Ludlow Castle Shropshire - Events 2012
JANUARY - Weekends Only ( 10.00 am - 4.00 pm)
Last admission half an hour before closing time.
Inclement Weather Conditions - Please telephone the Castle before starting your journey to check that the venue is open - we assess the situation daily in these circumstances.
Telephone 01584 873355 or 01584 874465
FOOD AND WINE TASTING
24th February 2012 at The Beacon Rooms, Ludlow Castle
12.00 - 4.00pm £15.00 per person plus additional £6.00 for wine tasting.
To Book Contact James at Jimbo's Bars
tel 07887540541 or james@jimbosbars.com - by 14 February 2012.
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HAVE A GO ARCHERY AND LIVING HISTORY 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
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!
CASTLE TOURS 11.00am, 1.30pm and 4.00pm
LEARN what it was like to live and work in the castle centuries ago – join”Lady Caroline” on her tours.
Admission Prices| Ticket Type | Price |
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| Adult | £6.50 |
| Child (6-16) | £3.00 |
| Senior/Student | £6.00 |
| Family (2A+Cs) | £17.50 |
Last admission to the castle – 4.30 pm
EASTER EGG DECORATING DAY
Monday 9th April 2012 10.00 am. - 4.00 pm. 
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 – 4.30 pm
| Wednesday 11th April 2012 | |
HAVE A GO ARCHERY AND LIVING HISTORY 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
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!
CASTLE TOURS 11.00am, 1.30pm and 4.00pm
LEARN what it was like to live and work in the castle centuries ago – join”Lady Caroline” on her tours.
Admission Prices| Ticket Type | Price |
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| Adult | £6.50 |
| Child (6-16) | £3.00 |
| Senior/Student | £6.00 |
| Family (2A+Cs) | £17.50 |
Last admission to the castle – 4.30 pm
LUDLOW FOOD SPRING EVENT & MARCHES TRANSPORT FESTIVAL
Friday 11th (eve only) ,Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th May
Beer, Bangers, Breads and buskers
www.thespringevent.co.uk
CASTLE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC
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| Thursday 10th May | All day |
| Friday 11th May | All day |
| Monday 14th May | All day |
SPRING BANK HOLIDAY
Sunday 3rd & 4th June 10.00am – 4.30pm
An interesting day full of activities for all the family for the Spring Bank Holiday weekend
CASTLE TOURS 11.00am, 1.30pm and 4.00pm
with our interpreter “Lady Caroline” – bringing the castle and its history to life.
HAVE A GO ARCHERY & LIVING HISTORY TENT All day
try your hand at archery. Do you have the skills to hit the target!
BIRDS OF PREY All day
Flying Displays (Weather conditions permitting) 12 noon and 3.00pm
Talk to our falconry expert and take the opportunity to get a close up look at these beautiful wild birds.
| Ticket Type | Price |
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| Adult | £6.50 |
| Child (6-16) | £3.00 |
| Senior/Student | £6.00 |
| Family (2A+Cs) | £17.50 |
Last admission to the castle – 4.30pm
LUDLOW FESTIVAL
Saturday 23rd June - Sunday 8th July
An outdoor Shakespeare play in the Inner Bailey of Ludlow Castle.
www.ludlowfestival.co.uk
Box Office 01584 872150
FOR THREE WEEKS PRIOR TO, AND ONE WEEK AFTER, THE LUDLOW FESTIVAL CERTAIN AREAS OF THE CASTLE WILL BE INACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
CASTLE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC
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| Wednesday 27th June | From noon |
| Saturday 30th June | From noon |
| Wednesday 4th July | From noon |
| Sunday 8th July | All day |
| Monday 9th July | All day |
This long established, well known festival returns with a variety of arts and entertainment for all tastes.
SUMMER WEDNESDAYS
25th July, 1st, 8th, 15th , 22nd and 29th August 10.00am - 4.30pm
An interesting day full of activities for all the family…………
CASTLE TOURS 11.00am, 1.30pm and 4.00pm
with our interpreter “Lady Caroline” – bringing the castle and its history to life.
HAVE A GO ARCHERY & LIVING HISTORY TENT 10.00am to 4.30pm
– try your hand at archery. Do you have the skills to hit the target!
BIRDS OF PREY All day
Flying Displays (Weather conditions permitting) – 12 noon and 3.00pm
– Talk to our falconry expert and take the opportunity to get a close up look at these beautiful wild birds.
| Ticket Type | Price |
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| Adult | £6.50 |
| Child (6-16) | £3.00 |
| Senior/Student | £6.00 |
| Family (2A+Cs) | £17.50 |
Last admission to the Castle - 4.30pm (July)
Last admission to the Castle - 6.30pm (August)
SUMMER THURSDAYS
26th July 10.00am - 5.00pm
2th, 9th, 16th 23rd and 30th August 10.00am - 7.00pm
CASTLE TOURS - 11,00am, 1.00pm and 3.00pm
SHORT STORY TELLING- Inner Bailey 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3.30pm
MEDIEVAL GAMES AND CASTLE CRAFTS- Outer Bailey 10.30am - 4.30pm
| Ticket Type | Price |
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| Adult | £6.50 |
| Child (6-16) | £3.00 |
| Senior/Student | £6.00 |
| Family (2A+Cs) | £17.50 |
Last admission to the Castle - 4.30pm (July)
Last admission to the Castle - 6.30pm (August)
LUDLOW FOOD FESTIVAL
Friday 7th to Sunday 9th 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
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| Monday 3rd September | All Day |
| Tuesday 4th September | All Day |
| Wednesday 5th September | All Day |
| Thursday 6th September | All Day |
| Monday 10th September | All Day |
| Tuesday 11th September | All Day |
CASTLE GREEN GAMES DAY
Wednesday 24th October 10.00am – 3.30pm
An interesting day full of activities for all the family….
CASTLE TOURS 11.00am, 1.00pm and 3.00pm
With our interpreter “Lady Caroline” bringing the castle and its history to life.
HAVE A GO ARCHERY & LIVING HISTORY TENT All day
– try your hand at archery. Do you have the skills to hit the target!
BIRDS OF PREY All day
FLYING DISPLAYS (Weather conditions permitting) 12 noon and 2.00pm
Talk to our falconry expert and take the opportunity to get close up to these beautiful wild birds.
| Ticket Type | Price |
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| Adult | £6.50 |
| Child (6-16) | £3.00 |
| Senior/Student | £6.00 |
| Family (2A+Cs) | £17.50 |
Last admission to the Castle – 3.30pm
LUDLOW MEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS FAYRE
Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th 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 24th November from 10.00am to 4.00pm, (last entry at 3.30pm) and again in the evening, after dark, from 6.00pm to 9.00pm (last entry at 8.30pm)
Open on Sunday 25th November from 10.00am to 4.00pm (last entry at 3.30pm)
For more information please visit www.ludlowmedievalchristmas.co.uk
CASTLE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC
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| Wednesday 21th November | All Day |
| Thursday 22th November | All Day |
| Friday 23rd November | All Day |
| Monday 26th November | All Day |
| Tuesday 27th November | All Day |
| Wednesday 28th November | All Day |
CASTLE OPENING TIMES
DECEMBER - Weekends Only (10.00 am - 4.00 pm)
FESTIVE OPENING TIMES
Please note :- Wednesday 26th December to Tuesday 1st January 2013 the Castle will be open from 10.00am to 4.00pm (last admission 3.30pm)
JANUARY - Weekends Only ( 10.00 am - 4.00 pm)
Last admission half an hour before closing time.
Inclement Weather Conditions - Please telephone the Castle before starting your journey to check that the venue is open - we assess the situation daily in these circumstances.
Telephone 01584 873355 or 01584 874465
| Month | Time |
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| January: | 10.00am to 4.00pm (weekends only) |
| February & March: | 10.00am to 4.00pm (7 days a week) |
| April to July: | 10.00am to 5.00pm (7 days a week) |
| CASTLE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC: | Thursday 10th, Friday 11th & Monday 14th May - All Day |
| CASTLE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC: | Wednesday 27th June from 12 noon
Saturday 30th June from 12.00 noon
Wednesday 4th July from 12 noon
Sunday 8th & Monday 9th July- All Day |
| August: | 10.00am to 7.00pm (7 days a week) |
| September: | 10.00am to 5.00pm (7 days a week) |
| CASTLE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC: | Monday 3rd, Tuesday 4th, Wednesday 5th, Thursday 6th & Monday 10th & Tuesday 11th September - All Day |
| October & November: | 10.00am to 4.00pm (7 days a week) |
| CASTLE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC: | Wednesday 21st, Thursday 22nd, Friday 23rd & Monday 26th, Tuesday 27th & Wednesday 28th November - All Day |
| December: | 10.00am to 4.00pm (weekends only) |
Please note :- Wednesday 26th December to Tuesday 1st January 2013 the Castle will be open from 10.00am to 4.00pm (last admission 3.30pm)
Please note:-
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.
Inclement Weather Conditions - Please telephone the Castle before starting your journey to check that the venue is open - we assess the situation daily in these circumstances.
Telephone 01584 873355 or 01584 874465
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We apologise for any 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
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Other Useful Internet Links:-
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.
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