Rowden Mill Station

21/10/2026

19/10/2026

Dilwyn's ironmongery shop is often mistaken as a museum, every nook covered in tools_ antique and modern, all sturdy-looking. Inside, it is an Aladdin's cave- like place, when you can steady the eye you start noticing the labels explaining the uses and types of tools and parts available. 'Please ask for the tool' is one of these notices.

On opening up the Victorian box lock, he brought it out to the sun shining on his threshold. Crouching at the entrance, Dilwyn explained what was wrong with the workings.

With a wealth of historical buildings in Herefordshire, 'Lock, Stock and Barrel' is one of the few ironmongeries left where antique or period locks can be stripped, cleaned and re-eased. Making up or replacing worn levers, springs or bolts.

From Dilwyn's collection of old keys, he may repurpose and shape a new replacement key which was exactly what we needed as for the station's weighbridge, we had only inherited the one key.

A week later, we were able to collect the repaired Victorian lock and the replacement key.
Now, the weighbridge office is secured again without the need to replace it with any modern piece that does not belong. All in all, very happy with the result.
Thank you Dilwyn.

Hereford City Life
Eat Sleep Live Herefordshire

17/10/2026

The repair of the weighbridge office dook lock was needed to finish off sprucing up this original station building. It had movement and every now and then would lock you out, clearly not ideal.

The period door piece needed someone with knowledge of Victorian box locks and we knew exactly who to call in with: Dilwyn from 'Lock, Stock and Barrel' in Hereford. The enthusiasm for his craft is palpable. When he got to know about our interest in restoration work, proceeded to show us the intricate detail on some of his current locksmithing projects for heritage buildings (as shown here in the last picture).

Having taken the lock off the door, we were certain that it would be repaired and left it in the expert hands of Dilwyn.

Hereford City Life
Eat Sleep Live Herefordshire

15/10/2026

Fungi love. It is that season when around the wooded areas, on dead wood and logs left on the ground, near trees and on stomps, different coloured mushrooms appear. Year on year, we look forward to rediscovering where the fungi will pop up around the station grounds.


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15/10/2026

Thank you for the shout-out!
One Off Places

13/10/2026

Finding a nook to read waiting for the day to brighten up. Out on the station grounds, the trees are turning colour and mushrooms are popping up.

12/10/2026

For inspiration on 'Autumn Colour and Winter Escapes', we are very happy to be part of the latest edition of the 'Destination Bromyard' magazine. Especially delighted that on this occasion the focus is on the GWR Brake Van, our new accommodation offer at the station.

Featuring some of the successful food and drink stories of Bromyard along with highlighting the surrounding countryside of hop fields, apple orchards and woodlands, our market town has 'many reasons to celebrate' in this Autumn/Winter edition.

In late November, the traditional Christmas lights will once more illuminate Bromyard as the town gears towards the end of year celebrations.

Bromyard
Bromyard Chamber
Visit Herefordshire

12/10/2026

Fundraising for 'The Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity', recent guests brought 'Jetta on tour' while staying with us at The Parcel Office. We love the pictures of this smiley giraffe posing around the station.
Thank you to Jon and Philippa who kindly shared these images with us.

Giraffes On Tour
https://www.giraffesontour.co.uk/got-v2/home

10/10/2026

Great cycling experiences can be had when staying with us: from gentle rides along the towpaths or the river Wye to steep climbs up to the Malvern Hills. Some of our guests choose to cycle to a cidery or vineyard near us, riding amongst beautiful Herefordshire countryside.

When back at the station, a secure cycle store awaits along with a relaxing time at our unique railway setting.

Visit Herefordshire

08/10/2026