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

Ross-on-Wye has been voted the UK’s best-loved market town.

The Herefordshire gem topped a National Express summer survey of a thousand people designed to uncover the nation’s favourite market towns, beating Ledbury, which was placed seventh in the poll.

It is hoped the poll of a thousand people, undertaken by the largest coach operator in the UK, will offer summer travel inspiration, and perhaps encourage people to visit somewhere new.

Revealed: The UK’s favourite market towns:
1. Ross-on-Wye (Herefordshire)
2. Thirsk (North Yorkshire)
3. Grantham (Lincolnshire)
4. Bedford (Bedfordshire)
5. Shepton Mallet (Somerset)
6. Chippenham (Wiltshire)
7. Ledbury (Herefordshire)
8. Tie: Bridport (Dorset) Devizes (Wiltshire)
9. Wareham (Dorset)
10. Farnham (Surrey)

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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Hellens Garden Festival 2016

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Happy birthday Mr Kyrle

John Kyrle, the 'Man of Ross, would be 380 years old on 22 May 2017.

The Ross-on-Wye Tourism Association recreated the atmosphere he would recognise if he could make a sudden appearance at St Mary's Church on 21 May.

And this is exactly what did happen.

The event took place between 1pm and 4.30pm. Teas were served in St Mary’s Church Hall. There were guided walks, John Kyrle Trails, displays in the Church, stalls, activities and a special 17th century style Evensong service at 4.30pm.

Many of the organisers were in costume on the day and lots of people dressed up in 17th century style clothes both humble and grand. People enjoyed a picnic at The Prospect, one of John Kyrle’s favourite places.

Live period music echoed around the streets and John Kyrle himself made an appearance (courtesy of Brian Jackson) and the the John Kyrle Knot Garden was open to the public.

Has John Kyrle returned after 380 years?

Phoenix Theatre, Ross-on-Wye

For details of theatre and film performances call 01989 564570

Wye Valley River Festival – biannual event (click image)

BBC’s Countryfile visits Herefordshire (see blog post)

BBC's flagship programme visits the county (see blog post)

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