Ludlow, United Kingdom

Ludlow

A food-loving market town below a castle ruin.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Ludlow

Day 1

  1. MorningVisit Ludlow Castle, a Norman ruin above the river Teme.
  2. AfternoonBrowse the market square and the town's butchers, bakers and delis.
  3. EveningHave dinner in the town, known for its food scene.

Day 2

Walk the Shropshire Hills or the Long Mynd.

What to eat

Shropshire fidget pie, with ham and apple.

Local tips

Make the most of Ludlow

Beat the crowds

Calm most of the year. The food festival in September is busy.

Best photo spot

The castle ruins seen from the river Teme below the town.

Getting there

Trains run from Shrewsbury and Hereford, about 30 minutes.

Don't miss nearby

The Shropshire Hills and Stokesay Castle.

Good to know

The market is held several days a week. Climb the tower of St Laurence's church for the view.

Secret spots

2 secret spots near Ludlow

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Plan your visit

Getting to Ludlow

Getting there

  • Birmingham Airport (BHX)65 km away
  • Liverpool Airport (LPL)110 km away
  • Bristol100 km away
  • Bath110 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeHidden town
Good forFood, Old towns & architecture
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryUnited Kingdom

Questions

Ludlow: good to know

Is Ludlow worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like food and historic old towns. A food-loving market town below a castle ruin.

How many days do you need in Ludlow?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Ludlow?

You can visit all year. Calm most of the year. The food festival in September is busy.

How do you get to Ludlow?

The nearest airport is Birmingham Airport (BHX), about 65 km away. Trains run from Shrewsbury and Hereford, about 30 minutes.

What is there to see near Ludlow?

Nearby hidden places include Bristol (102 km), Snowdonia (Betws-y-Coed) (109 km) and Portmeirion (111 km).

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