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 miles
- Worcester 24.4 miles
- Shrewsbury 23.8 miles
- Hereford 21.8 miles
- Kidderminster 19.5 miles
- Stourbridge 24.9 miles
- Great Malvern 24.5 miles
- Droitwich Spa 24.7 miles
- Wellington 24.6 miles
- Stourport-on-Severn 18.6 miles
- Kingswinford 24.9 miles
- Ryton 23.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Ludlow Built-up area 0.1 miles
- Ludlow East Ward 0.2 miles
- Ludford Parish 0.7 miles
- Sheet Built-up area 1 mile
- Ludlow North Ward 1.8 miles
- Bromfield Parish 1.8 miles
- Ludlow South Ward 1.9 miles
- Ashford Carbonel Parish 2.5 miles
- Stanton Lacy Parish 2.8 miles
- Richard's Castle (Shropshire) Parish 2.9 miles
- Ashford Carbonell Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Ashford Bowdler Parish 3 miles
Example postcodes in Ludlow
SY8 1NR, SY8 2NY, SY8 1EP, SY8 2NE, SY8 2PH, SY8 1NX, SY8 1HW, SY8 1BS, SY8 1GD … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 41.1 miles
- East Midlands Airport 66.2 miles
- Ludlow Railway Station 0.1 miles
- Craven Arms 7.2 miles
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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 miles
- Clee Hills Hill 3.7 miles
- Easton Court Estate 5.1 miles
- Croft Ambrey Archaeological site 6.6 miles
- Wyre Forest Forest 15.3 miles
- Witley Court Historic site 15.9 miles
- Clun Forest Forest 18.9 miles
- Davenport House Estate 19.1 miles
- Aggborough Stadium 19.8 miles