A Christmas market in The Square, Shrewsbury. Markets are held throughout the year here.
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Full day
A selection from these various options can be put together to suit the size and type of group you are bringing to Shropshire.
LUDLOW
There is a coach drop off point and pick up point at the top of Mill Street outside the Assembly Rooms. Free coach parking is available at the Lower Galdeford car/coach park. Toilet facilities are available at the coach park and in the town centre.
Town Tour
Take a Guided Tour with one of the Town Guides. This will need
to be booked in advance and there will be a small charge per
head. Tours can be tailored to fit in with the time available
and the size and ability of the group.
Telephone Roger Furniss: 01584
874205.
For group members who would prefer to do their own tour a ‘Ludlow Town Trail’ booklet can be purchased from the Visitor Information Centre (£1.50), tel: 01584 875053. This self guided tour will take about an hour and is mainly on the level with no steps. You will see how the market square developed, pass some fine half timbered buildings, impressive Georgian houses in Broad Street (one of the finest streets in England), and many more of the almost 500 listed buildings in the town.
Ludlow Castle
Ludlow Castle is open every day except weekdays in December and
January. This impressive border stronghold was begun in the
late 11th
century and later enlarged into a magnificent palace in the
14th century. The castle became the seat of government for
Wales and
the Border Counties. Prince Arthur honeymooned at the castle
with his bride Catherine of Aragon. The castle later fell into
ruin but there is still much to see. It is possible to climb
to the top of the Keep, see the Great Chamber, Solar Wing and
the chapel with its circular nave – one of the very few
surviving.
Allow about one hour.
There is a Castle tearoom, extensive gift shop and toilet facilities.
Telephone for more details: 01584 873355
St.
Laurence’s Church
This Parish Church is a member of the Greater Churches Group.
The earliest church on the site was built by the Normans, but
there
have been many additions and alterations over the years. There
is a fine set of misericords and some early stained glass.
The tower is 135 ft high, with 200 steps, and gives impressive
views
over the town and countryside.
There is an excellent guide book and stewards are on duty.
Allow
about 45 minutes.
For further information telephone the Parish Office:
01584 872073
Ludlow Museum
The exhibitions tell the story of Ludlow, one of England’s
finest medieval planned towns, through the centuries. In the Geology
gallery discover how Sir Roderick Murchison, the famous Victorian
geologist unravelled the story of Ludlow’s rocks and made
the area internationally famous.
All galleries are fully accessible and admission is free.
Please telephone for details of opening times: 01584
813666
Ludlow Market/shopping
Ludlow has regular general markets on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
and Saturdays; a local produce market on the second and fourth
Thursdays and many other antique, book and craft markets.
There is a wide range of independent shops, from butchers, bakers
and bookshops to shops selling fine foods, clothing and antiques.
Details can be found in the Ludlow Events Calendar available from
the Visitor Information Centre.
Time allowed depending on tour schedule
Lunch
Ludlow offers a wide variety of places to eat including historic
inns, traditional tearooms and restaurants using the best of
local produce.
Time allowed one hour.
Ludlow Food Centre
North on the A49 to Bromfield (3 miles), to visit the Ludlow
Food Centre, a unique food shopping experience. 80% of the produce on sale is sourced from Shropshire and the surrounding counties. The shopping area is also surrounded by eight food production kitchens where you can see food being produced, from a range of delicious breads, cakes, cheese and ice cream, to preserves, pickles, meat and deli items.
Visitors can take a break from shopping at the adjacent Conservatory Barn Cafe, a light and airy tearoom serving freshly ground, fairtrade coffees, speciality teas, light meals, snacks and ice cream, all produced by hand using the same local ingredients that can be found in store.
The centre and the cafe are open 7 days a week.
Presentations and tastings are offered to groups for £4 + VAT per person and include:
Including the presentation, talks and tasting, sessions take approximately 1 hour. There is a coach parking facility and ample parking for cars in the free car park. Contact Tom Hunt, Marketing Manager for availability and to discuss your requirements. Tel: 01584 856000.
Shropshire
Hills Discovery Centre
North from Ludlow on the A49 to Craven Arms (7 miles), where you
will find the Shropshire
Hills Discovery Centre. This interpretative
centre has exhibitions and interactive displays exploring the heritage,
wildlife and traditions of South Shropshire. There is a café and
shopand toilet facilities and also walks from the centre through
the Onny meadows.
Allow about one hour. Ample space for coach parking.
Telephone: 01588 676000
Clun and Bishops Castle
North from Ludlow on the A49 to Craven Arms. Turn left B4368 towards
Clun. (16 miles). This very ancient town nestles on the banks
of the river spanned by a medieval stone bridge. Clun Castle
sits above the river and can be visited any time. John Osborne
lived nearby and his grave is in the churchyard.
Continue on the
A488 to Bishops Castle. (6 miles). Here you will find the ‘House
on Crutches’, a museum of local history,
and a surprising collection of local shops and galleries. The clock
on the church is one of the few remaining one handed clocks in
the country. Return to Ludlow (18 miles) via the A 489 and A49.
These suggestions will give your group flavour of the South
Shropshire countryside.