Other Towns Local to Leominster

Ludlow is the first Cittaslow or ‘slow town’ in the UK, which means it is part of a growing international network of towns ‘where it is good to live’. Ludlow has also built a major reputation for gourmet food, so no surprises that it has an active Slow Food Convivium that will be organising Taste Workshops at the festival, essentially tutored tastings of a wide range of traditional English foodstuffs from perry to black pudding.If you are after a great day out then a trip to the Ludlow Marches Festival of Food is a must.You can spend the day enjoying new taste experiences in the impressive grounds of this Norman stronghold, taking the occassional break to stroll round Ludlow's streets and shops to enjoy a host of fringe events. Take a look www.foodfestival.co.uk .

Presteigne (Llanandras in Welsh), was once the county town of Radnorshire and nestles at the heart of the Marches on the border of Wales and England. Surrounded by devastatingly beautiful, unspoilt countryside, this thriving border town has many unique qualities that make it both a perfect destination and a base from which to explore.The High Street has a good range of individual shops, restaurants, pubs, hotels and services. Good accommodation is plentiful, both in the town and the surrounding area, and whether your choice is self-catering or serviced accommodation, high quality local and organic produce is available in both shops and restaurants. Take a look www.presteigne.org.uk

Kington. An historic market town on the English/Welsh border, and though on the western side of Offa's Dyke, it has been an English town for a thousand years. It is a "Border Town" in the Marches in an area where it rightly claims to be a centre for walking. The local countryside can also offer quiet country lanes for those visitors who prefer to cycle.The town is in the shadow of Hergest Ridge, and on the River Arrow.The west end of Kington is dominated by the tall clock tower commemorating Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee in 1887. Take a look at www.kington.org.uk

Bromyard. Welcome to Bromyard and its surrounding district. This is a lovely part of Herefordshire, with a lot to offer tourists and visitors. It is also a great place to live .......a vigourous and lively town with a mixture of old and new to enjoy.Browse the shops, walk the Downs, visit the many gardens and places of interest it has to offer, all nestled in the Herefordshire countryside.Check it out here at www.bromyard.co.uk

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Ledbury. The beautiful, old market town of Ledbury is the perfect place to stay and take in the surrounding attractions of the Malvern Hills, The River Wye, The Forest of Dean, The Cotswolds and The Marches. Equidistant from Hereford, Worcester and Gloucester, take in the rolling Herefordshire countryside, cathedrals, museums, great local food and a warm, friendly welcome. www.ledburyportal.co.uk

Knighton. The Welsh name for Knighton is Tref-y-Clawdd which means "Town on the Dyke" and it is the only Town that stands right on Offa's Dyke. Knighton is the home of the Offa's Dyke Centre and is the natural base from which to explore The Dyke. Knighton is steeped in history with sloping winding streets and half timbered houses,the older part of the Town has a grid of streets reminiscent of an Edwardian plantation.
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Tenbury Wells. A small ancient market town situated in the very north west of Worcestershire on the A456, close to the borders of Herefordshire and Shropshire. It is separated from south Shropshire by the fast flowing River Teme, which begins its journey in mid Wales. The area is still largely unspoilt farming country and perfect for walking in the delightful countryside of the Teme Valley. Queen Victoria referred to Tenbury as ”my little town in the orchard” The affection could not have been more appropriate.
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Hay on Wye. Hay-on-Wye is located on the Welsh / English border. In local terms, the town was known as 'The Hay', the name deriving from Norman origin, Hay or Haie, meaning a fenced or hedged enclosure. 'Y-Gelli', the Welsh form, means 'Grove'. In Norman times, for administration purposes, it was divided into English Hay and Welsh Hay. The town was English Hay and the south and west area of countryside, the Welsh Hay. In modern times Hay is known throughout the world as 'The Town of Books'
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Church Stretton. The historic market town of Church Stretton is situated in the heart of the South Shropshire hills on the English/Welsh borders. This part of the Marches is still relatively undiscovered and Church Stretton is the only market town in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is an area renowned worldwide for its geology, with some of the oldest rock formations in existence.
The Long Mynd, which rises above the west of the town, is renowned for gliding, hang gliding and paragliding, and boasts the second highest golf course in England.