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About Ludlow
Nestling on the banks of the rivers Corve and Theme Ludlow is a joyous town to visit at any time of year.
There are many buildings of early origin and soaring above them all can be seen the 135ft tower of the towns 15th century parish church.
The continuing prosperity of Ludlow owes much to the fine Georgian architecture evidenced at its best in Broad Street which is strewn with wonderful dwellings from that great architectual period. Two very fine black and white properties are the 17th century Feathers Hotel (where tea by a roaring log fire is definately not to be missed) and the Readers House.
It is thought that Ludlows earliest building is the castle which from as early as 1085 occupied a strategic position in the contentious boarder country known as the Marcher Lands.
There is some very pretty countryside around this area and Ludlow is very much set amid the gentle shropshire hills. None-the-less, this is abustling little town full of lively and interesting shops, restaurants and pubs. The square in the centre of the town plays host to a regular monthly Antique market where traders from all over gather to sell pieces of every description, the variety is such that you can purchase anything from an antique egg cup to a fine four poster bed.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Ludlow
| Ludlow Castle | (0.4 miles, 0.6 km) | Pictures |
| Stokesay Castle | (6.2 miles, 9.9 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Croft Ambrey Iron Age Hill Fort | (6.4 miles, 10.2 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Croft Castle | (6.8 miles, 10.9 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Mickey Miller's Family Play Barn & Maize Maze | (7.7 miles, 12.3 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Hopton Castle | (9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Carding Mill Valley & Long Mynd | (13.2 miles, 21.3 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| The Long Mynd | (13.8 miles, 22.1 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Luntley Court and Dovecote | (14.0 miles, 22.6 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Clun Castle | (14.3 miles, 23.0 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Queenswood Country Park | (14.5 miles, 23.4 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Brockhampton Estate | (16.2 miles, 26.0 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Acton Burnell Castle | (16.8 miles, 27.1 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Wenlock Priory | (17.3 miles, 27.8 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Stiperstones | (17.4 miles, 28.1 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
All attractions in LudlowAll attractions in ShropshireComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Ludlow
Overton, in the county of Shropshire (1.8 miles, 2.9 km, direction S)
Overton lies on a bend of the River Test a short distance from Ludlow.
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Stokesay, in the county of Shropshire (6.4 miles, 10.4 km, direction NW)
The village of Stokesay lies amid the soft rolling fields and wooded valley's of shropshire.
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Tenbury Wells, in the county of Worcestershire (6.5 miles, 10.4 km, direction SE)
The journey from the centre of Worcester to exquisite Tenbury Wells takes you through some of the loveliest countryside in the whole of Worcestershire.
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Leominster, in the county of Herefordshire (9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction S)
Fine wool has been produced here in this gentle country town since the 13th century and owing to the close proximity of the county town of Hereford and the rich farmland that abounds throughout this lovely area, prized Hereford cattle are bred here for exportation to countries all over the world.
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Shobdon, in the county of Herefordshire (10.7 miles, 17.2 km, direction SW)
Shobdon, first mentioned in the Domesday Book, remains today, very much as it always has been, a great agricultural area.
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Little Stretton, in the county of Shropshire (11.4 miles, 18.4 km, direction N)
Little Stretton lies in a charming rural area a short distance from the old town of Church Stretton.
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Eardisland, in the county of Herefordshire (11.6 miles, 18.7 km, direction SW)
Voted as 'the prettiest village in the Midlands' by a TV poll, Eardisland is well worth a visit. It is favoured as being one of a trio of Black and White villages along the valley of the River Arrow.
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Pembridge, in the county of Herefordshire (12.7 miles, 20.4 km, direction SW)
Pembridge, is one of the prettiest villages in Herefordshire, it is thrice blessed for it stands in a trio of black and white villages famed for an abundance of quaint cottages and graceful houses.
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Clun, in the county of Shropshire (13.9 miles, 22.4 km, direction W)
Rising at the side of the River Clun from which the town takes its name, this charming little place offers much of interest.
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Leebotwood, in the county of Shropshire (14.8 miles, 23.7 km, direction N)
Charming village, lying north of Church Stretton within the shadow of the Long Mynd.
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Bromyard, in the county of Herefordshire (15.0 miles, 24.2 km, direction SE)
Bromyard, a pleasant market town situated equi-distance between the towns of Malvern and Leominster and, as such Bromyard is surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside in England.
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Great Witley, in the county of Worcestershire (15.8 miles, 25.4 km, direction E)
The great palladian mansion of Witley Court and the splendid Baroque Church that lies within its grounds have been central to the life of the rural village of Great Witley for centuries.
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Brockhampton, in the county of Herefordshire (16.0 miles, 25.7 km, direction SE)
The village of Brockhampton is best known for its fine Stone and Concrete church designed by W.R.Lethaby a follower of the Arts and Crafts movement, and was built at the turn of the 20th-century. One of the beauties of the church is its stunning thatched roof, one of only three in the country.
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Weobley, in the county of Herefordshire (16.1 miles, 25.9 km, direction SW)
Charming, black and white half timbered village with an old fashioned Christmas card appeal.
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Bewdley, in the county of Worcestershire (16.8 miles, 27.0 km, direction E)
The graceful arches of the bridge designed by Thomas Telford (1757-1854) are a dominant feature of this lovely old town which nestles on the banks of the River Severn.
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All towns in ShropshireComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Ludlow Station | (0.4 miles, 0.6 km) |
| Craven Arms Station | (7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction NW) |
| M54 Junction 7 | (23.5 miles, 37.7 km, direction N) |
| M54 Junction 6 | (24.0 miles, 38.7 km, direction NE) |
| Birmingham International Airport | (41.7 miles, 67.1 km, direction E) |
| East Midlands Airport | (66.5 miles, 107.0 km, direction NE) |
| Ludlow to London | (125.5 miles, 201.9 km, direction SE) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Ludlow
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Ludlow center |
| Old Downton Lodge | (5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction W) |
| The Mortimers Cross Inn | (8.8 miles, 14.2 km, direction SW) |
| Longmynd Hotel | (12.4 miles, 20.0 km, direction N) |
| The Knighton Hotel | (14.2 miles, 22.9 km, direction W) |
| The Horse & Jockey Inn | (14.3 miles, 22.9 km, direction W) |
| The Falcon Hotel | (15.3 miles, 24.6 km, direction SE) |
| Hundred House Hotel | (15.7 miles, 25.3 km, direction E) |
| The Mug House Inn | (16.9 miles, 27.2 km, direction E) |
| Gaskell Arms Hotel & Restaurant | (16.9 miles, 27.3 km, direction NE) |
| George Hotel | (16.9 miles, 27.3 km, direction E) |
| All hotels in Ludlow |
