Greetings from the Mayor of Bromyard and Winslow, Cllr. Mr Jamie Jacobsen

As a Bromyardian, born and bred, I am pleased to invite and welcome you to a wonderful Herefordshire secret: my home town. For over a thousand years, Bromyard has been a focal point for people living in an extensive and beautiful rural area, offering facilities and services to a widespread agricultural population, a market town community, and the many visitors to our town. It is quite simply ‘the jewel in the Downs.’

Remnants of drovers’ roads, tollhouses and railway lines remind us of times past. In fact, Bromyard town centre has hardly changed in a century. It is easy to find medieval, Tudor, Georgian and Victorian buildings in a walk round the town. It has retained much of its historic charm whilst also providing modern entertainment and facilities which prove popular with its visitors. They will find a wide selection of interesting and unique shops, be refreshed with a choice of pubs and restaurants to have a drink or meal, and discover what makes this little town a great place!

There is a wide variety of accommodation for visitors: black and white timbered hotels and pubs, elegant town houses, comfortable farmhouse rooms offering bed and breakfast, as well as camping and caravanning facilities which can all be found within a few miles radius. The Tourist Information Centre (01432) 260621 will be delighted to help you find a peaceful place for your stay.

Bromyard is famous for its annual events such as the Gala, the Folk Festival, the Community Scarecrow Festival, the Town Criers’ competitions and the impressive Christmas lights. They attract visitors from far and wide who can only marvel at what happens when a community works together. Such dedicated volunteers are a rare find!

Bromyard is the perfect place to escape from nearby cathedral cities, the Malverns or the Marches. So on behalf of Bromyard and Winslow Town Council, I wish you a pleasant stay in Herefordshire’s best kept secret!

With every good wish,
Cllr. Jamie Jacobsen