Historic villages with black and white houses dating back to the 16th century, old coaching Inns, apple orchards for locally produced farmhouse cider brewed to centuries old recipes, and strange named villages like Mansell Gamage, Lugwardine and Stretton Sugwas, this is all part of Herefordshire one of England's most rural counties.

Herefordshire lies to the far west of England next to the Welsh border. It is seldom visited by tourists from overseas but well worth a visit on your next trip to England.

Here is a list of some of the places to see here:

HEREFORD:

The historic city of Hereford on the banks of the River Wye has a Norman cathedral that dates back to the XI century. This is a lively and thriving city with an 'olde world' center of narrow streets with small shops specializing in all kinds of quality goods. There is also an excellent walk by the riverside and fine Inns, Restaurants and hotels.

LEDBURY:

This small market town is one of the most picturesque towns in the whole of England. The center is made up of half timbered 16th century black and white buildings. In Church Lane you would think you you have been transported back to this era with its cobbled street and historic buildings.(for more info visit www.visitledbury.co.uk)

WEOBLEY:

This village (pronounced Webley) is a place lost in time. It is is made up mainly of 16th century black and white buildings with an old Inn dating back centuries named 'Ye Olde Salutation Inn'. The name Weobley is derived from the word 'Wibbas Ley' and used in the Doomsday Book as 'Wibelah'.

LEOMINSTER:

This Market town that dates as far back as the 7th century is situated in the north of the county. The old centre has many fine shops selling everything including a number specialising in Antiques. With its many hotels,and fine Inns this is well worth a visit.

PEMBRIDGE:

Another 'Olde English' village with 16th century black and white houses. The church of St Mary dates back to the 14th century. The old market hall is from 1520 and the 'New Inn' from the 17th century. If you ever visit this place one day be sure to see 'Ye Olde Steppes' that was possibly a rectory from the 1500s to the 1700s.This building takes the name from the old steps that start at the market hall and lead straight up to the churchyard.

These are just a few of the interesting places to visit in this area there is much more to see like Ross on Wye spectacularly situated above the Wye river and Symond's Yat in the Wye valley.

For more info visit www.visitherefordshire.co.uk

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