A beautiful market town situated in the very heart of the Marches, in the south of Shropshire close to the borders of Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Wales. Ludlow has a well deserved reputation for food due to the quality of the produce made in the area, its award winning bakers, butchers sourcing local meat.

Where is the Ludlow Food Festival held each year?

Ludlow Castle
Held in Ludlow Castle, more than 200 real ales, 150 classic vehicles and live music all weekend. That’s not forgetting over 60 food and drink producers to discover!

When did Ludlow Food Festival start?

1995
Here’s how it all began… In 1995 members of Ludlow and District Chamber of Trade and Commerce came up with a number of ideas to help boost the business image of Ludlow and the surrounding area.

Is Ludlow Food Festival going ahead?

Ludlow Food Festival are so pleased to confirm that this year’s Ludlow Food Festival (10-12 September) will be going ahead. Tickets for the September Food Festival will be on sale in April so keep your eyes peeled!

How far is Ludlow from the Welsh border?

History. The town is situated close to Wales, and lies near the midpoint of the 257-kilometre-long (160 mi) England–Wales border; it is also very close to the county border between Shropshire and Herefordshire (neighbouring Ludford remained part of Herefordshire until 1895).

Whats on in Ludlow May 2021?

What’s On in Ludlow in May, 2021

• Antiques Market. Start Date: Sunday, 02 May 2021.
• Fly-tying Tuition. Start Date: Thursday, 06 May 2021.
• Ludlow Races. Start Date: Sunday, 09 May 2021.
• Ludlow Local Produce Market. Start Date: Thursday, 13 May 2021.
• Antiques Market.
• Blue Bell Walk.
• Jazz Dinner.
• Garden Fair Market.

What’s a food fest?

A food festival is a festival, that uses food, often produce, as its central theme. These festivals have always been a means of uniting communities through celebrations of harvests and giving thanks for a plentiful growing season.

How old is Ludlow?

The oldest part is the medieval walled town, founded in the late 11th century after the Norman conquest of England. It is centred on a small hill which lies on the eastern bank of a bend of the River Teme. Situated on this hill are Ludlow Castle and the parish church, St Laurence’s, the largest in the county.