Ludlow was described by
John Betjeman as "the
loveliest town in England" and by
Country Life as "the
most vibrant small town in the Country".
Ludlow also has more Michellin Starred restaurants than any
other town in the country.
Ludlow has a
lively market, food fairs, speciality
food shops and more restaurants and Inns than you can
shake a cocktail stick at.
With over 500 listed buildings,
mainly Georgian or half-timbered, Ludlow is a feast for the
eyes.
Once the home of Kings, Ludlow Castle has been described as "the epitome of what a castle ought to be" - the castle dominated life in Ludlow for centuries. As a venue for festivals and events and open air theatre Ludlow Castle still plays an vital part today.
The Ludlow Museum gives a history of the town. St Laurence's Church is the custodian of the Ashes of A.E.Housman, the celebrated poet and author of "A Shropshire Lad".
Ludlow hosts a number of festivals and fairs each year. The Ludlow Marches Food & Drink Festival is held every September, Ludlow Festival is held in June/July attracting performers from all over the world. In November the Medieval Christmas Fair is held locally.
Click the link to download a 2008 Ludlow Calender of Events
For more information on Ludlow contact Ludlow
Tourist Information Centre
If you would like to visit Ludlow and
need accommodation
and are interested in finding the best hotel,
guest
house, bed
and breakfast or self
catering property, please click here.
Links:
Please click the link to view a street map of Ludlow town centre
Did you know?
There are towns called Ludlow all over the United States of America. In California, Colorado, Illinois, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Missori, South Dakota and Vermont. But ours is the original!
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