Ludlow Castle
The castle was constructed by Roger de Lacy in 1085 to be a defensive fort on the Welsh border. Its oldest part is the almost 66ft/20m high Norman keep, from the top of which a fine view can be enjoyed. Building of the parish church of St Laurence began in 1199, but was not completed until the 14th century; it was partly redesigned during restoration work carried out in the 19th century by Sir Gilbert Scott and Sir Arthur Bloomfield.
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Must-see attractions nearby:
Ludlow Castle
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Medieval remains include the brightly-colored 15th century east window and the large 14th century Jesse window in the Lady Chapel; the choir stalls embellished with carvings of clerical and worldly themes date from the 14th century.
Hours
January 1 to January 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 |
February 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
April 1 to July 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
August 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 |
September 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
October 1 to November 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
December 1 to December 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Family | 12.50 |
| Adult | 4.50 |
| Senior | 4.00 |
| Students | 4.00 |
| Child | 2.50 |
| Child 5 & under | FREE |
Facilities
Gift shop
Related Attractions
Ludlow Festival
This annual two-week festival runs from late June to early July and includes various performances in and around the Shropsire Castle. Events include operas, orchestral and chamber concerts, recitals, film screenings and theatrical performances.
The main event is the annual open-air production of a Shakespearean play. The other events vary from classical to contemporary.
The main event is the annual open-air production of a Shakespearean play. The other events vary from classical to contemporary.