Ludlow
Parish in Shropshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.372, -2.713 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 51 75 |
| Population: | 10,515 |
| Dialling code: | 01584 |
Ludlow sits in south Shropshire, close to the border with Wales, straddling a bend of the River Teme. The town grew up beneath a Norman castle that still dominates the hilltop and the medieval street pattern is reflected in narrow lanes and a wealth of timber‑framed and Georgian buildings clustered around a traditional market centre.
Today Ludlow combines a strong tourism and local‑food economy with a lively cultural calendar: it is well known for its restaurants, food festivals and independent shops, alongside antiques, arts events and concerts held in and around the castle. Agriculture and small businesses remain important to the surrounding parish, while the town’s historic character and community activities make it a popular destination for day visitors and longer stays.
Postcode districts covering Ludlow
Most populated places nearby
- Telford 23.1 miles37.2 km
- Worcester 24.4 miles39.3 km
- Shrewsbury 23.8 miles38.3 km
- Hereford 21.8 miles35.1 km
- Kidderminster 19.5 miles31.3 km
- Stourbridge 24.9 miles40 km
- Great Malvern 24.5 miles39.5 km
- Droitwich Spa 24.7 miles39.8 km
- Wellington 24.6 miles39.5 km
- Stourport-on-Severn 18.6 miles29.9 km
- Kingswinford 24.9 miles40 km
- Ryton 23.1 miles37.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Ludlow Built-up area 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Ludlow East Ward 0.2 miles0.4 km
- Ludford Parish 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Sheet Built-up area 1 mile1.7 km
- Ludlow North Ward 1.8 miles3 km
- Bromfield Parish 1.8 miles3 km
- Ludlow South Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Ashford Carbonel Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Stanton Lacy Parish 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Richard's Castle (Shropshire) Parish 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Ashford Carbonell Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Ashford Bowdler Parish 3 miles4.8 km
Example postcodes in Ludlow
SY8 1SE, SY8 2PL, SY8 1EA, SY8 1UH, SY8 1JW, SY8 1BE, SY8 1SJ, SY8 1QR, SY8 1QX … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 41.1 miles66.1 km
- East Midlands Airport 66.2 miles106.5 km
- Ludlow Railway Station 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Craven Arms 7.2 miles11.5 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 miles3.5 km
- Clee Hills Hill 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Easton Court Estate 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Croft Ambrey Archaeological site 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Wyre Forest Forest 15.3 miles24.7 km
- Witley Court Historic site 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Clun Forest Forest 18.9 miles30.4 km
- Davenport House Estate 19.1 miles30.7 km
- Aggborough Stadium 19.8 miles31.9 km