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The Weir

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A lovely riverside garden in the Herefordshire countryside. The Weir was established in the 1920s by Roger Parr and covers 10 acres of land along the River Wye, with excellent views to the Black Mountains of Wales. The Weir is at its best from early Spring to Autumn, when the colours at their peak.

Spring bulbs are a special feature, followed by wildflowers in summer, and finally Autumn colour from deciduous trees. Good footwear is recommended. Guided tours are available by prior arrangement. Special walks focussing on local archaeology and conservation are also available.

The Weir hosts an annual outdoor concert; details on the National Trust website.
Swaishill, Herefordshire, England, HR4 7QF

About The Weir
Attraction Type: Garden
Website: The Weir
Email: theweir@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 01981 590509
National Trust
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Photo Credit: Trevor Rickard, licensed for reuse under the Creative Commons Licence
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Nearest Attractions Eaton Bishop church - 1.9 miles (Church) Hereford Cathedral - 4.7 miles (Cathedral) Rotherwas Chapel - 6.4 miles (Church) Kilpeck Church - 6.8 miles (Church) Arthur's Stone - 7.5 miles (Prehistoric) Shipley Gardens - 8.2 miles (Garden) Sufton Court - 8.7 miles (Historic House) Holme Lacy church - 9.2 miles (Church)

Nearest Towns and Villages Hereford - 4.5 miles away Tenbury Wells - 18.8 miles away Malvern - 20.7 miles away Abberley - 24.6 miles away Ashleworth - 25 miles away Worcester - 26.5 miles away Stourport - 29.4 miles away Tewkesbury - 29.5 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Carramar - 3 miles from The Weir Clehonger, Herefordshire Sleeps: 7 Stay from: £425

Castle Cliffe - 4.7 miles from The Weir Hereford, Herefordshire Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £400

Tyn Cwm - 7.2 miles from The Weir Dorstone, Herefordshire Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £290

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Nearest Hotels

The Bay Horse Inn - 2.5 miles from The Weir Hereford, Herefordshire Stay from: £55.00

Belmont Lodge & Golf - 3 miles from The Weir Hereford, Herefordshire Stay from: £57.00

Heron House - 3.2 miles from The Weir Burghill, Herefordshire Stay from: £27.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

The Bay Horse Inn - 2.4 miles from The Weir Hereford, Herefordshire From: £55.00

Somerville House - 5.2 miles from The Weir Hereford, Herefordshire From: £110.00

The Bateman Arms - 12.6 miles from The Weir Leominster, Herefordshire From: £55.00

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Herefordshire Tourism
Tourist Board
P.O. 4, Plough Lane
Hereford
Herefordshire
England
HR4 0XH
Tel: 01432 260621
Fax: 01432 383031
Email: tourism@herefordshire.gov.uk
Web: http://www.visitherefordshire.co.uk
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