Historic houses · West Midlands
Shell House
In or near Little Malvern.
Shell House — house in Ledbury, Herefordshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ledbury · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Shell House is a historic house in the United Kingdom — typically a country seat, manor, or town house with notable architecture or history. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "house in Ledbury, Herefordshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.0383°, -2.4241°.
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See it from the streetimagery from 2021
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Official information
The Ledbury Market House is a historic building originally constructed in the 17th century, serving various purposes over the years, including a town hall and meeting space. Today, it hosts meetings, sales, and exhibitions, while still functioning as a market space for local traders.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Malvern Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shell House is a Grade II* listed building located in the West Midlands. It is situated within two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty: the Cotswolds and the Malvern Hills. The house is noted for its architectural significance and historical value.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0383, -2.4241
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Ledbury
- Postcode
- HR8 1DS
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Herefordshire
- Phone
- 01531 632306
- Nearest railway station
- Ledbury — 0.8 km
- Opening
- March: Mon-Thu 11:30am-3:30pm; Sat 2:30pm-4:00pm; Apr/May & Oct: Mon-Sat 2:30pm-4:30pm; Easter Sun & Bank Hols 2:00pm-4:00pm; Jun-Sep: Mon-Sat 2:30pm-4:30pm; Sun 2:00pm-4:00pm
- Official site
- www.ledburytowncouncil.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17537801 (CC0)
- commons: Door with shell hood (geograph 6801722).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shell House?
- Shell House is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode HR8 1DS), in the parish of Ledbury.
- What is Shell House?
- Shell House — house in Ledbury, Herefordshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Shell House?
- The nearest railway station is Ledbury, about 0.8 km away. The nearest town is Little Malvern. Drivers can use postcode HR8 1DS.
- Is Shell House a listed building?
- Shell House is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Shell House a protected site?
- Yes — Shell House is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the Malvern Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Shell House free to visit?
- Yes, Shell House is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shell House?
- The nearest railway station is Ledbury, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HR8 1DS.