One of the biggest attractions is the Hay Festival, which attracts visitors from around the world for talks, entertainment, shopping and cultural events. Often described as one of the world's leading literary festivals, it's far more than just books.
Food lovers can head to the Abergavenny Food Festival, one of the UK's best-known food festivals, packed with artisan producers, demonstrations and fantastic local flavours.
Across Herefordshire you'll also find cider festivals, beer festivals, artisan markets, folk festivals, garden shows and family-friendly events throughout the year.
The best way to enjoy them?
Stay in a large holiday house.
Rather than booking separate hotel rooms, everyone can stay together under one roof. You'll have space to cook, eat, relax and catch up after a busy day exploring.
Many BHHL properties offer:
Hot tubs
Games rooms
Large dining spaces
Beautiful gardens
Dog-friendly options
Plenty of parking
Instead of rushing home after the event, you can enjoy a full weekend away.
And according to Syd and Coco, the local festival calendar exists solely to provide extra opportunities for sausage sampling.
We're not entirely convinced that's true.
But we're not entirely convinced it isn't, either.
Check out these wonderful houses you could be staying in:
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