Ludlow Castle

Beautiful ruins, regular events and storytelling folk in costume - who says history can't keep them interested!?

Welcome to Ludlow Castle, an unusually complete range of medieval buildings with a varied history of Norman Fortress, Fortified Palace, Administrative Centre and finally the romantic ruin it is today.

Owned by the Earl of Powis Estates since the early eighteen hundreds, the castle was purchased to prevent its destruction.

As well hosting thousands of day visitors throughout the year it is now central to several annual festivals and events that have become famous countrywide, thus increasing a well documented inheritance and literary traditions. The castle holds its own family events during the school holidays with a growing portfolio that includes Guided Tours, Living History, Birds of Prey flying displays and a Medieval Christmas Fayre in November.

Ludlow Castle Welcomes School Visits

Ludlow and the Castle provide children with a full and interesting day. The town has over 500 listed buildings and at the heart is Ludlow Castle.

The Castle was built as a Norman Fortress, grew into a Royal residence and then a seat of parliament, is was lived in for 600 years and during that time there were many alterations – better ways were found to defend the castle, to improve the living conditions and the castle grew to accommodate all these changes.

Special admission rates for educational groups.

Guided tours can be tailored to suit your school’s requirements and arranged with our costumed interpreter.