Goodrich Castle, which is one of English Heritage's key attractions with a superb visitor centre that opened in 2007 is only about one mile away. There is a good audio tour to hire and there are several events throughout the year held at the castle including plays and reinactments of jousting etc!

Located high above the river Wye, Goodrich Castle was a medieval fortified palace. It is managed by English Hertitage and is open to visitors throughout the year. It has a beautiful stained glass window in the chapel that was installed to celebrate the Millenium. 

Although unoccupied by the sixteenth century, Goodrich Castle was still able to withstand a major siege during the English Civil War.

Built around 1150, the keep is the castle's oldest remaining section.

At a distance of approximately four miles from Granton House, the picturesque market town of Ross-on-Wye overlooks the River Wye and is located between the ancient cities of both Hereford and Gloucester.

The photograph, left was taken at river bank level and shows the town of Ross-on-Wye from a short distance along the Rope Walk, a riverside park area, so named due to the rope making industry, which took place by the river during the 18th century.

The photograph also shows St Mary's church and the nineteenth century Gazebo Tower.