English Heritage sites near Ludlow Parish

Stokesay Castle

STOKESAY CASTLE

6 miles from Ludlow Parish

Stokesay Castle is quite simply the finest and best preserved fortified medieval manor house in England.

Wigmore Castle

WIGMORE CASTLE

7 miles from Ludlow Parish

One of the most important castles in the history of the Welsh Marches and major centre of power for over 500 years, hosting royalty on several occasions. Deliberately demolished during the Civil War.

Clun Castle

CLUN CASTLE

14 miles from Ludlow Parish

11th century Welsh Border castle with dramatic riverside location and extensive earthworks built to proclaim Norman dominance. Tall 13th century keep is unusually set on the side of its mound.

Edvin Loach Old Church

EDVIN LOACH OLD CHURCH

14 miles from Ludlow Parish

The ruins of an 11th century and later church built within the earthworks of a Norman motte and bailey castle, with a Victorian church nearby. The site of hundreds of years of worship.

Langley Chapel

LANGLEY CHAPEL

16 miles from Ludlow Parish

A small chapel tranquilly set all alone in charming countryside. Its atmospheric interior contains a perfect set of 17th-century timber furnishings, including a musicians' pew.

Acton Burnell Castle

ACTON BURNELL CASTLE

17 miles from Ludlow Parish

Twice the home of parliaments, this red sandstone shell of a semi-fortified tower house was built between 1284-93 by Bishop Burnell, Edward I's Lord Chancellor.

Churches in Ludlow Parish

St John's Church, Ludlow

Poyner Road Gravel Hill Ludlow
01584873570
https://www.facebook.com/stjohnsludlow

We are a new parish, formed in June 2016, and we have a mission to the less affluent part of Ludlow, where we are located. Our clergy, the Rev Kelvin Price, the Rev Lawrence Gittins and the Rev Wayne Davies are contactable via the Benefice Office. Contact telephone numbers are:

Mike Beazley (Churchwarden) 01584 873570 [email protected]

Anthony Sibcy (Churchwarden) 01584 874331

Benefice Office, 2 College Street, Ludlow, SY8 1AN, 01584 872073 [email protected]

<span style="font-size: 1rem;">Facebook page: </span>https://www.facebook.com/stjohnsludlow/

Website: http://stjohnsludlow.wixsite.com/main

 

St Laurence's Parish Church, Ludlow

College Street Ludlow
(01584) 872073
http://www.stlaurences.org.uk

This is a living church, a house of prayer. Each day, as for more than 800 years, God is worshipped here faithfully through word and sacrament. Each year 70 000 pilgrims and visitors come to our beautiful church raised to the glory of God and standing as a sign of his presence in our community. We look forward to welcoming you to this sacred space.

St Mary the Virgin

Ludlow Ludlow
07932606420

Pubs in Ludlow Parish

Blood Bay

13 High Street, Ludlow, SY8 1BS
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Possibly one of the town’s most intact late-19th century retail properties, with original exposed late Victorian features. A 9 month conservation project formed the backdrop for period glazed mahogany room-divide screens - creating three d...
Blue Boar

52 Mill Street, Ludlow, SY8 1BB
(01584) 878989
blueboarludlow.co.uk/

Allegedly haunted by a cavalier, this popular hostelry just off the Castle Square used to hold balls for the local yeomanry in the nineteenth century, and was one of the last buildings in Ludlow to be built of brick. In the 1950s the pub wa...
Bridge Inn

77 Corve Street, Ludlow, SY8 1DX
07783 514223

Dating from 1840 this pub was originally called the Queens and changed to the Bridge (it lies next to the Railway Bridge) in the 1970s. The Bridge lies at the bottom of Corve St, about a 10 minute walk downhill from the town centre. The lo...
Bull Hotel

14 Bull Ring, Ludlow, SY8 1AD
(01584) 879339

A basic no frills boozer, the Bull has one long bar with a lounge area at the top. Once a Good Beer Guide regular (11 times between 1977-1996). Sky sports events are shown on large screen TV and it can become very busy at weekends. Grade II...
Chang Thai Bar

3 Market Street,, Ludlow, SY8 1BP
(01584) 874212
thailudlow.co.uk

The former Globe pub is now a bustling wine bar just across the passageway from the Thai restaurant. The Thai theme is carried on to the bar with its Thai BBQs and Thai snacks and themed meals. The bar is the home of the town’s artistic set...
Church Inn

The Buttercross, Ludlow, SY8 1AW
(01584) 874034
thechurchinn.com/

Popular fourteenth century town centre pub. Starting out as the Cross Keys, it has had several names since then, only becoming the Church Inn in 1979 (following a five year spell as the Gaiety Inn). The pub is located in an alley behind the...
Cliffe at Dinham

Halton Lane, Dinham, Ludlow, SY8 2JE
(01584) 872063
thecliffeatdinham.co.uk/

Small family hotel, originally built in the 1850s by the Salwey family. Re-opened after a change of management and two-month refurbishment in August 2014. The Cliffe describes itself as a 'restaurant with rooms', though this does a disserv...
Compasses

1 Corve Street, Ludlow, SY8 1DA
(01584) 877702
thecompassesludlow.co.uk/

Popular one bar pub which can get very lively at weekends. TV sports are very popular here and all football and rugby matches are available plus racing coverage. There is a separate pool room to the right of the entrance. Occasional live mu...
Dog Hangs Well

14 Corve Street, Ludlow, SY8 1DA
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A parlour pub which opened in 2015. A sympathetically re-created good old-fashioned pub in a classic Georgian setting. It is not immediately obvious that a pub is there: look for the No. 14 door and the subtle lamp above, if the lamp is li...
Feathers Hotel

Bull Ring, Ludlow, SY8 1AA
(01584) 875261
feathersatludlow.co.uk/

This iconic hotel has re-opened its bar and restaurant after a substantial closure during which a major refurbishment has taken place. The bar is now back in the body of the hotel, the former bar to the right is now a coffee shop,
Horse & Jockey

113 Old Street, Ludlow, SY8 1NU

Recently refurbished pub about 5 mins walk down the hill from the town centre. The bar has large TV and pool table, the lounge is quieter with old prints of Ludlow on the wall. Food is good value Mon-Wed, 5pm-11pm, Thu-Sat 12pm-11pm, Sun 1...
Ludlow Brewing Co

Station Drive, Ludlow, SY8 2PQ
(01584) 873291
theludlowbrewingcompany.co.uk/

This is the brewery tap and visitor centre for the Ludlow Brewing Company. Its siting is in the former railway sidings at Ludlow Station and the building was once a transit depot for railway goods. An imaginative conversion, it’s built on t...
Ludlow Royal British Legion Victory House Club

8 Mill Street, Ludlow, SY8 1AZ

This club was closed in early 2016, and is now privately owned. The picture shows alteration work being carried out in December 2016.
Marches Bar

12 Castle Street, Ludlow, SY8 1AT

There has been a pub on the site since 1790 and was formerly a meeting place for farmers on auction days at the old market. Formerly the George Hotel, it was renamed, refurbished and reopened as the Marches in May 2013. The result is an upm...
Old Bakehouse

Quality Square, Ludlow, SY8 1AR
(01584) 875057
theoldbakehouseludlow.co.uk

The Old Bakehouse is a fresh, modern addition to the eat & drink scene in Ludlow. Opened on 9th Dec 2017, it occupies a lovely brick building which was, unsurprisingly, a bakery at some point in the past. Its attractive brick and stone-work...
Old Street Tavern

4 Old Street, Ludlow, SY8 1NP
07976 221036

Real ale and craft beer pub opened September 2022 in two former shops. The cosy main bar has the atmosphere and decor of a traditional pub with three changing beers on hand pull serving excellent quality ales. The snug has a real fire with...
Olde Bull Ring Tavern

44 Bull Ring, Ludlow, SY8 1AB
(01584) 872144
yeoldebullringtavern.co.uk/

After a major refurbishment, re-opened in July 2012. Much more of an emphasis on food, but at the same time it's pleasing to see real ale having a stronger presence. The refurbishment has been tasteful, having taken advantage of the buildin...
Queens

113 Lower Galdeford, Ludlow, SY8 1RU
(01584) 879177
thequeensludlow.com/

Named after Queen Victoria, this is a popular pub and cafe bar with a decent range of local ales. Look out for the guest beer offered at a competitive price. The light and airy L-shaped bar has three distinct areas, with dining down a short...
Rose & Crown

8 Church Street, Ludlow, SY8 1AP
(01584) 875726
roseandcrowninnludlow.co.uk/

Hidden away in a courtyard, the Rose and Crown is probably Ludlow’s oldest pub. It has medieval origins with the rear wing dating from the fifteenth century, while a two-light window in the rear wall probably dates from the fourteenth. In d...
Squirrel

Foldgate Lane, Ludlow, SY8 1LP
(01584) 879940
squirrelpub.co.uk/

Modern, roadside Marstons eatery, built in 2006 next to Tuffins supermarket on the southern edge of town. Whilst being heavily food oriented it has comfortable seating and a relaxed atmosphere. Accommodation is available at next door Travel...
Starline Club

Mill Street, Ludlow, SY8 1AS

The Starline club is believed to have been a nightclub which closed around 1991, and was in what is now the Assembly Rooms, upstairs, overlooking Market Square.
Unicorn

66 Corve Street, Ludlow, SY8 1DU
(01584) 873555

Dating from the early seventeenth century this is a cosy, friendly and attractive pub at the bottom of the hill about half a mile from the town centre. Close to the Ludlow Brewery the entrance is through an arch which leads to the scenic ou...
Wheatsheaf Inn

Lower Broad Street, Ludlow, SY8 1PQ
(01584) 872980
thewheatsheaf-inn.co.uk/

Adjacent to the 13th century Broadgate there has been an inn on this site since the 17th century, when the landlord was fined for “harbouring divers lewd and evil disposed persons, rogues, beggars and such like." Thankfully the pub is more...