Hellens Manor is an ancient brick house surrounded by gardens that sits about one third along the route of the Daffodil Line if you’re travelling from Ledbury, and the bus stops right outside. True, you have to walk up the drive to the house, but it’s a short walk along a lovely approach called the …
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There’s something about a bus journey that makes it far easier to lose yourself in a book than a car ever could – no travel sickness, just time to get through a chapter or two on the way to school or work. So we’re taking a look at the libraries along the Daffodil Line route, …
The River Wye is a 155-mile ribbon of water stretching from the slopes of Plynlimon in Wales to its confluence with the Severn at Chepstow, and although only a short stretch of that runs through the centre of Ross-on-Wye its impact has been felt for over 200 years. Dubbed “the birthplace of British tourism”, leisure …
The Daffodil Line winds through some of the most beautiful countryside in Gloucestershire and Herefordshire, and it turns out there are some wonderful places to pitch up not far from the route. Whether you’re a seasoned camper, a glamping convert, or simply looking for a slower pace for a few days, here are some of …
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There’s a new national scheme meaning kids across England travel free on buses this August. For us, it’s nothing new. Kids have always travelled affordably on the Daffodil Line, and this August they travel completely free – just like they always have during the school holidays. The offer runs the whole month, for children up …
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Summer is well and truly here, and what could be better than a scenic bus ride with a top-notch ice cream stop at your favourite destination? We’ve got you covered, here are just some of our favourite stops for something cool and refreshing along the Daffodil Line. Cone or cup? One scoop or two? Enjoy! …
Did you know July is officially National Picnic Month across the UK? I bet you know as well as we do that here in Daffodilshire we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to beautiful spots to spread a blanket. So, as picnic season gets underway, we share five lovely locations you can reach via the …
The stone built 16th Century Market House, standing proudly in the centre of the town is one of the most recognisable buildings in Ross-on-Wye. It is one of the oldest buildings in the centre of Ross and a focal point of the riverside town. The Market House was built between 1650 and 1654 replacing the …
“Made in Ross,” the arts and crafts gallery on the upper floor of the historic Market House in the centre of Ross on Wye is moving!
When we were thinking up a name for the Daffodil Line someone suggested we might call our service the “Market House Express”. Not a bad idea as all three towns on the Daffodil Line: Newent, Ledbury and Ross are identified by their Market Houses, beautiful ‘statement’ buildings set right in the middle of town. They were all built around 1660, what were they for? The short answer is to show off.
