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Find serenity at Riverside Beauty: treatments and holiday hours
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Unwind this holiday season with Riverside Beauty's standout treatments, festive...
A foraged winter wreath
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Flower Farmer, Kim Ralph, offers a step-by-step guide for a...
Madness (plus very special The Zutons) comes to Ludlow
4 minute read
Ska-pop legends Madness announce a special performance Live at Ludlow...
From couch to 5 cones - forage your winter wreath
4 minute read
Kim Ralph, Ludlow Flower Farmer, heads to the woodlands around...
Arts and crafts courses in Ludlow and beyond
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Unleash your creativity and dive into the arty crafty world...
Day-trippers: drive or cycle, three nearby towns to visit 
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Three charming towns near Ludlow to cycle or drive to...
Where to find your Christmas tree in Ludlow
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If you're ditching the fake fir and feel like going...

Events

St Laurence's Church, Ludlow
December 22, 2023
Christmas at St Laurence's Church
Friday 22nd December at 7pm – Christmas service is Carols in the Castle at Ludlow Castle. This event is not ticketed – just turn up and sing! Saturday 23rd December at 7pm – Nine Lessons and Carols service. This service is not ticketed and there is no need to book – all are welcome. Monday...
Bill's Kitchen, Ludlow
December 18, 2023
Folk Café with Rapsquillion at Bill's Kitchen
Get a delicious meal and some great music for just £25. If you simply wish to enjoy the music (and maybe a glass of wine) without eating, tickets are £10. Now in its umpteenth incarnation, Rapsquillion was formed in 1998 when, as a result of a strange celestial juxtaposition, Keith Thomas and Trevor Hedges met...
Ludlow Brewery
December 16, 2023
Gurdev's Indian street food pop-up
Spice up your Christmas with an afternoon of Indian street food. Samosas, chicken tikka naan kebabs. And more!
The George, Ludlow
December 28, 2023
The George Big Fat Quiz of 2023
TIME: 7.00PM ARRIVAL, 7.30PM START TEAM SIZE: MAXIMUM OF 6 ENTRY: £3 PER PERSON Join their biggest charity night of the year to raise funds for our local community. All pubs will be hosting the Big Fat Quiz of 2023 on Thursday 28th December, with proceeds going to their local charity. 50% of the prize...
Ludlow Racecourse, Bromfield, Ludlow SY8 2BT
December 20, 2023
Tanners Christmas Races
Tanners Christmas Races The highlight of the festive calendar There’s no better way to celebrate the Christmas period with friends and family than here at Ludlow Races! Wear your favourite Christmas Jumper – prize awarded for the best festive jumper. Buy tickets ONLINE
Ludlow Rugby Club
December 18, 2023
Ludlow NCT Playgroup Christmas Party
Ludlow NCT are really pleased and excited to invite you to our Playgroup Christmas party! BOOKING IS NOW LIVE! Join the group at Ludlow Rugby Club on Monday 18th December 10am-12pm for lots of Christmas festive fun- activities, play, snacks and EVEN a Special Visitor with a gift! Just £2 per family, all welcome (no...
Downton on the Rock
December 15, 2023
Knighton Silver Band Christmas Concert
St Giles’ Church hosts the Knighton Silver Band for an evening of Christmas music and carols. Tickets can be purchased online.
Ludlow Assembly Rooms
February 9, 2024
Carole King's Tapestry: An Evening in Laurel Canyon
This event sends us back to California in the 1960s and 1970s as the hippies took over the Sunset Strip. With the house prices too costly in the centre of town, a creative hub emerged in Laurel Canyon; an area overlooking Los Angeles in the Hollywood Hills. Just some of those who took advantage of...
Castle Square
December 12, 2023
Living Nativity at Castle Square
The Living Nativity returns to Ludlow on 12th December 2023, 6pm at the Peace Memorial.
Miracle on King Street, 8 King Street, SY8 1AQ
December 9, 2023
Santa’s Grotto at Miracle on King Street
Santa’s Grotto is opening its doors again at Miracle on King Street. This memorable event will have you coming back each year. Families are still telling us how much they loved meeting the real Father Christmas in Ludlow. Even the non-believers leave with a twinkle in their eye. You will be welcomed by one of...
Ludlow Castle
December 9, 2023
Meet Father Christmas at Ludlow Castle
Saturday 9th- Sunday10th, Saturday 16th – Sunday 17th, Friday 22nd – Sunday 24th December Normal admission charges apply, plus £5 for each child visiting Father Christmas and receiving a gift. Father Christmas will be visiting  in December to meet children in his grotto and find out if they’ve been naughty or nice!  The children will...
St John's, Gravel Hill, Ludlow, SY8 1QS
December 15, 2023
Bella Acappella Christmas Concert
Based in the beautiful south Shropshire market town of Ludlow, Bella Acappella is a remarkable group of women who gather together to sing. We produce quality 4-part harmony performances. We learn new music each year and host at least two annual concerts in aid of local charities as well as performing at weddings and other...
The Blue Boar, Ludlow
December 20, 2023
A Christmas Carol at The Blue Boar
See this classic story of Christmas ghosts and Scrooge the miser’s redemption, presented in the way it was originally intended – told live to an audience. Award-winning storyteller, Jason Buck Storyteller, brings this favourite to life, with humour and chills for young and old – traditional storytelling for a modern audience, in the comfort of...
Ludlow Assembly Rooms
December 16, 2023
Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs live Pantomime
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is our Traditional Pantomime for 2023! With a talented cast of professional actors and a host of local children, panto will return to Ludlow Assembly Rooms from 16th – 30th December 2023. ****Buy 5+ tickets and get a massive 10% discount!**** (discount does not apply to school bookings) There...
Ludlow Library
October 20, 2023
Affordable and Accessible Art Exhibiton
Organised by Ludlow Art Society Original art work by local artists. Every painting is identically framed and priced at £60.00. Ludlow Food Bank will receive £3.00 charitable donation for every painting sold. Ludlow Library open every day other than Thursday, Saturday pm and Sunday.
Bill's Kitchen, Ludlow
December 13, 2023
Recruitment Café - 2nd Wednesday of every month
Are you looking for a job in Health and Social Care?! Home Instead Shrewsbury, Ludlow and Oswestry are holding a recruitment cafe at Bills Kitchen Ludlow on the second Wednesday of every month. On the spot interviews and available to answer any questions ‘Home Instead’ that you may have. Other dates:

welcome to our new look

We, Claire and Lucy, launched Let’s Go Ludlow four years ago and we felt it was time for a refresh!

LGL is a passion project and we have loved sharing our insider’s view of the fresh, healthy and vibrant lifestyle that living in Ludlow gives us and our families.

And now we have a new challenge: championing local business.

In line with our new look, we are very excited to announce the upcoming launch of our NEW community, Let’s Go Local. We’re creating the ultimate A-Z local business directory free to all our readers and a digital subscription service from only £1.99 per month which will offer our members amazing discounts and offers to a wide variety of Ludlow businesses.

Launching soon – come and join us, we can‘t wait to meet you!

Eat & Drink

Find serenity at Riverside Beauty: treatments and holiday hours
Unwind this holiday season with Riverside Beauty's standout treatments, festive promotion and a chance to win a luxury beauty hamper worth over £350
A foraged winter wreath
Flower Farmer, Kim Ralph, offers a step-by-step guide for a sustainable natural winter wreath to help you appreciate the beauty of the season
Ludlow Fringe “in safe hands” as Ludlow Assembly Rooms takes on its 2024 programming
Ludlow’s own arts centre secures the future of one of the country’s most loved rural Fringe festivals.
Merlin Unwin Christmas special: Unwrap the magic of reading
Merlin Unwin gifts the pleasure of reading this Christmas
Madness (plus very special The Zutons) comes to Ludlow
Ska-pop legends Madness announce a special performance Live at Ludlow Castle next summer.
Pop sensation Anne-Marie at Ludlow Castle
Future Sounds Events announces a special outdoor show LIVE at Ludlow Castle in July 2024
A winter walk from Ludlow to Leominster
A 24-mile countryside winter ramble connecting three towns in three counties.
From couch to 5 cones - forage your winter wreath
Kim Ralph, Ludlow Flower Farmer, heads to the woodlands around town to build her beautiful wreaths and displays. She shares a guide to help you forage your own.
Celebrating Shakespeare in Ludlow: 400 years of Bard magic
Discover the captivating legacy of Shakespeare intertwined with Ludlow's rich history, and celebrate this Friday for an enchanting night at the Ludlow Assembly Rooms.
Remembrance Sunday Service and Armistice Day in Ludlow
All the info you need to take part in this year's Remembrance Sunday service and parade.
South Shropshire Climate Action launches new website
South Shropshire Climate Action’s (SSCA) new website offers helpful tips on how to reduce your carbon footprint, save money, promote your health and wellbeing and enhance our natural environment.
Ludlow Piano Festival announces exciting pop-up event
Scheduled to take place on November 3-4, 2023 this two-day extravaganza promises a delightful and fun musical experience with comedy, dancing and virtuoso performances.

Lifestyle

Find serenity at Riverside Beauty: treatments and holiday hours
Unwind this holiday season with Riverside Beauty's standout treatments, festive promotion and a chance to win a luxury beauty hamper worth over £350
A foraged winter wreath
Flower Farmer, Kim Ralph, offers a step-by-step guide for a sustainable natural winter wreath to help you appreciate the beauty of the season
Ludlow Fringe “in safe hands” as Ludlow Assembly Rooms takes on its 2024 programming
Ludlow’s own arts centre secures the future of one of the country’s most loved rural Fringe festivals.
Merlin Unwin Christmas special: Unwrap the magic of reading
Merlin Unwin gifts the pleasure of reading this Christmas
Madness (plus very special The Zutons) comes to Ludlow
Ska-pop legends Madness announce a special performance Live at Ludlow Castle next summer.
Pop sensation Anne-Marie at Ludlow Castle
Future Sounds Events announces a special outdoor show LIVE at Ludlow Castle in July 2024
A winter walk from Ludlow to Leominster
A 24-mile countryside winter ramble connecting three towns in three counties.
From couch to 5 cones - forage your winter wreath
Kim Ralph, Ludlow Flower Farmer, heads to the woodlands around town to build her beautiful wreaths and displays. She shares a guide to help you forage your own.
Celebrating Shakespeare in Ludlow: 400 years of Bard magic
Discover the captivating legacy of Shakespeare intertwined with Ludlow's rich history, and celebrate this Friday for an enchanting night at the Ludlow Assembly Rooms.
Remembrance Sunday Service and Armistice Day in Ludlow
All the info you need to take part in this year's Remembrance Sunday service and parade.
South Shropshire Climate Action launches new website
South Shropshire Climate Action’s (SSCA) new website offers helpful tips on how to reduce your carbon footprint, save money, promote your health and wellbeing and enhance our natural environment.
Ludlow Piano Festival announces exciting pop-up event
Scheduled to take place on November 3-4, 2023 this two-day extravaganza promises a delightful and fun musical experience with comedy, dancing and virtuoso performances.

welcome to our new look

We, Claire and Lucy, launched Let’s Go Ludlow four years ago and we felt it was time for a refresh!

LGL is a passion project and we have loved sharing our insider’s view of the fresh, healthy and vibrant lifestyle that living in Ludlow gives us and our families.

And now we have a new challenge: championing local business.

In line with our new look, we are very excited to announce the upcoming launch of our NEW community, Let’s Go Local. We’re creating the ultimate A-Z local business directory free to all our readers and a digital subscription service from only £1.99 per month which will offer our members amazing discounts and offers to a wide variety of Ludlow businesses.

Launching soon – come and join us, we can‘t wait to meet you!

Stay

Find serenity at Riverside Beauty: treatments and holiday hours
Unwind this holiday season with Riverside Beauty's standout treatments, festive promotion and a chance to win a luxury beauty hamper worth over £350
A foraged winter wreath
Flower Farmer, Kim Ralph, offers a step-by-step guide for a sustainable natural winter wreath to help you appreciate the beauty of the season
Ludlow Fringe “in safe hands” as Ludlow Assembly Rooms takes on its 2024 programming
Ludlow’s own arts centre secures the future of one of the country’s most loved rural Fringe festivals.
Merlin Unwin Christmas special: Unwrap the magic of reading
Merlin Unwin gifts the pleasure of reading this Christmas
Madness (plus very special The Zutons) comes to Ludlow
Ska-pop legends Madness announce a special performance Live at Ludlow Castle next summer.
Pop sensation Anne-Marie at Ludlow Castle
Future Sounds Events announces a special outdoor show LIVE at Ludlow Castle in July 2024
A winter walk from Ludlow to Leominster
A 24-mile countryside winter ramble connecting three towns in three counties.
From couch to 5 cones - forage your winter wreath
Kim Ralph, Ludlow Flower Farmer, heads to the woodlands around town to build her beautiful wreaths and displays. She shares a guide to help you forage your own.
Celebrating Shakespeare in Ludlow: 400 years of Bard magic
Discover the captivating legacy of Shakespeare intertwined with Ludlow's rich history, and celebrate this Friday for an enchanting night at the Ludlow Assembly Rooms.
Remembrance Sunday Service and Armistice Day in Ludlow
All the info you need to take part in this year's Remembrance Sunday service and parade.
South Shropshire Climate Action launches new website
South Shropshire Climate Action’s (SSCA) new website offers helpful tips on how to reduce your carbon footprint, save money, promote your health and wellbeing and enhance our natural environment.
Ludlow Piano Festival announces exciting pop-up event
Scheduled to take place on November 3-4, 2023 this two-day extravaganza promises a delightful and fun musical experience with comedy, dancing and virtuoso performances.

Weddings

Find serenity at Riverside Beauty: treatments and holiday hours
Unwind this holiday season with Riverside Beauty's standout treatments, festive promotion and a chance to win a luxury beauty hamper worth over £350
A foraged winter wreath
Flower Farmer, Kim Ralph, offers a step-by-step guide for a sustainable natural winter wreath to help you appreciate the beauty of the season
Ludlow Fringe “in safe hands” as Ludlow Assembly Rooms takes on its 2024 programming
Ludlow’s own arts centre secures the future of one of the country’s most loved rural Fringe festivals.
Merlin Unwin Christmas special: Unwrap the magic of reading
Merlin Unwin gifts the pleasure of reading this Christmas
Madness (plus very special The Zutons) comes to Ludlow
Ska-pop legends Madness announce a special performance Live at Ludlow Castle next summer.
Pop sensation Anne-Marie at Ludlow Castle
Future Sounds Events announces a special outdoor show LIVE at Ludlow Castle in July 2024
A winter walk from Ludlow to Leominster
A 24-mile countryside winter ramble connecting three towns in three counties.
From couch to 5 cones - forage your winter wreath
Kim Ralph, Ludlow Flower Farmer, heads to the woodlands around town to build her beautiful wreaths and displays. She shares a guide to help you forage your own.
Celebrating Shakespeare in Ludlow: 400 years of Bard magic
Discover the captivating legacy of Shakespeare intertwined with Ludlow's rich history, and celebrate this Friday for an enchanting night at the Ludlow Assembly Rooms.
Remembrance Sunday Service and Armistice Day in Ludlow
All the info you need to take part in this year's Remembrance Sunday service and parade.
South Shropshire Climate Action launches new website
South Shropshire Climate Action’s (SSCA) new website offers helpful tips on how to reduce your carbon footprint, save money, promote your health and wellbeing and enhance our natural environment.
Ludlow Piano Festival announces exciting pop-up event
Scheduled to take place on November 3-4, 2023 this two-day extravaganza promises a delightful and fun musical experience with comedy, dancing and virtuoso performances.

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Let's Go Local Business Directory

Georgina's Flowers
Independent florist creating sustainable arrangements for weddings & events
Pulse Fitness
South Shropshire’s longest established private personal training studio.
Mims and Mamas
Hypnobirthing & Pregnancy Relaxation courses, helping women in pregnancy.
Pitter Patter Ludlow
Ludlow's most popular Children's shop.
Flower and Fable
Jewellery that speaks the language of flowers.
Chalford Firewood & Woodchips
Kiln dried fire logs & Biomass.

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