Pictures of Leominster
About Leominster
Fine wool has been produced here in this gentle country town since the 13th century and owing to the close proximity of the county town of Hereford and the rich farmland that abounds throughout this lovely area, prized Hereford cattle are bred here for exportation to countries all over the world.
In the town several black and white buildings still exist and these include Grange Court built by John Abel in 1633. This building was formerly the town hall, it was taken down and re-erected on it's present site in the mid 1850's. Of great interest too is the Priory church which has a double nave, finely decorated windows and an intricately carved norman west door. Inside this beautiful church all is calm and peaceful and on view is a large, well preserved, wheeled ducking stool.
From these early days Leominster has developed into a prosperous town and there are many interesting streets both in and around the town. Broad Street, as its name suggests is wide and full of gracious buildings which house a variety of antique emporiums all of which stock a range of antiques from textiles to fine art and furniture. Along other streets and walkways can be found many general stores and supermarkets.
There are several noteworthy inns and eating houses and a major draw to the town are its two auction houses both of which hold regular general and fine art sales
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Leominster
| Queenswood Country Park | (4.7 miles, 7.6 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Croft Castle | (5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Croft Ambrey Iron Age Hill Fort | (5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Luntley Court and Dovecote | (6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Ludlow Castle | (9.8 miles, 15.8 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Brockhampton Estate | (12.1 miles, 19.5 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Moccas Court | (12.8 miles, 20.6 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Stokesay Castle | (14.1 miles, 22.7 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Hopton Castle | (14.2 miles, 22.8 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Shipley Gardens | (14.9 miles, 23.9 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Mickey Miller's Family Play Barn & Maize Maze | (15.7 miles, 25.3 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Clifford Castle | (17.7 miles, 28.4 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Clun Castle | (18.7 miles, 30.1 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Hay-on-Wye Castle | (19.4 miles, 31.2 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| The Malvern Hills | (20.0 miles, 32.2 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
All attractions in LeominsterAll attractions in HerefordshireComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Leominster
Eardisland, in the county of Herefordshire (4.7 miles, 7.6 km, direction W)
Voted as 'the prettiest village in the Midlands' by a TV poll, Eardisland is well worth a visit. It is favoured as being one of a trio of Black and White villages along the valley of the River Arrow.
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Shobdon, in the county of Herefordshire (6.2 miles, 9.9 km, direction W)
Shobdon, first mentioned in the Domesday Book, remains today, very much as it always has been, a great agricultural area.
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Pembridge, in the county of Herefordshire (6.3 miles, 10.2 km, direction W)
Pembridge, is one of the prettiest villages in Herefordshire, it is thrice blessed for it stands in a trio of black and white villages famed for an abundance of quaint cottages and graceful houses.
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Weobley, in the county of Herefordshire (7.4 miles, 12.0 km, direction SW)
Charming, black and white half timbered village with an old fashioned Christmas card appeal.
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Overton, in the county of Shropshire (8.1 miles, 13.1 km, direction N)
Overton lies on a bend of the River Test a short distance from Ludlow.
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Tenbury Wells, in the county of Worcestershire (8.4 miles, 13.5 km, direction NE)
The journey from the centre of Worcester to exquisite Tenbury Wells takes you through some of the loveliest countryside in the whole of Worcestershire.
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Ludlow, in the county of Shropshire (9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction N)
Nestling on the banks of the rivers Corve and Theme Ludlow is a joyous town to visit at any time of year.
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Bromyard, in the county of Herefordshire (10.2 miles, 16.5 km, direction E)
Bromyard, a pleasant market town situated equi-distance between the towns of Malvern and Leominster and, as such Bromyard is surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside in England.
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Hereford, in the county of Herefordshire (11.8 miles, 18.9 km, direction S)
Hereford is a town in the west of England bordering wales. It has a beautiful cathedral which was established in the 7th century...
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Brockhampton, in the county of Herefordshire (12.1 miles, 19.5 km, direction E)
The village of Brockhampton is best known for its fine Stone and Concrete church designed by W.R.Lethaby a follower of the Arts and Crafts movement, and was built at the turn of the 20th-century. One of the beauties of the church is its stunning thatched roof, one of only three in the country.
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Kington, a Historic Market Town in the county of Herefordshire (12.4 miles, 19.9 km, direction W)
This is a small ancient market town sheltered by the Hergest Ridge which rises to a height of over 1,380 ft. The town is situated near the Welsh border, with the lovely River Arrow flowing through.
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Hampton Bishop, in the county of Herefordshire (13.5 miles, 21.7 km, direction S)
This picturesque village with it's wealth of half-timbered properties lies comfortably between two enchanting rivers, the Wye and the Lugg.
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Bredwardine, in the county of Herefordshire (13.5 miles, 21.8 km, direction SW)
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Mordiford, in the county of Herefordshire (14.3 miles, 23.0 km, direction S)
The village of Mordiford is home to the oldest bridge in Herefordshire, which in parts dates to c. 1352 and tales of a Dragon that would come down from its lair, to drink at the confluence of the rivers near the village.
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Stokesay, in the county of Shropshire (14.5 miles, 23.3 km, direction N)
The village of Stokesay lies amid the soft rolling fields and wooded valley's of shropshire.
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All towns in HerefordshireComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Leominster Station | (0.3 miles, 0.5 km) |
| Ludlow Station | (10.2 miles, 16.5 km, direction N) |
| M50 Junction 4 | (21.8 miles, 35.1 km, direction S) |
| M50 Junction 2 | (22.7 miles, 36.5 km, direction SE) |
| Birmingham International Airport | (45.4 miles, 73.1 km, direction E) |
| Bristol International Airport | (58.2 miles, 93.7 km, direction S) |
| Leominster to London | (122.4 miles, 197.0 km, direction SE) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Leominster
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Leominster center |
| The Mortimers Cross Inn | (5.2 miles, 8.3 km, direction NW) |
| Old Downton Lodge | (9.8 miles, 15.7 km, direction NW) |
| Munstone House Hotel | (10.1 miles, 16.3 km, direction S) |
| The Falcon Hotel | (10.4 miles, 16.8 km, direction E) |
| Alberta Guest House | (11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction S) |
| Somerville House | (11.8 miles, 18.9 km, direction S) |
| The Green Dragon | (11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction S) |
| Belmont Lodge & Golf | (12.6 miles, 20.2 km, direction S) |
| Three Counties Hotel | (12.6 miles, 20.3 km, direction S) |
| Moccas Court | (12.8 miles, 20.5 km, direction SW) |
| All hotels in Leominster |
