Ledbury poetry festival
29 JUNE - 8 JULY 2012
'A rare genuine joining of place, poetry and people'Carol Ann Duffy
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Ledbury Directory

Whether you want lunch, to do some shopping or are just looking around we can recommend these places to visit. The independent shops in Ledbury are one of the things that make this market town so special.

Three Counties Bookshop

6 High Street HR8 1DS Tel: 01531 635699

Three Counties Bookshop is Ledbury Poetry Festival's official book shop. The kind and helpful staff are on hand to sell books after each event at the back of the Burgage Hall where the poets also sign their books. They will also be on hand at other venues.   The book shop itself is just around the corner from the Burgage at 6 High Street, Ledbury.

 

The Apothecary

31 The Homend, HR8 1BN. (9.30am – 5pm)
www.theapothecaryshop.co.uk/

The Apothecary Shop offers a wide range of natural & organic products to promote health & well being. As well as natural remedies, we stock organic & ethical products for skin & hair care, essential oils for aromatherapy and massage, feminine hygiene & a wide range of household cleaning products. Our mission is to promote ethically sourced, good quality, natural & organic products at an affordable price.

 

Butler & Sweatman

 

4 The Homend, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1BT               Tel: 01531 631333     www.butlerandsweatman.co.uk/contact.htm

 

BUTLER & SWEATMAN have been voted in "YOUR FAVOURITE 100 RURAL SHOPS PART 2- WEST OF ENGLAND" Check out the latest products from ALESSI, they stock the limited edition corkscrews designed by Alessandro Mendini. They have access to the entire Alessi catalogue, so if it's not in store they can order it for you. They are also official stockists of PRICES CANDLES, MATTHEW RICE, NICHOLAS MOSSE, all licensed products by both EMMA BRIDGEWATER and CATH KIDSTON plus delightful toiletries from the English manufacturers FIKKERTS based in Yorkshire. All enquiries should be forwarded to Declan Butler or Andrew Sweatman.

DON'T FORGET TO VISIT THEIR INTERIOR ACCESSORIES STORE AT YORK HOUSE, 155 THE HOMEND LEDBURY (01531 633931).

 

 

Cameron & Swan

15 The Homend, Ledbury HR8 1BN. Tel: 01531 636791 www.cameronandswan.co.uk

Our licensed café deli has a relaxed and stylish environment and offers a daily-changing menu of homemade breakfasts, light lunches and patisserie. The cake counter is full with delicious, colourful and tempting homemade cakes, tarts and patisserie, while the deli offers a careful selection of local, British and continental meats, cheeses and antipasti.  

    

The Chocolate Box

20 The Homend, Ledbury, HR8 1BP. Tel: 01531 633209

Retailers of fine chocolates and old fashioned loose sweets. Wide
selection of pipes, accessories and related goods. Cards for all
occasions. Also a Lottery agent.
Elegance Hairdressers
15 High St, Ledbury, HR8 1DS. Tel: 01531 635309
Only opening in February this hairdressers is already popular
offering haircuts to men, women and children.

 

Elegance Hairdressers

 

15 High St, Ledbury, HR8 1DS. Tel: 01531 635309

Only opening in February this hairdressers is already popular
offering haircuts to men, women and children.


Emerald & Greene

5 The Homend, Ledbury, HR8 1BN. Tel: 01531 636492
www.emeraldgreene.com

A boutique situated in the heart of Ledbury offering a diverse
range of gifts and accessories from designer fashion and vintage
dresses to exquisite jewellery and a wide range of seductive
toiletries. Perfect to treat yourself or for that special gift.

 

Four Oaks Delicatessen

70 The Homend, Ledbury,HR8 1BX. Tel: 01531 631979

Four Oaks Delicatessen is a family business based on the simple
principle of offering an extensive range of high quality food
not easily found elsewhere. This little shop has a growing reputation
for its variety of cheeses and selection of sweet and savoury
items prepared daily and cooked on the premises.

 

Handley Organics

82 The Homend, Ledbury, HR8 1BX. www.handleyorganics.co.uk

Local organic growers bringing in fresh fruit and veg to their shop
on a daily basis; sourcing as much local produce as possible.
Other quality foods available.

 

Isaacs Shoes, The Collection

123 The Homend, Ledbury, HR8 1BP. Tel: 01531 632312

Specialising in Seasalt clothing, which is a bright and breezy,
fashionable organic cotton clothing range for men, women
andchildren from the Organic Retailer of the Year 2010. Also
stocks Crocs, earthsquare bags and a wide range of jewellery
and accessories.

 

Kitchen Cupboard

21 High St, Ledbury HR8 1DS. Tel: 01531 635603

A specialist cookshop offering a wide range of cookware
and gadgets.

 

John Nash Interiors and Antiques

18 High St, Ledbury, HR8 1DS. Tel: 01531 635714
www.johnnash.co.uk

John Nash and Louis Calleja have combined their respective
talents to provide a superb service for their customers. Working
locally and throughout Great Britain from their Ledbury showroom
they provide classical or contemporary furniture at a size to
suit you. They guarantee high quality design from conception to
completion.

Market House Cafe

1 The Homend, Ledbury, HR8 1BN. Tel: 01531 634250
Open Mon - Fri 9am- 4pm. Sat 9 – 5pm and Sun 10.30 – 4pm.

Alan and Heather Tookie have recently taken over this cafe
and are running a special line in delicious cakes – also cooked
breakfasts, lunches and a wide range of snacks.


Playstation Nursery

Forest House, Homend, Ledbury, HR8 1AR. Tel: 01531 631082

Playstation Day Nursery Ltd. has been open since 1991. It operates
from its own premises on the outskirts of the market town
of Ledbury. Children have access to safe and secure outside play,
with separate areas for babies and older children.


Shanti Shanti

The Design Quarter, 12 High Street, Ledbury.
Tel: 01531 635106

Open everyday and on Sundays (11am – 4pm)
Ethically sourced gifts and jewellery from around the world.


Sweet’s Sandwiches

Skipp Alley, The Homend, Ledbury, HR8 1BN. Tel: 01531 633888

A delicious array of freshly prepared sandwiches in the heart
of Ledbury – the perfect stop-off point for a snack to keep you
going during the festival.


Think Travel

1 Church Street, Ledbury, HR8 1DH.
Tel: 01531 631114 E-mail: tk@thinktravelagents.co.uk

Going on holiday this year (after the festival of course) then go
and see Tina and Kerry at Think Travel who will help you with all
your travel requirements – great package deals on offer and even
more for the independent traveller.


Town Fryer

50 The Homend, Ledbury, HR8 1BT
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11.45am – 2pm & 4.30pm - 10pm,
Sat 12noon - 9pm Bank Holiday Mon 12noon - 8pm.

Recently taken over, this place is frying great fish and chips.
All food is freshly cooked including fish (cod, haddock, plaice),
pies, pasties, beef-burgers, sausages, kebabs and much more.


Wyebridge Interiors

26 High Street, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1DS
Tel & Fax: 01531 634102. E-mail: info@wyebridge.com

A wonderful range of designer-led gifts for every occasion
at affordable prices.


The Noverings

Visit us at www.thenoverings.co.uk
or telephone on 01531 641785 for details.

A secluded Edwardian country house offering bed and breakfast
set in 20 acres of grounds, 4 miles from Ledbury. 3 large, luxury,
en suite rooms available, supper provided by prior arrangement.

 

 

 

 

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