Bromyard
Festival town. Foodie heaven. Wildlife walks.
- Traditional high street with independent shops
- Fantastic local food producers
- Rich history of hop-growing, cider-making & blacksmithing
- Flair for festivals
- Easy to access walks & wildlife
The traditional town of Bromyard sits pretty on a hilltop, with far-reaching views to the Black
Mountains, Malvern Hills and Clee Hill. Among its Tudor timber-framed buildings and Georgian
shopfronts you’ll find cosy cafes, bakeries and butchers, traditional ironmongers and greengrocers,
and several tempting pubs. Enjoy a bracing walk across the beloved Bromyard Downs or, a little farther east, the 500 pristine acres of Bringsty Common.
Love Your Bromyard Break
The Town of Festivals
The clue is in the name – Bromyard absolutely loves a shindig! Bromyard Folk Festival attracts an international line-up, while Bromyard Speed Festival brings envy-inducing cars to the streets. Bromyard Gala celebrates rural tradition, from heavy horses to steam engines – and there's even an annual scarecrow festival. At the other end of the spectrum, the boutique independent arts-and-music festival Nozstock: The Hidden Valley punches above its weight with a packed roster of big-name and upcoming acts.
Winter Delights
Tradition meets high street in Bromyard, which is also an emerging foodie destination thanks to its Michelin-starred restaurant, artisan producers and farming heritage. Unearth retro gems, shop for interior style and make a beeline for Bromyard's legendary foodie gifts produced by the likes of Little Pomona Cidery or Wye Valley Brewery.
Rich in History
Above the door of Bromyard’s medieval parish church is etched a Saxon carving of St Peter holding the keys to heaven, while inside you’ll find a 13th-century stone effigy of a knight. Such historic details are abundant in Bromyard and its surrounding villages. From timber-framed houses to farmhouses, fields and stone-floored pubs of Bishops Frome, Bringsty, Pencombe and Cradley, you can feel the rich history of hop-growing and cider-making. At the Heritage Centre in Rowberry Street, maps, books and archive brings the past vividly to life through the stories of real local people and places.
Explore Bromyard
National Trust Brockhampton
With its gatehouse, pretty moat and ruined Norman chapel, this medieval manor has all the makings of a fairytale. The huge estate is criss-crossed with nature trails winding through woodlands and parkland, and there are three permanent orienteering routes. The orchards are the largest cared for by the National Trust, making springtime and autumn visits particularly special.
Moors Meadow Garden
An inspirational seven-acre organic hillside garden, complete with resident blacksmith, encompasses countless spring bulbs, herbaceous borders, a grass garden, rhododendron glade, fernery, cottage-style garden, herb garden and highly productive kitchen garden. Numerous paths winding through the garden create a sense of surprise.
Frome Valley Vineyard
Tour this beautiful vineyard, soaking up the expansive views across the county, before tasting their award-winning wines and fizz.
Noakes Farm Riding Centre
Take an escorted trek through grassland, woodland and along the River Frome. It's a wonderful way to get to know the Herefordshire countryside.
Ralph Court Gardens
Journey through 12 themed gardens and discover over 20 water features, including a remarkable musical fountain.
Out and About
Walk the Herefordshire Trail
Bromyard is a key stop on the 150-mile Herefordshire Trail, which traverses high ridges, soft river valleys and a patchwork of orchards and farmland on a rewarding circuit of the county.
Roam Bromyard Downs
No wonder this common land is a favourite with local walkers: it's rich in wildlife, with abundant birds and butterflies, plus spectacular wildflower meadows – the summer displays of thousands of orchids are mesmerising. Rising to an altitude of 700m, the views are cracking, too.
