About Ross
Ross-on-Wye is a historic market town celebrated for its natural beauty, vibrant community, and rich heritage. Known as the birthplace of British tourism, it is a much-loved destination for visitors.
The historic market town of Ross-on-Wye stands high on a sandstone bluff overlooking a horseshoe bend in the River Wye.
The view is dominated by the spire of St Mary’s Church which is illuminated at night and can be seen for many miles.
Close to the church are the Prospect Gardens, given to the town at the end of the 17th Century. From here is a wonderful panorama looking across the meadows to the hills of Garway and Orcop with the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons beyond.
The Market House in the centre of town houses an gallery upstairs. Underneath you will find the market on a Thursday and Saturday which spills out on to the adjacent apron. It is the focal point for gatherings such as the Christmas Lights Switch on.
In the town centre you will find numerous places to eat offering something for every taste. You can relax in a restaurant or a traditional teashop and there are fast food outlets, pubs, coffee shops, icecream shops and pavement cafés.
Ross takes a pride in its host of unique, independent shops which include galleries, craft shops, boutiques, bookshops, antique and gift shops. In addition you will find toys, musical instruments, fabrics and wool and plenty of charity shops.
Ross has plenty to keep visitors and residents active from playgrounds for the young and sporting facilities such as swimming, tennis, bowling, cricket, rugby and football, an outdoor gym and table tennis. In addition, the river creates opportunities for rowing, canoeing and paddle boarding, fishing and walking.
