Ludlow Castle & Town

Ludlow, Shropshire

Medieval castle ruins at the heart of a food-famous market town with over 500 listed buildings.

Official website Directions Where to stay

Mooch tip Stokesay Castle (English Heritage) is 7 miles north.

Visiting

Opening times: Seasonal; check
How long to allow: Half day
Best time to go: Ludlow Food Festival (September)
Accessibility: Uneven ruins

Getting there

Address: Castle Square, Ludlow, SY8 1AY
Parking: Town car parks
Nearest station: Ludlow (10 min walk)

Places to stay near Ludlow Castle & Town

Church InnThe TownhouseLudlow · £££ · 0.3 km away The Cliffe at DinhamLudlow · £££ · 0.3 km away The Wheatsheaf Inn B&BLudlow · ££ · 0.4 km away The Feathers HotelLudlow · ££ · 0.4 km away The Queens InnLudlow · £££ · 0.5 km away

See all places to stay around Ludlow

More to do nearby

Photo coming soonCastleStokesay CastleCraven Arms, Shropshire · 10 km awayAdults from £10

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Where your booking money goes

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£1.1bn

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£2bn

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