Ledbury Attractions
Ledbury (pop. 3,700) is a romantic little town which makes a good base for the exploration of the Malvern Hills. It has many black and white half-timbered houses. The Market House (1633) stands on 16 oak pillars, still those of the original structure. John Masefield (1878-1967) was born in the town, and Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806-61) spent part of her childhood here.
The Ledbury countryside attracts numerous tourists to enjoy the rural scenery dotted with churches and apple blossoms.
The Ledbury countryside attracts numerous tourists to enjoy the rural scenery dotted with churches and apple blossoms.
Ledbury Heritage Centre
The Ledbury Heritage Centre is housed in a late 16th century timber-framed grammar school. Its displays and artefacts capture the history of Ledbury and some of its prominent figures.
Ledbury Tourist Office / Ledbury Heritage Centre
3 The Homend
Ledbury HR8 1BN
England
3 The Homend
Ledbury HR8 1BN
England
Hours
April 12 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
St Michael's & All Angels
From Ledbury's Market House a narrow street lined with attractive old houses leads to the large parish church St Michael's and All Angels with its separate tower (13/18th century). The church shows a variety of different styles from the late 13th and early 14th century, the stained glass is by C.E. Kempe 1895-1904.
