Introducing Ross-on-Wye
Snoozy little Ross-on-Wye, which perches prettily on a red sandstone bluff over a kink in the River Wye, is a placid place to rest before or after exertions in the beautiful countryside that surrounds it. The town sparks to life in mid-August, when the International Festival brings fireworks, raft races, music and street theatre.
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The salmon-pink 17th-century Market House sits atop its weathered sandstone columns in the Market Place. It still shelters the small market in a motherly fashion. It contains a Heritage Centre (260675; 10am-5pm Apr-Oct, 10.30am-4pm Mon-Sat Nov-Mar) with local history displays. The tourist office (562768; tic-ross@herefordshire.gov.uk; Edde Cross St; 9am-5pm Mon-Sat) has information on activities and walks.
Last updated: Sep 21, 2008
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RE: Symonds Yat
by barney_uk2 02 March 2011
Unless you can time your visit to coincide with one of the rare local buses, essentially you need to get to either Ross-on-Wye or Monmouth…
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RE: Help - UK (England) & Wales Wanna'Be
by christopherneill 06 February 2011
Right. You could compromise and do a bit of Wales. DO read the book I referenced, it is a worth while guide on Arthur !!!! http://www.meg…
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RE: Two Nights in Wales
by Epiphany 31 March 2008
Thanks for all of your suggestions! We ended up going for a nice hike from a picnic area just past Betws-y-Coed on the road to Canaerfo…
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