A Phil Rickman Guide to Hereford

An alternative walk around Hereford city highlighting the places mentioned in the Merrily Watkins series of books by the acclaimed local author Phil Rickman. His supernatural mystery series follows a charmingly flawed, recently widowed Anglican vicar and single mother, blending crime with folklore and local legends. 'A lovely tribute' to the recently deceased and much-loved author. Walk starts from the Cathedral West Front (Broad Street) what3words ///client.caves.camp) 90 minutes approx.

A recent attendee said: "Loved it, what a brilliant walk! Exploring the locations linked to the Merrily Watkins books by the wonderfully gifted Phil Rickman was an absolute treat. We loved hearing the exact quotes from the novels at each stop - such a clever and engaging way to connect the characters and scenes to the real places on the route. The extra historical information was interesting and added to the experience. The guides (Laura and Wendy) are incredibly knowledgeable and clearly passionate about what they do, which made the whole walk even more enjoyable." A fantastic, memorable tour - highly recommended for any Merrily Watkins fan! August 2026 If you're not already familiar with these books, come along and discover a whole new side to Hereford!