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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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The Ross Open Gardens Weekend is fast approaching. The Ross Open Gardens Weekend is fast approaching. This is Ruth and Claus' garden. Just one of the 20+ gardens that will be open on 3rd & 4th June as part of Ross-on-Wye Open Gardens. You can read all about it and get tickets at https://fosmross.org.uk/gardens #opengardens #rossonwye #gardening #plantsmakepeoplehappy #herefordshire #visitrossonwye #visitherefordshire #wyevalley #forestofdean #deanwyetourism
Keen gardeners will know this is a very busy time Keen gardeners will know this is a very busy time of year for planting, nurturing and digging. If you need some advice on what to plant where, how to get better results or deal with a gardening problem, come along to St Mary’s church on Friday evening. A panel of local experts has been assembled to tackle your questions. They are Tim Shelley (Ross Community Garden), Gary Twist (Ross Garden Store), Stacey Gibson (Dor’s Garden) and Jonathan Billinger (Leaf Creative). Tickets are available from Ross Garden Store, Rossiter Books and online at www.fosmross.org.com The Friends of St Mary’s is a non religious charity that raises funds to help maintain the building. #gardeing #gardeningtips #gardeningideas #gardeningproblems #plants #flowers #shrubs #trees
As the Coronation Weekend approaches red, white an As the Coronation Weekend approaches red, white and blue is appearing in shop windows all over Ross in celebration. We hope you will have a lovely weekend and enjoy pottering around the town as well as spending time with friends and family. #rossonwyebusiness #rossonwye #herefordshire #coronation #weekendvibes
It’s Market Day in Ross, until 2pm. Our busy mar It’s Market Day in Ross, until 2pm. Our busy market is full this week (new traders can join the Town Council waiting list). Fresh fruit and veg, fresh fish, baked and cakes, cheese, soup and curry, plants and flowers, Chinese dumplings, teak garden furniture, clothing and rugs. Do come down and take a look. #thursdaymarket #rossonwye #herefordshire #herefordshirelife #weeklymarket #streetfood #wyevalley #visitherefordshire #eatsleepliveherefordshire #deanwyetourism #freshfish #cheese #cake #plants
Calling all Ross-on-Wye dog lovers, walkers, paren Calling all Ross-on-Wye dog lovers, walkers, parents! Our new digital Dog-Friendly Ross-on-Wye Guide is ready to launch and we'd love to include photos of your four legged friends in the final edition. If you have any photos of you and your pooch out and about on local walks, please email them to tourism@rosstc-herefordshire.gov.uk or attach them below stating where the photo was taken and we'll try and include as many of you as we can! Link to guide here: https://bit.ly/3mD5sgM If you're a local business and would like to be included in the guide, get in touch! Email: tourism@rosstc-herefordshire.gov.uk. #rossonwye #visitrossonwye #dogfriendly #dogfriendlyross #dogfriendlypub #dogfriendlypubsuk #dogfriendlyholidays #dogfriendlyuk #dogfriendlyaccommodation #barkinthepark #dogsitting #dogsofinsta #pawsome @shop_in_ross @visit_herefordshire @eatsleepliveherefordshire @visitdeanwye @whartonlodgecottages @bonafidopetservices @wyeunique @rawdogg.ross @creaturecomfortsross @dogfuriendly @dogfriendlydestinationsuk @dog_friendly_uk @caninecottages @dog_friendly_herefordshire @pawsfriendly @pawsandstaytravel
With Easter week upon us, we've gathered our top t With Easter week upon us, we've gathered our top ten activities for you and your family to enjoy in and around Ross-on-Wye. Read our blog and if you know of any other events taking place, please feel free to comment below! https://loom.ly/w1KcxTU #rossonwye #visitrossonwye #visitherefordshire #easter2023 #easteractivities #easteregghunt #winetasting #cidertasting #lesmiserables #tennis #jazzclub #maze #artsandcrafts #parkrunross #parkrun @loyalfreeapp @shop_in_ross @truffles_delicatessen @crossfield_creations @laineys_ross_on_wye @lalenajewellery @essentialsewingservices @crowsfeet_ross_on_wye_ @littlechicchildren @lizziebunting @atbroadst @yewtreepeterstow @broomefarm @englishheritage @thegatewaycinema @wythall_estate_vineyard @artstudioross @parkrunuk

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