Top 10 things to do in Ludlow
1. Walk the Shropshire Way The Shropshire Way runs for over 200 miles in 2 loops within Shropshire and the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Gorgeous walking country right on our doorstep and linear walks via trains. 2. Shop at independent shops and the market You’ll find excellent independent shops run by knowledgeable and friendly owners with unique and interesting items. Browse cool and quirky gifts , clothes, food, antiques and art. Market Square is the beating heart of Ludlow, open on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday each week for general market, alternative Sundays for Antiques and Collectibles. 3. Festivals Ludlow Food Festival September 13th - 15th 2024 30th Year Anniversary The first Ludlow Food festival was 30 years ago, created to showcase and celebrate fantastic local produce. It was the first food festival in the UK and has inspired many others across the country. Spring Festival 10th - 12th May 2024 Fun, Food, live music and classic cars. The Fringe Festival 13th - 23rd June 2024 A cultural feast with venues all over Ludlow showcasing live music, cart, comedy and happenings. Ludlow Piano Festival 22nd -26th May 2024– 19 quality music events over 5 spring days at 3 fabulous venues ! The festival opens with a hugely-popular CELEBRITY concert, hosted by Shefali Oza and featuring Giles from Gogglebox among others. The event is the brainchild of Joint Artistic Director and Chair, Alistair McGowan, who said, "Ludlow has three perfect venues with excellent pianos all within 100 metres of each other." 4. See the most beautiful street in England Ludlow is a very attractive market town full of charm with over 900 years of architectural history and nearly 500 listed buildings. Broad Street, has been described as the most beautiful street in Britain.. 5. Forage in Mortimer Forest This ancient forest with 1000 acres has rich wildlife and a great place to spot spectacular birds of prey. The forest is also host to incredible edibles including porcini and chanterelle mushrooms. Spend the day with experts to learn about, and enjoy eating, delicious mushrooms, herbs and fruits from the forest. 6. Cycle Ludlow is home to several bike shops including the largest road bike shop in England, aptly named Epic Bikes. Unsurprisingly, the rolling hills, lack of motorways and scenery are popular with cyclists whether on road, or enjoying challenging trails through the forest. 7. Wild swimming –Down from the castle, next to Millennium Green, the clear water of the River Teme laps at a small island, perfect for paddling or swimming. Millennium Green is a gentle grassy slope with benches and the odd tree for shade, an ideal picnic spot. 8. Visit an architectural treasure “The perfect historic town” - Ludlow town centre is full of architectural beauty with very few modern buildings to interrupt the view of period properties. Ludlow castle is well worth a visit and sits at the edge of the Market Square in the centre of town. Allow a couple of hours to explore the castle and discover the people that made it famous. 10. Play Poo sticks Dinham bridge is a picture perfect 3 arch bridge built in 1829. It makes a beautiful scene in the foreground of Ludlow castle and is great for playing Poo sticks. Warning – this can be addictive! |
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