Ludlow Castle

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Ludlow Castle A magical medieval castle located in the heart of Ludlow, a bustling black and white market town in Shropshire. www.ludlowcastle.com
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Magnificent medieval ruin in Ludlow Shropshire.

☕️ Cafe
🛍 Shop and Gallery
🛏 Self-Catering Accommodation
👰🏻‍♀️ Wedding Venue
🙂 Family friendly
🐾 Dogs on leads welcome The Castle is a ruin with rooms and towers to explore. It has one of only 5 nearly complete Norman Round Chapels which was re-roofed in 2019 and is now a very romantic wedding location. Ludlow Castle is open to visitors throughout the year and hosts a variety of events. There are days where we are closed or on reduced opening hours so make sure you visit our website when planning your visit. We are also home to The Castle Cafe and The Castle Gallery, which are both free to enter.

Did you catch Ludlow Castle on National Geographic? 👀The final episode of How The Tudors Lost Their Heads turned its att...
13/10/2026

Did you catch Ludlow Castle on National Geographic? 👀

The final episode of How The Tudors Lost Their Heads turned its attention to Margaret Pole, Countess of Salisbury, and we were particularly interested to see Ludlow Castle feature in the story. 🏰

Margaret Pole spent time at Ludlow Castle as part of the household of the young Princess Mary, who would later become Queen Mary I. It's a fascinating connection to one of the most turbulent periods in Tudor history, and a reminder of the important figures who once lived and worked within these walls.

It was lovely to see the Castle on screen, as Dan Snow and Professor Suzannah Lipscomb revisited this chapter of its history.

Look at that Afterglow 👀
11/10/2026

Look at that Afterglow 👀

08/10/2026

A pivotal point in English history…

This is where King Henry VIII’s brother died aged 15…

Ludlow is compact enough to explore on foot, but that doesn’t mean you have to fit everything into a couple of hours. If...
07/10/2026

Ludlow is compact enough to explore on foot, but that doesn’t mean you have to fit everything into a couple of hours. If you don’t manage everything... That sounds like a perfectly good reason to come back!

We’ve shared 7 ways to enjoy Ludlow this autumn over on the blog – have a read if you’re planning a visit over the next few weeks.

Read it on our website: Take Your Time: 7 Ways to Enjoy Ludlow This Autumn.

📸 Samuel Brooks

06/10/2026

Spotlight on Ludlow 🌟 Thanks 🌟

When the Normans established Ludlow immediately following the Conquest of 1066, they mapped out a heavily fortified frontier town anchored by Ludlow Castle.

Centuries later, during the height of the border wool trade, wealthy Tudor and Jacobean merchants built elaborate timber framed homes directly on those original 12th century lanes.

Because the street footprint never changed, Ludlow’s overhanging jetties, timber framed houses still follow that old footprint. Walking through Ludlow today offers a rare, layered look at English history: a town where lavish 16th century timber architecture sits perfectly slotted into an ancient 900 year old Norman grid.

Tickets are now all sold out for McFly on Sunday 25th July!
05/10/2026

Tickets are now all sold out for McFly on Sunday 25th July!

Father Christmas has opened his diary… and he's looking forward to meeting rather a lot of little visitors at Ludlow Cas...
05/10/2026

Father Christmas has opened his diary… and he's looking forward to meeting rather a lot of little visitors at Ludlow Castle this December.

One of the things we love about our Father Christmas visits is that they're personalised. When you book, we'll ask for your child's name, age and interests, giving Father Christmas a little homework to do before December.

There'll be time for a chat, a photo opportunity and, of course, a special gift.

5th–6th, 12th–13th & 19th–20th December
£10 per child + normal Castle admission

Advance booking required.
If you'd like your name in the diary, booking is now open. 🎅
https://www.ludlowcastle.com/events/meet-father-christmas/

02/10/2026

Here we go! 🎉 McFly tickets are on sale now!

Sunady 25th July 2027, Live At Ludlow Castle, don't miss out 🎟️ 👇

futuresound.seetickets.com/event/mcfly/ludlow-castle/3730271

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Castle Square
Ludlow
SY81AY

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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