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Leominster
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Home to many a black and white building and packed with antique shops, Leominster (pronounced Lemster) dates back to the 7thC and sits to the north of Hereford City, in the heart of The Herefordshire Marches and close to the border
of Shropshire. The largest market town in Herefordshire outside of the City, this thriving location works hard at its presence as the mainstay for the many villages and hamlets surrounding it, and is a hive of retail and industry, with regular markets and fairs, festivals and street shows that give it that real sense of community
As a ‘walkers are welcome’ destination, when staying in the plethora of accommodation in North Herefordshire, Leominster has everything for the self-caterer and activity seeker, with its own ‘rural time’ vibe of trading.
If you are looking for a hidden treasure, Leominster could unearth that rare find or absolute bargain, as it’s awash with antique and curiosity shops. Fancy your chances under the hammer?
Brightwells sale rooms and auction house specialise in fine art, furniture and objet’s d’art, as well as regular car auctions and special events.
Reluctant to let go of its intriguing past, tumbling with myths and legends the folklore of Leominster has a magical aura that is easy to embrace when the lights go down and the windows glow in the beamed buildings, and Corn Square becomes an atmospheric backdrop.
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