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Ledbury

Picturesque • Foodie • Shopping
Museums • Poetry • Castle

Ledbury and Eastnor create a picturesque Herefordshire duet showcasing the
landscapes, history and enchanting lifestyles of the area.
Ledbury tranquil lake, and lush arboretum. It offers
Ledbury captivates visitors with labyrinths guided tours of the medievally dressed interior
of secret archways and independent shops, and antique furnishings, paintings, and works
outstanding eateries, boutiques, antiques, of art. Eastnor Castle estate serves as a
and galleries. vibrant hub for a range of exciting events and
fun activities, like Eastnor Pottery’s brilliant
The central Grade I listed Market House, creative space.
half timbered buildings and black-and-white
properties exude a distinctive character Nearby
that inspires photographers. Cobbled Southwest of Ledbury, in pretty Much Marcle,
Church Lane, hailed as one of the most lies magical Harry-Potteresque Cwtch Cabins
photographed streets in England, features taking glamping to a different world. Travel
the Heritage Museum and the enigmatic the A438 towards Hereford to explore The
Painted Room, adorned with breath-taking Nest for farmshop and deli shopping, dining,
frescoes by an anonymous 16C artisan. See orchard and lake strolls, and special events,
memorabilia from the Battle of Ledbury alongside specialist plant centre Botanica.
(1645) in Butchers Row House Museum and Further to the crossroads, don’t miss Sorrel
on an adjacent street, St. Katherine’s and & Sage for tearoom treats and a browse in
The Masters House, dating back to 1231 their gallery and shop.
and 1485 respectively, have been repurposed
as the local library with records of local poet Photos Ledbury High Street | Cwtch Cabins |
laureate John Masefield. Eastnor Castle | Sorrel & Sage | Botanica
Eastnor Tourist Information Centre
Explore pretty Eastnor village with its Ledbury Town Council Office,
enchanting castle. The 19C turreted mock Church Lane, Ledbury HR8 1DH
Georgian structure within a sprawling 5000-
acre estate, picturesque deer park walks, ledburytowncouncil.gov.uk

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