In and around Herefordshire

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With open countryside, formal parkland, castles and manor houses, Herefordshire has it all.

Ruined Norman chapel at Brockhampton with moat in foreground
Brockhampton Estate   Herefordshire

Medieval Halloween at Brockhampton

Discover the medieval origins of Halloween at Brockhampton. From how to keep restless spirits at bay to the spooky superstitions the families that once lived here followed.

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A view of Croft Castle, Herefordshire with the Church of St Michael, built in rough local stone, to the left, and the east front of Croft Castle to the right.

Go on a ghost hunt at Croft Castle  

Are you and the children brave enough to visit the most haunted house in the Midlands? If so, visit Croft Castle and see if you can spot its seven ghosts.

Spot ghosts at Croft Castle
Geese on the lake
Berrington Hall   Herefordshire

Wildlife to spot at Berrington Hall

Our 'Capability' Brown landscape is home to lots of creatures great and small. Otters live in the lake and voles can't get enough of the gardens. Find out more about the lake as a Site of Special Scientific Interest and how you can get involved with Berrington's wildlife.

Find out more about our wildlife
late autumn mist at The Weir
The Weir Garden   Herefordshire

Things to see and do at The Weir

Explore these beautiful riverside gardens and see something different in every season. Take a look at our seasonal highlights and what else you can get up to on your visit.

Come and explore
Children climbing tree

What's on in Herefordshire 

There's always lots going on at special places at this time of year

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Places to visit in Herefordshire

Visitors outside the front of Berrington Hall

Houses 

With a moated manor at Brockhampton, the Georgian elegance of Berrington Hall and Croft Castle, a family home for nearly 1,000 years, where will you explore today?

Borders in the Walled Garden at Croft Castle, Herefordshire

Gardens 

Gardens of all types can be found across Herefordshire, from formal walled gardens to Capability Brown designed landscapes.

Herefordshire SSSI River Lugg Croft Castle  Pokehouse wood walk

Countryside 

Take a walk through the stunning Herefordshire countryside, past lakes and rivers, or enjoy the views across the county and beyond.

couple walking up hill in spring

Walks around Herefordshire 

Explore the countryside and parkland around Herefordshire on some of these great walks

Walks around Herefordshire
Volunteers working in the garden

Be inspired by places in Herefordshire  

If you're feeling inspired to try something new, why not volunteer at our special places in Herefordshire?

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