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 new display boards with information about the Market House.
There is a new activity for children, where they will be able to have their photos taken in our Tudor 'Face in Hole' board. (funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.)
There will also be a new display about the Timber-framed architecture of Ledbury.
Timings & Tours
- Thursday 18 September:
- 1100-1300 & 1400-1630
- Friday 19 September:
- 1100-1300 & 1400-1630
- Saturday 20 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 no of people per tour:
- 80
- Est. tour duration:
- 0 hour(s) 10 minute(s)
