The Royal Hotel
Palace Pound,
Ross-on-Wye,
Herefordshire,
HR9 5HZ
t: +44 1989 565 105
f: +44 1989 768 058
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At the gateway to The Forest of Dean, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Ross on Wye is known for its Market Square, Farmers Market and Antique Shops and is one of the most popular tourist spots in the region. The Royal Hotel is the perfect place from which to explore Ross and the historic sites, magnificent gardens, ancient towns, numerous tourist attractions and natural beauty of the Wye Valley. For the more adventurous there is an array of outdoor pursuits and sporting activities suitable for visitors of all ages.
Symonds Yat
There is lots to see and do at the internationally famous viewpoint.
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Symonds Yat West Amusement Park
Situated on the bank of the river in the heart of the beautiful Wye Valley, providing a day out for all ages and tastes.
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Forest of Dean
Throughout the Forest you are welcome to explore - to walk the many miles of forest roads and tracks, or cycle the stoned forest roads in the centre of the Forest.
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Goodrich Castle
Godric Castle, named after its owner, Godric Mappeston, is first mentioned in a document dated 11-01-02.
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Hereford Castle
The first town defences were erected around 850 and were then extended in 900 to cover the area (Castle Green) which later became a motte and bailey castle c.1050.
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The Amazing Hedge Puzzel
Brothers Lindsay and Edward Heyes planted the traditionally designed maze in 1977 to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II
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Hereford Cider Museum
Visit Hereford's famous Cider Museum and learn about the history of cider making.
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Hereford Cathedral
A Cathedral has stood in Hereford since Saxon times. The present building contains some of the finest examples of architectural excellence from Norman times up to the present day.
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Chained Library
There were books at Hereford Cathedral long before there was a 'library' in the modern sense.
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Mappa Mundi
The Mappa Mundi is unique in Britain's heritage - an outstanding treasure of the medieval age which reveals how 13th century scholars interpreted the world in spiritual and geographical terms.
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Berkeley Castle
Berkeley Castle has been lived in by the same family for over 900 years. It is where history has been made.
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Chepstow Castle
The foundations for the castle were [most likely] laid in 1067, the year following William the Conqueror's coronation in England/
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