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Be Endurance takes sports to new heights
Be Endurance takes sports to new heights

Local lads behind the Be Endurance team tell us about their roster of sporting events in the Ludlow area. Hint: fantastic scenery!

The art of flowers at Wild Bunch
The art of flowers at Wild Bunch

A blissful day was spent at Wild Bunch’s ‘Ephemeral Spring’ flower-arranging workshop in the capable and assured hands of owner and guide, Tammy Hall.

From Alice with love
From Alice with love

After May celebrations, Alice finds a gingerbread biscuit and port combo make for a refreshing no-bake summer pudding

Flavours of France
Flavours of France

Three easy-to-find French experiences for you to enjoy in the heart of Ludlow.

let's do...5 things in June
let's do...5 things in June

If cooking is an art then what are food festivals? This month take your pick and head to one of the many in and around Ludlow. To feed the mind and the soul there’s poet laureate, Andrew Motion and our alternative comedy and arts festival, the Ludlow Art Fringe

Ludlow Brewery? You'll like it, it's sweet
Ludlow Brewery? You'll like it, it's sweet

I’m not a beer lover but I found myself loving the Ludlow Brewery Tour and savouring the taste of several craft beers.

From Alice with love
From Alice with love

In honour of Spring and of her Grandpa and Granny Maz, Alice offers up a mouthwatering recipe that is all about lamb.
let's do...9 things in May

Roll on the great British summer fete season. Days are longer and it’s time to get out and about. Here in Ludlow, we’ve put together NINE great ideas for you to choose from…

Celebrating our rustic life with a festival...or two
Celebrating our rustic life with a festival...or two

Ludlow festivals are known for sticking to what it knows best and that's food. The upcoming Ludlow Spring Festival 11-13th May is a perfect embodiment of what our lifestyle is about.

let's do...6 things in April
let's do...6 things in April

Wanting things to do in wet and wild April? We share our top 6 activities this month from having a laugh with Phil Jupitus to enjoying the peace and calm of Hampton Court Castle Gardens. 

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Daisy's Diaries: my little, fat Ludlow dog
Daisy's Diaries: my little, fat Ludlow dog

Introducing new columnist, JD…and her dog, Daisy, of course! As newcomers to Ludlow, they are your eyes and paws into the dog-friendly life of the Marches

A visual walk: 3-mile loop Mary Knoll, Elan, Bringewood
A visual walk: 3-mile loop Mary Knoll, Elan, Bringewood

Sharing the best walks with pictures take in the loop beginning at Mary Knoll through the Elan Valley up through Bringewood and back to the start.

Places to go: Stockton Bury and Hampton Court Gardens
Places to go: Stockton Bury and Hampton Court Gardens

We are spoilt for choice when it comes to gardens here in South Shropshire. Stockton Bury and Hampton Court Gardens are two fine examples

Make do and make friends
Make do and make friends

We officially graduated a couple of months ago to intermediate level (it was self determined but we finally stopped making cushion covers!)

Why Ludlow?
Why Ludlow?

The real question isn't why Ludlow, it's why not? 

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The Merry Wives of Windsor
Jun 16
The Merry Wives of Windsor
As You Like It at Ludlow Castle
Jun 21
As You Like It at Ludlow Castle
Beardy Folk Festival
Jun 22
Beardy Folk Festival
Shrewsbury Food Festival 2018
Jun 23
Shrewsbury Food Festival 2018
The Clun Sportive presented by the Tour D'Arts Alive
Jun 24
The Clun Sportive presented by the Tour D'Arts Alive
Tenbury Music Festival
Jun 30
Tenbury Music Festival
Tales of Britain
Jun 30
Tales of Britain
The Big Starline Reunion 2
Jul 21
The Big Starline Reunion 2

our mission: to bring you the best of Ludlow. We're giving a big shout out to everything we love: its food, its people, its producers and its fabulous location. Hey, we're starting a lifestyle here. 

 
It’s @ludlowfringe week! Time to set off on the art trail, book your tickets for Shakespeare in the castle grounds, support pride 2018, enjoy comedy, drama and music, and make the most of all that is unique and amazing about our diverse, flamboyant and historic town. #ludlowfringe #ludlowfringefestival #summerfest #fringefestival #arts #exhibitions #arttrail #historictown #discoverbritain #shakespeare #pride2018 #shropshire #diverse #ludlow #lovewhereyoulive
Another splash of colour behind St Laurence’s Church and leading to Reader’s house. We think this colourful box of blooms may be the work of the indomitable Viv Parry of Ludlow Town Council (and sorry if it was you and we’ve got this wrong 😐🙃). Ludlow is blooming 🌼🌸 #ludlowinbloom #summerflowers #townflowers #britaininbloom #floral_splash #readershouse #townwalls #ludlow #shropshire #splashofcolour #lovewhereyoulive
We’ve discovered the secret (person) behind some of the hanging baskets of Ludlow. This is chirpy chap, Steve - he runs his own company Flower Centre, based in Birmingham but comes to Ludlow just for Cedric Bosi, co-owner of @church_inn and @charltonarmsludlow . Steve grows his own flowers and as you can see, takes on all the hard work of hanging, dressing and maintaining his beautiful creations too. What a service! Thanks for helping to keep Ludlow in bloom, Steve 🌸🌼😄 #ludlowinbloom #hangingbaskets #beautifulblooms #whatservice #loveflowers #britaininbloom #independentbusiness #ludlow #shropshire #thankyou #chirpychappy
Ludlow’s buildings looking pretty as a picture even on a muggy day. If you’ve always wanted to know what the gardens of these Georgian houses looked like, you’re in luck! This Sunday sees private houses on Mill St, Broad St, Brand Lane and Linney opening their gardens for once-a-year exclusive access to the public. Prepared to be delighted and surprised. This being Ludlow, also expect ploughmans lunch🧀, cream teas🍰 ☕️, bubbly🥂and🍦all on sale throughout the day. Visit @ludlowassemblyrooms for more info. #secretgardens #opengardens #towngardens #opentothepublic #onceayear #familydayout #creamteas #ploughmans #prettyasapicture #georgianhouses #exclusiveaccess #ludlow #shropshire
Here’s one for the girls (please note no age limit!). @roundaboutstationery have brought out their latest shopping bag and it’s a big shout out to all you Ludlow lasses out there. How much do you want one of these???! We’re bulk buying!!💕😆 #loveludlow #ludlowladies #ludlowlass #shropshirelass #shoppingbags #ecobag #saynotoplastic #shoutouttothegirls #ludlow #letsgolocal #independentbusiness #localbusiness #roundabout #stationery #shropshire
What a fabulous weekend! Make the most of our beautiful countryside when you visit Ludlow. As well as our breathtaking Shropshire hills, take time to explore the country lanes and pretty villages. #baling #haybaling #farminglife #countrysideviews #prettyvillages #countrylanes #ludlow #shropshire
Walking along the Bread Walk on an overcast day in Ludlow is a step back in time. It's also an amazing History and Geography lesson. Did you know that the walk's original name was the 'Bread and Blanket Walk'? At around this time of year (6th May) in 1886, a devastating flood washed away the walk along the river and Lord Clive paid workers in bread and blankets to rebuild it. As for Geography, evidence of melting glaciers is plain to see all along the path and it's a wonderful spot for fossil hunters (though please note, no digging is allowed). It's impossible to tire of the Bread Walk, it's one of Ludlow's natural wonders. #naturalwonders #breadwalk #breadandblankets #englishrivers #riverview #riverpaths #glaciers #geology #historyandgeography #historicwalks #greatwalks #ludlow #shropshire
Definitely a @theangelludlow gelato 🍨 kinda day. Loving this sunshine ☀️ and loving how Ludlow’s independent businesses make this most of it 👍 #gelato #icecream #icecreambicycle #makethemostofit #sunnydays #loveenglishsummer #independentbusiness #becreative #ludlow #shropshire
The spectacular floral arrangement of Tammy @wildbunchflowers . We were lucky enough to be invited on her 'Ephemeral Spring' workshop in May and were so inspired by Tammy's poetic vibe and her alchemy with flowers. Don't miss her next workshop in July, 'Suspended Reality', limited spaces available so book quickly. Read more about our blissful day with Wild Bunch in our latest Spotlight feature (link in bio). #flowers #workshop #flowerarranging #workshop #floralarrangement #bouquet #ephemeral #suspendedreality #localfarmers #alchemy #poeticvibes #wildbunchflowers
We’re half way through the week and it’s a lovely, sunny start in Ludlow. Happy Wednesday, folks ☀️! #happywednesday #sunnystart #summerishere #ourtown #ludlow #shropshire #letsgolocal