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Attractions near Orchard House
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This is a list of the attractions near this property that are featured on AboutBritain.com
It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all attractions near this property.
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Croft Castle
(8 Miles)*
Croft Castle was a fortress that gradually transformed itself into a family home in more peaceful times. The Croft family built the existing castle in the 15th century. |
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Hergest Croft Gardens
(9 Miles)*
Hergest Croft Gardens lie in the heart of the Welsh Marches with stunning views towards the Black Mountains. |
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Walcot Hall
(9 Miles)*
Walcot Hall dates back to Tudor times, the original Elizabethan facade being gabled. In 1763, Lord Clive of India commissioned Sir William Chambers, leading architect of the time to redesign the house. |
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Stokesay Castle
(9 Miles)*
This is one of England's best preserved fortified manor houses. Stokesay's Great Hall is unchanged since the days of baronial feasts. |
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Ludlow Racecourse
(11 Miles)*
Tradition has it that in the fourteenth century soldiers from Ludlow Castle came here not only to practice archery but also to match their horses. |
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Berrington Hall
(11 Miles)*
A Triumphal Arch, a bedroom celebrating the victories of Admiral Lord Rodney and Capability Brown-designed gardens make Berrington Hall a top place to visit in Herefordshire |
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Kinnersley Castle
(12 Miles)*
Kinnersley Castle was one of the many Marches castles sited by the Normans along the Welsh border. As seen today it is mainly the remodelled Elizabethan manor house of the Vaughan family. |
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Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
(14 Miles)*
Every afternoon you can see hand milking. Buttermaking takes place in the dairy holidays and weekends. |
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Burford House & Garden Centre
(16 Miles)*
Uniquely situated where three counties meet, the 7 acres of lawn and stunning borders of Burford House Gardens sweep along the banks of the picturesque River Teme. |
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Moccas Court
(16 Miles)*
Built by Anthony Keck in 1775 overlooking the River Wye, decoration including the round room and oval stair by Robert Adam.Now run as exclusive country house guests accommodation, see website |
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Towns near Orchard House
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Knighton
(3 Miles)*
700 years ago Knighton was the scene of one of Owain Glyndwr's most famous victories against English invaders. Now it warmly welcomes tourists from all over Europe and beyond to this attractive and interesting border town. |
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Presteigne
(3 Miles)*
Cross the River Lugg at Presteigne and you'll step ashore on England. This fascinating little medieval market town is right on the English border, with history and buildings dating back to the 14th century. |
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Bucknell
(3 Miles)*
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Discoed
(4 Miles)*
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Byton
(4 Miles)*
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Leintwardine
(6 Miles)*
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Shobdon
(7 Miles)*
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Clun
(7 Miles)*
Clun is a town in miniature, lying in the valley of the River Clun. The ruined Norman castle, built in the 12th century to defend the Welsh border dominates the town. |
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Burrington
(7 Miles)*
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Clunton
(8 Miles)*
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