Military History Trails
Plan a Historic Getaway
Our five self-guided tours delve into the Herefordshire military past, from World War heroes to medieval Marcher Lord. Taking in the city centre, it's fringes and to the quiet picturesque countryside beyond it's former walls.
The perfect excuse to plan a visit to historic Herefordshire.
Hereford | noun
From the Old English, hére 'army' and ford 'river crossing'
Hereford has been a garrison town for 2,000 years. From the Romans, the Mercians and the Normans through the Wars of the Roses and the English Civil War, it has played an extraordinary role in Britain’s military history, making it the ultimate location for history buffs to plan a weekend exploring its many places of interest.
Historic Self-guided Tours Beyond the City Walls
Guided Walks & More
Walk The Mortimer Trail
On this 30 mile trail discover the history of the Mortimer dynasty from the Norman to Tudor times, discovering breathtaking countryside, lost castles and ancient hill forts along the way.
