The Friends of The Master’s House welcome you

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 restoration of the Master’s House and of it becoming Ledbury’s Library. Watch out for interesting and fun events throughout the year.

Art in the Medieval Hospital Thursday 17 July Start 7.00pm. An illustrated talk by Rev Nick Bury about art in Medieval Hospitals throughout Europe. (Tickets £6.00)

Coffee in the Panelled Room Tuesday 5 August 10.00 am – 11.00 am The Friends will be on hand to offer refreshments and ad hoc tours for another of their Open House coffee mornings.

Master’s House Tour – August 2025 Wednesday 6 August Start 10.00am. A full guided tour around both floors of the Master’s House which is free but ticketed (Please collect tickets from Ledbury Books & Maps).

Heritage Open Day at the Master’s House Saturday 20 September 9.30 am – 12.30 pm The Friends will be offering ad hoc tours of the Master’s House. There will also be an exhibition of the modern restoration and a short film on the history of the Master’s House.

Build Your Own Tudor House Saturday 20 September 10.00 am – 12.00 noon Artist Jeanette McCulloch will be leading an art workshop using collage, cutting out, colouring, folding and glueing. For children and adults (All materials supplied).

NB During the rest of National Heritage Open Days and Ledbury Library opening hours a free self-guide tour leaflet will be available from the sales cart in the Great Hall of the Master’s House.

See the What’s On page for more details on Heritage Open Days and other events throughout the year.