Hereford
Goodrich Castle · Photo: Scribwik
See the Mappa Mundi and the chained library in Hereford Cathedral, then drive down to the Wye to climb Goodrich Castle's keep and peer into its dungeon.
Landmark · 10:00–11:30 (1h30m)
Hunt for the odd creatures drawn on the medieval map.
A Norman cathedral that houses the medieval Mappa Mundi, a world map full of strange creatures, and a library of books still chained to their shelves.
Photo: herefordcathedral.org
Castle · 13:00–15:30 (2h30m)
Pick up the family game at the ticket office; tearoom on site.
An indoor and outdoor castle in Ross-on-Wye, aimed at ages 4 and up.
Photo: Scribwik
West MidlandsTrentham, Stoke-on-Trent
A morning around the lake and adventure play areas of the Trentham estate, then an afternoon walking among free-roaming Barbary macaques in the woods next door.
The Trentham Estate (Trentham Gardens) → Trentham Monkey Forest
West MidlandsLudlow
Explore the ruined castle at the top of Ludlow, then head up the valley to Stokesay's fortified manor for lunch and its new playground, finishing with the free meadows and exhibitions at the Discovery Centre.
Ludlow Castle → Stokesay Castle → Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
West MidlandsStratford-upon-Avon
See where Shakespeare was born, take to the river in a rowing boat or a short cruise, then spend the afternoon in the orchards and sculpture trail of Anne Hathaway's thatched cottage.
Shakespeare's Birthplace → Avon Boating → Anne Hathaway's Cottage
