The Market House

Ledbury

Grade I listed building in Ledbury, Herefordshire, England, UK

Opening 2026: March – Monday to Thursday 11:30am-3:30pm (by request at the Painted Room), Saturdays 2:30pm-4:00pm; April/May and October – Monday to Saturday 2:30pm-4:30pm (Easter Sunday and Bank Holidays 2:00pm-4:00pm); June to end of September – Monday to Saturday 2:30pm-4:30pm (Sunday 2:00pm-4:00pm). Tours are by request from the guides at the 16th Century Painted Room, subject to guide availability.

Price Admission is free; donations are welcome. Coach parties by prior arrangement only, and out-of-hours visits and coach parties may be subject to a modest cover charge.

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The experience

About this day out

Ledbury Market House is a 17th century market building begun in 1617, raised on sixteen oak pillars with a timber frame and brick infill, and popularly attributed to architect John Abel. Today it is mainly used for meetings, sales and exhibitions, and on market days traders still sell their wares beneath it under a charter dating from the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Much of what visitors see today, including the windows, staircase, floor and staging, dates from Victorian changes of use to a town hall and meeting room.

When to go

Opening calendar

2026: March – Monday to Thursday 11:30am-3:30pm (by request at the Painted Room), Saturdays 2:30pm-4:00pm; April/May and October – Monday to Saturday 2:30pm-4:30pm (Easter Sunday and Bank Holidays 2:00pm-4:00pm); June to end of September – Monday to Saturday 2:30pm-4:30pm (Sunday 2:00pm-4:00pm). Tours are by request from the guides at the 16th Century Painted Room, subject to guide availability.

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What it costs

Prices at a glance

Admission: Admission is free; donations are welcome. Coach parties by prior arrangement only, and out-of-hours visits and coach parties may be subject to a modest cover charge.

Prices can change. Confirm ticket terms with the venue before booking.

Practical details

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