You are invited to Ledbury’s very friendly and local food and drink festival with added poetry and music taking place again in the historic setting of St Katherine’s, Ledbury by the 15th century Master’s House on Sunday 6th July – the last day of the Ledbury Poetry Festival.
This vibrant event has become a highlight for both residents and visitors alike, offering a delightful array of attractions.
You will discover:
A small but special outdoor food and drink market featuring the best of local produce and street-food for you to enjoy at the event, while enjoying the entertainment, or take home to enjoy later.
Attention-seeking “al fresco” poetic entertainment provided by Ledbury Poetry and featuring Lily Redwood, Aaron Corbett and Mohan Mohammed
A magical miscellany of musical entertainment featuring local musicians Four Crying Out Loud, The Footprints Jazz Band and the Hey Yahs Acoustic Trio, plus a dance performance by local dance company 2Faced Dance as part of their Towns Alive season.
And more, including for youngsters Kid’s Kitchen and other interactive activity.
This popular FREE event is organised by a partnership of Ledbury Food Group, Ledbury Poetry and Ledbury Town Council, who are all aiming to delight you at this festival within a festival.
The Ledbury Celebration takes place on Sunday 6th July between 11.00am to 4.00pm in St Katherine’s Car Park and Square, just off Ledbury High Street – entertainment from 12 noon.
The full programme is will be available on this website later in June.
Parking at public car parks in Ledbury is free on Sundays
Essential to good food production is a reliable supply of good quality, unpolluted water. Sadly, this is not always the case for a multiplicity reasons.
Sustainable Ledbury invite you to a talk to find out more about the problems of and solutions for keeping watercourses clean.
A representative of local water company Severn Trent Water will give a talk “Managing our Watercourses” on Thursday 15th May at 6.30 p.m. in the Burgage Hall, Church Lane, Ledbury.
Severn Trent Water are responsible for drainage and wastewater in the Ledbury area.
Come along to find out more, ask your questions or join in the discussion.
Entry will be free with donations requested to cover the cost of the hire of the hall.
Nearest Car Park – St Katherine’s Car Park, access off Bye Street. Public car parks are free after 6pm in Ledbury
This popular celebration of our apple growing heritage takes place this year in Putley and Aylton on 4th and 5th May. Both days there is much going on from 10am to 5pm including:
guided walks through the orchards
tastings and sales of local perries and ciders
local arts and crafts
demonstrations and talks
pollinator display
collaborative art installation
You can find what’s happening and when at the Big Apple website –www.bigapple.org.uk.
Do come and enjoy the flowering of Spring! Get your entry pass to all this at Putley Parish Hall (Adults £5. Accompanied Children Free)
An interesting event in Malvern presents a history of land rights – the root of all food production. Brief details are in the poster below or go to threeacresandacow.co.uk.
Local Market in Ledbury – Saturday 12th April
Roger and Lynn at The Barn are running a local market this Saturday in St Katherine’s Square outside The Barn, Ledbury. (Just off the High Street)
They have advised us that those present will include Peter Cooks Bread, Jill the Pie Maker, Greggs Pitt cider and perry, Double Trouble dog treats, Andrew King chocolates, Bromyard raw milk and yoghurt, Stephen Bull pastries and the Bowler Hat farmer. There will also be fruit and veg, flowers and plants plus a blacksmith.
Ledbury Charter Market will also be running on this day under the Market House and in the High Street.
Join us for Ledbury’s Celebration of Breakfast over the weekend of Friday 31st January, Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd February – the 13th Ledbury Big Breakfast
17 local venues in and around Ledbury are taking part on one or more days in this event organised by Ledbury Food Group to celebrate our local food and drink producers and retailers and a healthy breakfast. The event takes place at cafes, pubs, hotels, butchers and delis in and around Ledbury.
Traditional Breakfast at Trumpet Tearoom
There is lots of choice from the lightest to the heaviest breakfast showing the ingenuity of our local food venues – check through the listing below for something to sample, savour and enjoy
Visit our butchers – Gurneys and Wallers – to discover their breakfast delights for you to take home and enjoy.
Our delis will feature a wide range of local produce to take home to make a special breakfast.
The Country Market at St Katherine’s Hall on Friday will have lots of local produce for sale for your breakfast at home, as will Hellens Produce Market at Hellens Manor on Saturday. Both will be serving breakfasts this year.
Things get very busy on the Saturday morning – if you see something or somewhere you fancy, please book in advance where possible to avoid disappointment. More places now offer breakfasts on Sunday.
Please note that Janey’s and the New Market Café are not able to participate this year.
See below for full details of what specials are available, where and when – many venues will also offer their normal breakfast menu. A number offer vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options. Times are when breakfasts will be available.
The full listing of special offerings – what, where and when?
Based on information provided by the participants. Many will also have their usual breakfast offerings available and will be open during their normal hours.
Want to know more about “sustainable” farming – see the film “Six Inches of Soil” in Ledbury on 27th January
Come and join us for an evening of learning and discussion at Burgage Hall in Ledbury hosted by the Herefordshire Food Alliance, Sustainable Ledbury and Ledbury Food Group.
We will be screening the thought-provoking film “Six Inches of Soil”
This will be followed by an engaging Q&A session with local farmers and growers.
This event is a great opportunity to delve into the world of sustainable agriculture and the importance of healthy soil.
We will also be hearing about the challenges faced by farmers and growers in adopting new management approaches and what support they need on local and national levels.
Ticket includes a light buffet of local food. Teas and coffees also available on the night.
Event Details
When? Monday 27 January 2025
Time? 6pm – refreshments
6.30pm – film showing
8pm – refreshment break
8.30pm – Questions and Answers
Where? Burgage Hall, Church Lane, Ledbury, HR8 1DW
Parking? Town Centre Public Car Parks – Free after 6pm
Booking? Admission by Ticket – cost £5 (including refreshments)
Helping Others? We will be collecting donations for Ledbury Food Bank at this event. Your help will be very much appreciated!
Details about this year’s Ledbury Big Breakfast – Friday 31st January and Saturday and Sunday 1st and 2nd of February – will be available on this website from mid-January
One of Ledbury’s popular events – the Ledbury Big Breakfast – is taking place over Friday 31st January, Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd February 2025.
Annie at the Aga at the Trumpet Tearoom
Local shops, cafes, hotels and other food outlets in and around Ledbury are challenged to come up with special breakfast offerings for you featuring locally produced food to brighten a winter’s day.
Breakfasts can be big or small, traditional or newly invented, to be enjoyed in our local eating places or taken home for enjoyment. Many venues will provide vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options – please check with them.
Last year you could have savoured Hot Breakfast Sandwiches, American Pancakes, Devilled Kidneys, Bacon Rolls, Eggs Royale, Benedict or Florentine, French Toast and Caramelised Bananas, a Pancake Tower, Bacon Rolls, Huevos Rancheros, Smoked Salmon, Brioche Butties, Porridge Brulé, local breads and cheese and, of course the traditional English Breakfast in all sizes and variations.
Local butchers, delicatessens and the Country Market will feature local produce for you to take home – and perhaps some breakfast specials for the event!
Granola served by Izzy at the Nest.
The Big Breakfast brings cheer at the darkest time of the year, with a positive message about the qualities of our local produce and food offerings. We also celebrate the importance – and on this occasion pleasure – of starting the day with a satisfying breakfast.
Why not use the event as an opportunity to go out with your neighbours, friends or colleagues?
Full details of all our businesses taking part, their special offerings and which days these will be on sale will be available on this websitefrom mid-January.
Things can be busy particularly on the Saturday – many venues will take reservations to make things easier. A number will be now open on the Sunday.
Put a note in your diary to enjoy a scrumptious Ledbury breakfast, and please also help Ledbury Food Bank if you can. Find out how at www.ledburyfoodbank.org.
