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cottages near Goodrich Castle
Given the seal of approval by the eminent 18th
century poet William Wordsworth, you'll no doubt share the
Romantic writer's sentiments when you visit Goodrich Castle on
your next cottage holiday in Herefordshire. Entrenched on a high
ridge overlooking the River Wye, Goodrich Castle proves to be an
enchanting distraction from the beauty of the encompassing
Symond's Yat valley. Explore this palatial ruin for yourself on
your next cottage holiday, and unearth the romanticism which
inspired Wordsworth to call Goodrich Castle 'the noblest ruin
in Herefordshire'.
History and folklore aplenty at Goodrich Castle
There's nowhere better to spin a tall tale for the kids than
on a day trip to Goodrich Castle. With its long history dating back
to the 11th century, there's certainly a lot of
riddles and folklore surrounding this ancient ruin. Embroil
yourselves in the mystery of Goodrich as you scour the imposing
keep for signs of the Irish chieftain, Goodrich's resident
spectre, who, it has been told, still haunts the Great Tower to
this day! Absorb some of Goodrich castle's history by
introducing the kids to 'Roaring Meg', the infamous cannon
which is thought to have sacked the castle in the English Civil
War, before learning about the castle's notorious murder holes,
whose grim usage needs no introduction! There really isn't a
better place to get the kids enthused with history, so be sure to
add a trip to Goodrich Castle to your next Herefordshire cottage
holiday itinerary.
Goodrich Castle Opening Times
The English Heritage open Goodrich's ruinous keep to the
public daily from 10am to 6pm, giving you plenty of time to get to
grips with this archaic ruin. So prepare a picnic in the cosy
cottage kitchen of your Herefordshire holiday home and look forward
to a day of exploration and discovery in Goodrich Castle and the
surrounding Symmond's Yat Valley- it really is the perfect
daytrip for everyone!