– Family visits increase by more than 50% over the past decade – – 18 sites enjoy record-breaking year, including Tintagel Castle and Lindisfarne Priory, as well as lesser-known gems such as Wroxeter and Stokesay Castle – English Heritage welcomed more families to its historic sites last year than ever before, the charity announced today (7 […]
Read MoreBishop’s Castle – an unspoilt medieval delight! Moving to Bishop’s Castle two years ago, I felt as if I had come home. It is the most welcoming place I have ever been. Bishop’s Castle is an unspoilt, working town dating from the Medieval period. Built on a very steep hill, it is surrounded by […]
Read MoreFriday 10th, Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th May 2024 Ludlow Spring Festival, a vibrant celebration of great food, drink and live entertainment – returns to Ludlow Castle next month on the 10th, 11th and 12th May. It brings with it a sterling line-up of live music, comedy, talks and tastings, family activities, plus the […]
Read MoreWelcome to Ludlow Castle, one of the finest medieval ruins in England. Set in the glorious Shropshire countryside at the heart of the superb, bustling black & white market town of Ludlow. Walk through the Castle grounds and see the ancient houses of kings, queens, princes, judges and the nobility – a glimpse into the […]
More Info“Ludlow is probably the loveliest town in England with its hill of Georgian houses ascending from the river Teme” – John Betjeman, 1943 Nestled on the edge of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Beauty Ludlow is a Market Town renowned as a food and cultural gem. With a bustling community, Ludlow is jam-packed with […]
Read MoreShropshire has a legacy of battles, historic sites, and atmospheric ruins. All with stories for you to discover! Here’s your guide to Shropshires Castles. Stokesay Castle Step into the finest and best‑preserved fortified medieval Manor House in England! Stokesay Castle was constructed at the end of the 13th century by Laurence of Ludlow, who at […]
Read MoreBishop’s Castle is counting down to Party in the Park 2023 this coming Saturday, 22 July 2023. It’s a homegrown focus this year: Bishop’s Castle youth open mic bands open at midday with 12/13 year-old band North, teen singer Lilith Pearson and teenage duo Modified Youth. Amy Pugh and Meg Chandler, both Shropshire singer-songwriters, recording […]
Read MoreHeritage Open Days 10th September Shrewsbury Castle & The Soldiers of Shropshire Museum To celebrate this year’s HOD, on Sunday 10th September, we will be unlocking and opening the […]
The Castle Hotel in Bishops Castle, has fourteen delightful en-suite bedrooms, three bustling bars, a fine oak panelled restaurant and one of the finest hotel gardens in the land. We also have two cottage available to let, just across the square. The hotel is suffused with that elusive “I’ve got away from it all” feeling. […]
More Info24 hours in Ludlow? Claire Hunte, co-founder, editor of letsgoludlow.com. Still a bona-fide newbie to Ludlow, moving from London a scant 8 years ago. If I had to do 24 hours in the medieval town of Ludlow, I would begin early and with a walk in Mortimer Forest, which is a short distance from the […]
Read MoreShrewsbury Castle will be reopening its doors to visitors on Saturday 25 July 2020 as visitor attractions continue to safely open across Shropshire. The opening will enable visitors to explore the stunning castle grounds which have been maintained by Shrewsbury Town Council throughout the closure. When visiting the Castle grounds, visitors will be able to […]
Read MoreWelcome to Whittington Castle Welcome to Whittington Castle near Oswestry in Shropshire England. The strikingly picturesque and romantic ruins are steeped in much history, tales of bitter border warfare, romance and legend. A small rural community in North Shropshire, England acquired a 99-year lease to manage the Castle that sits in the centre of its […]
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