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Ross-on-Wye & Symonds Yat
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Hailed as the birthplace of tourism in 1745, flourishing Ross-on-Wye with its distinctive 16C Market House exudes history and tradition. With easy access to the Forest of Dean and Symonds Yat your stay will be filled with activities and adventure.
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Ross-on-Wye
The spectacular scenery and panoramas make Ross-on-Wye the ideal destination to explore South Herefordshire and
The Wye Valley. A stunning viewpoint is The Prospect at St Mary’s Churchyard, created by benefactor and philanthropist John Kyrle, later known as the Man of Ross. You’ll see evidence in his honour all around the town.
The bustling high street is home to some wonderful independent retailers including specialist food outlet Field Fayre Organics, and outside the town
you will find Labels, the famous shopping destination home to over 200 big brands, with its excellent seafood bar, delicious farm shop and café and now a trendy new boutique cinema called The Gateway.
Rich in art and culture, and quality crafts from local artists make shopping for souvenirs a pleasure, and look out for the famous metal sculptures created
by renowned international artist and resident Walenty Pytel and his recently opened public gallery based at his home. And did you know Ross even has a hedgehog festival, celebrating this spiny
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