Ludlow Castle, England
Details
Historic Buildings and Monuments, Parks Gardens and Woodlands
Address:
- Ludlow
- Shropshire
- SY8 1AY
- England
Opening Hours:
10 to 4 seven days a wekk apart from Dec and January when only open at week ends.Ludlow Castle Stately Homes in Ludlow, Shropshire, England
The finest of medieval ruined castles, set in glorious Shropshire countryside, at the heart of this superb, bustling black & white market town.
The Castle, firstly a Norman Fortress and extended over the centuries to become a fortified Royal Palace, has ensured Ludlow's place in English history - originally built to hold back unconquered Welsh, passing through generations of the de Lacy and Mortimer families to Richard Plantagenet, Duke of York. It became Crown property in 1461 and remained a royal castle for the next 350 years, during which time the Council of the Marches was formed with responsibility for the Government of Wales and the border counties. Abandoned in 1689 the castle quickly fell into ruin, described as 'the very perfection of decay' by Daniel Defoe.
Ludlow Castle at NightSince 1811 the castle has been owned by the Earls of Powis, who have arrested further decline, and allowed this magnificent historical monument to be open to the public. Today the Castle is the home to Ludlow's major festivals throughout the year and open for all to enjoy.
Nearby Holiday Accommodation
Old Town Cottage
From £ 343.00 p/week
Garden Cottage
Online Booking Accepted
From £ 582.00 p/week
Cariad Cottage
Online Booking Accepted
From £ 379.00 p/week
Manor Cottage
Pet & Dog Friendly Online Booking Accepted
From £ 432.00 p/week
Location Details and other Things to Do
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Long Mynd
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Ironbridge
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Savery's Licensed Cafe
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Queenswood Country Park Herefordshire
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King's Camps - children's sport and activity camps
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Hampton Court Country House in Herefordshire
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The Crown Inn
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The Small Breeds Farm Park and Owl Centre
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Nearby Accommodation Holiday Accommodation in England
Old Town Cottage
From £ 343.00 p/week
Garden Cottage
Online Booking Accepted
From £ 582.00 p/week
Cariad Cottage
Online Booking Accepted
From £ 379.00 p/week
Manor Cottage
Pet & Dog Friendly Online Booking Accepted
From £ 432.00 p/week
Inglenook
Online Booking Accepted
From £ 422.00 p/week
Harris House
Online Booking Accepted
From £ 431.00 p/week
Sunningdale
From £ 413.00 p/week
Glebe Barn
Online Booking Accepted
From £ 493.00 p/week
The Old Cider Mill
From £ 385.00 p/week
The Coach House
Online Booking Accepted
From £ 472.00 p/week
The Old Byre
From £ 386.00 p/week
Stone House
Online Booking Accepted
From £ 366.00 p/week