Welcome to Ludford

Ludford is a small village located in the county of Shropshire, England. It is situated on the outskirts of the town of Ludlow and is known for its picturesque countryside and historic buildings. The village has a population of around 500 people and is a popular destination for tourists who come to explore the local area.

One of the most notable landmarks in Ludford is the Ludford Bridge, which dates back to the 14th century. The bridge spans the River Teme and is a popular spot for fishing and picnicking. Another historic building in the village is the Ludford House, which was built in the 17th century and is now a private residence. The village also has a number of traditional pubs and restaurants, serving locally sourced food and drink.

Ludford is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling hills and meandering rivers. The village is located on the edge of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which is a popular destination for walkers and hikers. The area is also home to a number of historic sites, including the ruins of Ludlow Castle and the Iron Age hill fort at Bury Ditches. Overall, Ludford is a charming village with a rich history and stunning natural surroundings.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School	Details
St Laurence C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Stephen Matthews	Jockeyfield Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1TP 01584872766 School Website
Ludlow Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Mather	Clee View Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1HX 1584873602 School Website
Ludlow Church Of England School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Paula Hearle	Bromfield Road Burway Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1GJ 1584872691 School Website
Overton School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Chokkuea	Hereford Road Ludlow Shropshire SY8 4AD 1584707091 School Website
Moor Park School Other Independent School Ages:2-13 Head Teacher Mr Charlie Minogue	Moor Park Richards Castle Ludlow Shropshire SY8 4DZ 1584872342
Bishop Hooper Church Of England Primary Voluntary Aided School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anna Gittins	Ashford Carbonel Ludlow Shropshire SY8 4BX 01584831110 School Website
Bitterley C Of E Primary School Aided Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Kerrie Lewis	Bitterley Ludlow Shropshire SY8 3HF 01584890228 School Website
Orleton C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Adam Breakwell	Orleton Ludlow Herefordshire SY8 4HQ 01568780366 School Website
Onny C Of E A Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Reynolds	Onibury Craven Arms Shropshire SY7 9AW 01584856320 School Website
Clee Hill Community Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Ceri Little	Tenbury Road Clee Hill Ludlow Shropshire SY8 3NE 01584890384 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ludlow Station Drive, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 2PQ 0.79 Miles

Craven Arms Station Crescent, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9RR 7.62 Miles

Broome Broome Road, Broome, Shropshire, SY7 0NT 8.27 Miles

Hopton Heath Railway Bridge, Hopton Heath, Shropshire, SY7 0QD 8.41 Miles

Leominster Worcester Road, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8AR 9.29 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Annette's Taxis 01584 878787 68 Old St, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1NX 0.35 Miles
Ludlow Taxis 01584 876666 56 Sandpits Avenue, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1TB 0.87 Miles
Teaky's Taxis 01584 879478 54, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1TB 0.87 Miles
Tracy's Taxis And Private Hire 01584 890820 1 Knowbury, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 3JR 4.14 Miles
Bizzy Cars 0800 040 7323 Webco House/Boraston La, Tenbury, Worcestershire, WR15 8ZJ 6.03 Miles
Swan Cabs 01584 810310 Webco House, Tenbury, Worcestershire, WR15 8ZJ 6.03 Miles
Amber Cars 01568 613423 12 Westland View, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0EA 6.79 Miles
Arms Cars 01588 672734 12A Meadow Rd, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9QY 7.54 Miles
A To B With Craven Arms Taxis 01588 660448 Townsend, Bucknell, Shropshire, SY7 0PX 8.08 Miles
Rocket Cars 07890 904732 3 Grove Drive, Lydbury North, Shropshire, SY7 8DA 8.26 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Sy8 Lower Broad Street Ludlow Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sy8 Teme Avenue Ludlow Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sy8 Broad Street Ludlow Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Sy8 Dinham Ludlow Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sy8 Cattle Market Square Castle Street Ludlow Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Sy8 Bull Ring Ludlow Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Sy8 Tower Street Post Office Ludlow Collection Today available until:17:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Sy8 Tower Street Post Office Ludlow Collection Today available until:17:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Sy8 Lower Galdeford Ludlow Collection Today available until:17:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Sy8 Corve Street Ludlow Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sy8 Steventon Road Post Office Ludlow Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sy8 Steventon Road Steventon Ludlow Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Sy8 Tesco Corve Street Ludlow Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Sy8 Houseman Crescent Ludlow Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sy8 Gravel Hill Ludlow Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Ludlow - Portcullis 01584 872939	Portcullis Surgery Portcullis Lane Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1GT
Station Drive Surgery 01584 872461	The Surgery Station Drive Ludlow Shropshire SY8 2AB
Station Drive Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Station Drive Ludlow SY8 2AB
Orleton Surgery 01584 831300	Millbrook Way Orelton Ludlow Shropshire SY8 4HW
Brunswick House	Tenbury Road Clee Hill Ludlow Shropshire SY8 3NE

Local Stores

Ludlow
Foldgate Lane
Ludlow
Shropshire
SY8 1LS
01584 877080
Store Website
1.04 miles

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SPAR Ludlow
1
Castle Street
Ludlow
SY8 1AS
01584 878758
Store Website
0.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Teme Vets Ltd
The Casemill Temeside Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1JW 01584 872147 ludlow@temevets.co.uk Website 0.58 miles
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Medivet Ludlow / Marches Veterinary Group
Corve Veterinary Surgery Coronation Avenue Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1DN 01584 877877 ludlow@medivet.co.uk Website 0.99 miles

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Severn Edge Veterinary Group - Ludlow
Unit 10, The Business Quarter Eco Park Road Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1FD 01584 874566 Website 1.18 miles
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Marches Farm Vets Ltd
Unit 3 Church Farm Studios Stanton Lacy Ludlow Shropshire SY8 2AE office@marchesfarmvets.co.uk Website 3.29 miles

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Tenbury Veterinary Services Ltd
The Aspire Centre Burford Tenbury Wells Worcestershire WR15 8HE 5.86 miles

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Teme Vets Ltd
Unit D Tenbury Business Park Bromyard Road Tenbury Wells Worcestershire WR15 8FA 01584 810227 Website 6.88 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Ludlow Castle
The Walk Starts In Front Of The Castle, The Walk Is On A Hard Surface, It Takes You A Steady Slope Around The Castle Paths, There Are Paths Leading Off Down To The River And Park , Play Area And Toilets. What Goes Down Must Go Up, There Is Quite A Steep Path Up The Other Side Of The Castle And Through Some Of The Castle Walls Through The Gardens Leading Back Up To Castle Front. 13 Dinham Lancashire 0.52 miles

Location what3words briefer.scrum.remaking

Mortimer Forest
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Through Mortimer Forest, Near Ludlow. The Black Pool Loop Trail (Orange Marked) Includes Archaeological Features Such As Quarries, Holloways (Ancient Sunken Cart Tracks), Charcoal Burning Platforms, And An Iron Age Settlement. Lancashire SY8 2HD 1.02 miles Off The B4361 Ludlow To Richard's Castle Road, 2 Miles South-West Of Ludlow.

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Black Pool Loop Trail 24?Km (15?Miles)
Black Pool Loop Trail 2.4?Km (1.5?Miles) Archaeological Features In This Area Include Quarries, Holloways (Ancient Sunken Cart Tracks) Charcoal Burning Platforms, And An Iron Age Settlement. B4361 Lancashire 1.62 miles

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Vinnalls Loop Mortimers Forest
This Trail Ascends To The Summit Of The High Vinnalls Giving Panoramic Views In All Directions And Then Passes Through A Variety Of Timber Crops And Open Deer Lawns. Wigmore Rd Ludlow Lancashire SY8 2HG 3.26 miles

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Queens Wood Leominster
A Nice Walk For Both Kids And Dogs. Different Routes To Take With A View Point Connecting A Few Routes Together. Queenswood Country Park And Arboretum Lancashire 13.85 miles Queens Wood At The Top On The Hill.

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Queens Wood
Good Paths Flat In Parts Some Hills, Cafe And Toilets On Site. Queenswood Country Park And Arboretum Leominster Lancashire 13.85 miles Queens Wood Off A49

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Weather Forecast

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