LEDBURY 32 HISTORIC CHARM, MODERN DAY APPEAL
Boasting historic charm and shops galore there is a lot to love about Ledbury. Nestled at the foothills of the Malvern Hills to the east of Hereford it’s a destination town for the discerning shopper.
Much photographed by tourists, its streets boast superb examples of Tudor and medieval houses that most other towns have lost to misplaced development. The black and white timbered buildings and cobbled streets provide a characterful backdrop you’d be hard pressed to beat.
Forget your ubiquitous high street chains, head to Ledbury and you’ll find dozens of fabulous independent stores, selling everything from organic food stuffs and homemade chocolates to clothes and jewellery, antiques and interiors. Alongside the fabulous array of merchandise on offer, shoppers will also enjoy a more personal and attentive service.
With the festive season looming, traders are hoping to entice shoppers to the town over the coming weeks. On Friday, December 4th they kick off with a late night shopping event when many of the shops throughout the town will be open. Hot chestnuts will be available for the true flavour of Christmas and many shops and stalls will also be selling mistletoe in aid of the With Love from Ledbury campaign which this year will be supporting a breast cancer charity. Some of the usual bigger attractions cannot be staged this year as traders do not want to encourage large crowds gathering at one specific point. With fabulous seasonal displays in the windows though they hope to create a pleasant festive ambiance.
Following on from the late night shop event, many shops will also be opening for additional hours on the Sundays leading up to Chrismas to give shoppers more time to make their purchases in a safe environment.
Outside of shopping there is plenty more to appeal to visitors. There’s a good choice of eateries to enjoy light bites and refreshments during shopping trips as well as the much lauded pubs in the town centre.
The town has a real sense of history and poetry specifically forms part of its culture. Victorian poet Elizabeth Barratt-Browning lived just on the outskirts of the town and former Poet Laureate John Masefield was also born there. There were also a 20th century group of poets called the Dymock poets at the nearby village of the same name. To celebrate their literary work a poetry festival takes place over 10 days each summer attracting visitors from all over the world.
Sitting where it does close to the Malvern Hills, Ledbury makes an excellent base for those who enjoy walking and cycling with lots of great routes to explore.
Perhaps one of the biggest attractions in the area is Eastnor Castle, just a couple of miles from the town. A hugely impressive and picturesque Gothic revival style castle, it is surrounded by a beautiful deer park, arboretum and lake all of which can be enjoyed by visitors. It is also home of the Land Rover experience, a great day out for adrenaline junkies and petrol heads.
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