Testimonials
Hay Tours have received some great feedback. In fact everyone who has attended a Tour has been really positive. Here are some customers comments ...
A huge thank you for coming out on a cold, damp Saturday morning to give us what we trust will be the first of many walking tours of Y Gelli. It enriched our experience, as we walked around town buying books over the weekend. We'll be back next summer, and will arrange another tour with you -- perhaps the murder one. Thank you again, Alan. You're a star Carolyn Jones 16.12.19
Just a quick line to say many many thanks to Jenny and Martin for their very informative historical tour of Hay on Wye. Our group thoroughly enjoyed listening to the long and varied facts and anecdotes surrounding the many aspects of your lovely town.
Both Jenny and Martin were a credit to the historical heritage that keeps Hay alive.
George 29.6.19
Thank you. Mari was fantastic, not only vey knowledgeable and informative but a lovely person to spend an hour with. Ian, 24.3.19
My brother-in-law & I were delighted with Peter F's tour for us. He judged our capability well and was informative, especially about the smaller details an ordinary visitor to Hay wouldn't appreciate, even if noticed. Ben, 27.08.18
We thoroughly enjoyed the (Hay Castle) tour yesterday and found the tour guide both knowledgeable and engaging.
Fay, 05.08.16
Just to say that our day out was a complete success! Alan Nicholls was a splendid guide. All the members thought the tour was professional entertaining and educational. Thank you.
Roger, Dudley Ramblers. 24.04.16
Please pass on our many thanks to Dave and his colleague for a wonderful and informative tour today. Dave truly new the subject matter thoroughly and was a mine of information on this fascinating case - probably a miscarriage of justice with devastating consequences. Both tour guides were especially patient with Jackie who is profoundly deaf and that was really appreciated.
R. & J. Charlton, 31.12.15
We came from Hanover, Germany for the (Hay Festival) Winter Weekend and booked both tours - they were both great fun. We recommend them to any visitor.
A. Meyenburg & M. Siepermann 29.11.15
Fascinating historical buildings and informative tour. We came from Suffolk for the Winter Festival and have thoroughly enjoyed it.
M. & S. Cave 28.11.15
We really enjoyed our walk, it was lovely not to have a ‘typical’ history tour and the stories were really entertaining and interesting. A huge thank you...We thoroughly enjoyed it and would book again - will definitely recommend. David is an excellent and interesting guide.
LW, 20.10.15
What a charming, colourful, patchwork history! Our guide was delightful (particularly loved the Norman helmet) and full of interesting stories and speculation. Great to be able to see somewhere so unpolished before it's been restored, loved it! Julia from USA, Hay Castle Tour, 20.08.15
Very interesting and informative. Enjoyed the tour. Thank you very much. MB, 20.08.15
Excellent tour, very interesting. Ken & Wendy, 13.08.15
Could not have had a better guide. Very enthusiastic, clear and considerate.Guest from Bridgnorth, Shropshire, August 2015.We are back home in Denmark after a wonderful vacation in Wales. The Tour was one of our favourite activities.C. Frusciante, July 2015. Our tour guide was wonderful, with a succession of different props to use when he was talking about different times in the history of the castle...I learned a lot about the different phases of the building.Leslie Arrowsmith - Life in Hay blog, July 2015(The Hay Castle Tour was) very interesting. Looking forward to coming back when the restoration is underway! Excellent to have access to otherwise restricted areas - thank you.Baker family, PeterboroughFascinating insight into the chequered history - I feel privileged to be here at the start of what will hopefully be an exciting journey for Hay Castle.L. Thackers, SussexThe guides were very knowledgable and entertaining - not a 'dry hour'. I'd like to do it again! Well done.A. Tollemarche, Marlbrough, New ZealandJust wanted to thank you for a superb day in Hay on Sunday (19 July). Both guides were superb and the Kington History Society members had a great time. Nancy Wheatland, July 2015
I would like to thank you on behalf of South Worcestershire Archaeological Group for an excellent visit to Hay-on-Wye on 10th May. All our members have come back full of praise. They would like you to know how much they liked your stories which very much enhanced their knowledge and appreciation of Hay.Thank you again for making the visit so enjoyable. South Worcestershire Archaeological Group, May 2015.
A well managed tour. Started promptly. A good idea to have someone at the back of the group to mop up stragglers like ourselves! We think you have thought of everything. Also the talk covered so many aspects of Hay life. Such a good idea. Customers from Hay Festival 2015.
Our guide was very knowledgeable, friendly, kind and interesting. I will recommend Hay Tours to others.Visitor from Essex,May 2015.
An investing and informative tour. No improvements necessary! Visitor from the Midlands, May 2015
The (Armstrong Tour) walk was fantastic! It is a credit to your delivery and your knowledge that you held the attention of that rabble for the whole walk. Many after spoke positively both about your knowledge of major Armstrongs story and how well the story facilitated a walk around the town showcasing parts of hay we would not have explored without your guidance. P.E. Hen party group, March 2015
Both Rob and I thought the Hay Heritage Tour was brilliant. We will certainly be telling the Town Council about it next month. Thank you once again.P.S. You were right, you did tell me at least fifteen things about Hay I didn't know! Fiona Howard, Head Hay Primary School with Cllr Robert Golesworthy, Mayor. Oct 2014
Thoroughly enjoyable. Wish we had more time as our guide knew so much which was all very interesting.A.D. August 2014Our guide was brilliant! Her passion is amazing Z.P. September 2014
I have lived in Hay for years, but I discover, there is so much to learn about the town! N.B. June 2014
The guides passion was great and brought the stories of Hay to life. S.G. May 2014
