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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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Today - Friday 20 January - is National Cheese Lov Today - Friday 20 January - is National Cheese Lovers' Day, not that you need an excuse to set aside time to enjoy this national and international foodie treasure. Read our blog to find out what our local deli, Truffles Delicatessen and Ross Market favourite, Mark's Cheese Counter, have on offer to set off your cheeseboards this weekend. https://loom.ly/9joGQuU #rossonwye #visitrossonwye #herefordshire #nationalcheeseday #cheeseboard #stinkingbishop #perllas #littlehereford #godminster #cornishyarg #manchego #gouda #berkswell #baronbigod @truffles_delicatessen @monkland_cheese @ticklemore_cheese_dairy @colstonbassettdairy
A fantastic selection of fresh fruit and vegetable A fantastic selection of fresh fruit and vegetables is now on offer at both our Thursday and Saturday markets. Fresh Fruit Frenzy will be setting up for you to browse its wide selection of fantastic produce. Thursday’s market also has stalls selling hot, homemade soups, fresh Grimsby fish, clothing and cheese and eggs. #rossonwye #markets #herefordshire #wyevalley #freshfruitandvegetables #cheese #freshfish #homemadesoup #visitrossonwye
We hope all our followers, friends and visitors ha We hope all our followers, friends and visitors have a good 2023. We look forward to welcoming you to our lovely, friendly town and sharing all it has to offer. #rossonwye #herefordshire #wyevalley #bristol #birmingham #malvern #monmouth #ledbury #cheltenham #gloucester #forestofdean #newyear #happynewyear #happynewyear2023 #markettowns #visitrossonwye #dogfriendly #dogfriendlyrossonwye #walking #riverwye #independentshops #shopinrossonwye
It’s cold, it’s crisp and it’s sunny. Perfec It’s cold, it’s crisp and it’s sunny. Perfect for winter walks in the beautiful Herefordshire countryside, followed by a warming drink in one of our many excellent hotels, pubs or cafes. Wrap up warm and enjoy some hygge time. For information on where to go for great food and drink visit www.visitrossonwye.com For information on great walks go to www.walkinginross.co.uk #rossonwye #herefordshire #visitdeanwye #wyevalley #winterwalks #walking #hygge #countrywalks #visitherefordshire #walkingwithdogs #dogfriendlyrossonwye
Planning a weekend away and looking for some downt Planning a weekend away and looking for some downtime, a pampering session with the girls or need to book a massage to help with the stresses of the festive season? There are lots of fantastic salons and wellbeing practitioners right on our doorstep. Whether you're looking for lymphatic drainage, reflexology, back, neck or head massage, manicures or beauty treatments, read our latest blog for some ideas to get you started: http://bit.ly/3PpncGh (or feel free to comment below if you have any other suggestions)! #rossonwye #rossonwyewellbeing #visitrossonwye #pamperweekend #girlsweekend #girlsweekendaway #massagetherapy #wellbeing #wellbeingwednesday @wyevalleymt @darlisathaimassage @perfect_measure_ @beautybarross @heavenlyhealthandbeauty @inspirationshairbeauty19 @georgiehughes_nails @pinkwelliesnails @energ_yogawithhelen @eat.love.yoga.1
It’s snowing in #rossonwye Quite a surprise. It It’s snowing in #rossonwye Quite a surprise. It wasn’t forecast for us, so opening the curtains this morning revealed quite a different view. Photo shows The Prospect Garden. #herefordshire #wyevalley #snow #winterwonderland #rossonwyewellbeing

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