Beech Brook Retreats

Things to do near Beech House

Lyonshall & The Welsh Marches

From peaceful gardens and family attractions to ridge walks and border-town discoveries, there is plenty to enjoy close by


Garden                                                                     Around 10 minutes

Hergest Croft Gardens

Explore 70 acres of gardens, woodland and rare trees in the beautiful Welsh Marches

hergest.co.uk

Family                                                                      Around 10 minutes

Small Breeds Farm Park & Owl Centre

Meet miniature and rare-breed animals, plus an impressive collection of owls. A favourite with families

owlcentre.com

Market Town                                                            Around 10 minutes

Kington

Browse independent shops and cafes, visit the local museum, or begin a countryside walk from this welcoming border town

kingtontourist.info

Walk                                                                         Around 15 minutes

Hergest Ridge

Enjoy a rewarding ridge walk with wide views towards the Black Mountains and famous avenue of monkey puzzle trees

nationaltrail.co.uk

Garden                                                                      Around 15 minutes

Westonbury Mill Water Gardens

Discover an imaginative garden filled with streams, ponds, follies and characterful structures near Pembridge

westonburymillwatergardens.com

Walk                                                                          Around 15 minutes

Offa's Dyke Path

Choose a scenic section of the 177-mile National Trail as it passes through the border country around Kington

nationaltrail.co.uk


More places worth exploring

Choose a relaxed half-day nearby or make a full day of the wider region


Castle                                                                       Around 25 minutes

Croft Castle & Parkland

Explore a historic castle, gardens, woodland and extensive parkland, with walking routes for a relaxed country day out

nationaltrust.org.uk

House                                                                       Around 30 minutes

Berrington Hall

Visit a Georgian mansion surrounded by Capability Brown's final landscape, parkland and peaceful gardens

nationaltrust.org.uk

Books                                                                        Around 35 minutes

Hay-on-Wye

Spend the day exploring the famous book town, with independent shops, cafes, galleries and riverside walks

visitherefordshire.co.uk

History                                                                     Around 35 minutes

Hereford Cathedral

Discover a beautiful cathedral and the remarkable Mappa Mundi and Chained Library in the heart of Hereford 

herefordcathedral.org

Town                                                                         Around 35 minutes

Ludlow

Explore a handsome historic town known for its castle, market, independent shops and excellent food scene

ludlow.org.uk

Scenic Drive                                                            Around 50 minutes

Elan Valley

Take a memorable drive into mid-Wales for dramatic reservoirs, dams, walking trails and far-reaching scenery 

elanvalley.org.uk


Before you set off

Please check official websites for current opening days, tickets, parking, accessibility and dog policies. Journey times are approximate and may vary with traffic

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