Leominster is a bustling market town nestled in the heart of England. Herefordshire stretches from the beautiful Wye Valley with its dramatic cliff scenery to the remote hills along the Welsh Marches.Taking in rivers,small villages and stunning countryside on the way. Central to Leominster is the magnificent Priory, one of the oldest in Britain dating back to 660AD.

For shopping there is an abundance of interesting and unusual shops, antique markets, with plenty of cafes providing local food for that well earned rest. The market square is the focal point for the weekly Friday market, and host to the Farmers and French markets.

There are numerous places to visit in the region including the market towns of Bromyard and Kington. There are castles and stately homes ,hop yards and famous cider houses.The black and white village trail is always a favourite . Walk the Offas Dyke, play golf, visit the Farmers markets, its all here in Leominster to enjoy. With an abundance of excellent accommodation to suit all needs why not take some time out to relax and take in the countryside.

The Black and White Trail covers 40miles taking you on a journey through the beautiful black and white villages in the heart of the Herefordshire countryside. During the route you will pass through the market towns of Leominster and Kington. Both offering unique charm and wonderful local ammenities to the visitor. Plenty of curiosity shops to browse in and a local market held once a week. Leominster also has a thriving farmers market on the first Sunday of every month. You will also pass through Eardisland a very pretty village, Weobley famed for its crooked medieval buildings and Pembridge with the old market square and bell tower. Why not stop for morning coffee and cheese tasting at Monkland Cheese or maybe a spot of cider tasting at Dunkertons cidermill. Add the other villages on the route, Dilwyn, Kingland and Kinnersley and you will have completed the Black and White Trail. www.blackandwhitehouses.co.uk

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