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19 Best and Fun Things To Do In Ludlow, England


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Ludlow is a charming and lively medieval town boasting architectural wonders and a welcoming local atmosphere. There are various events and festivals held throughout the year, making it a popular destination for visitors.

The beautiful countryside of south Shropshire and the Welsh Marches surrounds the historic Ludlow town center, which is nestled on a cliff above the River Teme. Ludlow is a great place to explore on foot and bike; as well as touring the rest of Shropshire and the Welsh Marches. Ludo is renowned for its fine dining and drinking, which is showcased at the Annual Food and Drink Festival. There are so many things to see and do in Ludlow, from exploring the town’s historic streets to dining in one of its restaurants.

To explore all the amazing attractions Ludlow has to offer, see the comprehensive list below and plan an authentic small-town England holiday

The 19 Most Popular Things To Do In Ludlow, England

19. Caynham Camp

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

Location: Caynham Ludlow

Web Address:   https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1010313

18. High Vinnalls

4.0 ★★★★☆ (4 reviews)

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17. Oakly Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (5 reviews)

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Location: Ludlow

16. Dinham Bridge

4.7 ★★★★★ (33 reviews)

Location: Dinham Ludlow

15. Linney Riverside Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (37 reviews)

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Location: Linney Ludlow

14. Brown Clee Hill

4.8 ★★★★★ (51 reviews)

13. Stokesay Court

4.8 ★★★★★ (56 reviews)

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Location: Onibury Craven Arms

Tel:  1584-856238

Web Address:   http://stokesaycourt.com/

12. Monkey Mania

4.7 ★★★★★ (209 reviews)

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Location: Lingen Road Ludlow

Tel:  1584-300120

Web Address:   http://monkey-mania.co.uk/

11. Stokesay Castle

4.6 ★★★★★ (1,431 reviews)

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Location: Ludlow Road Craven Arms

Tel:  370-333-1181

Web Address:   https://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/stokesay-castle/

10. National Trust – Berrington Hall

4.5 ★★★★★ (1,851 reviews)

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Location: Berrington Hall near Leominster

Tel:  1568-615721

Web Address:   http://nationaltrust.org.uk/berrington-hall/

9. Avebury

4.7 ★★★★★ (7,554 reviews)

Location: Avebury Marlborough

Tel:  370-333-1181

Web Address:   https://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/avebury/

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8. Castle Lodge

3.0 ★★★☆☆ (2 reviews)

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Location: Castle Sq Ludlow

Web Address:   http://castlelodge.uk/

7. BroadGate

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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Location: Unnamed Rd. Ludlow

6. Ludlow Museum

3.6 ★★★★☆ (5 reviews)

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Location: The Buttercross Ludlow

Tel:  1584-878697

Web Address:   https://ludlowmuseum.co.uk/

5. Mortimer Forest

4.8 ★★★★★ (124 reviews)

Location: Pipe Aston Ludlow

4. Whitcliffe Common Nature Reserve

4.6 ★★★★★ (225 reviews)

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Location: 4 Whitcliffe Road Ludlow

Tel:  1743-284280

Web Address:   https://shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/nature-reserves/whitcliffe-common

3. St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow

4.6 ★★★★★ (233 reviews)

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Location: 2 College Street Ludlow

Tel:  1584-872073

Web Address:   https://stlaurences.org.uk/

2. Ludlow Market

4.5 ★★★★★ (1,609 reviews)

Location: Castle Sq Ludlow

Tel:  1584-838010

Web Address:   http://ludlowmarket.co.uk/

1. Ludlow Castle

4.6 ★★★★★ (4,360 reviews)

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Location: Castle Sq Ludlow

Tel:  1584-873355

Web Address:   http://ludlowcastle.com/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Ludlow, England! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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