Cottages near Ledbury
Black and white buildings, creative and inspiring
Ledbury is a bustling market town, but one that has a strong sense of community and culture. There is an award-winning Poetry Festival, attracting local names as well as famous stars, and various historic points of interest within the town. Notable residents from the past include the poet Elizabeth Barret Browning, and Edward Elgar who lived just outside the town in a house called The Firs where he composed his famous works.
At the centre of Ledbury is the black and white Grade I listed Market Hall, reportedly designed by the King’s Carpenter John Abel, with work beginning in 1617 and lasting for 50 years. To this day, it holds a regular market and often hosts creative workshops.
Ledbury is nothing short of inspiring, and the local producers thrive in this environment with many artisan cider and juice makers dotted about the area, including Weston’s Cider and Pixley Berries. Discover your Ledbury bolthole below.
