Ross-on-Wye among UK's must-visit destinations, World Atlas

Ross-on-Wye, located in Herefordshire, earned its place on the list in a new roundup of the top eight can't-miss towns in the UK. <i>(Image: Jon Simpson/Hereford Times Camera Club)</i>
Ross-on-Wye, located in Herefordshire, earned its place on the list in a new roundup of the top eight can't-miss towns in the UK. (Image: Jon Simpson/Hereford Times Camera Club)
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A town has been named one of the UK's must-visit destinations.

Ross-on-Wye, located in Herefordshire, earned its place on the list in a new roundup of the top eight can't-miss towns in the UK.

The list was compiled by World Atlas, which praised Ross-on-Wye for its charm, historical significance, and scenic setting.

World Atlas said of the Herefordshire town: "Ross-on-Wye is the ideal choice if your idea of the picture-perfect English town involves cathedral spires soaring above the rooftops of a pastoral riverside townscape.

"It’s supposedly the birthplace of domestic tourism in England, and the subject of the first tour guide published in the country’s history, for good reason."

The publication also highlighted the town’s most recognisable landmarks.

"The Parish Church of St. Mary dominates the skyline and features notable artwork and sculpture.

"Nearby, the historic Market House, built in the 1650s, stands at the center of town on stone pillars and remains one of the most recognizable buildings in Ross on Wye."

The Wye Valley and the 12th-century Wilton Castle were also noted among the town’s top attractions.

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