The Market House, Ledbury
High Street, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1DH
The stilted black and white Market House dates from the early 17th century and was built as a Corn Warehouse, but also used to store wool, hops and acorns through the centuries. It was used for a few years as a Marriage Room, although that was stopped in 2004 because of disability access laws. Today it is used for town council meetings, sales and exhibitions etc. The twice weekly charter market, dating from the 12th century, still takes place beneath it on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
There will be a PowerPoint Presentation about the building of the Market House.
A guide will be available to answer your questions and there are display boards with information about the Market House.
We are adding to our activities for children this year. There is a children's book reading area included in the new display about our linked town Strömstad in Sweden and we are adding our own bookshelf to the Market House with children's history books and activities. We intend to have some reading sessions on Saturday 19th September.
We also have available our Tudor 'Face in Hole' board that we added last year, for children of all ages to have their photos taken.
Timings
- Thursday 17 September:
- 1100-1300 & 1400-1630
- Friday 18 September:
- 1100-1300 & 1400-1630
- Saturday 19 September:
- 1100-1300 & 1400-1630
Location & directions
High Street, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1DH
- Directions:
- The Market House is easy to find as it is the building on stilts in the middle of the High Street.
- Contact on day:
- Olivia Trueman
- Telephone number:
- +441531632306
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
The Market House is not accessible upstairs by wheelchair.
Additional information
There are car parks in Ledbury close to the venue.
- Max number of people:
- 80
- Estimated duration:
- 0 hour(s) 10 minute(s)
