Why go to Ludlow?

Ludlow is a thriving medieval market town and an architectural gem with a lively community feel, busy with events and festivals throughout the year.

Is Ludlow worth visiting?

Ludlow has a wide variety of small independent retailers, where the traditions of good quality and friendly service still hold good. Many historic inns and taverns offer refreshment and accommodation, as well as numerous other restaurants, cafes, bed and breakfasts and holiday accommodation.

What's Ludlow famous for?

Ludlow Castle was an important border fortification along the Welsh Marches, and one of the largest in the Norman/English ring of castles surrounding Wales. It played a significant role in local, regional and national conflicts such as the Owain Glyndŵr rebellion, the Wars of the Roses and the English Civil War.

How do you spend a day in Ludlow?

What is probably the loveliest town in England?

Three things you might not know about Ludlow…

1) It was the Norman precursor to the likes of Milton Keynes; a planned new town, built on a grid. 2) The castle became the administrative centre of the Marches of Wales in the 16th century. 3) John Betjeman wrote that it was “probably the loveliest town in England”.

Walks in Shropshire: Exploring Ludlow

Is Ludlow a nice area?

Ludlow named 'most stylish place to live in Shropshire' - with four towns coming close. The historic market town of Ludlow has been named the most stylish place to live in Shropshire in a new survey. Online home furniture shop Furniturebox conducted the survey, which involved polling 5,000 people in the county.

What is the prettiest town in the UK?

What is three things Ludlow known for?

Indeed, Ludlow is picturesque, with a majestic church, castle ruins, rivers and bridges and around 500 listed buildings. This is an affluent town, founded on wool and cloth, which was by the 16th century a major administrative centre governing Wales and Shropshire's border counties.

Is Ludlow a foodie town?

Ludlow is often referred to as the 'food and drink capital of the Marches' thanks to its rich culinary heritage, diverse local produce, and thriving hospitality scene. Ludlow's reputation as a gastronomic hub dates right back to medieval times, when the town was a major trading centre for wool and other commodities.

Can you walk along the river in Ludlow?

Riverside Ramble An easy walk around the Castle and along the River Teme, some steps and inclines so not suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs will need to be carried at points (1.5 miles.) Mortimer Forest (1) A steady climb up forest tracks into the forest and back to Ludlow (3/4 miles.)

What days are Ludlow market on?

Ludlow market is a lively and welcoming place at the heart of Ludlow. Regular General markets are held on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday each week of the year. The market space also hosts a range of specialist markets on Thursdays and Sundays throughout the year.

Is Ludlow an affluent?

What makes Ludlow such a gem is the wealth of historic buildings still intact, the medieval street pattern still remains and there are over 500 Listed properties, many with impressive Georgian facades added by wealthy merchants, Ludlow was and still is a prosperous Town.

How close is Ludlow to the Welsh border?

Ludlow is a market town in Shropshire with a population of 11,000; it is located 28 miles south of Shrewsbury and 23 miles north of Hereford. The town is significant in the history of the Welsh Marches and neighbouring Wales which is 14 miles to the west.

How long is the walk around Ludlow Castle?

An easy half an hour (0.5 miles) stroll around the walls of the historic Ludlow Castle.

Can you walk around Ludlow Castle?

A delightful short 1.5 mile walk around the castle and alongside the River Teme using the historic 'Breadwalk' route.

Is Shrewsbury bigger than Ludlow?

Shrewsbury is a larger centre and still quite picturesque. Ludlow has it's charms (and it's fans) but, as a born and bred Salopian, I would favour the county town over Ludlow, as a base, every time.

What is the food capital of Shropshire?

Ludlow, the food capital of Shropshire.

What is the big hill near Ludlow?

The Clees are the only hills written on the famous medieval Mappa Mundi and also have a huge industrial as well as archaeological heritage. Brown Clee is also the highest hill in Shropshire at 540 metres. It also has a memorial to the 23 airmen [British and German] who crashed into the hill during the war.

What is the crime rate in Ludlow Shropshire?

The most common crimes in Ludlow are violence and sexual offences, with 268 offences during 2022, giving a crime rate of 26. This is 0.37% higher than 2021's figure of 267 offences and a difference of 0.10 from 2021's crime rate of 26.

Why is it called the bread walk Ludlow?

It's called The Bread Walk because the men who landscaped it were paid in bread rather than money to make sure their earnings did them and their families some good and weren't cashed in for beer on the way home! of Ludlow Castle towering high over Dinham Bridge.

Where is Ludlow in Pet Sematary?

In popular culture

A fictional version of Ludlow, Maine is also the setting of the novels Pet Sematary and The Dark Half by Stephen King. This fictional town is based on Orrington, Maine near the fictional cities of Derry and Castle Rock and is across the Penobscot River from the real life cities of Bangor and Orono.

What is the coolest town in England?

What is the most American looking city in the UK?

Originally Answered: What is the most American-looking city in UK? Well apparently Glasgow looks enough like Philadelphia that scenes from World War Z set in Philadelphia were filmed there.