Leominster
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Browse antique & independent shops -
Gateway to the Black & White Villages
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Cider country with historic houses & gardens
Explore the historic town of Leominster
A wealth of antique shops has brought TV stardom to Leominster (pronounced ‘Lemster’), but this historic market town remains charmingly down-to-earth. Independent shops and cafes are dotted amongst the medieval, Tudor and Georgian buildings, whilst the beautifully carved Grange Court is a must-see.
Rich countryside surrounds this ‘Walkers are Welcome’ town, home to many craft cider makers, the picture-perfect Black and White villages and glorious gardens. Nearby, castles and historic houses are ripe with stories of the region’s dramatic past, including its connections with Marcher Lord family, the Mortimers.
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Leominster in the spring
Blossomtime makes for very special spring visits. The nearby apple and pear orchards all burst into blossom, along with the cherry and magnolia trees at Queenswood Country Park & Arboretum. Hampton Gardens and Stockton Bury Gardens open their doors, an uplifting invitation to enjoy spring colour. Tour the pretty Black & White Villages or roam the rolling fields with a circular walk from Eardisland or Weobley. Feast at The Riverside at Aymestrey and go behind the scenes of artisan cheesemakers, Monkland Dairy.
Leominster in the summer
Glorious flowers will greet you at Stockton Bury Gardens and Hampton Gardens, along with fantastic family events such as the Jousting Tournament. Stock up on picnic provisions in town, before whizzing around the Cider Circuits or Black & White Villages. The National Trust’s Berrington Hall and Croft Castle offer a great day out, from parkland strolls to den-building. Head out on the Herefordshire Trail, walking through Mortimer Country to Richard’s Castle or past the hopyards to Bromyard.
Leominster in the autumn
Come for Herefordshire Art Week for ten-days of cultural kicks and the chance to meet artists at venues in and around town, including magnificent Grange Court. A riot of autumnal colour awaits at Queenswood Country Park & Arboretum and on walking routes such as the 9-mile circular ‘Magic in Mortimer Country’. It's also the perfect point to visit our cider producers as our orchards will be looking their very finest, just before the harvest begins.
Leominster in the winter
Relax into your Christmas shopping with a wander around Leominster's irresistible treasure trove of antique shops and independent boutiques. Find them tucked under medieval overhangs, in Georgian townhouses and under ancient beams. The annual Victorian Christmas Street Market is a favourite festive occasion, whilst National Trust properties Croft Castle and Berrington Hall are a sight to behold in their Christmas finery. Stargazers can head to Bircher Common for dazzling night skies.
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