Staunton On Wye: History and Landscape

Several themes can help you plan your trip to Staunton On Wye: architectural history, activities on the River Wye, routes in the Wye Valley and nearby destinations. If you are looking for a hotel in Staunton On Wye, you can first consider whether historic buildings or outdoor activities should be the focus of your stay.

Historic buildings and their layers of history

Staunton on Wye School, at NGR SO365451, is a Grade II listed building. Fulljames and Waller built the school in 1859–1860 for the Jarvis Educational Foundation. This identifies both the date of construction and the foundation associated with the building.

The Church of St Mary is a parish church with fabric dating from the 12th, 13th and 14th centuries; it was partly rebuilt in 1720. Notable features include 17th-century panelling in the tower and six medallions with low-relief heads. The font probably dates from the early 13th century. These different dates point to several layers of construction and furnishing, so the church’s history cannot be reduced to a single century.

Northlea and Buildings Attached to South East also offer insight into older building styles: the timber-framed house probably dates from the late 16th and 17th centuries. This uncertain dating is important. A moat and the fishponds immediately west of Upper House Farm are listed as a monument. The site comprises three associated fishponds and lies above the River Wye floodplain. The relationship between the moat and the ponds indicates a site of high status.

Wye Valley Walk and outdoor activities

The Church of St Mary overlooks a valley, with views extending towards the River Wye and beyond. Nearby, the Bredwardine–Byford section of the Wye Valley Walk passes Brobury House Gardens. The gardens lie beside Bredwardine Bridge and include a terraced Victorian garden landscape. Also nearby, the Wye Valley Walk follows Monnington Walk, an avenue of Scots pines and yews around a mile long. The route thus offers contrasting landscapes: the gardens on the Bredwardine–Byford section and the long avenue at Monnington Walk.

For water-based activities, you can canoe or kayak on the River Wye at Staunton on Wye. The Wye Valley has scenic walking trails, and Staunton on Wye also offers cycling routes. These options differ according to whether you would like to travel on foot, by bike or along the river. Trail conditions may vary by season, while conditions and permissions for cycling routes may change.

Nearby, Hereford Kayak & Canoe Hire offers canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards for hire on the River Wye. Availability and prices may change; check the latest information before your trip.

Gardens and planning your visit

The Walled Garden Café is located in the walled garden of Brobury House Gardens. Check the latest opening arrangements before your trip if you are planning a visit. The gardens, the Wye Valley Walk and river activities offer several concrete starting points for planning your trip. Once you have chosen a focus, you can search more specifically for a hotel in Staunton On Wye.

Discover more destinations: Kington, Whitney-On-Wye, Ledbury, Almeley, Kinnersley, Pontrilas, Whitchurch, Upper Sapey

For the main travel overview: County Of Herefordshire.