Situated on the edge of Hereford, Brandon House offers an ideal base for exploring the city and…
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Belmont was founded by Benedictine monks in 1859, initially as a link between the existing monasteries of Downside, Ampleforth and Douai, and then as the Catholic cathedral for Wales and Herefordshire (a role which later shifted to St David’s, Cardiff). In the early 20th century it became an independent priory, and then an abbey, with a school (closed in 1994). Today around 20 monks live and work here. The church, which serves as the parish church, was designed by Edward W Pugin, and is dedicated to St Michael and All Angels. Its mellow Bath stone interior is noted for its richly carved stone angels, which number around 150.
Facilities – at a glance
Assist dogs allowed
Fully accessible
Refreshments
Features
- Parking onsite
- Cafe
- Fully accessible
- Facilities: Ramps, induction loop
- Accessible toilets
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open all year, daily, 6.30am–8pm
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About the area
Discover Herefordshire
Herefordshire is split in two by the River Wye which meanders through the county on its way to the Severn and the sea. Largely rural, with Hereford, Leominster, and Ross-on-Wye the major towns and cities, its countryside and ancient villages are the county’s major asset.
Visitors can take advantage of a number of the trails which will guide them through areas of interest. Those especially interested in historic village life should try the Black and White Village Trail, which takes motorists on a 40-mile drive around timber-framed villages from Leominster to Weobley (established in the 17th century and known as a centre of witchcraft in the 18th), Eardisley (where the church boasts a 12th-century carved font), Kington, Pembridge and others. Other trails include the Mortimer Trail, the Hop Trail and the Hidden Highway, which goes from Ross-on-Wye to Chester. Hereford has a small Norman cathedral, which has a great forest of pink sandstone columns lining the nave. Inside is a chained library, a 13th-century Mappa Mundi (map of the world) and one of only four copies of the 1217 version of the Magna Carta.
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