Ludlow and surrounding area

Ludlow's historic town centre is situated on an escarpment above the River Teme and is surrounded by the beautiful countryside of south Shropshire and the Welsh Marches. In 1086 the impressive castle was built, as one of a line of castles along the Marches to protect the English border. Ludlow today is a thriving medieval market town, renowned for its quality food and local producers, and home to many high quality restaurants and food festivals.

For up-to-date area profile and census information, please take a look at our Ludlow profile.

Place plans were developed to include a main centre (often a market town) and its surrounding smaller towns, villages and rural hinterland. These areas are recognised in the local plan as functioning geographical areas, with strong linkages to and from the main town and the wider area.

The Ludlow and Surrounding Area Place Plan covers the area identified on the map on this page. It summarises and prioritises the local infrastructure needs which are required to support the sustainable development of the area, and identifies the wider investment needs to assist delivery of the community’s vision and aspirations.

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