The Stables and Hayloft
Discover
best of Ledbury
RESTAURANTS
- SITARA -
19 High St, Ledbury HR8 1DS
open 5:30–11pm
menu: sitararestaurant.com
01531 630088 (1.5 miles)
Indian cuisine, need to book, eat in and takeaway
- THE OLIVE TREE -
44 The Homend, Ledbury HR8 1BT
open 12–2pm, 6–10pm
menu: theolivetreeledbury.co.uk
01531 634181 (1.5 miles)
Italian cuisine, also good for fish
- FUGGLES BRASSERIE RESTAURANT -
The Feathers Hotel, High Street, Ledbury HR8 1DS
open 12–2pm, 7–10pm
menu: feathers-ledbury.co.uk
01531 635266 (1.5 miles)
International cuisine, cosy setting
- VERZON -
Hereford Rd, Trumpet, Ledbury HR8 2PZ
menu: verzonhouse.com
01531 670381 (1.9 miles)
Fine dining, locally sourced
PUBS/BARS
- PRINCE OF WALES -
Church Lane, Ledbury HR8 1DL
open 11am–11pm
menu: powledbury.co.uk
01531 632250 (1.5 miles)
historic building up famous cobbled lane
- THE OAK INN -
Bromyard Rd, Ledbury HR8 1NP
01531 640954 (4.5 miles)
Excellent food, worth booking
- MALVERN HILLS HOTEL -
Wynds Point, Jubilee Dr, Upper Colwall, Malvern WR13 6DW
01684 540 690
Sun terrace, at foot of British Camp, popular with walkers for drinks/lunch
- THE TALBOT -
New St, Ledbury HR8 2DX
open 11am-11pm
01531 632963
historic building, award winning cask ales
- VERZON -
Hereford Rd, Trumpet, Ledbury HR8 2PZ
01531 670381 (1.9 miles)
Luxurious surroundings, cocktails
FISH AND CHIPS
- Y-PASS -
5 The Homend, Ledbury HR8 1BN
open 11:45am–2pm, 4:45–9pm
01531 632843 (1.5 miles)
SHOPS
- TINSMITHS -
Tinsmiths, High St, Ledbury
open 10am–5pm (not Monday)
Homewares, fabrics in amazing glass building (1.5 miles)
- CECI PAOLO -
21 High St, Ledbury
open 9am–5:30pm (1.5 miles)
kitchen, homeware, clothing, deli
- HANDLEYS ORGANICS -
5 High St, Ledbury
open 9am–5pm (1.5 miles)
Local vegetarian produce
- DT WALLERS BUTCHER -
71 The Homend, Ledbury
Traditionally farmed, locally sourced meat (1.5 miles)
- FLIGHTS ORCHARD -
Little Marcle Road, Ledbury
open 9am–5pm every day
Local organic vegetables and free-range eggs, honesty box ( 2 min walk, next door but one!)
Explore and experience within a 30 minute drive
WALKS
Malvern Hills
Walks of all levels of ability, spectacular views of Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire.
Malvern Hills ridge 9.3 miles (14.3 km) takes just under 5 hours with pub stop on route.
www.visitthemalverns.org/things-to-do
Queenswood Country Park & Arboretum
Walks in acres of beautiful woodland with shop, cafe and trails
https://www.herefordshirewt.org/queenswood
Eastnor Deer Park
Open all year round for easy walks on paths, with parking, cafe and toilets at the Woodshed https://www.visitherefordshire.co.uk/discover/eastnor-deer-park-woodshed
Herefordshire Trail
Walk part of the 154 mile loop of the breathtaking Herefordshire trail on foot from Ledbury or join it from one of the five market towns.https://www.visitherefordshire.co.uk/see-do/routes-road-trips/herefordshire-trail
Symonds Yat Rock
Colford, Forest of Dean, GL16 7NZ
Stunning views, hill, forest and river walks, bird watching, pulled ferry.
www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry/englandgloucestershirewyevalleywyevalleywoodssymondsyatrock
CASTLES, ABBEYS, CATHEDRALS
Eastnor Castle
Eastnor, Ledbury
Magnificent Georgian Castle, interior Gothic rooms and gardens. Open April-September www.eastnorcastle.com
Goodrich Castle
Castle Lane, Goodrich,
Ross-on-Wye HR9 6HY
English Medieval Castle, one of finest and best preserved. Open daily April-Oct
www.english-heritage.org.uk/goodrich
Hampton Court Castle
English medieval castle with wonderful gardens including a well-designed maze with viewing tower. Open from April-September.
https://www.hamptoncourtcastle.co.uk/visitors/castle/
Hereford Cathedral
Home to the Hereford Mappa Mundi, the Magna Carta 1217 and the largest surviving Chained Library in the world.
https://www.themappamundi.co.uk/
Tintern Abbey
From Monmouth take the breathtaking 20 minute drive along the banks of the river Wye to the 500 year old gothic ruin
https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/tintern-abbey
EXPERIENCES & ADVENTURE
Morgan Motor Company
Afternoon tea in Malvern, factory tours or driving experiences in one of their iconic cars
https://experience.morgan-motor.com/
Land Rover
Experiences on 66 miles of challenging terrain on the Eastnor Estate https://eastnorcastle.com/land-rover/
Eastnor Pottery
Home Farm, Eastnor, Ledbury HR8 1RD Professional potters providing pottery experiences including events for couplesBook at www.eastnorpottery.co.uk
Weston's Cider
The Bounds, Much Marcle, Ledbury HR8 2NQ01531 660108Working factory, daily tours with sampling.www.westons-cider.co.uk
Canoe hire
From Ross on Wye to Symonds Yat
https://www.canoehire.com/ Distance: 15 miles Duration: full day 5-6 hours. This trip is truly beautiful and the river and it's banks are alive with wonderful wildlife, you may spot herons, kingfishers, otters and even leaping salmon as you meander down the river.
Escape to the Lake
Wild swimming in a spring-fed lake with wellbeing activities and wood-fired sauna, open all year round https://escapetothelake.co.uk/
Go Ape
Zip wire thrills through a tree top trail in the Forest of Dean
https://goape.co.uk/locations/forest-of-dean-mallards-pike/treetop-challenge
CYCLING
Ledbury Loop
17 mile cycle trail from Ledbury to Dymock
https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/downloads/file/2537/ledbury-loop-leisure-cycle-ride
Symonds Yat Rock
Cycle Trail 5.2 km (3.2 miles) 25 mins cycle, (1 ½ hours walk) A track through woodlands, with one steep downhill section.
Cider Trail
Circular cycle routes around the Herefordshire cider circuits
https://www.visitherefordshire.co.uk/see-do/scenic-trails/cider-circuits