While you’re here:
• Visit the historic Market House, one of the oldest buildings in the centre of town built between 1650 and 1654, and the Made in Ross gallery upstairs, showcasing a wide range of locally made arts and crafts.
• Wander up to St Mary’s Church with its 205 foot high spire and head to The Prospect for breathtaking views over the River Wye.
• Follow the two-mile blue plaque Heritage Trail around town and learn about key sites of historical and architectural interest. Maps are available online at visitrossonwye.com/heritage-trail.
• The Market Square hosts weekly markets on Thursdays and Saturdays where you can buy a range of gifts, flowers, food and drink.
• Browse the independent shops whilst taking a tour of the town’s Vintage Trail, a unique collection of vintage, retro and antique shops.
• Stroll along the riverside’s Linear Arboretum with some 200+ trees stretching a mile from the Rope Walk to Wilton Bridge.
• Local sculptor Walenty Pytel’s three metal sculptures depicting salmon, swans and mallards can be found at the top of Wye Street and on the riverbank.
Ross-on-Wye Town Council’s offices and Tourist Information can be contacted on 01989 562373, Monday to Friday from 9.30am-1pm or visit our website at www.rosstc-herefordshire.gov.uk.
Ross-on-Wye Tourism Association‘s website has more information on visitrossonwye.com – tourism leaflets are also available at Made in Ross (upstairs at the Market House) and Truffles Delicatessen on the High Street.
The town’s innovative Museum Without Walls tour uses augmented reality to bring back lost aspects of our town’s past – use your smartphone or tablet to download the free app or scan the following QR code for information:
If you would like to contact the Ross-on-Wye Town Council offices or if you have any updates relating to these pages, please contact
tourism@rosstc-herefordshire.gov.uk or call 01989 562373 during office hours, Monday to Friday 9.30am to 1pm.