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The town of Ludlow first established itself with a castle developed in 1086 (Ludlow Castle). The castle was built as one of many along the English-Welsh border. Ludlow has around 500 listed buildings including the Jacobean Feathers Hotel. Sweeping along the edges of the castle mound is the rapid flowing River Teme which is a popular location for fishing and observing the occasional Heron.

Ludlow was a feature in the 1980s TV drama (Blot on the Landscape). This BBC production revolved round the production of a motorway in a fictional English county called Worfordshire. Its cast included George Cole, Geraldine James and David Suchet.

The small town hosts a food festival on a yearly basis and is known for a range of local specialties.  The Ludlow Food Festival  takes place in late summer and you can follow year-round news and event progress on the Ludlow Food Festival Twitter account.

The Castle

Ludlow Castle is considered the most interesting of all castles along the Marches. It features architectural styles from the Norman, Medieval and Tudor periods. It was through the building of Ludlow Castle that the town was developed. The castle formed the headquarters for the Council of Marches of Wales in the late 15th Century. During this period many of England’s Princes and Princesses stayed in Ludlow. In 1811 the Castle’s ownership was taken by the Earl of Powis and has stayed this way ever since.

Getting to Ludlow

Ludlow is located south of Shrewsbury and west of Birmingham on the A49. Public car parks operate on a pay & display basis in Ludlow. Parking in the town centre is time restricted and with fees. Ludlow has a rail station served by Arriva Trains Wales services from Shrewsbury, Crewe, Holyhead, Swansea & Cardiff.

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