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 miles
- Cheltenham 17.6 miles
- Worcester 14.1 miles
- Hereford 12.4 miles
- Stroud 22.2 miles
- Kidderminster 24.7 miles
- Great Malvern 6.6 miles
- Droitwich Spa 19.2 miles
- Evesham 20.5 miles
- Stourport-on-Severn 21.7 miles
- Tewkesbury 12.3 miles
- Dursley 24.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Ledbury Built-up area 0.3 miles
- Ledbury North Ward 0.9 miles
- Ledbury South Ward 1.1 miles
- Ledbury West Ward 1.2 miles
- Wellington Heath Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Eastnor Parish 1.8 miles
- Donnington Parish 2.5 miles
- Little Marcle Parish 2.6 miles
- Aylton Parish 2.9 miles
- Coddington Parish 3.1 miles
- Bromesberrow Parish 3.2 miles
- Colwall Parish 3.3 miles
Example postcodes in Ledbury
HR8 1DH, HR8 2HW, HR8 2XP, HR8 1DZ, HR8 2AQ, HR8 2DL, HR8 2FZ, HR8 2AH, HR8 2AW … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 40.4 miles
- Bristol Airport 47.1 miles
- Ledbury Railway Station 0.4 miles
- Colwall Railway Station 3.9 miles
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 miles
- Blackmore Park Estate 6.6 miles
- Stanbrook Abbey (1838-1871) Historic site 10.7 miles
- Rotherwas Estate 11.1 miles
- Croome Court Estate 11.6 miles
- Elgar Birthplace Museum Museum 12.5 miles
- Edgar Street Stadium 12.6 miles
- Harewood Estate 12.7 miles
- Hereford Racecourse Recreation 13.2 miles
- University of Worcester University 13.4 miles
- The Commandery Museum 13.5 miles
- Worcester Racecourse Recreation 13.7 miles