Chapel at Ledbury Cemetery, Ledbury

Ledbury Cemetery, New Street, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 2EL
20 Sep 2025
In person
Pre-booking not required

The new Cemetery and its two chapels in New Street date from the 1860s, the chapels being designed by London architect Frederick Cockerill using local stone with Bath stone dressings. Visitors will also have access to the Burial Books.

The Market House, Ledbury

High Street, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1DH
Multiple dates available
In person
Pre-booking not required

The room above the Market House will be open to view.

16th Century Painted Room, Ledbury

Town Council Office, 1 Church Street, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1DH
Multiple dates available
In person
Pre-booking not required

16th Century Wall Paintings were discovered in the late 20th century. Ask questions of the guides. Display cabinets and information boards. Children's activities.

The Master's House, Ledbury

The Master's House, St. Katherines, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1EA
20 Sep 2025
In person
Pre-booking not required

Visit Ledbury's Hidden Gem! Outside an imposing Georgian and Victorian Mansion but come inside and revel on the spectacle of the Great Hall of the original Tudor timber frame Hall House of 1487.

Discovering Ledbury Bell Tower

Church Road, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1DR
20 Sep 2025
In person
Pre-booking required

You will explore the tower, learn about the history and practice of bellringing and be able to take part in simple practical exercises.

Eastnor Castle

Eastnor Castle, Eastnor, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1RL
16 Sep 2025
In person
Pre-booking required

Visit Eastnor Castle, the home of the Hervey-Bathurst family and discover the grandeur of the rooms with a guided tour. Enjoy a stroll around the grounds afterwards and marvel at the magnificent trees in the arboretum, alongside a breath-taking lake.

Domesday Book at the Market House

The Market House, High Street, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1DH
20 Sep 2025
In person
Pre-booking not required

Read through the County edition of the Domesday Book in one of the towns most iconic landmarks: the 17th-century Market House. This County Edition of Great Domesday Book is limited to one thousand copies!!

Butcher Row House Museum, Ledbury

Church Lane, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1DW
Multiple dates available
In person
Pre-booking not required

The House that has Moved Twice! This fascinating folk museum measures only 5m square, on two floors. Today it can be found in a pretty courtyard and has local exhibits including a selection of Victorian christening robes and rare musical instruments.

A Poetic Heritage

Barrett Browning Institute, Bye Street, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 2AA
Multiple dates available
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Come and explore the historic Poetry House and be part of re-imagining its future.

The John Masefield Archive

Masters House, St. Katherines, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1EA
Multiple dates available
In person
Pre-booking not required

Join Masefield Matters in the John Masefield Society Archive where we will explore Masefield’s work and the causes that mattered to him through a range of his books, letters, and artwork.

Burgage Hall, Ledbury (former Congregational Chapel)

Chapel Alley, High Street, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1DW
Multiple dates available
In person
Pre-booking not required

A Hidden Gem! - Discover the Burgage Hall, up a tiny alleyway in the centre of town and a living remnant of history from when this building was originally a black and white Congregational chapel. It was rebuilt in 1852 in an austere classical style.

The Old Grammar School, Ledbury

The Old Grammar School, Church Lane, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1DN
Multiple dates available
In person
Pre-booking not required

The Old Grammar School is over 500 years old, and houses the Heritage Centre. During HODS week we will be open as usually but with a new Street Through Time panorama exhibition, showing the different architectural styles across the town.