A HEREFORDSHIRE heritage site is up for a prestigious tourism award.

The National Trust's Brockhampton site has been named as one of the finalists in the accessible and inclusive tourism category in the Visit Herefordshire Awards 2024.

The Visit Herefordshire tourism awards showcase businesses offering visitors superb experiences, accommodation and food and drink.

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The estate and manor house has history spanning centuries, dating to the medieval times. It is home to the largest orchard cared for by the National Trust.

Brockhampton Manor House was built for John Dumbleton around 1425 at the heart of Brockhampton estate.

Nestled in the hills of north-east Herefordshire not far from the town of Bromyard, the manor house was built near the ancient Norman chapel at Brockhampton.

The house was probably built from timber sourced from the estate, and the history of the house is intimately connected to the rich wooded landscape that it sits within.

Visitors to the estate can see the picturesque, moated manor house, chapel and 1,700 acre estate with woodland, orchards, parkland and farmland, as well as enjoying refreshments, snacks, ice creams and hot and cold drinks at the Granary and browsing second-hand books at the bookshop.

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Ana Vaughan, general manager at National Trust Herefordshire said her team was "thrilled" to have made it to the final of the awards.

"We are committed to ensuring that this beautiful heritage site in Herefordshire is welcoming and accessible to all visitors," she said.

"We have implemented a range of accessibility features, including three kilometres of hard-standing accessible paths within a playful new orchard design, designated parking, and bookable wheelchairs and mobility vehicles.

"Our facilities also include wheelchair-friendly toilets, braille guides, an accessible map, sensory aids, induction loops, sloped wide door access to the café and parts of the house, and a virtual tour.

"We invite everyone to experience the beauty and history of Brockhampton, and we continue to learn and enhance the site’s accessibility for everyone to visit and enjoy."