Ludlow Castle — Attraction in Ludlow

It's nice to have a visit Ludlow Castle,if u r nearby so we r,had many photos around n in castle it's architectural windows beautiful view from some windows,Tower as I love to watch n understand construction made those years back n imagination how it was before,you spend more than hour inside for this ,so better to park your car nearby castle park , it's well maintained car park we went there on Sunday so parking just for 50 p/hr , anyway park more than two hours if u like to wonder in Castle and Cafe n market nearby, carpark is separate from Castle but name for,there is toilets facility with wheelchair access but on payment of 20p as well it's 2 minutes walk from castle,when u enter Castle you have to pay £8 per person or family ticket? because we r two with our well behaved 🐕 dog,yes it's dog friendly visit to this Castle,I visited many other Castles in UK but most doesn't allow dog,now if they allow dogs many people's nowadays having dog visit castle with their lovely companion,well This Castle having self catering cottages adjacent to entrance if you like to stay,as well there is Castle shop,toilets at the exit point,main attraction is find your surname,its meaning& history,have your authentic coat of arms printed onto parchment scrolls for just £20, so we had those some other stuff like Traditional Mead honey...

We had an amazing day at Ludlow Castle! Originally built around 1075 by Walter de Lacy after the Norman Conquest, this castle has so much history. Over the years, it became one of the most important castles in the Marches, even hosting Prince Edward (one of the “Princes in the Tower”) and Prince Arthur with Catherine of Aragon. It was also the seat of the Council of the Marches before falling into ruin after 1689.

One of the highlights for us was the Norman Chapel of St Mary Magdalene — it’s so unique with its round nave! After centuries of decay, it was lovingly restored and re-roofed in 2019 with help from English Heritage. It’s great to see such an iconic landmark preserved for future generations.

We also climbed the tower and were rewarded with stunning views of Ludlow town, the lush surroundings, and Dinham Bridge. The castle grounds are peaceful, and there’s a nearby reservoir that adds to the charm. The on-site café is a perfect spot to grab a coffee or snack and relax.

Ludlow itself is lovely — friendly, welcoming, and full of character. It’s an ideal spot for anyone looking for a mix of history, nature, and a relaxing day out.

Entry Prices: Child (5–15 years): £4 Adult (16+ years): £9 Family (2 adults, up to 4 children): £25 Children...

Went with the family for a day out and had a great time. The cost for a family of 4 to get in was £20, which - to be honest - seemed like quite a lot of money to look at some ruins. I was expecting the to be a bit more by way of 'exhibits' the demonstrating how those that lived there went about their daily life, but there wasn't. That said, once we got inside there was a huge open green space that the kids could run around in and have a lot of fun, which was perfect. Although it was 'only' ruins, there was a lot to see and done fun stuff to go inside and look at. We didn't go up the Norman tower because they had to restrict access due to Covid-19 and the wait was around 40 minutes to an hour. But we did go up a smaller tower, which was a lot of fun. We got some tea and cake from the cafe and had to follow the one way system to be able to have it in the courtyard, but the staff there couldn't have been more helpful. When we entered there was hand sanitizer and the staff were all wearing face shields, which was great to see. They also took our details for contact tracing, which was another fantastic thing to see - well done Ludlow Castle! All in all, we did have a great time visiting for a couple of hours and would...