Ludlow
Built-up area in Shropshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.37, -2.714 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 51 74 |
| Population: | 10,515 |
| Dialling code: | 01584 |
Ludlow is a compact, historic market town in south Shropshire, England, sitting on a bend of the River Teme close to the borders with Herefordshire and Wales. Its skyline is dominated by the ruins of Ludlow Castle and a well-preserved pattern of medieval streets and timber-framed buildings, reflecting its long role as a marcher town with strategic importance in medieval politics.
Today Ludlow mixes tourism with a lively local economy: it’s known nationally for its food scene and festivals, independent shops, antiques and regular markets, while the surrounding countryside supports farming, forestry and outdoor recreation. The town retains a strong sense of community and heritage, making it equally popular with day visitors and residents who value its architecture, events and rural setting.
Postcode districts covering Ludlow
Most populated places nearby
- Telford 23.2 miles37.4 km
- Worcester 24.4 miles39.3 km
- Shrewsbury 23.9 miles38.5 km
- Hereford 21.7 miles34.8 km
- Kidderminster 19.5 miles31.4 km
- Stourbridge 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Great Malvern 24.5 miles39.4 km
- Droitwich Spa 24.7 miles39.8 km
- Wellington 24.7 miles39.8 km
- Stourport-on-Severn 18.6 miles29.9 km
- Kingswinford 25 miles40.2 km
- Ryton 23.2 miles37.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Ludlow East Ward 0.3 miles0.6 km
- Ludford Parish 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Sheet Built-up area 1 mile1.7 km
- Ludlow South Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Ludlow North Ward 1.8 miles3 km
- Bromfield Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Ashford Carbonel Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Richard's Castle (Shropshire) Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Ashford Carbonell Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Ashford Bowdler Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Stanton Lacy Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Richards Castle (Hereford) Parish 3.1 miles5 km
Example postcodes in Ludlow
SY8 1UB, SY8 9ED, SY8 1FG, SY8 1TT, SY8 1AY, SY8 1PA, SY8 1JT, SY8 1PF, SY8 1JR … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 41.1 miles66.2 km
- East Midlands Airport 66.3 miles106.7 km
- Ludlow Railway Station 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Craven Arms 7.2 miles11.6 km
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Schools in Ludlow
- Ludlow C of E School Secondary
- Ludlow Primary School Primary
- St Laurence C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Ludlow Racecourse Recreation 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Clee Hills Hill 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Easton Court Estate 5 miles8.1 km
- Croft Ambrey Archaeological site 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Wyre Forest Forest 15.4 miles24.7 km
- Witley Court Historic site 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Clun Forest Forest 18.9 miles30.4 km
- Davenport House Estate 19.2 miles30.9 km
- Aggborough Stadium 19.9 miles32 km