Ledbury Poetry Festival

The largest poetry festival in the country offers a mad mix of eclectic, eccentric and exciting music and poetry events.

Scenic walks,readings, film and writing workshops are just a few of the events available to indulge the senses.

"a rare and genuine joining of place, poetry and people" Carol Ann Duffy (that's er' up over there)

When? 1 - 10 July, 2016

Where? Ledbury, Herefordshire

Who? 2016 TBA

Festival Website: http://www.poetry-festival.co.uk/

Tel: 0845 458 1743

Twitter? @ledburyfest

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Previous festivals: 2014 - Mary Hampton, Alaisdair Roberts, Ruth Stacey, Rebecca Goss, Carrie Etter, Deryn Rees-Jones, Edward Thomas, Al-Saddiq Al-Raddi ++ Download 2014 programme

BEFORE THAT....Polar Bear, Zena Edwards jazz band, Ruth Padel, Iain Sinclair, Brian Catling, and Joan Bakewell. Ian Duhig, Carol Ann Duffy, Hollie McNish, Adrian Johnson ,Harry Clifton, Shakila Azzizada, Liz Lochlead, Jamie McKendrick, Aidan Coleman, Jane Draycott, Evan+ See below

Visitor Information

Ledbury is a picturesque market town, situated on the eastern side of Herefordshire, close to the Malvern Hills.

With easy access to the motorway network and main line railway, this is an ideal location from which to explore Herefordshire and the surrounding area. Well known for its black and white architecture, this lively market town has achieved the Gold Award in the Heart of England Region section of the Britain in Bloom competition in 2005. Ledbury has a wealth of individual shops, selling high quality products and offering a friendly service, together with exciting local craftspeople. St. Michaels' & All Saints Church at the top of Church Lane in the town centre is noted for the unusual separate bell tower. Tinsmiths and the 16th century Painted Room are also worth a visit.

Gold Award in the Britain in Bloom Medium-sized Town Category

General market : Tuesday & Saturday
Country market in St. Katherine's Hall every Friday and regular craft and other sales are held there monthly.