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The Master’s House is home to Ledbury’s Library and much more. It has Ledbury’s Community Resource Area where you can find out what’s been going on, get information on forthcoming events, explore local oral histories and, of course, understand more about the history of this extraordinary building.

The Master’s House has been at the heart of Ledbury life for more than 500 years.

It started life as a home for the Master of St Katherine’s Hospital. Successive occupants altered The Master’s House to suit their own needs. The building you see today is the product of all those changes.

It was most recently restored and redeveloped between 2011 and 2015 so it could return to its place at the centre of the community.

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Upcoming Friends of the Master’s House Events 2024

This year we are celebrating 10 years since the completion of the modern renovation of the Master’s House and of it becoming Ledbury’s Library. Watch out for some interesting and fun events the Friends are planning.

Coffee in the Panelled Room Tuesday 1 April 10.00 am – 12.00 noon The Friends will be on hand as well as members of the Library Staff with refreshments for a special extended Open House morning. There will also be a exhibition displayed telling the story of the modern restoration and a short film illustrating the history of the Master’s House since it’s construction in 1487. The Friends will be offering ad hoc tours around the building too.

Master’s House Tour – April 2025 Wednesday 2 April Start 2.00pm. A full guided tour around both floors of the Master’s House which is free but ticketed (Please collect tickets from Ledbury Books & Maps).

See the What’s On page for more details of these and other events, especially our May events which include a fascinating talk on ‘Quarks & Quackery’!