Ledbury, Herefordshire - UK: One of the top ten cities for Christmas Shopping in Europe.Why go?
There may be more obvious places for a festive UK shopping spree – Bath, with its Georgian backdrop and artisan quarter; Brighton for its fun vibe; Manchester and London for the sheer choice – but little Ledbury in Herefordshire is a picturesque, stress-free option. With its stilted 17th-century Market House, timber-framed buildings, great independent shops and arty vibe, the market town has bags of atmosphere. Plus it’s in a particularly lovely part of the country, should a winter walk beckon.
Best buys
Hus & Hem is packed with beautiful Scandi homeware and clothing (plus there’s a special Christmas room – check out the retro wooden santas by Kay Bojesen). The tiny Three Counties Cider Shop has over 100 to choose from and you can try before you buy. Browse Tinsmiths for original artist prints and beautiful quilts, and Letterpress posters by local firm Tilley Printing. The Three Counties Bookshop on the High Street caters for all bookish needs, and satisfy sweet-toothed friends with a little something from The Velvet Bean Chocolates opposite Homend Shopping Mall – the handmade truffles are made with cream from local farms.
Pitstop
Ledbury has some brilliant old coaching inns. On a cobbled street, the 16th-century Prince of Wales is a locals’ favourite, with good pub grub, a choice of real ales and ciders, and a long gin menu. The Seven Stars is one of the oldest pubs in town, and has a great restaurant and its own farm.
Where to stay
At The Seven Stars there’s limited weekend availability in three rooms in November and December (doubles from £69 room only, £90 Fri and Sat). The Talbot – another historic pub, with a wood-led dining room – has added six bedrooms in the Old Stable Cottage, bringing the total to 13 (from around £150 B&B at the weekend in November and December).
Adapted from The GuardianA cidade de Ledbury, na Inglaterra, é considerada uma boa opção para as compras de natal, pois: 
