Transport in Herefordshire
Herefordshire is served by a network of local A-roads leading from Hereford to Ledbury, Leominster, and Ross-on-Wye, as well as nearby cities such as Newport and Worcester.
The county also benefits from being on the Welsh Marches Line, which passes through Hereford Train Station, and connect the county to the likes of Newport and Shrewsbury.
The towns of Ledbury and Colwall also have their own train stations too, with both running regular services to the likes of London Paddington and Birmingham, as well as to the big station in Hereford.
Shopping in Herefordshire
As the county town of Herefordshire and one of the major retail hubs in the county, Hereford’s Old Market is the go-to place to go shopping in Herefordshire, complete with a range of high street brands such as TK Maxx, Fat Face, and Clarks. You can also visit shops such as Warren James, Primark, and Boots around Hereford city centre, alongside market stalls at two regular markets: The Produce and Craft Market and the Retail Market.
Other towns like Ledbury and Leominster also offer their fair share of farmers’ markets and a whole slew of independent retailers too.
Things to do in Herefordshire
Herefordshire’s county town, Hereford, is known for its many historical sites, including the Hereford Cathedral, the mostly intact Croft Castle and the ruins of Goodrich Castle. Hereford is also known for its popular indie food festival.
The town of Ross-on-Wye is known for its stunning riverside walking paths, with canoeing across the River Wye making for a pleasant afternoon out.
The town of Leominster is famous for its renowned Black and White Village Trail and the Wye Valley National Landscape is something to be experienced.
Some of the Best Places to Live in Herefordshire
As a largely rural county, if you’re after that pleasant countryside aesthetic, you can’t really go wrong with where you choose to live in Herefordshire, however you may find a particular town’s amenities more attractive than another’s.
Below, we’ve profiled a few of the more popular towns in Herefordshire to give you a starting point when browsing through our new homes in Herefordshire.
Hereford
Herefordshire’s county town, Hereford is the best place to live if you still want some of that city feel.
Hereford is a city that’s big on its heritage, with a museum dedicated to its role as one of the UK’s foremost cider producers. The city is also known for its wide array of entertainment venues, including the Courtyard Centre for the Arts, a multi-screen Odeon cinema, a ten-pin bowling alley, and a mini-golf course.
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Leominster
Leominster is a town that’s big on community situated in the north of Herefordshire.
The town’s biweekly farmer's market is a much-loved part of the town’s social calendar, with local vendors selling everything from cheese and pies to meat and fish to even flowers.
The town also has its own train station, which offers regular services to the likes of Hereford and Ludlow.
Ledbury
Tucked away between the Malvern Hills and the Wye Valley. Living in Ledbury will offer you direct access to two national landscapes and as well as miles of open countryside close to home. It’s also easy to reach Hereford from Ledbury, via both the A438, and the M50 via the A417.
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