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Ludlow was winner of The Great Town Award (UK & Ireland) from The Academy of Urbanism in 2007. [58] The first episode of the BBC television series Town, in which geographer Nicholas Crane examines the great towns of the United Kingdom, focused solely on Ludlow for the hour-long documentary. [59]
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Ludlow is a historic town with a castle, a church, and a lively food and drink scene. It is surrounded by the beautiful countryside of south Shropshire and the Welsh Marches, and offers walking, cycling, and cultural attractions.
Ludlow is a historic market town in the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Beauty, with a castle, a market, and a variety of events and festivals. Explore its independent shops, eateries, and attractions, or enjoy walks and hikes in the countryside.
- Ludlow Castle. Roosted on a promontory over the River Teme, Ludlow Castle was founded by the Normans but reached the height of its powers in the 14th and 15th centuries under the Mortimers.
- St Laurence’s Church. As Ludlow’s wool trade prospered in the 15th century the parish church was given an expensive makeover. Mostly in the Perpendicular Gothic style, St Laurence’s is Shropshire’s largest parish church and has decoration and fittings of a quality you’d normally expect from a cathedral.
- Castle Square. The oldest and highest part of Ludlow, Castle Square is the scene of the town’s market, which we’ll talk about in more detail later. Even when the market isn’t trading, Castle Square is Ludlow’s commercial soul, with just a couple of chain stores, and many more local shops like an antique bookseller, a bakery and a design shop, in between a few pubs and eateries.
- Castle Lodge. A monument we haven’t mentioned on Castle Square is the marvellous Castle Lodge, dating from the start of the 13th century. The house was reworked at the end of the 16th century, when the distinctive timber framing on the upper storey was completed.
May 1, 2021 · Ludlow is a town of history, but even a quick visit will remind you that this is not a town that time has forgotten; Ludlow is thriving. Spend some time here and you will discover a foodie scene (with a wonderful focus on sustainable farming and Shropshire produce), an abundance of local pubs selling local ale, excellent independent antique, vintage and clothing stores, galleries, and even two ...
Ludlow is arguably one of the finest historic towns in England with a wealth of beautiful period buildings. Centrepiece to the town is the dramatic medieval Ludlow Castle, perched on a cliff overlooking the River Teme. Nearby, the cathedral-like church of St Lawrence is said to be one of the largest in England.
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