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See
the "Mappa Mundi" situated in Hereford Cathedral. The Mappa Mundi is unique in Britain's heritage
- an outstanding treasure of the medieval age which reveals how 13th
century scholars interpreted the world in spiritual and geographical
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Visit the site of
Radnor Castle
The discovery in 1845, when foundation trenches were dug for the new
church, of many headless skeletons and a separate pile of skulls
shows fairly clearly what happened to the garrison of 60 men after
Owain Glyndwr's forces captured the castle in 1402. |
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St Mary’s church in New Radnor
The original
medieval church was probably founded in the 12th century under the
protection of the near by castle. |
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Kington Golf Course
Kington golf
club, founded in 1925, is located on Bradnor Hill, just outside the
medieval town in the beautiful ancient county of Herefordshire. |
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Small Breeds Farm Park
& Owl Centre. Near Kington
Enjoy a few hours of pure simple pleasure in an enchanting place
where the rest of the world just doesn't seem to exist |
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Kington
Footpath Scheme
The footpaths around Kington offer: a gentle walk through peaceful,
rolling countryside, a stroll around Kington's ancient back lanes, a
steep climb up Offa's dyke to look down on the highest golf club in
England or walk up onto Hergest Ridge with views of Radnor Forest
and the Welsh hills in the distance |
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Hergest Croft Gardens
(Kington) - 100 year old, 50 acre garden produced by generations of plant
collectors. 4000 rare plants and shrubs for all seasons. Spectacular
rhododendron woodland walk.
Peter Greenfield - (01544 230160) |
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St Stephen's Church (Old Radnor ) - See the
enormous, pre-Norman font standing on its four flat feet. The
beautiful and best in Europe, Rood Screen. Within walking distance
of the caravan site but steep incline. Magnificent views of the
valley from the church grounds. See the Standing Stone in the
grave yard. Country Inn, 'The Harp' next to it. |
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The
Mortimer Trail
A walk through the Marches of England, taking in
extensive forests, limestone tops and gentle pastures in an
area dominated in mediaeval times by the Mortimer family, one of the most
powerful Norman earldoms. It follows a succession of hills and ridges,
crossing the valleys of the rivers Teme, Lugg and Arrow, with some
strenuous climbs. |
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"Hay-on-Wye"
Plenty to do in Hay-on-Wye with it's famous
second-hand book shops
http://www.hay-on-wye.co.uk/
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"Llandrindod Wells" |
Llandrindod
Wells is a firmly placed ‘hub’ of Wales and hive of
activity. Branching out from its fine central location
are a wealth of historic places & events, natural & manmade
beauty spots and future promise.
See their website for more details.
http://www.llandrindod.co.uk/ |
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Whimble Nursery and Garden (Kinnerton)
- Situated in the
beautiful Radnor Valley. Specialties include unusual herbaceous perennials
and cottage garden plants. Afternoon teas at weekends. Liz Taylor
- (01547 560413)
Ralph's Cider (New Radnor) - Sample some home made brews that
the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh took home with them from their Jubilee
Tour. Ralph Owen - (01544 350304)
Old Badland Farm, New Radnor, Radnorshire, LD8 2TG.
Judge's Lodgings
(Presteigne) ~ A remarkable, award-winning museum of the old judge's
lodging. The building has been caringly restored, is open for groups and
has an audio tour not to be missed (transcript in large print available).
Wheelchair access only on ground floor. Gabrielle Rivers - (01544 260650)
During the year there are a variety of events worth visiting, local
sheep dog trials, Royal Welsh Show, Eisteddfods, Trotting Races and local
carnivals. |
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