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Ross On Wye What To Do When You Stay In Ross on wye
oss-on-Wye is located on yard where it acts as a memorial
the banks of the river Wye, to over 300 people who died of
towards the northern edge the great plague in 1637.
of the Forest of Dean.
Whether you choose to eat in your
It is well known for its market hotel, many of which have
square and large number of restaurants, or one of the other
antique shops. You also won't go restaurants in town, you will
thirsty in the town as it has a have a surprisingly wide choice
high number of pubs for you to for such a small town. There's
frequent. even a Tibetan and Nepalese
restaurant if you want to give
Market days are Thursday and your taste buds a treat.
Saturday, so if you want some
extra things to look at while If the weather turns bad (which
shopping in the town, those are is always a possibility in the
the days to put in your diary. UK), there is an indoor golf
simulator that you can use to
History fans should make a point improve your handicap. Children
of checking out the 700 year old are catered for with their own
St Mary's church. You won't be soft play area. You can also take
able to miss this historic a cruise along the River Wye,
building – the tall spire is where you can admire the scenery
visible from practically any along the river banks.
direction as you approach
Ross-on-Wye. Nearby, Symonds Yat has plenty of
things to do. From working your
Another ancient monument in the way around the Hedge Puzzle maze
town is the Plague Cross. You can to hiring a canoe so that you can
find this in St Mary's church paddle yourself along the River
Wye. of Dean's Ironing Museum and you
can also treat yourself to an
For the more adventurous, there underground experience in the
are plenty of outdoor sports caves themselves. The caves are
available as well as canoeing. open from the middle of February
These include the thrills and to early November and they then
spills of paintballing as well as reopen from the start of December
horse riding, bicycle and until Christmas Eve, so they are
mountain bike hire, climbing and almost certain to be open when
many other adventure sports. The you visit. It is well worth
town of Ross-on-Wye also has its exploring the nine caverns that
own mobile car racing simulator, make up the tour of Clearwell
where you can maybe challenge Caves.
work colleagues or family members
to a race. Almost next door to Ross-on-Wye
is the well preserved Goodrich
Alternatively, you may be able to Castle. This will keep adults and
find enough time to have a children well occupied as they
relaxing break, fishing on the explore the towers and ramparts.
side of a river.
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