The Gardens and Grounds - The Surrounding Area

The Surrounding Area

With over thirty acres of garden and twelve hundred acres of estate you could be forgiven for not wanting to go further; but travel you must. Broxwood Court is ideally placed in the heart of The Marches - the borderland between England and Wales - to allow you to explore. Herefordshire is one of the most rural counties in the country. Built on farming and famous for both cattle and cider the network of country lanes lead to villages that have changes little over the centuries. The 'Black and White Village Trail' takes in some of the finest including Pembridge, Eardisland, Dilwyn and Weobley. Each with it's own character and all with Medieval and Tudor buildings, pubs, shops, galleries and restaurants.

Offas Dyke walk

Within a short drive are a number of market towns. Over the years they have all developed in different ways. Leominster has become a centre for antiques, Ludlow boasts the largest number of Michelin Starred restaurants outside London, Hay on Wye is the second hand book capital of Europe as well as hosting the international literary festival while Kington has become a walking centre and also home to the small breeds animal centre.

Ludlow Feathers

For the keen gardener there are the gardens at Hergest Croft, Burford House, Abbey Dore, Bryans Ground, Arrow Cottage, How Caple and Westonbury Mill to name but a few.

The area is steeped in history, from the Neolithic Burial ground (Arthur's Stone), through the many 'moats and mounds' to the churches and vernacular architecture that is still being explored. Archaeological digs are taking place in the Arrow Valley during 2003 and already iron age and roman pottery has been found. In Pembridge projects involving the dendro (tree ring) dating of buildings, exploration of the moat and mound behind the Church and renovation of the market hall are all ongoing.

Croft Castle, Berrington Hall and Burton Court are close by whilst further afield there are the sights of Powis Castle with it's Clive of India exhibition, the Brecon Beacons' and Elan Valley. Hereford is the nearest city with it's Cathedral, Mappa Mundi exhibition, shopping centre, leisure centre and swimming pool.

Hereford Cathedral		Dilwyn Church

Arrangements can be made nearby for golf (the highest course in England & Wales with fantastic views), pony trekking and guided walks.

Arthur's Stone, a neolithic burial site.	Leominster, one of a number of nearby market towns with a reputation for antiques.
The old and the new in Hereford. The new Left Bank complex on the River Wye and behind, Hereford Cathedral.	The black and white village of Weobley.
Ludlow, with the largest number of Michelin star restaurants outside London.	Pembridge church with it's detached bell tower.
The Market Hall in Pembridge, believed to be one of the oldest still standing - dating to 1508 and site of monthly farmers markets.	And the New Inn in the market square at Pembridge.