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Located close to the border with Wales , Hereford has a population of over 50,000 people that is nestled in between the Brecon Beacons to the west and the Malvern Hills to the east and is surrounded by stunning tranquil countryside and picturesque villages.

Infamous for its cider production, cattle and the composer Edward Elgar, Hereford has a provincial feel about it. And although it may not be the most lively of places when compared to other cities, it has a youthful energy that underlies its social scene and continues to make Hereford a popular choice to live.

Getting around Hereford
Herefordshire is a rural county and this is reflected in its transport links to Hereford . The main trunk roads heading towards the city from nearby Gloucester , Ledbury and Leominster tend to be slow and bus transport from neighbouring counties isn't exceptional, with most local services stopping off at St Peter's Square in the centre.

As for the train station, that is about a ten minute walk from the main shopping district and close to the General Hospital , with connections to Leominster , Ledbury and Abergavenny along with a number of main line connections.

Eating, drinking and shopping in Hereford
Much of the shopping district has been pedestrianised which does much to recreated the feel of a traditional market town. And dominating the heart of the city centre is the Maylord Shopping Centre, a stylish retail offering that is home to a number of leading high street stores such as Marks & Spencer, Laura Ashley, Next and Boots. Whilst a number of other familiar names and several more independent retailers can be found nearby along Commercial Street and Trinity Square – historically known as High Town .

Elsewhere, there is the Butter Market with its range of stalls, selling dairy products, fruit, vegetables, meat, plants, clothes and electrical goods, all housed under one roof.

Any pub worth its own weight in Hereford serves the favourite local tipple, cider. In fact if you happen to be in a place that doesn't, chances are that you have wandered into a coffee shop by mistake. Not only that, Hereford loves the stuff so much that they even have a museum dedicated to cider. Thankfully the city centre is small enough to be able to walk (or stagger) from one end to the other in a short period of time with bars dotted from Bridge Street on the left bank of the River Wye to St Owen's Street across the other side of the Cathedral towards the High Town area.

And when it comes to eating, there are a number of good restaurants and café bars north of the Cathedral, High Street and Bridge Street with much emphasis on serving locally produced foods. Alternatively, traditional pub grub with a fine pint of real ale are two-a-penny throughout the whole area.

With its windy streets and a boxed-in feel about it, Hereford is steeped in history with much to offer anyone who likes to spend their spare time soaking up some of the local culture, with the ancient Black & White House Museum (also known as the Old House), Hereford Museum & Art Gallery and the Cider Museum & King Offa Distillery are all worth a visit. Whereas the Cathedral is home to the city's most treasured possession, the Mappa Mundi – a pictorial encyclopedia of how the scholars of the thirteenth century thought the world looked.

But if you are looking to entertained rather than educated, Hereford 's main theatre venue is the Courtyard Centre for the Arts which was opened in 1998, replacing the New Hereford Theatre and constructed entirely of wood in the style of a Jacobean playhouse . Whilst the Odeon Cinema on Commercial Road shows all the latest blockbuster films.

Being on the banks of the River Wye, it follows that water sports are a popular pastime in these parts, with rafting, canoeing, kayaking and fishing being particularly prevalent. And against Hereford 's natural backdrop of picturesque countryside, a number of outdoor pursuits such as mountain biking, trekking, quad biking, and mountain boarding are all offered. Additionally, there is a good choice of leisure centre and private health and fitness clubs throughout the area.

Main residential areas
Hereford is the biggest location in the county and home to approximately one-third of Hrefordshire's total population, with a wide choice of properties ranging from traditional terraced housing to modern apartments. Elsewhere, the nearby villages of Kington, Leominster , Ledbury and Bromyard are historical market towns - on a smaller scale to Hereford – that are popular with people looking to live away from the city centre, with a higher choice of large, family housing.

If you're thinking of moving to the area, take a look at some of the current property available to buy or let in Hereford.

Take a closer look
A picture is worth a thousand words. You can see some images from in and around Hereford below.

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