Leominster Tourist Information Centre

Click and Collect available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday this week. Between 9.30am and 1pm.

Message us with your requirements or call us between the above hours on 01568 616460 :)

Wasn't yesterday glorious? We went for a wonder and ended up here. Do you know where we are? We could see the Malverns, the Black Mountains, Clee Hill and beyond.

PLAYHOUSE CINEMA

All of us at Playhouse Cinema hope all of our audiences, satellite providers, Flicks in the Sticks/Arts Alive, Leominster Community Centre and Tourist Information Centre and everyone who helps support us are keeping safe and well. It has been a difficult 10 months and no one knows yet what the future holds. Thank you for you continued support throughout this time and hope you have been watching shows online from various theatres and arts providers and many films at home. Hope you have a good Christmas and a Happy New Year and we hope to see you all sometime next year. Stay safe, healthy and entertained love from all of the James Family Playhouse Cinema.

[11/20/20]   ** Click & Collect **

We will be available for click and collect orders on Tues 24th, Weds 25th and Thurs 26th from 9.30am until midday each day.

To order hampers, green bags, calendars, cards, books and maps, food and drink and gifts, please drop us a message on here, email us [email protected] or call 01568 616460 (phone ordering only available on the dates mentioned above, we are working from home so noone will answer if you call at any other time!).

Please see our pinned post for further information.

#ShopHere #localtoleominster #christmasiscoming

NT Berrington Hall

Work has begun to save 'Capability' Brown's final curved walled garden and the only one of its kind to survive the centuries intact. The first stage of the work involves sensitively deconstructing the former farmyard buildings which were causing damage to the original wall. The wall hasn't been seen like this for almost 100 years and can now receive the urgent conservation work it needs thanks to a grant from the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage.

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/berrington-hall/features/rare-curved-garden-returns-to-the-national-trust

[11/17/20]   Click and collect orders available from the TIC tomorrow morning.

Includes Green garden waste bags, calendars, hamper ideas, gifts for Christmas, alcohol and more!

To order, just drop us a message or call us on 01568 616460 between 9.30am and 12pm tomorrow.

The Curse of the Buried Treasure

This article about the "Leominster Hoard" is well worth a read. Thanks for sharing it with us Leominster Museum.

newyorker.com Two metal-detector enthusiasts discovered a Viking hoard. It was worth a fortune—but it became a nightmare.

Leominster Town Council Budget Consultation 2021/22

** Town Council Notice**

Leominster Town Council Budget Consultation 2021/22

Leominster Town Council is working on its budget for 2021/22, ahead of setting our precept for the next financial year. We have prepared a short survey to help Councillors set priorities and actions for 2021/22.

You can access the survey by visiting: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/LTCbudget2021-22

Paper copies of the survey can be requested by phoning 01568 611734.

The survey will remain open until midnight on Wed 25th November 2020.

Your views are important to us and we appreciate you taking the time to share them with us.

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Leominster In Bloom

After a very difficult year we think it's important to really brighten up our beautiful town this Christmas. Our winter planting looks wonderful and the Council will soon be putting up the street lights, but we need more. We need lots of sparkle throughout the whole town. Imagine how wonderful it would look if every house and shop in every street put some Christmas lights in their windows. Imagine how magical it would look. Imagine our children and grandchildren going on a Christmas trail, viewing all the lights in their own street and throughout the whole town.
🎄🎅🎄🎅🎄

SO JOIN Leominster in Bloom with LIGHTING UP LEOMINSTER

A small selection of the shops in Leominster offering click & collect. Many of the independent shops are offering some sort of click & collect service.

We are so lucky to have so many independent shops in town. Let's support our local businesses this Christmas!

Our leominster independents are still there for you. Here is a selection of offers available. Please support them to protect our town’s future- and because they sell great stuff! Essential shops, like Parrys, are still open every morning.

**Through the Wardrobe Update**

Mr Tumnus, The White Witch, Aslan, Mr and Mrs Beaver and all the other characters from the other side of the wardrobe are so sorry that they will not be able to open the magic doors this year.

While we all wait for the wardrobe to open again, Leominster Town Council would like to invite the children of Leominster to come and see the enchanted winter land recreated in the windows of Leominster Tourist Information Centre. The scenes will change each week through December and we hope you will recognise some of the scenes from your previous travels through Narnia. Mr and Mrs Beaver have promised that you can have a proper look inside their house this year!

The window displays will start at the end of November and will change every week until Christmas. Watch out for surprise appearances...

[11/15/20]   We will be in the shop this Wednesday morning for any click and collect orders.

To order, please message us on here or email [email protected]

Items can be seen on the pinned post at the top of our page :)

Beautiful colours at Westonbury Mill

We have been enjoying such an array of beautiful colours from the trees in the garden over the last few weeks. We love the full on fiery scarlet of the Rhus cotinus, known as a Smoke Tree as the blossom looks like smoke! The bright yellow of the Parrotia persica (Persian Ironwood) blends well with the russets of the Magnolia ‘Elizabeth’ and this petite Acer (which we are looking after for my daughter whilst she moves house) is a warming mix of golds and red.

What’s your favourite colour in the garden at the moment?

Leominster Museum

Do you know how old Leominster is? Or what has happened here over the centuries? Join Leominster Museum's 3rd Zoom talk on the 27th of November to find out what you've been missing! Email [email protected] for more information, and details on how to join!

Small Breeds Farm Park and Owl Centre

We are now negotiating with the 'Man in the red suit'. Having looked after his Reindeer for many years the very least we can expect is that he will appear at the farm for some dates in December for some 'meet and greet' with our visitors.

Leominster Town Council Budget Consultation 2021/22

** Town Council Notice**

Leominster Town Council Budget Consultation 2021/22

Leominster Town Council is working on its budget for 2021/22, ahead of setting our precept for the next financial year. We have prepared a short survey to help Councillors set priorities and actions for 2021/22.

You can access the survey by visiting: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/LTCbudget2021-22

Paper copies of the survey can be requested by phoning 01568 611734.

The survey will remain open until midnight on Wed 25th November 2020.

Your views are important to us and we appreciate you taking the time to share them with us.

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[11/11/20]   Click and Collect available this morning.

We will be available from 9am until 1pm.

If you wish to order anything for collection today, please call us on 01568 616460 :)

Clifton Bingo

As many are now aware we have decided to host a free Christmas Meal on Christmas Eve, through out the day we hope to serve up over 100 Three Course Meals.
Bookings can be made though Leominster Food Bank if you already use their services.
Alternatively, if you are going to be alone during the festive period, or find yourselves facing hardship, meals can be booked here via Facebook Messenger. If you know anyone who will benefit from this please let them know, also we will be taking reservations by phone 01568612227 or in person from December 3rd.
We are proud to be working with Co-op Leomister's Manager Claire Edwards in this venture.
Clifton Bingo Staff and my Family have kindly volunteered to Staff the occasion, and with COVID regulations still likely to be in place we are covered for the day, however due this we will need people on standy. So those who have put their names forward you are on my list.
We will however need help in the form of donations, see listed in comments and future post.
Just trying to do our little bit for our Community at Christmas.
Thank you all

Lee & Clifton Team

** CLICK AND COLLECT **

We are excited to offer a click and collect service at Leominster Tourist Information Centre.

We have a range of items available to purchase ranging from essential items such as Green Garden Waste Bags to locally produced alcohol, jams, honeys, biscuits etc for hampers, books & maps, soft toys, calendars and souvenirs which will make perfect Christmas gifts. Anything we sell in the TIC is available to purchase, these photos are only a small selection of what we have to offer.

* To Order *

Please message us on Facebook Messenger or email [email protected] with your requirements.

We will be able to advise you on available items and prices.

* Collection & Payment *

We aim to be open on a Wednesday morning 9.30am until 1pm for collection at our window. We will arrange a time for you to collect. If demand increases, we will add another morning and we can be flexible with the day. We are working from home so we are not always present in the TIC.

Payment on collection by credit or debit card only. We cannot accept any cash as payment at present.

* Calendars *

We are able to post calendars to addresses within the UK. If you wish to purchase a calendar and require us to post out to you, we will arrange to take payment over the telephone.

* Green Bags *

We are an outlet for purchasing Herefordshire Council Green Garden Waste Bags. They are available to purchase for £4.50 for a roll of 5. Please note we are separate to Herefordshire Council's click and collect service. You cannot pick up bags you have ordered via their service from us.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us via messenger or email [email protected]

#ShopHERE #shoplocal #supportsmallbusiness #leominster

A really handy guide regarding international and UK last dates for posting items to arrive before Christmas.

Our calendars are really popular to send abroad. We have 4 great local calendars this year priced between £7.50 and £10.00. We also have beautiful Leominster Christmas cards too. You are able to order these via messenger for collection on Wednesday morning from the TIC.

⭐️ Christmas Recommended Last Posting Dates ⭐️

Herefordshire Walking Festival

We Want you!

Herefordshire Walking Festival, Saturday 19th June – Sunday 27th June 2021

Herefordshire Walking Festival organisers are looking for new volunteer Walk Leaders based in Herefordshire who would like to showcase their area to both local residents and visitors.

If you run a tourist attraction, know an interesting story in a hidden part of Herefordshire or may be a food or drink producer wanting to showcase your produce - We are looking for walk leaders or back markers at all levels of ability.
The festival committee members can provide mentors and advice, if required.
So, if this is something that you would like to try and get involved in, please get in touch.

Tickets will be available in January online at www.herefordshirewalkingfestival.co.uk or from Herefordshire Walking Festival, c/o Rural Concierge, 11 Maylord Street, Hereford HR1 2DS.
The printed programme will also be available.
For further information please contact:
Liz Hill
t: 01432 370514 / 07966 378170
[email protected] www.herefordshirewalkingfestival.co.uk

[11/09/20]   Jaimie will be in the office from 9.30am this morning. If you require Green Garden Sacks for Click and Collect today, please message us on here or call 01568 616460 between 9.30am and 11am. We will be available for collection until 12 30pm today.

We will be launching our official Click and Collect service on Wednesday. Lots of Christmas gifting ideas will be coming up 👀

Westonbury Mill Water Gardens

Whoever said gardens were all about Spring and Summer! The first frosts last week certainly didn’t affect the Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost'. This striking, shade loving plant is hardy down to -30 °C! Come the spring it will be adorned with little blue, forget-me-not like flowers but at this time of year we can marvel at its variegated, heart shaped foliage. It really does look like Jack Frost has paid a visit!

Although we are closed now until spring we look forward to sharing the garden with you on social media in the coming months and keeping you up to date with what’s going on.

NT Berrington Hall

Following government guidance we're pleased to be able to keep the gardens, parkland and stables cafe kiosk open so you can come and get some exercise and fresh air.

We are now in our winter opening times which means we are open on weekends only from 10am to 4pm, and you can book your ticket by following the link below:

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/berrington-hall

The Press Room

You asked, we listened!

After a last minute change in legislation we are happy to announce that on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays we will be offering our takeaway services! This will include takeaway draught, bottles and also our fine tea and Italian coffee.

Starting next week we will be offering takeaways 11am-2pm Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.

Please note that any alcohol orders must be pre-ordered and this can be done by email, [email protected] or via messenger.

🍻💛

Drapers Lane Deli

We are open today as normal. We’re offering takeaway patisseries and drinks as you cannot eat or drink inside. As a food shop we are allowed to be open, but will limit it to 4 customers at a time and that face coverings are used unless you are exempt from wearing one.
Right. Better get to work!

Gorgeous changing sunrise over lockdown Leominster this morning.

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Despite the drama this afternoon/evening....the shop will still be open tomorrow at 8am until 2pm as usual.
We will not been beaten..#justcarryonregardless
Thank you for all your kind wishes and help. We appreciate it ❤️

Central Bakery

The shop will remain open as normal during lockdown part 2!!
Unfortunately the coffee shop will close at 3pm on Wednesday 🙁. However takeaway hot drinks will still be available👍🏼

Shopping in Leominster

UPDATE
Philpotts Nursery will remain OPEN.

Following the announcement of a 2nd National Lockdown the Government have allowed ALL garden centres to remain open.

We will also be offering our usual delivery service for all your plant, compost or floral needs.

Thank you for your continued support through these challenging times.

Please support local businesses where you can #shoplocal

01568 615648

ETNAM News Leominster

We are OPEN for lock down 2 - so long as turnover remains enough to pay our staff and keep our family
We will update opening hours on our page if we need to make any changes
Thank you for supporting Etnam News

We are now closed but can still arrange to send copies of the Black and White Village trail leaflet out on request.

Monalogue captured these stunning pictures on her recent tour of Herefordshire's Black and White Villages. The 40 mile circular trail winds through stunning villages and towns such as Leominster, Weobley and Eardisland and is a historian, architecture enthusiast, landscape lover or Instagrammer's dream!

A great tour to try out pre lockdown, you can download a map here http://ow.ly/ZxtF50C63r6 . If you're looking for pit stop inspiration along the way try The Crown Inn in Dilwyn or The Cider Barn in Pembridge.

We are now closed until December. But fear not! We are hopefully going to offer a click and collect service one morning a week from the TIC.

We will be putting together a few ideas over the next few days but we will be offering things like small hampers (a Leominster Country jute bag which you can fill with locally produced preserves, biscuits, oils, drinks etc) and selling books, calendars and Christmas cards. Oh and green garden waste bags too!

We are yet to finalise full details but that gives you a little idea of what we are planning to offer. Watch this space!