
Ludlow Castle Shropshire - Events coming soon in 2009
The Staff of Ludlow Castle extend a warm welcome to you at the events below.
Full Events Programme 2009
| Next Event | Dates |
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LUDLOW FESTIVAL Saturday 20th June to Sunday 5th 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 | |
| Events Summary | 2009 |
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.
LUDLOW FESTIVAL
Saturday 20th June to Sunday 5th 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 Closure | Time |
|---|
| Wednesday 24 June | from noon |
| Wednesday 1 July | from noon |
| Saturday 27 June | from 12.30pm |
| Sunday 5 | All day |
| Monday 6 July | All day |
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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
| Ticket Type | Price |
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| Adult | £6.00 |
| Child (6-16) | £3.00 |
| Senior/Student | £5.50 |
| Family (2A+Cs) | £15.00 |
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
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|
| Adult | £6.00 |
| Child (6-16) | £3.00 |
| Senior/Student | £5.50 |
| Family (2A+Cs) | £15.00 |
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
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:-
| Closure | Time |
|---|
| Wednesday 9th September | All Day |
| Thursday 10th September | All Day |
| Monday 14th September | All Day |
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SCULPTURE EXHIBITION BY THE ARTIST ALLEN JONES
'ALLEGORY & REFIGURATION'
Saturday 26th September to Saturday 7th November
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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 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
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|
| Adult | £6.00 |
| Child (6-16) | £3.00 |
| Senior/Student | £5.50 |
| Family (2A+Cs) | £15.00 |
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)
Castle closed to the public on:
| Closure | Time |
|---|
| Wednesday 25th November | All Day |
| Thursday 26th November | All Day |
| Friday 27h November | All Day |
| Monday 30th November | All Day |
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CASTLE CLOSURE FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR:
Weekdays in December and January
Christmas Day
EVENT PREPERATION CLOSURES:
| Date | Time Period |
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| Wednesday 24 June | From 12 noon |
| Saturday 27 June | From 12.30 pm |
| Wednesday 1st July | From 12 noon |
| Sunday 5 and Monday 6 July | All day |
| Wednesday 9, Thursday 10 and Monday 14 September | All day |
| Wednesday 25, Thursday 26 and Friday 27 & Mon 30 November | All Day
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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
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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.
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At a Glance Events Summary: 2009
At Ludlow Castle we have a fascinating range of events running throughout the year. this is the summary of what will happen this year
Event Summary for 2009| Month (2009) | Dates | Event |
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| March | 22nd | Wedding Fayre - The Beacon Rooms |
| April | 8th & 15th | Have a go Archery/Living History/Tours |
| | 13th | Easter Egg Decorating Day |
| May | 9th & 10th | Ludlow Food Spring Event Ludlow Castle Gardens |
| | 10th | Marches Festival of Transport |
| | 24th & 25th (10am - 4pm) | Have a go Archery, Living History, Guided Tours and Birds of Prey |
| June | 20th Jun - 5th Jul | Ludlow Festival |
| | 24th | Castle CLOSED to Public - from 12.00pm |
| | 27th | Castle CLOSED to Public - from 12.30pm |
| July | 1st | Castle CLOSED to Public - from 12.00pm |
| | 5th & 6th | Castle CLOSED to Public - All Day |
| | 22nd Jul - 26th Aug | Summer Wednesdays (Every Wednesday) |
| | 23rd Jul - 27th Aug | Summer Thursdays (Every Thursday) |
| September | 9th,10th & 14th | Castle CLOSED to Public - All Day |
| | 11th - 13th | Ludlow Food & Drink Festival |
| | 26th Sept to 7th Nov | Sculpture Exhibition by the Artist ALLEN JONES 'Allegory & Refiguration' |
| October | 28th | Half Term Fun - Castle Green Games Have a go Archery, Living History, Guided Tours & Birds of Prey |
| November | 25th, 26th, 27th & 30th | Castle CLOSED to Public - All Day |
| November | 28th (10am - 4pm) (6pm - 9pm) | Ludlow Medieval Christmas Fayre |
| | 29th (10am - 4pm) | Ludlow Medieval Christmas Fayre |
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