Ludlow Castle Shropshire - Events coming soon in 2008

The Staff of Ludlow Castle extend a warm welcome to you at the events below.

Please note that for operational and safety reasons we reserve the right to close all or part of the Castle at short notice or, in extremes, without notice.

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MARCHES TRANSPORT FESTIVAL

Sunday 11 May                                                                                          

A vintage vehicle display in Ludlow Castle and Ludlow market square that takes place on the second Sunday in May. Includes cars, motorbikes, pushbikes and some specialist military and agricultural vehicles.

Free entry for vehicles and for visitors to the event.

Two morning runs from Leominster to Ludlow, one by vehicles and one by a group of enthusiasts dressed in period costume, riding vintage cycles.

Prizes and cups are awarded in several categories during the afternoon. A great day out.

Contact details:- Phil on 07802 684563

                               Email:- phil_thistledoo.co.uk

FREE admission to the OUTER BAILEY of the castle only

Last admission to the castle – 4.30pm

SPRING BANK HOLIDAY

Sunday 25 and Monday 26 May                                                           10am – 5pm

HAVE A GO ARCHERY with LIVING HISTORY   -  GUIDED TOURS   & BIRDS OF PREY

An interesting day full of activities for all the family for the Spring Bank Holiday weekend:-

GUIDED TOURS of the Castle, with our interpreter “Lady Caroline” – bringing the castle and its history to life – 11am, 1.30pm and 4pm

HAVE A GO ARCHERY & LIVING HISTORY TENT – try your hand at archery.

Do you have the skills to hit the target! – All day

BIRDS OF PREY – Talk to our falconry expert and take the opportunity to get a close up look at these beautiful wild birds.

Flying Displays (Weather conditions permitting) – 12 noon and 3pm

Admission Prices:

Adult £5.50  Child(6-16) £2.50  Senior/Student £4.50  Family(2A+Cs) £13.50

Last admission to the castle – 4.30pm

LUDLOW FESTIVAL

Saturday 21 June to Sunday 6 July

This long established, well known festival returns with a variety of arts and entertainment for all tastes.

Box Office  01584 872150

www.ludlowfestival.co.uk

CASTLE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC ON:-

Wednesday 25 June and Wednesday 2 July from 12 noon

Saturday 28 June                                               from 12.30pm

Sunday 6 and Monday 7 July                           All day

SUMMER WEDNESDAYS

23 and 30 July  6 and 13 and 20 and 27 August                       10am - 5pm

An interesting day full of activities for all the family…………

GUIDED TOURS of the Castle, with our interpreter “Lady Caroline” – bringing the castle and its history to life – 11am, 1.30pm and 4pm

HAVE A GO ARCHERY & LIVING HISTORY TENT – try your hand a t archery.

Do you have the skills to hit the target! – All day

BIRDS OF PREY – Talk to our falconry expert and take the opportunity to get a close up look at these beautiful wild birds.

Flying Displays (Weather conditions permitting) – 12 noon and 3pm

Admission Prices:

Adult £5.50  Child(6-16) £2.50  Senior/Student £4.50 Family(2A+Cs) £13.50

Last admission to the castle -  4.30pm

SUMMER THURSDAYS

24 and 31 July - 7 and 14 and 21 and 28 August 10am - 5pm

TOURS - 11am, 1pm and 3pm

Tales (Story telling) - 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3.30pm

Craft Workshop - 12 noon and 2pm

Dancing Finale - 4.00pm to 4.30pm

LUDLOW FOOD FESTIVAL

Friday 12 to Sunday 14 September

The foremost food and drink festival in Britain – three days of great food, drink and fun for all ages.

“Everything a British food event should be….unbeatable location. It’s also huge fun – I wouldn’t miss it”  BBC Good Food Magazine

For more information click on www.foodfestival.co.uk

This is a very popular event – take advantage of the PARK & RIDE SCHEME

CASTLE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC ON:-

Wednesday 10, Thursday 11 and Monday 15 September

HALF TERM FUN DAY

Wednesday 22 October                                                               10am – 4pm

An interesting day full of activities for all the family….

GUIDED TOURS of the Castle, with our interpreter “Lady Caroline” – bringing the castle and its history to life – 11am, 1pm and 3pm

HAVE A GO ARCHERY & LIVING HISTORY TENT – try your hand at archery.

Do you have the skills to hit the target! – All day

BIRDS OF PREY – Talk to our falconry expert and take the opportunity to get close up to these beautiful wild birds.

Flying Displays (Weather conditions permitting) – 12 noon and 2pm

Admission Prices:

Adult £5.50  Child(6-16) £2.50  Senior/Student £4.50  Family (2A+Cs) £13.50

Last admission to the castle – 3.30pm

LUDLOW MEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS FAYRE

Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 November

Jesters, entertainers, archery, historical re-enactments create a medieval atmosphere for your Christmas shopping! You can buy all sorts of goodies for your Christmas stocking from over eighty stalls presented by traders from across the UK as well as popular Ludlow traders, all dressed in medieval costumes. A great treat for all the family, in the glorious setting of medieval Ludlow Castle.

Open on Saturday 24 November from 10am to 4pm, (last entry at 3.30pm) and again in the evening, after dark, from 6pm to 9pm (last entry at 8.30pm)

Open on Sunday 25 November from 10am to 4pm (last entry at 3.30pm)

Please visit the site listed below for more photographs and information about the Medieval Fayre  “or to book tickets”

                            www.ludlowmedievalchristmas.co.uk

CASTLE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC:

Weekdays in December and January

Christmas Day

Wednesday 25 June and Wednesday 2 July from 12 noon

Saturday 28 June                                               from 12.30pm

Sunday 6 and Monday 7 July                           All day

Wednesday 10, Thursday 11 and Monday 15 September  All day

We apologise for inconvenience caused by castle closures; these are necessary to allow our events programme to proceed.

We reserve the right to close part or all of the Castle and its grounds and amend Event information as necessary without notice.

For further details about any of the Events please telephone 01584 873355

Other useful internet links:-

www.castle-accommodation.com

www.ludlowcastle-weddings.com

www.ludlowcastle-restaurant.com

www.powis.org.uk

www.faroutcarpets.co.uk

www.ludlow.org.uk

www.shropshiretourism.info

www.britishtours.com

www.qualityintourism.com

Photograph acknowledgement: Ludlow Castle is grateful to GARETH THOMAS for his photo of Ludlow Castle on the home page of this website. Gareth has produced many splendid images of Ludlow Castle, please view these at Gareth’s own web site posted here:-

www.catswhiskersstudio.com

The staff at Ludlow Castle extend a warm welcome to you at the above events, but please note that we reserve the right to close part or all of the Castle and its grounds and to amend information as necessary without notice.

We are pleased to recommend links to other related web sites on this page; we make every effort to check that they are appropriate but cannot be held responsible for the accuracy of the information held within linked web sites.

HAVE A GO ARCHERY, LIVING HISTORY & GUIDED TOURS

 Wednesday 26 March & 2 April                                             10am – 4pm

Look, listen and learn more about the history of the castle…….

LOOK in our Living History tent and chat to our maker of medieval handicrafts.

LISTEN to our Archers and try hitting the target yourself – not so easy!

LEARN what it was like to live and work in the castle centuries ago – join”Lady Caroline” on her tours.

Have a go Archery and Living History – All day

Castle Tours – 11am, 1pm and 3pm.

Admission Prices:

Adult £5.50  Child (6-16) £2.50  Senior/Student £4.50  Family (2A+Cs) £13.50

Last admission to the castle – 3.30pm

EASTER EGG DECORATING DAY

Monday 24 March                                                                                    10am – 4pm

Easter Monday – Hidden all around the castle will be hundreds of “eggs”!

Find one and bring it to our “Easter tent” where we will swop it for a real egg…

for you decorate to your own design  with the glitters, stars, feathers, paints and jewels. A treasure to take home.

Last admission to the castle – 3.30pm                      

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At a Glance Events Summary: 2008

At Ludlow Castle we have a fascinating range of events running throughout the year. this is the summary of what will happen this year

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