Historic village boasts Hollywood connection
Written by Black Hot Fire Network Team on January 18, 2026
The village of Weobley in Herefordshire has long been recognized as a desirable destination, recently gaining further attention due to its use as a filming location for the movie Hamnet. Visit Herefordshire, managed by the Herefordshire County Business Improvement District (BID), has developed a guide for visitors interested in exploring the area featured in the film.
Hamnet-Inspired Walking Trail
Through Tudor Landscapes offers tourists a walking trail inspired by Hamnet, culminating in the village of Pembridge.
Medieval Castle Site
A footpath at the end of Broad Street leads to the location of Weobley’s medieval castle, constructed by the De Lacy family in the eleventh century. While no visible remains of the castle exist, earthworks have been damaged. Visitors can access the site via an earthen causeway over a wide ditch that was once filled by a brook.
Local Cafes
The Green Bean cafe has received positive reviews, including praise from Amanda Lamb of A Place in the Sun for its coffee. The Wobbly Badger, which opened last year, was located near the film crews, with a door adjacent to the cafe appearing in a film scene.
St Peter and St Paul Church
The church of St Peter and St Paul features the second-highest spire in Herefordshire, measuring 56 meters in height. The church was used in a wedding scene within Hamnet. The building was constructed by Hugh de Lacy, with labor provided by canons from Llanthony Priory.
Historical Background
Evidence of a Saxon church in the village, then known as Wibbelai, was documented in the Domesday Book of 1086.
