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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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We love the way the refurbishments at @thehopeanch We love the way the refurbishments at @thehopeanchor in Ross-on-Wye are coming along - with around 2 weeks to go before the reopening, the countdown is on and we managed to get a sneak peak of the new interior and bedrooms which are beautiful. Read our blog: https://bit.ly/3a7CPlj www.visitrossonwye.com #rossonwye #herefordshire #hopeandanchor #hopeandanchorross #riverside #finedining #gastropub #muddypaws #dogfriendly @visit_herefordshire @eatsleepliveherefordshire @visitdeanwye @thepavilionrossonwye
Walker & Walker are opening their new shop in Ross Walker & Walker are opening their new shop in Ross Saturday 7th May from 10am until 4pm. You can find them on the corner of Gloucester Rd and Cantilupe Rd (former florist). Walker &Walker produce small batch, ethically produced womens’ leisure wear and also stock items for the home www.thewalkerandwalker.co.uk #rossonwye #herefordshire #leisurewear #ethicalclothing #handmadeuk #visitherefordshire #ladiesfashion #interiordesign #homeware #stylishhomeinteriors @thewalkerandwalker
This handy round up of events over the next 7days This handy round up of events over the next 7days is published weekly on our Facebook page @VisitRossonWyeTourismAssociatiin THURSDAY 5TH Weekly Market until 2pm Ross Town Centre Robbie Robertson (art exhibition) 10-4 at Made in Ross at the Market House Nightmare Alley (film) 7pm at The Gateway Cinema at Ross Labels FRIDAY 6TH Robbie Robertson (art exhibition) 10-4 at Made in Ross at the Market House Grease Sing-a-Long (film) 7pm at The Gateway Cinema at Ross Labels SATURDAY 7TH Park Run 9am Wilton Sports Ground Saturday Market until 2pm Ross Town Centre Country Market at The Venue 9am -1.30pm Robbie Robertson (art exhibition) 10-4 at Made in Ross at the Market House Sing (film) 2pm at The Gateway Cinema at Ross Labels The Orchestra of the Swan 7.30pm at St Mary’s Church Supernova (film) 7.30 at The Phoenix Theatre SUNDAY 8TH Robbie Robertson (art exhibition) 10-4 at Made in Ross at the Market House MONDAY 9TH Robbie Robertson (art exhibition) 10-4 at Made in Ross at the Market House The 4 Walls that Changed Everything! Giotto’s Scrovegni Chapel (Arts Society lecture) 1.45pm at The Larruperz Centre TUESDAY 10TH Robbie Robertson (art exhibition) 10-4 at Made in Ross at the Market House The Red of My Blood (author event) 6.30pm Rossiter books Mustang (film) 7.30pm at St Mary’s Church Hall WEDNESDAY 11TH Robbie Robertson (art exhibition) 10-4 at Made in Ross at the Market House Dennis Potter (talk) hosted by Ross Civic Society 7pm at The Larruperz Centre THURSDAY 12TH Weekly Market until 2pm Ross Town Centre Robbie Robertson (art exhibition) 10-4 at Made in Ross at the Market House A Star is Born (film) 7pm at The Gateway Cinema at Ross Labels
Great to see @wythall_estate_vineyard's Pinot Noir Great to see @wythall_estate_vineyard's Pinot Noir coming out on top as a favourite with Alan and his guests yesterday on @itvloveyourweekend! Book your own wine tour at this beautiful timber framed manor house or make a weekend of it and stay in one of the dog-friendly cottages on site 🐕‍🦺 https://bit.ly/3s7LytT #rossonwye #winetasting #winetour #pinotnoir #dogfriendlyholidays #dogfriendly #LoveYourWeekend #sundaytipples #bestofbritish #redwine #summerwine #englishwine #britishproduce #britishvineyard #wine #britain #summer #alantitchmarsh
The weather wasn’t great but by all accounts the The weather wasn’t great but by all accounts the Ross Beer and Cider Festival was still a big hit. Well done to Ross Lions and Rotary Clubs for this lovely annual event that raises so much money for charity.
The bluebells in the Wye Valley are looking fantas The bluebells in the Wye Valley are looking fantastic at the moment. #bluebells

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