Racecourse Ground, Hereford

Name: Racecourse Ground
Address: Hereford, United Kingdom

#23 among attractions in Hereford

Sport, Sport venue

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The Racecourse Ground is a cricket ground in Hereford. The ground is located inside Hereford Racecourse and is the only remaining former first-class cricket venue in England which lies inside a racecourse. It played host to first-class and List A cricket matches for Worcestershire County Cricket Club between 1919 and 1988, and minor counties matches for Herefordshire County Cricket Club from 1992 to 1996. ()

Coordinates: 52°4'6"N, 2°43'43"W

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Hereford United Kingdom

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Racecourse Ground – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hereford Cathedral, Old House, Hereford Town Hall, St Francis Xavier Church.

1.1 miSE
Gothic edifice, Mappa Mundi and library
Hereford Cathedral, Hereford
29 min walk • Hereford Cathedral, a historic and architectural marvel, stands proudly in the city of Hereford, England. This magnificent cathedral, a cornerstone of Hereford's cultural and spiritual heritage, dates back to the 7th century, with the current structure featuring...
1.1 miSE
Museum, History museum
Old House, Hereford
28 min walk • The Old House is a distinctive black and white half-timbered house in High Town, Hereford, England, built in 1621. It was restored in the 19th century and became a museum of Jacobean life in 1929.
1.1 miSE
City hall
Hereford Town Hall, Hereford
29 min walk • Hereford Town Hall is a municipal building in St Owen's Street, Hereford, Herefordshire, England. The building is a Grade II* listed building.
1 miSE
Church, Greek Revival architecture
St Francis Xavier Church, Hereford
27 min walk • St Francis Xavier Church is a Roman Catholic Parish church in the city centre of Hereford, Herefordshire. The neoclassical-style church was built in 1839 and was designated a Grade II* listed building on 10 June 1952.
1 miSE
Church
Freedom Church, Hereford
27 min walk • Freedom Church is a global non-denominational evangelical Christian church whose vision is to 'Connect Anyone Anywhere to a Life Changing relationship with Jesus'. The church is headquartered in Hereford in the United Kingdom with locations in Africa, North America, Asia and Europe.
1.4 miSE
Bridge
Victoria Bridge, Hereford
36 min walk • Victoria Bridge, Hereford is a foot-bridge in Hereford, opened in 1898 to commemorate the 1897 Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria. It is located on Mill Street and crosses the River Wye. The suspension bridge features iron lacework and was built to replace an earlier ferry across the river.
1.2 miS
Sport, Sport venue
Hereford Rowing Club, Hereford
30 min walk • Hereford Rowing Club is a rowing club on the River Wye, based at 37 Greyfriars Avenue, Hereford, Herefordshire.
1 miSE
Museum, Art museum
Hereford Museum and Art Gallery, Hereford
27 min walk • The Hereford Museum and Art Gallery is a local museum in the cathedral city of Hereford, Herefordshire, England. The museum is housed in a Victorian Gothic building.
0.6 miSE
Concerts and shows, Entertainment, Cinema
The Courtyard, Hereford
17 min walk • The Courtyard Centre for the Arts is a theatre and arts venue in Hereford, England, located on Edgar Street just outside the city centre. The building was constructed between 1997 and 1998 on the site of another theatre; The New Hereford Theatre, a converted swimming baths which had become outdated.
0.8 miS
Museum, Specialty museum
Cider Museum, Hereford
22 min walk • The Cider Museum is a museum in Hereford, England, about the history of cider. The museum was set up as a Trust in the 1970s by Bertram Bulmer, Norman Weston and the Director of Long Ashton Research Station, John Hudson. They realised that unless a collection was started, then much of the story of cider making would be lost.
0.8 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Garrick Theatre fire, Hereford
22 min walk • In 1916, at the Garrick Theatre in Hereford, England, eight child performers were killed by a fire during a fund-raising concert. One of the group's costumes caught light when they were leaving the stage.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Racecourse Ground?

Nearby attractions include The Courtyard, Hereford (17 min walk), Garrick Theatre fire, Hereford (22 min walk), Cider Museum, Hereford (22 min walk).

How to get to Racecourse Ground by public transport?

The nearest stations to Racecourse Ground:

Bus

City Bus Station (22 min walk)
Hereford Country Bus Station (28 min walk)

Train

Hereford (26 min walk)