Guidebook for Ledbury
Food Scene
The Inn At Welland
Drake StreetReally good food in traditional country pub - book in advance!
16th Century, timber framed hotel with beer garden, cosy bar with log fires and good food
34 locals recommend
The Greenman
16th Century, timber framed hotel with beer garden, cosy bar with log fires and good food
This restaurant has won many awards for it's food, including 2 AA rosettes and the best place to eat (pub) in the Wales National Tourism Awards. The menu changes every 6-8 weeks and offers locally sourced seasonal food, much from the garden when in season
34 locals recommend
The Bell at Skenfrith
This restaurant has won many awards for it's food, including 2 AA rosettes and the best place to eat (pub) in the Wales National Tourism Awards. The menu changes every 6-8 weeks and offers locally sourced seasonal food, much from the garden when in season
The Walnut Tree
Michelin starred restaurant
Steve Waites (proprietor) and his passionate team of chefs are all Michelin trained and the creative modern menus offer Mediterranean dishes with an innovative twist.
9 locals recommend
Belle House
5A Bridge StSteve Waites (proprietor) and his passionate team of chefs are all Michelin trained and the creative modern menus offer Mediterranean dishes with an innovative twist.
The Olive Tree
44 The HomendItalian restaurant in Ledbury, also does takeaway
Market House
Deli and Cafe
Cafe with lovely homewares store next door - Church Street is a lovely old cobbled street in the centre of Hereford with many interesting independent shops.
12 locals recommend
La Madeleine
17 Church StCafe with lovely homewares store next door - Church Street is a lovely old cobbled street in the centre of Hereford with many interesting independent shops.
Burger Shop Hereford
32 Aubrey StDelicious burgers in a cool space
Great local produce in cafe, deli, shop and garden centre
34 locals recommend
The Nest, Little Verzons Farm
Hereford RoadGreat local produce in cafe, deli, shop and garden centre
Drinks & Nightlife
Much Marcle's local pub - Weston's Cider on tap! You can walk there from Homme House
15 locals recommend
The Walwyn Arms
Much Marcle's local pub - Weston's Cider on tap! You can walk there from Homme House
16th Century, Timber framed hotel with garden terrace, cosy bar and 'Fuggles' restaurant
20 locals recommend
Feathers Hotel, Ledbury
25 High St16th Century, Timber framed hotel with garden terrace, cosy bar and 'Fuggles' restaurant
Hereford Beer House
65 West StAmazing selection of craft beers to drink in or takeaway
Beer in Hand Hereford
136 Eign StGreat selection of beer & cider
Sightseeing
National Trust at Croome Park
National Trust house & garden
This historic house is full of medieval armour and fine art and in the beautiful grounds visitors will find an arboretum and a lake with many spectacular walks, trails and views. Children of all ages will have endless fun in the Adventure Playground, Knight’s Maze, Junior Assault Course, Land Rover Little Off Roaders and many more attractions. Tree climbing, hill rolling, leaf kicking and stick collecting is also actively encouraged as children connect with the great outdoors. A varied and exciting events programme runs from Easter until September with a special event being held on most days that the castle is open for visitors. The Castle Tea Room offers hot and cold food, drinks and snacks and there are also picnic benches aplenty on the Valley Lawn for visitors bringing a picnic.
119 locals recommend
Eastnor Castle
This historic house is full of medieval armour and fine art and in the beautiful grounds visitors will find an arboretum and a lake with many spectacular walks, trails and views. Children of all ages will have endless fun in the Adventure Playground, Knight’s Maze, Junior Assault Course, Land Rover Little Off Roaders and many more attractions. Tree climbing, hill rolling, leaf kicking and stick collecting is also actively encouraged as children connect with the great outdoors. A varied and exciting events programme runs from Easter until September with a special event being held on most days that the castle is open for visitors. The Castle Tea Room offers hot and cold food, drinks and snacks and there are also picnic benches aplenty on the Valley Lawn for visitors bringing a picnic.
Traditionally farmed estate and medievil manor run by National Trust
33 locals recommend
National Trust - Brockhampton Estate
Traditionally farmed estate and medievil manor run by National Trust
One of the few masterpieces of the famous architect Henry Holland to survive intact. Now run by The National Trust, the house, gardens and 'Capability' Brown parkland are open to the public and include a cafe and shop
70 locals recommend
National Trust Berrington Hall
One of the few masterpieces of the famous architect Henry Holland to survive intact. Now run by The National Trust, the house, gardens and 'Capability' Brown parkland are open to the public and include a cafe and shop
Stands majestically on a wooded hill commanding the passage of the River Wye into the picturesque valley of Symonds Yat
99 locals recommend
Goodrich Castle
Castle LaneStands majestically on a wooded hill commanding the passage of the River Wye into the picturesque valley of Symonds Yat
Parks & Nature
The entire 9 mile length of the Hills are open to the public and are criss-crossed with about 160km of bridleways and footpaths with far reaching views of the surrounding counties. The easiest place to park is the British Camp on the road to Malvern.
56 locals recommend
Malvern Hills District
The entire 9 mile length of the Hills are open to the public and are criss-crossed with about 160km of bridleways and footpaths with far reaching views of the surrounding counties. The easiest place to park is the British Camp on the road to Malvern.
One of the few remaining ancient woodlands in Britain. There are many way-marked Forestry Commission trails.
152 locals recommend
Forest of Dean
High StreetOne of the few remaining ancient woodlands in Britain. There are many way-marked Forestry Commission trails.
Group of hills spread across parts of Powys and Monmouthshire - beautiful walking with far reaaching views
47 locals recommend
Black Mountains, Wales
Group of hills spread across parts of Powys and Monmouthshire - beautiful walking with far reaaching views
The common covers 30 hectares of National Trust land - the walk to the top of the hill has beautiful views over Herefordshire.
29 locals recommend
May Hill
The common covers 30 hectares of National Trust land - the walk to the top of the hill has beautiful views over Herefordshire.
Symonds Yat
Lovely walking along River Wye
Gorgeous flower borders, an old fashioned kitchen garden, azalea garden, maple grove and park wood. Lovely walk up Hergest Ridge.
30 locals recommend
Hergest Croft
Ridgebourne RoadGorgeous flower borders, an old fashioned kitchen garden, azalea garden, maple grove and park wood. Lovely walk up Hergest Ridge.
Beautiful historic garden surrounded by ancient parkland, deer park and lakes with far reaching views of the Malvern Hills. One of the largest collections of plant varieties outside the major botanical gardens.
Spetchley Estate
Beautiful historic garden surrounded by ancient parkland, deer park and lakes with far reaching views of the Malvern Hills. One of the largest collections of plant varieties outside the major botanical gardens.
Arts & Culture
Malvern Theatres
Grange RoadTheatre and cinema
The Market Theatre
Market StreetTheatre and cinema
Cheltenham Library
Clarence StreetAlso has nice cafe and shop
Richard Booth's Bookshop
44 Lion StCafe, bookshop, cinema and studio space
Visit the 13th century Mappa Mundi - the largest medieval map of the world in existence!
147 locals recommend
Hereford Cathedral
Cathedral CloseVisit the 13th century Mappa Mundi - the largest medieval map of the world in existence!
Shopping
HUS & HEM
12 High StScandanavian Interiors
Tinsmiths
High StreetBeautiful homewares, lighting & fabrics
Beautiful homewares, lighting & furnishings. The 'Tabernacle' cafe is open at the weekends.
19 locals recommend
Baileys Home
Beautiful homewares, lighting & furnishings. The 'Tabernacle' cafe is open at the weekends.
Warehouse 701
Fordshill RoadHomewares, furniture & reclamation yard
Essentials
Much Marcle Stores
Post office does cash back, general store