Coupled with excellent schools, a traffic-free city centre and family-friendly amenities, it is no surprise that house prices have risen 10% in the last couple of years. Let\u2019s discover more about what this spectacular 7th<\/sup> century city has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hereford has its own main line train station, Hereford Railway Station<\/a>, which provides residents with direct train services to London (arriving in two to three hours), Manchester Piccadilly (just over two hours), Cardiff Central (an hour) and Birmingham New Street (90 minutes). Worcester, Leominster, Ludlow, Shrewsbury and Abergavenny are all less than an hour away, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For those travelling by car, there are excellent motorway and main road links with the rest of the UK. The M50 at Ross-on-Wye links with the M5 for easy access to the Midlands, whilst it is three hours to London, just under an hour\u2019s drive to Worcester, and 90 minutes to Cardiff or Birmingham. The nearest airport is Bristol, which is 47 miles away, followed by Birmingham Airport, which is 50 miles away. The A49 is another major route, running north to south through the centre of Herefordshire, connecting Ross-on-Wye with Shropshire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re travelling by bus<\/a> around the city or further afield, Hereford City Bus Station <\/a>is just over the road from the Old Market Shopping Centre and has more than 20 departures a day to cities such as London, Birmingham and Bristol, as well as Heathrow Airport and London Luton Airport. A Hereford PlusBus<\/a> ticket provides unlimited bus travel around the urban area of Hereford city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are also daily National Express<\/a> coaches to Birmingham, Sheffield, Leeds, Bradford, Gloucester, Swindon, Heathrow Airport and London (Victoria).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nearest train stations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Hereford<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Leominster<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Colwall<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Ledbury<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n A wonderful place to bring up a family, Hereford has an excellent selection of primary and secondary schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hereford Cathedral School<\/a> is one of the oldest schools in the country and caters for musically-gifted pupils aged from 3 to 18 years old. Primary schools rated \u2018outstanding\u2019 by Ofsted include St Paul\u2019s CofE Primary School<\/a>, Holmer CofE Academy<\/a> and Marlbrook Primary School<\/a>, whilst https:\/\/lordscudamore.hmfa.org.uk\/<\/a> has a \u2018good\u2019 rating, as does Hampton Dene Primary School<\/a>, Blackmarston School<\/a> and St Francis Xavier\u2019s Primary School<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Secondary schools in Hereford include \u2018outstanding\u2019 St Mary\u2019s RC High School<\/a> and SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) focused Barrs Court School<\/a> plus Whitecross School and Specialist Sports College<\/a> which has been rated \u2018good\u2019 by Ofsted. The nearest independent school is the esteemed Lucton School<\/a>, a day and boarding school for children aged from 6 months to 18 years old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Further education options include Hereford, Ludlow and North Shropshire College<\/a>, Hereford College of Arts<\/a> and Hereford Sixth Form College<\/a>. NMITE<\/a> \u2013 New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering \u2013 opened in 2019 and offers engineering focused higher education and The University of Worcester<\/a> is located just 40 minutes away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Attracting visitors from across the UK, Hereford\u2019s busting markets<\/a> in High Town are awash with all sorts of delightful produce including clothes, plants, delicious food, arts and crafts whilst the Christmas markets are just magical. Regular farmers\u2019 markets<\/a> are also held in historic market halls throughout the county, as well as the renowned Hereford Cattle Market, where visitors can purchase fruit and vegetables, beef, cider and gourmet crisps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At the heart of the city is the magnificent Hereford Cathedral<\/a>, the city\u2019s landmark and home of the award-winning 13th <\/sup>century Mappa Mundi \u2013 the largest surviving medieval map of the world \u2013 and the spectacular chained library. Opposite the cathedral is an awe-inspiring Victorian gothic building that houses the Hereford Museum and Art Gallery<\/a> \u2013 a wonderful place to while away a few hours admiring local works of art and historic artefacts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are many other fascinating museums in Hereford, with the Cider Museum<\/a> definitely worthy of a visit for a taste of the \u2018golden amber\u2019 and a tour of the original cider champagne cellars alone. Meanwhile, in the city centre, surrounded by modern shops, is The Black and White House Museum<\/a>, which has portrayed life in Jacobean times since 1929. Families can dress up in period costume and solve interactive puzzles, whilst virtual tours are available for those unable to climb the stairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you\u2019re not perusing the local landmarks, Hereford\u2019s dense web of narrow streets and charming squares are perfect for discovering a quiet coffee shop or book shop to relax in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Foodies are spoilt for choice with all manner of top-notch eateries in this thriving culinary hotspot, from mouth-watering caf\u00e9s and coffee shops, such as Sensory and Rye<\/a>, to top-quality burger joints and a variety of independently-owned restaurants. The famous flavour of the Hereford beef can be enjoyed at The Beefy Boys<\/a> or the trendy A Rule Of Tum Burger Shop<\/a>, both dishing up artisan burgers, steaks and other meaty delights. At the opposite end of the spectrum, there are plenty of tasty vegetarian and vegan offerings at the Caf\u00e9 at All Saints<\/a> and the Bookshop\u2019s<\/a> vegetarian brunches and Sunday lunches are popular with local herbivores. There are also quaint health food and artisan cheese shops alongside high-street names and independent shops with a local Tesco, Asda and Waitrose available for essentials.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Or why not stroll along the banks of the meandering River Wye and enjoy the surrounding countryside and woodlands? With the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty<\/a> on the doorstep, avid walkers and cyclists are in their element and water sports such as canoeing can also be enjoyed. The spectacular National Trust Weir Garden<\/a>, five miles west of Hereford, also makes a beautiful day out, with a walled garden bordering the banks of the River Wye, a \u2018busy bee\u2019 trail for kids, wildlife walks and fun games for families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you prefer fitness of the indoor variety, Halo Leisure Centre<\/a> has a swimming pool, a gym and fitness classes, children\u2019s activities and a health suite with sauna, jacuzzi, steam room and drench shower. And as the name suggests, Anytime Fitness<\/a> in The Atrium Maylord Shopping Centre is open 24\/7.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Come evening, a handful of nightclubs and bars attract younger residents, whilst the pubbing scene<\/a> is much more vibrant in Hereford, with live music from an array of genres suitable for all ages. Check out Hereford City Life<\/a> for the best that the city has to offer. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n As you might expect from a county in the middle of such glorious countryside, Herefordshire is well known for its country and agricultural shows<\/a>, including the Herefordshire Country Fair<\/a>, Beer on the Wye<\/a> and the Royal Three Counties Show<\/a> to name a few. Other local highlights include the Herefordshire Art Week<\/a> and Europe\u2019s oldest music festival \u2013 the Three Choirs Festival<\/a> \u2013 held every three years in Hereford Cathedral.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other local entertainment options include The Courtyard<\/a>, a stunning arts centre offering film-showings and music performances; Hereford Racecourse<\/a>, with regular events such as Ladies Day and family race days; and day trips to Chase Distillery<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out The List<\/a> for further information on upcoming events in Hereford.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hereford is considered a safe place to live and in 2013 the city was deemed to be the safest place to live in the UK, according to a national survey<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n West Mercia Police work hard to reduce any crime or anti-social behaviour in Hereford, with a recent initiative showing a reduction in crime in the city centre by 20% and anti-social behaviour by 22% at the end of 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTransport links<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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