Designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1971, the beauty of the area has been attracting visitors for centuries. The Wye Valley with the most breathtaking natural scenery in Britain combines a unique blend of Welsh and English influences and offers a warm welcome to visitors to the UK world wide. Fought over for centuries by the English and the Welsh and many more before them has awesome castles around every bend and twist in the River Wye, hawks soaring over the fields and forests, and secret places along every stream. Bustling market towns, fresh-farm produce, an artisan tradition, generous hospitality, the Wye Valley is a captivating experience at any time of year.
