Ledbury Heritage Centre

A volunteer-run local history museum in the medieval Old Grammar School at the top of Church Lane, Ledbury.

Opening hoursFree admission Wheelchair accessible

About the museum

The Heritage Centre occupies the ground floor of the Old Grammar School, a long, low timber-framed building at the top of Church Lane. It dates from the late 15th century and is listed Grade II*. It served as a schoolroom and master’s house, and the school continued into the 19th century.

Afterwards the building was divided into small flats. The internal divisions were removed in 1969 and the house was restored to become the local history museum for Ledbury.

Today the centre is run by the charity Ledbury Places with volunteer stewards. Displays show the history of the town and its buildings, with a model of the Old Grammar School, a Neolithic flint axe head and objects that visitors can handle. A glass panel in the floor shows the old stream bed beneath the building.

Highlights

Medieval timber-framed Old Grammar School, Grade II*
Model of the Old Grammar School
Neolithic flint axe head
Objects to handle and a timber house puzzle
Discovery Trail for children aged 7 and over

Permanent exhibition

Ledbury’s history and buildings – Displays on the town’s history and buildings, with a model of the Old Grammar School, a Neolithic flint axe head and objects to handle.

Founded: 1976
Operated by: Ledbury Places

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Entry is free. The charity relies on donations and shop sales.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Elevator: no information
Accessible restroom: no information
Accessible parking: no information
Service dogs welcome
Tactile models & exhibits: no information
Sign language tours: no information
Easy-to-read materials: no information
Audio description: no information

The museum is on one level, with a shallow step at the entrance. The floor is uneven flagstone and there are low beams, so visitors should mind their heads. Visitors can be dropped off a few paces from the door; contact the centre for directions. Guide dogs and hearing dogs are welcome.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
Hands-on stations

The Lamb Quiz is for younger children, and the Discovery Trail for ages 7 and over follows a Ledbury wool merchant with questions and puzzles. There are objects to handle and a timber house puzzle.

Getting there & parking

By car

No on-site parking at the museum.

There is no easy vehicle access or parking at the Heritage Centre. The nearest car parks, St Katherines and Bye Street, are about a ten-minute walk away. Town-centre parking is limited to one hour. Blue Badge parking is available in pay-and-display car parks and on the High Street.

From the Market House, follow the cobbled Church Lane up towards St Michael and All Angels church; the centre is at the top on the left.

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