About Ross on Wye - Ross-on-Wye in the county of Herefordshire is a beautiful market town situated on the River Wye and close to the Forest of Dean. The spectacular surrounding countryside and picturesque village atmosphere of Ross-on-Wye with its impressive 17th century Market Hall and Tudor timbered houses its picture postcard material.
Shopping - You will find many antique shops selling a wide variety of authentic furniture, ceramic ware, and items very typical of the ancient past of the Royal Forest of Dean region. Have fun shopping in the varied gift shops for those more unusual items and visit the very many art galleries
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selling paintings of artists from around the world and in particular English artists of both traditional and modern leanings.
Things to do - The focal point of the town is the red sandstone Market House building which has stood there since 1650. Ross-on-Wye was the birth place of British tourism when Dr. John Egerton started taking friends on boat trips down the Wye Valley in 1745. Ross-on-Wye boasts a selection of interesting restaurants with many international flavours. Ross-on-Wye is famous for it's regatta which takes place in late August.
For days out with children see: www.kidsdaysout.co.uk/
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