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Ludlow Castle

Travel Information and nearby accommodation

Begun in 1085 by Roger de Montgomery, Earl of Shrewsbury. Largely ruins now, but steeped in history. The "Princes in the Tower" were kept here before they were removed to the Tower of London, and it was here that Prince Arthur died, leaving the throne to his younger brother Henry VIII. more details ...
Castle Square, Ludlow, Shropshire, England, SY8 1AY

About Ludlow Castle
Attraction Type: Castle
Website: Ludlow Castle
Email: info@ludlowcastle.com
Phone: 01584 873355
Location map
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Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express

Heritage Highlight: A king was born here, and a Prince who would have been king died here, too.
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Nearest Attractions Ludlow, St Laurence Church - 0.1 miles (Church) Stokesay Castle - 4.7 miles (Historic House) Croft Castle - 6.7 miles (Historic House) Berrington Hall - 6.8 miles (Historic House) Wigmore Castle - 7.1 miles (Castle) Mortimers Cross Water Mill - 8.5 miles (Historic Property) Shipton Hall - 11.3 miles (Historic House) Wilderhope Manor - 11.6 miles (Historic Property)

Nearest Towns and Villages Tenbury Wells - 6.6 miles away Abberley - 15.2 miles away Bewdley - 17.1 miles away Stourport - 18.8 miles away Hereford - 21.5 miles away Worcester - 24.3 miles away Malvern - 24.8 miles away Droitwich Spa - 24.9 miles away

Nearest Accommodation to Ludlow Castle

Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Shepherds Rest Cottage - 5.1 miles from Ludlow Castle Ludlow, Shropshire Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £300

The Shear Cottage - 6.1 miles from Ludlow Castle Ludlow, Shropshire Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £390

Munslow Cottage - 7.3 miles from Ludlow Castle Corfton, Shropshire Sleeps: 2 Stay from: £225

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Nearest Hotels

Feathers Hotel - 0.2 miles from Ludlow Castle Ludlow, Shropshire Stay from: £40.00

Dinham Hall Hotel - 0.2 miles from Ludlow Castle Ludlow, Herefordshire Stay from: £85.00

Overton Grange Country Hotel - 0.5 miles from Ludlow Castle Ludlow, Herefordshire Stay from: £95.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

The Crown Country Inn - 7.8 miles from Ludlow Castle Munslow, Shropshire From: £65.00

The Crown At Hopton - 8.2 miles from Ludlow Castle Kidderminster, Worcestershire From: £59.50

The Bateman Arms - 10.3 miles from Ludlow Castle Leominster, Herefordshire From: £55.00

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Ludlow
Tourist Information Centre
Castle Street
Ludlow
Shropshire
England
SY8 1AS
Tel: 01584 875053
Fax: 01584 877931
Email: ludlow.tourism@shropshire-cc.gov.uk
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