Leominster is another market town on the Black and White Village Trail. Dating from the 7th century, its first recorded name is 'Llanllieni', the Welsh name meaning 'the church on the streams'. The area around Leominster has been the site of many battles; it was taken by the Welsh and then the Danes before being taken by Harold Godwinson for Edward the Confessor. In 1461 the decisive battle of the Wars of the Roses, the battle of Mortimer Cross took place a few miles from the town. Despite its turbulent past, Leominster prospered from the wool trade, owing to the superior quality of wool from its local Ryeland sheep. Leominsterýs history can been seen thoughout the town, retaining its medieval and Tudor characteristics, narrow streets and timber framing. School Lane being a fine example. The townýs most distinctive building is the unique Grange Court, built in 1633 by John Abel, the Kingýs carpenter. Previously this Market House stood at the intersection of Broad, High and Burgess Streets and was used as a Butter market. This was until its removal in 1853 when it was sold at auction for a bargain price of ý95 and moved to its present site, where it was used as a private residence until 1939. The Priory Church of Leominster was founded in 1123 , succeeding an earlier nunnery. All that remains of the monastic church are the two naves and the south aisle. The Church possesses several artefacts, one of which is a ducking stool, the last used in England in 1809. Present day Leominster has much to offer the visitor. It is a pleasant market town where on Fridays Corn Square is thronged with local people between the closely packed market stalls. Leominster is renowned for its abundance and variety of antique shops ranging from high quality antiques to cheerful bric-a-brac. Regular antique auctions are held at the Fine Art sales rooms off Ryelands Road.
Attraction
Berrington Hall
Burton Court
Croft Castle
Dunkertons Cider Company
Hampton Court Gardens
Ivy Croft Garden & Nursery
Leominster Folk Museum
Lion Gallery
Mortimers Cross Water Mill and Battle Centre
Old Chapel Gallery
Pembridge Terracotta
Queenswood Arboretum and Country Park
Sheppards Stores Limited
Stockton Bury Gardens
Wigmore Castle (ruin)
Camping
Arrow Bank Holiday Park
Home Farm
Mortimers Cross Mill
Pearl Lake Leisure Park
Tadpole Field
Caravan Park
Arrow Bank Holiday Park
Pearl Lake Leisure Park
Townsend Touring Park
Church
St Peter & St Paul Priory Church
Club
Cottage
Buskwood Lodge
Woonton Court Farm
Dentist
Church Street Dental Practice
Leominster Dental Access Centre
Doctor
Kingsland & Orleton Practice
The Health Centre
The Marches Surgery
Farmers Market
Golf Club
Holiday Park
Arrow Bank Holiday Park
Aymestrey Lodges
Inn
Bateman Arms
Mortimers Cross Inn
Talbot Hotel
Market
Leominster MarketPub and Bar
Angel Inn
Bell Inn
Black Horse Coach House
Grape Vaults
Hop Pole Inn
Kings House
Lamb Inn
Royal Oak Hotel
The Chequers
Restaurant
Angel Inn
Dirmarcos
Grape Vaults
Jalalabad Akbari Cuisine
Kings House
Lamb Inn
Leominster Infant School
New Golden Dragon
Quaint
Servants Hall Restaurant
The Merchants House
School
Leominster Infant School
Lucton School
Solicitor
Cornell & Co Solicitors
Humfrys & Symonds
Taxi
Bizzy Cars
Goldline Taxis
Leominster Taxis & Travel
Marks Taxis
Minster Taxis
Runaround Taxis
Sunshine Taxis
Vet
Eye Veterinary Clinic
Teme Veterinary Practice
Sports Clubs
Herefordshire Women (Cricket)
Leominster Judo Club (Martial Arts)
Leominster Tennis Club (Tennis)
Luctonians CC (Cricket)
Shops
Monkland Cheese Dairy
Wilscroft
Boots
Rymans
Aymestrey House Garden Centre
Westeaton Nurseries
Hintons Country & Garden
Queenswood Garden Products
Leominster Pet Centre
Dunkertons Cider
Hillside Herb Farm
WS and B Rees
Peter Meredith
Robin Elt
Barton Ward
Jemma Lucy
Lion Gallery
Holland and Barratt
Springfield Farm
Survival Wholefoods
Hintons Country & Garden
Specsavers
Deanos Cafe Bar
OK Diner
The Granary Tearooms
Old Merchants House Tea Rooms & Antique Centre
Emporium
Quarry Farm
R Bright Butchers
Westfield Walk Pharmacy
Central Bakery & Coffee Shop
Posies of Leominster
Rhea Gallery
Border Books
Hallmark Cards
Poppies
Howard Moseley - Family Butcher
Leominster Dog Grooming Services
Antiques
Activities
Grove Golf And Bowl(Bowling)
Meadow Bank(Riding)
Places to Stay near Leominster
Talbot Hotel (0.04 miles)
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Town centre hotel, originally a 15th century coaching house sympathetically updated, oak beams and winter time log fire. Beautiful surrounding countryside, memorable for black and white timbered villages, ... More
Rossendale House (0.15 miles)
Extremely comfortable and well appointed 17th Century townhouse in the centre of historic Leominster moments from all taverns, restaurants and facilities. Secure private parking for all guests.STRICTLY NON-SMOKING
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Woonton Court Farm (3.78 miles)
Enjoy traditional hospitality and experience authentic country life at our working family farm, Woonton Court, Leysters, Leominster We offer both bed and breakfast in our Tudor farmhouse and the freedom of self-catering in a comfortable converted ... More | visit website
Mortimers Cross Inn (5.26 miles)
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This charming, family run, 12th century inn, set amidst beautiful countryside, boasts many original period features whilst offering you a wealth of modern conveniences for ... More
Englands Gate Inn (5.63 miles)
The England's Gate is one of Herefordshire’s most picturesque inns featuring award winning food, local real ales and excellent service. This 16th century inn features roaring log fires in winter and a large sunken beer ... More | visit websiteBrockington Hall (5.73 miles)
Salwey Arms Hotel (6.12 miles)
A traditional Inn on the Herefordshire / Shropshire border (A49) offering a warm welcome with great home cooked food and excellent service. All rooms have shower, wash basin, TV and ... More
Bateman Arms (6.18 miles)
The Bateman Arms, an 18th Century three storey Inn with rooms, is situated in the village of Shobdon in the unspoilt County of Herefordshire on the English, Welsh Border. The listed ... More
Holly Bush (6.67 miles)
Three beautiful cottages, tastefully converted from 16th century farm buildings and located on a 500 acre working livestock farm in the scattered rural hamlet of Luntley. With exposed oak beams, trusses and wall timbers the ... More
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