- Open
- £10 adult · £5 child
- Dogs welcome, including inside
- No car park on site
- Private owner
Quick answer
Ludlow Castle is a ruined castle near Ludlow, Shropshire, in private ownership. Adult tickets cost £10. Dogs are welcome on a lead, including inside. There is no car park on site.
Ludlow Castle opening times
- Mon 12 10:0017:00
- Tue 13 10:0017:00
- Today Wed 14 10:0017:00
- Thu 15 10:0017:00
- Fri 16 10:0017:00
- Sat 17 10:0017:00
- Sun 18 10:0017:00
| Season | Dates | Days | Hours | Last entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January to mid-February (weekends only) | 1 Jan to 14 Feb | Sat to Sun | 10:00 to 16:00 | 15:15 |
| Mid-February to end of March | 15 Feb to 31 Mar | Daily | 10:00 to 16:00 | 15:15 |
| April to end of October 2026 | 1 Apr to 31 Oct | Daily | 10:00 to 17:00 | 16:15 |
| End of October to early January | 1 Nov to 31 Dec | Daily | 10:00 to 16:00 | 15:15 |
Closed on 25 Dec.
Ludlow Castle tickets and prices
| Ticket | On the day |
|---|---|
| Adult | £10 |
| Child | £5 |
| Family | £28 |
Getting to Ludlow Castle and parking
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- Parking
- No car park on site, paid. Pay and display parking in Castle Square and on nearby streets. Cheaper car parks lie a little further away. No prices are given. A Park & Ride runs Monday to Saturday from the Eco Business Park off the A49 Sheet roundabout. Ludlow railway station is about a quarter of a mile from the castle.
- By train
- Leominster is 9.8 miles away.
- Public transport
- Minsterley Motors buses run around Ludlow from the Park and Ride and from Shrewsbury, Pontesbury and Knighton, and the closest stop is Ludlow Assembly Rooms at the top of Mill Street.
Dogs, accessibility and facilities
Dogs
Yes- Welcome: in the grounds and inside.
- Leads: dogs must be kept on a lead.
- Dogs must be well behaved, and owners should clean up after them.
Accessibility
Partly step-free- Step-free: in parts of the site.
- Paths and surfaces: Outdoor ruin with cobbles, grass, bonded gravel and chippings; uneven inner bailey with a bonded gravel path; most rooms and towers have steps.
- Accessible toilet: yes.
Food and facilities
- Toilets Yes
- Café Yes
- Shop Yes
- Picnic area Yes
What to see at Ludlow Castle
- 01
Exhibition
Displays and exhibitions to see.
- 02
Views
Notable views from the site.
- 03
Chapel
A chapel inside the castle.
History of Ludlow Castle
- 1473 Becomes home of Prince Edward, later one of the Princes in the Tower (to 1483)
- 1642 Royalist stronghold during the Civil War (1642-46)
- 1771 Leased to the Earl of Powis
- 1811 Earls of Powis buy the ruined castle
Photos
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How much does it cost to visit Ludlow Castle?
Adult tickets cost £10.
Where do you park at Ludlow Castle?
There is no car park on site. A Park & Ride runs Monday to Saturday from the Eco Business Park off the A49 Sheet roundabout. Ludlow railway station is about a quarter of a mile from the castle.
When is Ludlow Castle open?
In the january to mid-february (weekends only) season it opens Saturday, Sunday from 10:00 to 16:00. Check the opening times above for the other seasons and closed dates.
Sources
- Page on ludlowcastle.com
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- Wikidata
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