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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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Looking forward to the free Equinox Festival at th Looking forward to the free Equinox Festival at the Bandstand in Ross-on-Wye this Saturday 24 September. World class artists and musicians, workshops, street food and drink! Also looking forward to seeing the @wyevalleyriverfestival and their beautiful display of flags hand made by local children from Ross and the Wye Valley ❤️ #rossonwye #visitrossonwye #worldmusic #freefestival
With the arrival of September our thoughts turn to With the arrival of September our thoughts turn to autumn harvests, orchards and the much loved and infamous Herefordshire cider. Ross-on-Wye is surrounded by many wonderful apple orchards and award winning cider and perry makers. Read about the top producers, all located within 8 miles of our market town: https://loom.ly/KF8SKjA #rossonwye #visitrossonwye #herefordshire #visitherefordshire #rossonwyecider #apples #cider #perry #appleorchards #autumn #autumnharvest #shoplocal @broomefarm @yewtreepeterstow @WestonsCider @greggspit @gillowfestival
The flower arrangers at St Mary's Church #rossonwy The flower arrangers at St Mary's Church #rossonwye have put on a fantastic show this weekend. Themed for HM the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, each of the arrangements reflects an aspect of her reign. Here the photographs, which don't do it justice, are representative of the earlier Golden Jubilee and the Coronation. With over 20 imaginative and beautifully executed displays to admire the flower festival is well worth the £5 entrance fee. @buckinghampalaceroyal #queenelizabeth #FlowerFestival #BankHolidayWeekend @rossparishes #Herefordshire #WyeValley #flowerarranging #royalty
The much loved Herefordshire Art Week - more famil The much loved Herefordshire Art Week - more familiarly known as h.Art - is celebrating its 20th anniversary and will run from Saturday 3 to Sunday 11 September 2022. Ross-on-Wye will play host to seven venues and almost 30 artists and makers who will display and exhibit their art and crafts at a variety of interesting locations in and around the town. Read more about the venues and artists here: https://loom.ly/jxiAiuI @catherinevangiap @madeinross @ann.john377 @alitregaskes @_sharoncurtis1 @livinloomhome #rossonwye #herefordshire #herefordshireartweek #art #crafts #mosaics #painting #fineart #oilpainting #localtalent #shoplocal @herefordshireart @herefordshireartweek @visit_herefordshire @eatsleepliveherefordshire @visitdeanwye @visitforestofdean @visitwales
Summer Sounds in the market place today until 4pm. Summer Sounds in the market place today until 4pm. Joining the market today we have live music. There are tables to sit at with your own food and drink. #rossonwye #herefordshire #summersounds @rosstowncouncil #market #saturday #saturdayvibes

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