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Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, England, with view of its Market House: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Market_Place,_Ross-on-Wye_-_geograph.org.uk_-_965913.jpgAuthor: Derek Harper
Ross-on-Wye is a market town on the southern part of Herefordshire. Situated on the River Wye, on the northern edge of the Forest of Dean, Ross-on-Wye has a population of some 10,000 people (2012 estimate) and is regarded as the birthplace of the British tourism industry.
Modern tourism in Britain is said to have started in 1745, when Dr John Egerton took his friends on boat trips down the picturesque River Wye. The beauty of the surrounding scenery led to more people visiting the area, and much was written about it since the 19th century.
Visiting Ross-on-Wye
Take the M50 motorway until its end, at the roundabout, then continue a short distance on the A449 road until the next roundabout. Take the B4234 road heading southwest to reach Ross-on-Wye.
Gloucester Road, Ross-on-Wye: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Christmas_Eve_shoppers,_Gloucester_Rd._Ross-on-Wye_-_geograph.org.uk_-_639263.jpgAuthor: Pauline Eccles
Places of Interest in Ross-on-Wye
- Plague Cross: Cross in the courtyard of the St Mary's Church, built in 1637 to commemorate the 315 people of Ross-on-Wye who died of the plague.
- Ross-on-Wye Market Hall: Historic market building built between 1650 and 1654 replacing an older wooden booth hall.
- Ross-on-Wye Parish Church: Anglican parish church, dedicated to St Mary. It is now some 700 years old.
- The Prospect: A public garden created by John Kyrle. It is sited on a famous horseshoe bend of the River Wye, and offers lovely views of the river.
- Wye Valley: Valley of the River Wye that is renowned for its picturesque sceneries.
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