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Things to see in Ludlow (United Kingdom): 26 places and when to go
Ludlow is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 26 places in and around it, mainly History (16), Nature (5), Temples (5). The best known are Ludlow Castle, Stokesay Castle and Wigmore Castle. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 28. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 52.3831, -2.7119
- Places
- 26 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (16) · Nature (5) · Temples (5) · Mountains (3) · Museums and art (2) · Architecture (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester, 111 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Brown Clee Hill, at 540 m.
What to see in Ludlow
The places in and around Ludlow, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Ludlow CastleMedieval fortification in Shropshire, England, UK1.9 km
- Stokesay CastleGrade I listed historic house museum in Shropshire, England, UK9.7 km
- Wigmore CastleCastle in Herefordshire, England, UK13 km
- Brown Clee HillHill in the English county of Shropshire13 km
- Croft CastleCastle and historic house museum near Leominster, Herefordshire, England, UK13 km
- Berrington HallGrade I listed historic house museum in Herefordshire, England, UK13 km
- Downton CastleGrade I listed English country house in Herefordshire, England, UK7.3 km
- Holdgate CastleMotte-and-bailey castle in Abdon and Heath, Shropshire, England, UK14 km
- St Laurence's Church, LudlowGrade I listed church in Ludlow, Shropshire, England, UK1.7 km
- Titterstone Clee HillHill in Shropshire, England, United Kingdom7.7 km
- Croft AmbreyHillfort in Herefordshire, England, UK12 km
- Downton HallHouse in Stanton Lacy, Shropshire, England, UK3.1 km
- St Mary the Virgin's Church, BromfieldGrade I listed church in Bromfield, Shropshire, England, UK3.5 km
- Heath ChapelChurch in Shropshire, England, UK10 km
- High Vinnalls375m high hill in Herefordshire, England5.5 km
- St Bartholomew's Church, Richard's CastleChurch in Richards Castle, Herefordshire, England, UK6.9 km
- St Edith's Church, Eaton-under-HeywoodChurch in Eaton-under-Heywood, Shropshire, England, UK14 km
- Stokesay CourtGrade II* listed manor house in the parish of Onibury, Shropshire, England, UK7.6 km
- Wigmore AbbeyFormer religious house in Herefordshire, England, UK12 km
- Wilderhope ManorYouth hostel, formerly manor house, in Rushbury, Shropshire, England, UK17 km
- Burford House, ShropshireCountry house in Shropshire, England, UK11 km
- Flounders' FollyFolly tower in Culmington, Shropshire, England, UK10 km
- Land of Lost ContentMuseum in Craven Arms, Shropshire10 km
- Tenbury MuseumMuseum in Worcestershire, United Kingdom11 km
And the other 2, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Cramer Gutter
- Food and drink: Ludlow Brewing Company
When to go to Ludlow
The best time to visit Ludlow is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:57
- FebPossible9:37
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:39
- MayBest time15:30
- JunBest time16:32
- JulBest time16:06
- AugBest time14:28
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:19
- NovBetter not8:26
- DecPossible7:28
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 28. In April, 26 of the 26 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Ludlow
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN, Manchester, Greater Manchester), 111 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Salop Street26 places23 km
- Bewdley37 places27 km
- Hereford32 places37 km
- Shrewsbury55 places37 km
- Worcester42 places39 km
- Hay-in-Wye52 places44 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Ludlow?
The best known: Ludlow Castle, Stokesay Castle, Wigmore Castle, Brown Clee Hill, Croft Castle. In all, 26 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Ludlow?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 28.
How do you get to Ludlow?
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN), 111 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Ludlow as the destination and these 26 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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