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Welcome to Ross on Wye

Embraced by the River Wye, Ross-on-Wye is an inviting place to potter. When William Gilpin wrote Britain’s first travel guidebook about the Wye Valley in 1782, he sparked a trend for ‘picturesque tourism’. Today, as well as enjoying that same scenic beauty, you can browse independent shops, saunter alongside the town’s 19th-century mock-Gothic walls and Gazebo Tower folly and admire pastel-hued dwellings tumbling down the hillside to the river.

The town is the centre of a region historically dubbed Archenfield or ‘Land of Hedgehogs’, and you’ll find examples of the icon in St Mary’s Church, dating back to the 17th century, and on more recent memorials to the Boer War and Second World War.

250 years of tourism

William Gilpin may not be a household name but his legacy has led to one of biggest industries in Britain.

It was 250 years ago in 1770 that he took the first step by organising boat trips along the River Wye, and writing a seminal bestselling book ‘Observations of the River Wye’.

From those humble but visionary beginnings what was later described as The Picturesque Movement came into being, giving a name to a new appreciation of the natural world and its beauty.

The Wye Valley is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, much as it was 250 years ago. This year, 2020, heralds a year long calender of arts, crafts and fun events to celebrate his achievement and the beauty of the Wye Valley.More information at: www.gilpin2020.org

Ross-on-Wye is voted UK’s best loved market town

Ross-on-Wye has been voted the UK’s best-loved market town by a leading coach tour company.

National Express Managing Director Tom Stables said: “With its picturesque location and stunning Market House it’s hardly surprising Ross-on-Wye is regarded as one of the best towns in the UK. It’s tough to think of anything more quintessentially British than a market town and we think that’s worth celebrating”.

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Join in with the Ross-on-Wye Augmented Reality Eas Join in with the Ross-on-Wye Augmented Reality Easter Egg Hunt Trail around the town to win a giant chocolate Easter Egg courtesy of @shop_in_ross! 🐰 Starting today until Sunday 16 April, you can take part in the AR Easter Egg Hunt Trail around Ross town centre. Ten retailers have registered and you need to visit each location to scan the QR code on the posters to complete the trail. Just download the @loyalfreeapp and click on 'Trails' to start your journey. Good luck! #rossonwye #visitrossonwye #easter2023 #easteregghunt2023 #easteregghuntuk #augmentedrealityapp #supportlocalbusiness #shopindependent #shopsmalluk @shop_in_ross @atbroadst @crossfield_creations @crowsfeet_ross_on_wye_ @essentialsewingservices @suegallery54 @laineys_ross_on_wye @silverstoreross @lalenajewellery @littlechicchildren @lizziebunting @truffles_delicatessen
Wondering what to buy the special lady in your lif Wondering what to buy the special lady in your life this weekend? Ross-on-Wye has plenty of choice - as well as the scores of independent retailers why not try an activity, masterclass or experience? 🍾🧁🍸🛶📷 Read our Mothers' Day guide here: https://loom.ly/_rinBRA. #rossonwye #herefordshire #visitrossonwye #mothersday #mothersdaygifts #shoplocal #shopindependentuk #cocktailmasterclass #afternoonteauk #photoshootideas #sup #paddleboarding #canoethewye #riverwye #mothersdaytreats #massagetherapy @cazholbrook_photography @wyevalleymt @chrislewisjewellerydesign @yatpottery @yofi_1473 @yofipaddlesports @thehopeanchor @glewstonecourt @woodsofwhitchurch1 @thegatewaycinema @juliciousbakes
In the depths of winter Ross is still the jewel on In the depths of winter Ross is still the jewel on the Wye. These gorgeous images were recently snapped by Berendina Boute and show the town and riverside bathed in winter sunshine, as it sets in the west. #rossonwye #winterbreak #weekendaway❤️ #wyevalley #herefordshire #herefordshirecountrylife #beautifulengland #visitdeanwye #visitwyevalley #visitengland #welshmarches
Pancake Day, Shrove Tuesday, Mardi Gras, Fat Thurs Pancake Day, Shrove Tuesday, Mardi Gras, Fat Thursday, Bolludagur, Tlusty Czwartek, Maslenitsa, Fastenlavn, Uzgavenes - however you celebrate your pancakes, today marks the last day in the Christian calendar before the start of Lent where you might choose to abstain from a personal treat for the following forty days. Find out where you can enjoy a pancake in one of our local eateries and how the humble pancake - or start of Lent - is celebrated around the world: https://loom.ly/8N4WeCs #rossonwye #visitrossonwye #herefordshire #pancakeday #shrovetuesday #bolludagur #tlustyczwartek #maslenitsa #fastenlavn #uzgavenes #mlyntsi #pancakelover #lent #ilovepancakes #pancakesofinstagram @gelatisross @thornscoffeelounge @themillracepub @pottingshedrest
Half term is just around the corner and there's pl Half term is just around the corner and there's plenty to do in Herefordshire for all the family. Why not enjoy a day out or short break in Ross on Wye? There's so much to enjoy and explore in the town itself - you can get creative at @yatpottery and enjoy delicious cakes at @victoriasat25broadst Then maybe hop on the Number 34 bus and ride out to The Doward and go in search of Arthurs Cave? We’ve also pictured Arthur’s Stone which is near Dorstone on the other side of the county and is an equally great place to visit with little ones! You'll find plenty of inspiration for February fun on our website so get planning today! #VisitHerefordshire #staycation #halfterm #getoutdoors #rossonwye #arthurscave #TheDoward #SymondsYat #Herefordshire #childrensactivities #havefun
Ross looking pretty as a picture. Great photo from Ross looking pretty as a picture. Great photo from Life in Ross Vegas. #rossonwye #herefordshire #markettown #wyevalley

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