway, The Railway Station, Toddington, Gloucestershire

The Railway Station, Toddington 33.7 miles away

For nostalgia fans, railway buffs and, well, anyone who loves whistling through the beautiful Cotswolds countryside, a trip on the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway makes a grand day out. The 24-mile round trip from Cheltenham Racecourse to... more

Cotswold Farm Park

Cotswold Farm Park, Guiting Power, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Guiting Power, Cheltenham 37.2 miles away

Cotswold Farm Park offers a total countryside experience for everyone. It was founded in 1971 by Joe Henson in order to help protect some of our rare and valuable historic breeds. Today, with over 50 flocks and herds of rare breed farm animals,... more

Broadway Tower

Broadway Tower, Middle Hill, Broadway, Worcestershire

Middle Hill, Broadway 37.4 miles away

For pretty much unrivalled views across The Cotswolds, head to Capability Brown’s wonderful folly tower which stands 312 metres above sea level. This lofty Worcestershire attraction makes a great starting off point for a hike through the gorgeous... more

Red House Glass Cone

Red House Glass Cone, High Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands

High Street, Wordsley, Stourbridge 37.5 miles away

At Stuart Crystal, take a self guided tour through the glassworks including the underground passages and tunnels which have not previously been open to the public. A spiral staircase allows you to walk up through the core of the glass furnace onto a... more

Bristol Zoo Gardens

Bristol Zoo Gardens, Clifton, Bristol

Clifton, Bristol 41.0 miles away

From the aquarium to the Zona Brazil via the monkey jungle and meercats, Bristol’s vast array of species is enough to keep you busy all day, never mind all the other attractions at this Clifton tourist spot. Look out for Kamal and Shiva the Asiatic... more

Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust

Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Coach Road, Coalbrookdale, Telford, Shropshire

Coach Road, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Telford 41.5 miles away

Set aside the whole day – you’ll need it to get around the ten museums that sit in this idyllic Shropshire spot. There are ten sites to visit at the The Ironbridge Gorge Museums, which collectively celebrate the Industrial Revolution and set out to... more

Dudley Zoological Gardens

Dudley Zoological Gardens, Castle Hill, Dudley, West Midlands

Castle Hill, Dudley 41.7 miles away

Dudley Zoological Gardens has hundreds of animals to investigate (including all the classics from tigers, bears and elephants to sea lions, penguins and tropical birds), keeping kids delighted throughout the day, with the added bonus of also... more

SS Great Britain

SS Great Britain, Great Western Dock, Bristol

Great Western Dock, Gas Ferry Road, Bristol 42.0 miles away

It still seems amazing that the glorious ss Great Britain, now looming regally over Bristol's Great Western Dock where she was built back in 1843, was once left to rot in a Falkland Islands port before making a treacherous 8,000 mile journey back... more

Cotswold Falconry Centre

Cotswold Falconry Centre, Batsford Park, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire

Batsford Park, Moreton-in-Marsh 42.0 miles away

Cotswold Falconry Centre houses up to a 130 birds at any one time. There are daily flying displays where you can get close to the birds. In the breeding aviaries you can see owls, vultures and many more.... more

At-Bristol

At-Bristol, Anchor Road, Bristol

Anchor Road, Harbourside, Bristol 42.0 miles away

Learn everything from why water flushes down a loo to how the human brain functions (they’ve a real one on display) at the hugely entertaining and interactive At Bristol science centre on the city’s waterside. From biting on straws to hear music... more

Cadbury World

Cadbury World, Linden Road, Birmingham, West Midlands

Linden Road, Bournville, Birmingham 42.1 miles away

Uncover a world of chocolate delights and enjoy a fascinating, fun packed day out at Cadbury World. With fourteen amazing zones, there's so much to see and do for the whole family. From learning how your favourite confectionery is made and... more

Dudley Canal Tunnel and Limestone Mines

Dudley Canal Tunnel and Limestone Mines, A4123 Birmingham New Road, Dudley, West Midlands

A4123 Birmingham New Road, Dudley 42.1 miles away

The brilliant thing about Britain and its incredible history is that there’s always something new to discover, no matter how old you are. The Dudley Canal Trust have contributed to this wealth of experiences by opening up the fascinating network of... more

Birdland Park & Gardens

Birdland Park & Gardens, Bourton-on-the-Water, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Bourton-on-the-Water, Cheltenham 42.5 miles away

The only spot in the England where you can sit and watch the irresistibly cute King Penguins, Birdland near Bourton-on-the-Water is home to 500 birds, from flamingos, pelicans and cranes to waterfowl , hornbills, toucans and ibis. You’ve seven acres... more

The Shakespeare Houses

The Shakespeare Houses, Henley Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire

Henley Street, Stratford-upon-Avon 43.9 miles away

Shakespeare’s Houses, in and around Stratford-Upon-Avon, comprise of his birthplace, Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, Nash’s House and New Place, Mary Arden’s Farm and Hall’s Croft. Discover where young William went a-courting his future wife Anne (the... more

Stratford-upon-Avon Butterfly Farm

Stratford-upon-Avon Butterfly Farm, Swans Nest Lane, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire

Swans Nest Lane, Tramway Walk, Stratford-upon-Avon 44.1 miles away

Stratford-upon-Avon Butterfly Farm really is a very lovely place to while away the time, watching those huge splashes of colour swirl and dance around you as you pick your way through the tropical blossom surrounded by the splish splosh of little... more

Bancroft Cruisers

Bancroft Cruisers, Holiday Inn Stratford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire

Holiday Inn Stratford, Bridgefoot, Stratford-upon-Avon 44.2 miles away

After a somewhat tiring race around Stratford and surrounding villages on the Shakespeare trail, there is simply nothing nicer than jumping onto a completely relaxing and untaxing sightseeing cruise around one of the country’s prettiest towns.... more

Avon Valley Railway

Avon Valley Railway, Bitton Station Bath Road, Bristol

Bitton Station Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol 44.2 miles away

The Avon Valley Railway offers steam-hauled trips through the River Avon valley close to Bristol and Bath. Oh, but this is more than just a train ride through the south west. This is nostalgia writ large, so expect to find a once neglected Midland... more

Royal Air Force Museum Cosford

Royal Air Force Museum Cosford, Cosford, Shifnal, Shropshire

Cosford, Shifnal 44.6 miles away

The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford houses one of the largest aviation collections in the UK with 70 historic aircraft on display in three wartime hangars and within the National Cold War Exhibition. A major feature of this unique exhibition is... more

Birmingham Sea Life Centre

Birmingham Sea Life Centre, Brindley Place, Birmingham, West Midlands

Brindley Place, The Waters Edge, Birmingham 45.0 miles away

Well, you couldn’t be further from the sea than in Birmingham so what better place to bring the ocean to the nation? The National Sealife Centre is awash with child-friendly attractions, from the Think Tank displays and talks to the Discovery Pool... more

Techniquest

Techniquest, Stuart Street, Cardiff

Stuart Street, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff 45.1 miles away

Techniquest - the UK´s most family friendly science centre with more than 150 hands-on exhibits and puzzles, Science Theatre, Planetarium, Discovery Room, Laboratory and The Hub.... more

World of Boats

World of Boats, Heol Porth Teigr, Cardiff

Heol Porth Teigr, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff 45.3 miles away

Sitting beside the Doctor Who Experience on Cardiff Bay’s swanked-up Discovery Quay, The World of Boats is a bit of a mecca for anyone with a penchant for life at sea. It has the UK's largest collection of historic vessels and explains the evolution... more

Hoo Farm

Hoo Farm, Preston-on-the-Weald Moors, Telford, Shropshire

Preston-on-the-Weald Moors, Telford 48.0 miles away

Hoo Farm is family run and over 100 years old, set in 32 acres of paddocks and woodland. The farm is home to owls, ostriches, ferrets, lizards, snakes, meerkats and many more, with different activities running throughout the day from Lamb Feeding and... more

Bath Aqua Glass - Glassblowing Demonstrations

Bath Aqua Glass - Glassblowing Demonstrations, Bath Aqua Glass, Bath, Bath & Northeast Somerset

Bath Aqua Glass, 105/107 Walcot Street, Bath 48.5 miles away

Glassblowing Demonstrations at Bath Aqua Glass offer the opportunity to see our skilled glassblowers at work using traditional techniques to make our beautiful ranges of freeblown glassware (no moulds are used). Our glassware takes inspiration from... more

Jane Austen Centre

Jane Austen Centre, 40 Gay Street, Bath, Bath & Northeast Somerset

40 Gay Street, Bath 48.6 miles away

Jane Austen is perhaps the best known and best loved of Bath´s many famous residents and visitors. The Centre is a new permanent exhibition, which tells the story of Jane´s Bath experience and has been created with the guidance of local members of... more

Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens

Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens, Burford, Oxfordshire

Burford 49.0 miles away

Closer to Wildlife! Enjoy a relaxing day out in beautiful surrounding at the Cotswold Wildlife Park, with over 260 animal species in 160 acres of spacious Parkland. Stroll up our New Giraffe Walkway and get eye-to-eye with these amazing creatures.... more

Compton Verney

Compton Verney, Compton Verney, Compton Verney, Warwickshire

Compton Verney, Compton Verney 50.3 miles away

Compton Verney offers a unique Art Gallery experience. Housed in a Grade I listed Robert Adam Mansion set in 120 acres of ´Capability´ Brown landscaped parkland, it houses art from around the world. Six permanent collections include: paintings from... more

Warwick Castle

Warwick Castle, Warwick, Warwickshire

Warwick 50.4 miles away

They know how to put on a good show at Warwick Castle. A series of events throughout the day will have you rushing from the medieval trebuchet firing to the falconry display to the jousting tournament before demanding a sit down and a cup of tea... more

SeaQuarium

SeaQuarium, Marine Parade, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset

Marine Parade, Weston-super-Mare 50.6 miles away

The SeaQuarium is located on the promenade sea front in Weston Super Mare - close encounters with our colourful creatures!Come along and see some of the weirdest, most fascinating and deadliest animals on the planet all in one incredible family... more

Bowood House & Gardens

Bowood House & Gardens, Estate Office, Calne, Wiltshire

Estate Office, Bowood House, Calne 51.7 miles away

Bowood House and Gardens has been the ancestral home of the Lansdowne family since 1754 and its awesomely beautiful grounds have been transformed into an excellent Wiltshire attraction, for adults and children in equal measure. Grown-ups can absorb... more

Cheddar Caves & Gorge

Cheddar Caves & Gorge, Cheddar, Somerset

Cheddar 53.4 miles away

Cheddar Gorge is the sort of place that when you see foreign visitors touring around it, you feel sort of proud to be British. To the uninitiated, this famous tourist spot is a three-mile long gorge which was created by numerous Ice Age meltwaters... more

Margam Country Park

Margam Country Park, Margam, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot

Margam, Port Talbot 54.8 miles away

850 acres of Parkland which include 12th century monastry ruins, 12th century church, 18th century orangery, 19th century country house. Largest collection of deer in Wales, 30 acres of refurbished gardens. New for 2002 - light railway attraction.... more

Farmer Gow´s

Farmer Gow´s, Fernham Road, Faringdon, Oxfordshire

Fernham Road, Longcot, Faringdon 56.6 miles away

Farmer Gow´s, the much loved open farm in Oxfordshire, looks forward to welcoming you. Friendly, fun and a real ´hands on´ experience, Farmer Gow´s is a great place for a family day out. The farm´s speciality is its ´Meet the Animals´, held daily at... more

Priory Visitor Centre

Priory Visitor Centre, Priory Gardens, Coventry, West Midlands

Priory Gardens, Coventry 56.8 miles away

The best way to find out about medieval life in Coventry is to visit the Priory Visitor Centre. When excavated the site revealed the remains of Coventry´s first Cathedral and the Priory Undercrofts. Many remains of the medieval buildings have been... more

Coventry Cathedral

Coventry Cathedral, 1 Hill Top, Coventry, West Midlands

1 Hill Top, Coventry 56.8 miles away

Discover a thousand years of history at the nations favourite 20th century building. An icon of hope and source of inspiration, Coventry Cathedral is a unique and visionary place where the modern Cathedral sits majestically next to the blitz ruins of... more

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