Events from 2009 at Ludlow Castle

WEDDING FAYRE AT LUDLOW CASTLE - THE BEACON ROOMS 
Sunday 22 March 10am - 4pm

http://www.ludlowweddings.co.uk/events.htm

Free admission to the event  

HAVE A GO ARCHERY, LIVING HISTORY & GUIDED TOURS

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.

Last admission to the castle – 3.30pm

EASTER EGG DECORATING DAY

Monday 13th April 2009                                                                                   10am – 3.30pm

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 – 4.00pm      

CASTLE TOURS - LUDLOW CASTLE
Wednesday 8th April & 15th April 2009

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.

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LUDLOW FOOD SPRING EVENT
Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th May 2009

Ludlow Castle Gardens

Beer, Bangers, Breads and buskers

www.thespringevent.co.uk

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MARCHES TRANSPORT FESTIVAL
Sunday 10th May 2009                                                                                        

A vintage vehicle display in Ludlow Castle Outer Bailey and Ludlow market square. Includes cars, motorbikes, pushbikes and some specialist military and agricultural vehicles.

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

www.marchestransportfestival.co.uk

Free admission to the Castle Outer Bailey only

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SPRING BANK HOLIDAY
Sunday 24th and Monday 25th May  10am – 4pm

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

Last admission to the castle – 4.30pm

LUDLOW FESTIVAL

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

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SUMMER WEDNESDAYS
22nd and 29th July  5th, 12th, 19th and 26th 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 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

Last admission to the Castle -  4.30pm (July)
Last admission to the Castle - 6.30pm (August)

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SUMMER THURSDAYS
23rd and 30th July - 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th August 10am - 5pm

Castle Tours - 11am, 1pm and 3pm

Short Story Telling - Inner Bailey 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3.30pm

Medieval Games & Castle Crafts - Outer Bailey 10.30am - 4.00pm

Last admission to the Castle -  4.30pm (July)
Last admission to the Castle - 6.30pm (August)
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LUDLOW FOOD FESTIVAL
Friday 11th to Sunday 13th September 2009

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:-

SCULPTURE EXHIBITION BY THE ARTIST ALLEN JONESR A

'ALLEGORY & REFIGURATION'

Saturday 26th September to Saturday 7th November

'FIGURES WAITING IN LUDLOW CASTLE'

Ludlow Castle has initiated a programme of sculpture exhibitions featuring well-known international artists. These exhibitions take place in the Inner Bailey. On the 26th of September we are very proud and excited to present work by the eminent artist, Allen Jones.

Allen Jones is one of Britain's most distinghuised artists from the pioneering Pop Movement. His painting and sculpture are in many importnat international collections, including the Tate Gallery and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the Museum of Modern Art in New York and many European museums. He has public sculptures in London, Zurich, Hong Kong and Shanghi, and was a Trustee of the British Museum from 1990 - 1999, also elected as a Royal Academician in 1986.

Jones was orginally known as a painter of highly sophisticated and brilliantly coloured canvases with a dynamic linking between the abstract and figuration. However, over time he has made a shift from the occasional sculptural form appearing in his painting, to sculpture that uses paint to help translate its form.

In this exhibition we are showing a selection of his extraordinary 'Mannequin Sculptures' that have manifested themselves throughout his career. These pieces have never been shown as a set of work before. The artist is very interested in this concept.

Richard Byard & Son Builders

Technacryl Ltd

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HALF TERM FUN - CASTLE GREEN GAMES DAY

Wednesday 28th 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 3pmHAVE 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

Last admission to the Castle – 3.30pm

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LUDLOW MEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS FAYRE

Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th 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 28 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 29 November from 10am to 4pm (last entry at 3.30pm)

For more information please visit www.ludlowmedievalchristmas.co.uk

Castle closed to the public on:

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