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Broad Street, Ludlow (Photo
- Shropshire Tourism) |
Ludlow is an ideal centre from
which to explore the countryside of South
Shropshire. To the north is the Corve valley and
Wenlock Edge. To the north west is the Long Mynd,
and to the east is the Clee Hills.
A great place for dining out, this unhurried,
hilltop town has been described as England’s ‘most
perfect country town’.
With over 500 listed buildings and a street scene
that has changed little since medieval times.
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Ludlow's
impressive medieval castle was once the
headquarters of the Council of the Marches. It is
steeped in history and today's extensive remains
host Shakespearean plays during Ludlow's Summer
Festival. The tower of St Laurence's Parish Church
at 41m stands higher that the castle. The
cathedral-like church is full of interesting and
historic features, especially the misericords in
the choir and the east window. Broad Street is
Ludlow's finest, where almost every house is 14th
or 15th century. There are some fine ancient
public houses too, including the 16th century Rose
and Crown, the half-timbered Angel Hotel and the
17th century Feathers Hotel in the Bull Ring.
The full story of the castle and the region can be
found in the town’s museum.
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