Guidebook for Ledbury
Sightseeing
A fairy-tale Georgian castle dramatically situated in the foothills of the Malverns. Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and surrounded by a deer park, a mature arboretum and lake, Eastnor Castle boasts beautifully restored interiors containing medieval armour, tapestries and Italian furniture and fine art.
119 locals recommend
Eastnor Castle
A fairy-tale Georgian castle dramatically situated in the foothills of the Malverns. Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and surrounded by a deer park, a mature arboretum and lake, Eastnor Castle boasts beautifully restored interiors containing medieval armour, tapestries and Italian furniture and fine art.
Described by Country Living as “The jewel in the crown of Herefordshire homes”, Hellens Manor is a Tudor/Jacobean home in the nearby village of Much Markle, with art, furniture, grounds and gardens to explore. The gardens are dog friendly and have a labyrinth, wildflower meadow, woods and donkeys.
30 locals recommend
Hellens
Described by Country Living as “The jewel in the crown of Herefordshire homes”, Hellens Manor is a Tudor/Jacobean home in the nearby village of Much Markle, with art, furniture, grounds and gardens to explore. The gardens are dog friendly and have a labyrinth, wildflower meadow, woods and donkeys.
Parks & Nature
Croft Castle sits deep in the heart of Herefordshire countryside surrounded by 1500 acres of historic woodland, farm and parkland. Home to the Croft family for nearly 1000 years, this castle has many powerful stories to uncover.
68 locals recommend
National Trust's Croft Castle and Parkland
B4362Croft Castle sits deep in the heart of Herefordshire countryside surrounded by 1500 acres of historic woodland, farm and parkland. Home to the Croft family for nearly 1000 years, this castle has many powerful stories to uncover.
Hergest Croft Gardens lies in the heart of the Welsh Marches. Set in 70 acres, the Gardens are internationally renowned with a spectacular collection of trees and shrubs as well as gorgeous flower borders and an old-fashioned kitchen garden
30 locals recommend
Hergest Croft
Ridgebourne RoadHergest Croft Gardens lies in the heart of the Welsh Marches. Set in 70 acres, the Gardens are internationally renowned with a spectacular collection of trees and shrubs as well as gorgeous flower borders and an old-fashioned kitchen garden
Picton Garden
Home of the Plant Heritage National Collection of Autumn Flowering Asters.
The Weir Garden is an unusual and stunning garden of four hectares (ten acres) with sweeping views along the River Wye and Herefordshire countryside.
34 locals recommend
National Trust - The Weir Garden
The Weir Garden is an unusual and stunning garden of four hectares (ten acres) with sweeping views along the River Wye and Herefordshire countryside.
Food & Drink Tours
Wine has been produced in Herefordshire since Medieval times. Visit its modern-day production at the From Valley Vineyard
Frome Valley Vineyard
Paunton CourtWine has been produced in Herefordshire since Medieval times. Visit its modern-day production at the From Valley Vineyard
Set in an 1887 cider factory, the museum reveals cider’s 400-year-long history and is the site of the original Bulmer’s cider empire
40 locals recommend
The Cider Museum
Pomona PlaceSet in an 1887 cider factory, the museum reveals cider’s 400-year-long history and is the site of the original Bulmer’s cider empire
The Chase family have a passion for farming, we grow potatoes and apples which they distil into their range of spirits, including Chase GB Gin and Chase Potato Vodka. Take a tour of the distilleries, sample and buy from the Chase shop.
52 locals recommend
Chase Distillery
The Chase family have a passion for farming, we grow potatoes and apples which they distil into their range of spirits, including Chase GB Gin and Chase Potato Vodka. Take a tour of the distilleries, sample and buy from the Chase shop.
The Scrumpy House
Art & Culture
Taking place over 10 days every July, The Ledbury Poetry Festival has become the leading poetry festival in the UK, featuring poets from all over the world. Visit the festival and enjoy readings, performances, films, workshops and more
7 locals recommend
Ledbury Poetry Festival
Taking place over 10 days every July, The Ledbury Poetry Festival has become the leading poetry festival in the UK, featuring poets from all over the world. Visit the festival and enjoy readings, performances, films, workshops and more
The world-renowned literary festival draws crowds from all over the world, making it pretty difficult to find accommodation in Hay, but if you have transport, Ledbury is ideal, just 35 miles away.
35 locals recommend
The Hay Festival
Brecon RoadThe world-renowned literary festival draws crowds from all over the world, making it pretty difficult to find accommodation in Hay, but if you have transport, Ledbury is ideal, just 35 miles away.
Relaxation
The Malvern offers an extensive range of luxurious spa treatments delivered in beautiful treatment rooms by qualified and experienced therapists. The spa also has a 35°c 20-metre, indoor-outdoor hydrotherapy pool.
25 locals recommend
The Malvern Spa
Grovewood RoadThe Malvern offers an extensive range of luxurious spa treatments delivered in beautiful treatment rooms by qualified and experienced therapists. The spa also has a 35°c 20-metre, indoor-outdoor hydrotherapy pool.
Food scene
Mrs Muffins Tea Shop
1 Church LnLovely little tea shop serving delicious cream teas and more
Market House
Great little cafe serving lots of dishes for all
Feathers Hotel, Ledbury
25 High StA local landmark, serving lunch, dinner, bar snacks
The Olive Tree
44 The HomendServing delicious Italian food – lunch, dinner
33 The Homend
33 The HomendA boutique restaurant serving lunch and dinner – specialises in seafood
Excellent cafe with art gallery serving tasty breakfasts, lunch and cream tea
12 locals recommend
The Malthouse
Church LaneExcellent cafe with art gallery serving tasty breakfasts, lunch and cream tea
Fabulous location and service, serving breakfast, lunch, cream tea and dinner
20 locals recommend
The Verzon House Hotel
Hereford RoadFabulous location and service, serving breakfast, lunch, cream tea and dinner
Sitara Restaurant
19 High StIndian restaurant and takeaway