Welcome to Ludlow
We are inviting you to join us for some of the many events taking place in 2019 in our historic, market town or just to explore and immerse yourself in it's history. Whatever your interests, the Calendar of Events will help you get more from your visit.
January
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Antiques Market - A wide range of antiques and collectibles from over 30 different stall holders.
(Sunday 20th January 9-4pm)
Castle square
February
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Antiques Market - A wide range of antiques and collectibles from over 30 different stall holders.
(Sunday 3rd February 9-4pm)
Castle square
Antiques Market - A wide range of antiques and collectibles from over 30 different stall holders.
(Sunday 17th February 9-4pm)
Castle square
March
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Antiques Market - A wide range of antiques and collectibles from over 30 different stall holders.
(Sunday 3rd March 9-4pm)
Castle square
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Mega Book sale - Thousands of good secondhand books
(Sunday 16th & 17th March 10-4pm)
Castle square
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Antiques Market - A wide range of antiques and collectibles from over 30 different stall holders.
(Sunday 17th March 9-4pm)
Castle square
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Mothers Day Market - A special Market for Mother's Day, held at Ludlow Market in Castle Square.
A wide range of products sold by over 30 different stall holders.
(Sunday 31st March All day)
Castle square
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April
Ludlow English Song Weekend - Ludlow English Song Weekend has taken place since 2001. Inspired by the musical world of Gerald Finzi, it is a unique celebration of poetry, music, culture, and ideas.
(Fri- Sun 5th – 7th April)
Ludlow Assembly rooms & St Laurence Church
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Antique s Market - A wide range of antiques and collectibles from over 30 different stall holders.
(Sunday 7th April 9-4pm)
Castle square
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Garden Fair
(Sunday 14th April All Day)
Castle Square
Food & Craft Market - A Thursday market with the emphasis on Food and Crafts.
(Thursday 18th April All Day)
Castle Square
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Antiques Market - A wide range of antiques and collectibles from over 30 different stall holders.
(Sunday 21st April 9-4pm)
Castle square
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The Housman Society Annual Commemoration - In the presence of the Mayor and Mayoress.
(Saturday 27th April 3pm)
St Laurence's Church
Craft & Country Market
(Sunday 28th April )
Castle Square
May
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Ludlow Mayfair- A traditional May Fair with a large variety of rides and amusements.
(Wed- Mon 1st-6th May)
LudlowTown Centre
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Food and Craft Market
(Thursday 16th May All Day
Castle Square
Antiques Market
(Sunday 19th May 9-4pm)
Castle Square
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Ludlow Spring and Marches Transport Festival - We're proud to continue celebrating delicious food and drink created in Ludlow, the Welsh Marches, and beyond; together with live music, classic vehicles and much more over the weekend of our Ludlow Spring Festival, held in the stunning setting of Ludlow Castle and around our historic town.
(Friday 10th May (evening only)
Saturday- Sunday 11th & 12th May)
All over town
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Garden Fair
(Sunday 26th May All Day
Castle Square
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June
Antiques Market
(Sunday 2nd June 9-4pm)
Castle Square
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Food and Craft Market
(Thursday 6th June All Day)
Castle Square
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Book and Craft Market
(Sunday 9h June)
Castle Square
Ludlow Fringe Festival
(Sat 15th June – Sun 30th June)
Music, Theatre, Comedy, Arts Trail, Kids Events and Street Entertainment all around the Town.
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Antiques Market
(Sunday 16th June 9-4pm)
Castle Square
Secret Gardens of Ludlow – Visit private gardens, lunches and teas
(Sunday 16th June 12-6pm)
Ludlow
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Garden Fair
(Sunday 23rd June All Day)
Castle Square
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Summer Market
(Sunday 30th June All Day)
Castle Square
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July
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Food and Craft Market
(Thursday 4th July)
Castle Square
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Antiques Market
(Sunday 7th July 9-4pm)
Castle Square
Food and Craft Market
(Thursday 18th July 9.30-4pm)
Castle Square
Ludlow Green Festival -Ludlow Green Revolution- Family activities, live music, stalls
(Sunday 14th July 10-4pm)
Castle Square
Antiques Market
(Sunday 21st July 9-4pm)
Castle Square
Ludlow Dog Day- A great day of fun for all the family and your dog. Join us in the grounds of Stokesay Court for light-hearted competitions, exhibitions, food, and stalls – and don’t forget the dog!
(Sunday 21st July)
Stokesay Castle
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Book and Craft Market
(Sunday 28th July )
Castle Square
August
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Food and Craft Market
(Thursday 1st August)
Castle Square
Antiques Market
(Sunday 4th August 9-4pm)
Castle Square
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Book and Craft Market
(Sunday 11th August)
Castle Square
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Magnalonga- A leisurely countryside walk with local food and drink stops.
(Sunday 11th August)
Food and Craft Market
(Thursday 15th August)
Castle Square
Antiques Market
(Sunday 18th August 9-4pm)
Castle Square
Mayors Charity Market
(Thursday 29th August)
Castle Square
September
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Antiques Market
(Sunday 1st September 9-4pm)
Castle Square
Food and Craft Market
(Thursday 5th September All Day)
Castle Square
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Book and Craft Market
(Sunday 8th September All Day)
Castle Square
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Ludlow Food Festival – 25th Anniversary Over 180 local food and drink, producers, talks and demos, trails, children’s entertainment and much more
(Friday – Sunday 13th - 15th September)
Inside Ludlow Castle
Food and Craft Market
(Thursday 19th September All Day)
Castle Square
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Antiques Market
(Sunday 22nd September 9-4pm)
Castle Square
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Art and Craft Market
(Sunday 29th September All Day)
Castle Square
October
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Food and Craft Market
(Thursday 3rd October All Day)
Castle Square
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Antiques Market
(Sunday 6th October 9-4pm)
Castle Square
Book and Craft Market
(Sunday 13th October)
Castle Square
Food and Craft Market
(Thursday 17th October)
Castle Square
Showing Off- Contemporary Craft Fair
(Saturday 19th & 20th October 10-5pm)
Ludlow Castle Beacon Rooms
Antiques Market
(Sunday 20th October 9-4pm)
Castle Square
Craft & Country Market
(Sunday 27th October)
Castle Square
Halloween Market
(Thursday 31st October)
Castle Square
November
Antiques Market
(Sunday 3rd November 9-4pm)
Castle Square
Food and Craft Market
(Thursday 7th November)
Castle Square
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Remembrance Sunday
(Sunday 10th November 10.30am)
Ludlow Peace Memorial
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Antiques Market
(Sunday 17th November 9.30-4pm)
Castle Square
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Christmas Market
(Thursday 21st November)
Castle Square
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Christmas Lights Switch On- A festive fun filled afternoon including Santa’s Grotto 2-4pm- Switch on 5pm
(Saturday 23rd November 2-5pm)
Castle Square
Medieval Market
(Saturday 23rd - Sunday 24th November 9.30-4pm)
Castle Square
December
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Antiques Market
(Sunday 1st December 9-4pm)
Castle Square
Tinsel Tuesdays
(Tuesday 3rd, 10th, 17th December 10-4pm)
Castle Square
Christmas Market
(Thursday 5th December All Day)
Castle Square
Christmas Market
(Sunday 8th December All Day)
Castle Square
Antiques Market
(Sunday 15th December 9-4pm)
Castle Square
Christmas Market
(Sunday 22nd December All Day)
Castle Square
