Ledbury

Today we decided to visit Ledbury.  

Ledbury  just 16 miles from Worcester.  This attractive town has much for the visitor to see , with its black and white timber framed buildings it has a charm that has attracted tourists from the world over, with its many small individual shops shopping can be done at a leisurely pace. 

Ledbury is steeped in history, in 1645  the Royalists fought with Oliver Cromwell's troops in the main street, a battle which was won by the Royalists.

The Market House dates back to 1653 and was erected by John Abel who was known as the ‘Kings Carpenter', this impressive structure is built in brick and timber and stands on sixteen massive wooden posts, originally built as a grain store the building is now used as the Town Council chamber, a twice weekly market is held here.

We had a lovely lunch in the Malthouse café after exploring this beautiful town. 

The Market House

Cobbled street

The Malthouse Cafe