Ledbury
Parish in Herefordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.04, -2.423 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 71 37 |
| Population: | 8,862 |
| Dialling code: | 01531 |
The market town of Ledbury in Herefordshire, England sits amid orchards and rolling countryside close to the Malvern Hills and the Forest of Dean. It is noted for an unusually fine collection of timber‑framed 16th‑ and 17th‑century buildings, a distinctive timber Market House and the medieval church of St Michael and All Angels that anchor the old town centre.
There’s a lively cultural life for a town of its size: Ledbury hosts well‑regarded literary and music events and is linked to the poet John Masefield. Economically it remains a market and agricultural service centre with cider and fruit farming nearby, a strong independent retail scene and a role as a pleasant base for walkers and commuters.
Postcode districts covering Ledbury
Most populated places nearby
- Gloucester 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Cheltenham 17.6 miles28.4 km
- Worcester 14.1 miles22.8 km
- Hereford 12.4 miles20 km
- Stroud 22.2 miles35.7 km
- Kidderminster 24.7 miles39.8 km
- Great Malvern 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Droitwich Spa 19.2 miles31 km
- Evesham 20.5 miles33 km
- Stourport-on-Severn 21.7 miles34.9 km
- Tewkesbury 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Dursley 24.8 miles39.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Ledbury Built-up area 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Ledbury North Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Ledbury South Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Ledbury West Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Wellington Heath Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Eastnor Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Donnington Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Little Marcle Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Aylton Parish 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Coddington Parish 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Bromesberrow Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Colwall Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
Example postcodes in Ledbury
HR8 2GU, HR8 2HB, HR8 1PP, HR8 2EW, HR8 2GW, HR8 1AJ, HR8 9SR, HR8 2EZ, HR8 2DB … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 40.4 miles65.1 km
- Bristol Airport 47.1 miles75.8 km
- Ledbury Railway Station 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Colwall Railway Station 3.9 miles6.4 km
Hotels in Ledbury Ad
Schools in Ledbury
- John Masefield High School Secondary
- Ledbury Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Hoar Wood Forest 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Blackmore Park Estate 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Stanbrook Abbey (1838-1871) Historic site 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Rotherwas Estate 11.1 miles17.8 km
- Croome Court Estate 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Elgar Birthplace Museum Museum 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Edgar Street Stadium 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Harewood Estate 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Hereford Racecourse Recreation 13.2 miles21.3 km
- University of Worcester University 13.4 miles21.5 km
- The Commandery Museum 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Worcester Racecourse Recreation 13.7 miles22 km