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North
You will find Black & White architecture in all the market towns but this area has the pièce de résistance – The Black & White Village Trail.
This 40 mile route takes you through some of the prettiest villages of north Herefordshire. Kington, bordering Wales, is the ideal base for walkers offering easy access to the Mortimer Trail, Offa’s Dyke Path, The Herefordshire Trail and the Wye Valley Walk. Further north in Mortimer Country, history is told in abundance through the many fine country houses and churches – well worth a visit.
Leominster, the other market town in North Herefordshire, is steeped in Tudor history with many large buildings in tiny lanes and streets conjuring a magical mood. Every Friday Corn Square sees throngs visiting the open market and the town generally attracts antique hunters to its abundance of specialist shops. The nearby area is enchanting. Hampton Court Castle and Gardens are theatrical in their presentation and location, Berrington Hall is home to many re-enactments.
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