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Coach Operator Information Bulletin   Hereford’s Black and White House Museum OpensThe first floor includes a formal dining parlour, a huge open fireplace and a room where visiting children can dress up as butcher’s apprentices and kitchen maids. The second floor has a bedchamber with an original 17th century bed for visitors to try out for themselves and another activity…

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A tourism business from Herefordshire has been nominated for a national tourism industry Award. Spotting a gap in the market for local tourism information in Herefordshire, Liz Hill set up her own company, Rural Concierge in 2013, to share her passion and knowledge of the local area with visitors, adding that personal touch. She is one of ten “unsung heroes”…

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13 October, 2016 saw Herefordshire’s very own Rural Concierge as the winner of the 2016 Best Rural Tourism Business Award, as presented by the Rural Business Awards in partnership with CLA.

Herefordshire based tourism business Rural Concierge have hooked up with British History Tours after meeting earlier this year at the British Travel and Tourism awards. Liz, of Rural Concierge, and Philippa, of British History Tours, are working in partnership to create amazing packages aimed at visitors looking for a more exclusive experience around historic Herefordshire and Worcestershire.   ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. For…

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Rural Concierge is proud to be part of Herefordshire’s new Cider App, Golden Fire offering cider tours and holidays. Funded by Heritage Lottery Fund, Golden Fire is our latest participatory digital arts project that will explore Herefordshire’s cider heritage from 1945 to the present day THE APP IS READY TO DOWNLOAD NOW from Googleplay and the iTunes app store http://goldenfirehfd.co.uk/

Dates will be arranged with the winner to mutual convenience. If you would like to enter for your chance to win go to Go Travel Passport . We look forward to welcoming you and telling you all about this undiscovered, but amazing rural area.

This area is steeped in history, so is the perfect base from which to explore some of the country’s oldest and most interesting attractions, locations and artifacts… [one_third_left] [/one_third_left] [two_third_right] Day One Visit the Almonry in Evesham. This 14th Century building was once home to the Almoner at Evesham Abbey. It now houses a unique collection of artefacts as well as exhibitions detailing such…

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This itinerary includes a local garden expert who will provide you with some great knowledge and help you explore some amazing hidden gems in the area… DAY ONE Next head to a modern garden in a lovely setting near the ‘Black and White’ village of Pembridge. Westonbury Mill Garden stretches over three acres, enclosing an area of streams and small ponds, offering wonderful views…

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This tour showcases an excellent example of the history, flora and forna of the county… Hellens Manor This beautiful historic house in Much Marcle, Herefordshire, is a living monument to much of England’s history. It remains a living home, and not a museum, although it contains a wealth of period furnishings, artifacts, paintings and decorations. The Manor dates back to 1096 when it was…

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This holiday itinerary links group visitors by coach or minibus to train travel within a very unspoiled rural area that is pretty much undiscovered… Explore the dramatic Borderlands of England and Wales with Rural Concierge. Experience a rare blend of historical interest, fine scenery and rural life. The land here has been fought over since almost the beginning of history. Past dramas have left us…

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