Fownhope /ˈfaʊnˌhoʊp/ is a village and civil parish in Herefordshire, England, an area of outstanding natural beauty on the banks of the River Wye.
[2] Early spellings of the village's name include Faghehop (1242), Fanne Hope (1243), Fawehope (1269), Fowehope (1275), Fonhope (1278), and Fowenhop (1315).
On the northern outskirts of the village, towards Hereford, the Lucksall campsite is situated on the river by the Holme Lacy bridge.
[7] The village maintains a strong identity and the Heart of Oak society, an old friendly society, holds a number of events during the year including the annual Heart of Oak Club walk, where villagers, young and old, process through the streets with sticks decorated with elaborate flower decorations behind a local silver band, stopping off at houses along the way for drinks, including the cider made from local apples.
The Heart of Oak society also holds the annual fireworks display and bonfire night on the recreation field.