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Ledbury
Picturesque • historic • Castle • CIDER
Immersed in a rich tapestry of medieval
history, Ledbury enchants visitors with
labyrinths of secret archways and
independent shops, outstanding eateries,
boutiques, antiques, and galleries. The
twice-weekly Charter Market around the
imposing Grade 1 listed Market House,
showcases a splendid selection of local
produce and crafts.
Half-timbered buildings and black-and-white
properties exude a fairytale character and
charm to inspire photographers. Paved
Church Lane, hailed as one of the most Great for Groups
photographed streets in England, features the
Heritage Museum and the enigmatic Painted Westons Cider Tours, Much Marcle
Room, adorned with breath-taking frescoes westons-cider.co.uk
by an anonymous 16C artisan. See Hellens Manor, Much Marcle (House & Gardens)
memorabilia from the Battle of Ledbury (1645) hellensmanor.com
in Butchers Row House Museum and on an Eastnor Pottery (workshops), Eastnor
adjacent street, St. Katherine's and The eastnorpottery.co.uk
Masters House, dating back to 1231 and Eastnor Castle, Eastnor
1485 respectively, have been repurposed as eastnorcastle.com
a local library. Longview Cottages
What makes Ledbury special Coach Parking/Drop-off
Ledbury oozes quality, from the plethora of Coach drop-off at the Market House, on the
High Street or Bye Street by the Fire Station
stylish retailers to the artisan eateries all
housed in outstanding buildings. A visit here is Transport Links
a luxurious affair of browsing, dining, shopping
and exploring in a culturally captivating Trains direct from Birmingham and London
backdrop. With many side mewses to explore, Buses direct from London and Gloucester
there are surprise finds everywhere along the
long High Street and everything is central. Ledbury Tourist Information Centre
Nearby villages like Eastnor and Much Marcle Ledbury Town Council Offices, Church Street,
have added attractions and landmarks to add Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8 1DH
to your trip combining more culture with reception@ledburytowncouncil.gov.uk
experiences. 01531 632306
Find more information on what’s in and around Ledbury on our website eatsleepliveherefordshire.co.uk
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