The Market Theatre

The Market Theatre sits right in the heart of Ledbury, a proper working playhouse that's been punching well above its weight for years. It's a proper gem - intimate enough that you feel genuinely connected to what's happening on stage, but with a packed calendar of theatre, comedy, music and film that would put venues twice its size to shame.

You'll find everything from Shakespeare to new writing, pantomime in winter, and touring acts that bypass the bigger cities altogether. The atmosphere is wonderfully unpretentious - it's the kind of place where locals actually go, not just tourists ticking off attractions. On performance nights, the whole thing has real energy about it.

It works brilliantly as part of a longer Herefordshire stay, especially if you're camping at Hereford Camping and Caravanning Club Site or The Millpond, both less than six miles away. Ledbury itself is worth an afternoon - half-timbered high street, decent pubs, and it's easy enough to combine a matinee or evening show with a wander round town.

Check their website for what's on before you book accommodation, as the programme drives a lot of the appeal. Some shows sell out, particularly the pantomime. It's not a huge venue, so planning ahead makes sense. Well worth the drive from your caravan or tent.