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Built in the 11th Century as a border stronghold, Ludlow Castle has been involved in some of the most significant moments of British history. Only 20 years after the Norman Conquest, Roger de Lacy, a Marcher Lord, began work on construction of the castle. Roger Mortimer enlarged the Castle in the 14th century, and it was later involved in the Wars of the Roses, as the home of Richard, Duke of York. The castle became Crown property in 1461. The Council of the Marches was established when Edward IV sent his eldest son, Prince Edward, to Ludlow, to preside over the Council keeping order on the Welsh border. In 1501 Prince Arthur (elder brother of Henry VIII) brought his bride, Catherine of Aragon, to Ludlow before his early death six months later. Catherine later married Henry VIII and...Read More
Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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Adult (16+) | £9.00 adult |
Child (5-15) | £4.50 child |
Child under 5 | Free |
Family (2 adult and up to 4 children) | £25.00 family |
Group bookings arranged 2 weeks in advance: 10% off normal price
From the junction of the A5/A49 (S) Shrewsbury, take the A49 south to Ludlow. Follow signs for Ludlow Town centre. At the traffic lights at the top of Corve Street, turn right along King Street and follow the road to the castle (please note there is no parking at the castle; the nearest car park is in Castle Square, a 1 minute walk from the castle).
Ludlow Railway station is on the Manchester to Cardiff line with trains also running from North Wales. The castle is 10 minutes walk from the station.
* Please check website for Openings and times on our website : https://www.ludlowcastle.com/visit-us/opening-times-prices-book-tickets/
Please check our website before travelling: the castle may be closed for events, or in adverse weather conditions.
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