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Ledbury is a vibrant market town in South East Herefordshire, at the foot of the Malvern Hills and close to the borders of both Worcestershire and Gloucestershire.
The town is dominated by a single road running through its centre, High Street and Homend which has lots of small independent shops, galleries, pubs and places to eat. Running off this road are many mews, court yards and side streets lots of which have even more places to explore, shop and eat.
At the centre of town is the 17th century black and white market house, one of the finest in England and it still holds a market every Tuesday and Saturday. Black and white timber frame houses are characteristic of Herefordshire and the town has other fine examples including The Feathers Hotel, Ledbury Park, and The Master’s House, recently restored as the local library.
The narrow and cobbled street from the Market House should not be missed. Mostly half-timbered, it includes Ledbury Heritage Centre, in the Old Grammar School, Butchers Row House Museum and the 16th century painted room in the council offices. At the end of the lane is the ancient church of St Michael and All Angels.
The Ledbury Poetry Festival is held in July, one of the leading poetry festivals in the UK. The festival celebrates the town’s literary connections. John Masefield, poet laureate, was born here and nearby Hope End was the home of the Victorian poet Elizabeth Barret Browning. A few miles away Dymock was home to an eponymous group of poets just before the Great War.
Close to town you will find Eastnor Castle and the nearby Eastnor Pottery, and Westons Cider and Hellens Manor House, both at Much Marcle.
