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Ross-on-Wye Tourist Information
Tourism
Ross-on-Wye Town Council considers tourism to be an integral part of the town and aims to make it a popular destination for domestic travel and for international visitors.
Ross-on-Wye is known as the Birthplace of British Tourism and 2020 marked 250 years since the first ‘Package Holiday’, a trip down the River Wye from Ross to Chepstow. In November 2019, the town welcomed HRH the Prince of Wales, who saw for himself why Ross is such a fantastic place to visit.
Visitors continue to enjoy the river for its beauty as well as leisure activities such as canoeing, cycling, fishing, paddleboarding and walking, whilst the historic town centre draws visitors with its independent shops, weekly markets, old buildings and attractive streets.
The Town Council works closely with surrounding tourism boards to assure we can be included in any upcoming events, campaigns, media visits and collateral. If you have any questions, would like to be included in any tourism updates or have any news/press releases or imagery please email tourism@rosstc-herefordshire.gov.uk.
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Tourism & Marketing newsletters and guides:
- Tourism & Marketing Newsletter #8 – October 2023
- Tourism & Marketing Newsletter #7 – August 2023
- Tourism & Marketing Newsletter #6 – May 2023
- Ross-on-Wye Dog Friendly Guide 2023
- Tourism & Marketing Newsletter #5 – Nov/Dec 2022
- Ross-on-Wye Independents’ Guide
- Meet the Chefs Guide
- Tourism & Marketing Newsletter #4 – March/April 2022
- What’s On – Easter – April 2022
- Tourism & Marketing Newsletter #3 – Nov/Dec 2021
- Tourism & Marketing Newsletter #2 – Aug/Sept 2021
- Tourism & Marketing Newsletter #1 – June/July 2021
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Keep up to date with all Ross-on-Wye tourist information. 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. Above all, Ross-on-Wye Town Council is a parish council serving the people of Ross-on-Wye. Most importantly, we want to maintain and improve the quality of life in the historic market town of Ross-on-Wye because we are passionate about ensuring the town is a vibrant place for residents, businesses and visitors.
Altogether the Town Council is comprised of eighteen councillors representing the town’s three wards: North, East and West. Town Councillors are supported by officers based at the Corn Exchange, High Street, Ross-on-Wye.
Firstly, we provide and maintain a number of local services. For instance, the bandstand, arboretum and flower tubs. Secondly we are proactive in promoting and encouraging tourism to the town. E.g. visitors continue to enjoy the River Wye, independent shops and attractive streets. Thirdly, we also run the town’s regular Thursday and Saturday markets, which take place under the Market House.
In addition, the Council played a huge role in producing the Neighbourhood Development Plan.
