004 Places to go - parks and open spaces

An exciting park being developed on the edge of Hereford. It includes a conservation area, paths amongst wild flowers & steps leading to a wide open space

Bishops Meadow

Hereford, Grid Ref: SO 511394

www.herefordshire.gov.uk/leisure/parks

Parkland on the banks of the river Wye, near the Cathedral. Includes a play area, tennis courts & putting green. The Victoria bridge gives access to the Castle Green & Castle Pool

The Castle Pool & Green

Cantilupe St, Hereford

www.herefordshire.gov.uk/leisure/parks

www.friendsofcastlegreen.org.uk

The pool is a great place to watch & feed the ducks (grain only). The Green is home to the bowling green. It's a great place to have a picnic & run around. The Friends of Castle Green arrange several events throughout the year

Lugg Meadows

Tupsley, Hereford Grid Ref: SO535404

www.plantlife.org.uk/uk/plantlife-nature-reserves

Coming out of Hereford on the Ledbury Rd, turn left down the slip road opposite the Cock of Tupsley pub. Beautiful ancient hay meadow & pasture that runs alongside the river Lugg

The Weir Gardens - National Trust

Swainshill, nr Hereford, HR4 7QF

www.nationaltrust.org.uk

A National Trust informal 1920's riverside garden with fine views

Wyevale Wood

Between Breinton & Kings Acre Rd. Hereford

Leaving Hereford on the Brecon Rd (A438) turn left to Breinton (after Wyevale Garden Centre). Turn down Green Lane which is the next left. A lovely place for watching birds and walking amongst the huge old oak trees

Leominster

Queenswood Country Park

Hope Under Dinmore

From Hereford, take the A49 north towards Leominster. Follow the brown signs for Queenswood at the top of Dinmore Hill

www.herefordshire.gov.uk/leisure/parks

170 acres of woodland with picnic & BBQ facilities, Adventure play area, Cafe & shop, toilets & baby change. Several events including Wild Play take place throughout the year