Leominster shops - Leominster town centre is a small but bustling hub, with a wide selection of specialist shops.

Leominster town centre is a small but bustling hub, with a wide selection of specialist shops.

Well known for its wide range of antique shops, Brightwells, the area's leading auctioneers, have their fine art saleroom based in Leominster (Tel 01568 611122 for further information). Other choice visits would be made to Hammond Antiques and Minster House Antiques, both in Broad Street. In High Street you have a varied selection of shops and businesses, from Jonathan Wright Estate Agents and the Staffordshire Building Society, to Orchard Hive and Vine (specialist wines, beers and perrys). Tucked behind the High Street is Drapers Lane. Dominated by the medieval overhangs of the fine buildings, one can really imagine this centuries ago.

Establishments in the street are the Abbey, View (clothing for men and women) and The Barbers Shop. The Tourist Information office is also located on the corner of Drapers Lane and Corn Square.

Corn Square is the centre of Leominster. Recently part of the town's semi-pedestrianisation programme, an open-air market is still held here on Friday's. The Old Merchant House has recently housed a solicitor's practice, but has now been converted into a pleasant tearooms and antique shop.

Leading from Corn Square is School Lane. Another side street similar to Drapers Lane. The Three Horseshoes Inn stands on the corner, with The Mousetrap Cheese Shop next to it. A gallery, bric-a-brac shop and a candle shop are other ventures to visit in School Lane. At the far exit, joining into Etnam Street, the town's folk museum is found opposite.

West Street is home to the town's finest hotel, The Talbot. Privately owned, and run to the highest standards, this coaching house provides the ideal base for touring the area (the hotel has its own private car park), or for a drink and an excellent meal from the fine selection on offer. Stop at the Blue Note Jazz café to sample delightful meals and snacks, and savour the unbeatable atmosphere - some live jazz events are held here. On the corner of West Street and Rainbow Street is Border Books - an independent book store offering a good selection of books and an ordering service for those not in stock. The Corner of Rainbow Street and Burgess Street is home to Caldicotts Solicitors.

Also in Burgess Street, in the Old Penny Bank is Powell Price Insurance, and a little further along is the Shebagh Indian Restaurant and Take-Away. The town library is also accessible from Burgess Street.

The junction of Burgess Street, Broad Street and High Street is known as the Buttercross, and was the former home of what is now known as Grange Court.
Barclays Bank and its chambers now stand on this site, with an appealing arcade of shops including Gill's Gifts. Broad Street itself is dominated by Georgian facades. The Grape Vaults is one of the most respected drinking establishments in the town offering bar food and real ales. The Citizens Advice Bureau is situated in Broad Street. Also in Broad Street is The Lion Gallery, home to art of all descriptions from local artists. Lion Court, off Broad Street has Leominster Marches Housing Association and the Job Centre.

In South Street you will find the Black Horse Coach House - the warmest welcoming ale house in the town. The owners offer good pub food, pentanque and an excellent choice of real ale and beers. Black Horse Bitter is a firm favourite with punters. Clubsport, the local sports shop chain is situated in South Street, housing a good selection of sportswear and equipment. South Street is also home to Nicholas Craddock Estate Agents. Contact Rhodri Mence on 01568 616999 for information on buying and selling property in the area.

As you can see, Leominster has a wide variety of shops, from the national chain stores to the specialised shops such as The Barometer Shop.