Visit Ludlow When Its safe to do so

When it's safe to do so

.Ludlow Market

A traditional open-air market takes place in the Market Square every Monday, Friday and Saturday throughout the year, with Wednesday markets from April to September. In addition most Sundays see the market stalls being used either as a flea market or for various specialist themes, such as books, gardens or crafts. A Local Farmers Market is held on the second Thursday of each month.

Festivals and events

Ludlow’s daily life is considerably enriched throughout the year by a series of festivals, fairs and carnivals - many set against the backdrop of Ludlow Castle. These include The Spring Festival, Ludlow Food and Drink Festival and the Medieval Christmas Fayre.

Ludlow Food & Drink Festival

Eating in Ludlow

There are currently several restaurants in or near Ludlow with entries in the current Michelin Guide, AA Restaurant Guide and Which? Good Food Guide. Ludlow offers a wide variety of restaurants, cafes, pub food and afternoon teas, as well as foreign cuisine from India, China, Thailand and Japan. There is an eating place to satisfy all tastes and budgets, many of which make a point of offering locally-sourced ingredients.

Cycling

Ludlow and the surrounding south Shropshire countryside is also an ideal cycling area. The beautiful hilly countryside which includes the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty has many quiet country lanes, forest areas and planned routes to suit cyclists of all abilities.

Ludlow Walks

Ludlow is surrounded by ideal countryside for walking. Walks from the town lead out to forests and farmland; the Shropshire Hills are a short bus or car ride away. Ludlow is at the start of the Mortimer Trail, a long-distance path to Kington on the Herefordshire/Wales border.

For more information, visit: www.ludlow.org.uk

this winter ... part two

Last month we gave you some handy tips on how to stay warm in your home during the cold winter months. Here are some more ideas to help keep you and your family cosy until spring - without breaking the bank! Fill the floorboards

Stripped floorboards look fantastic, but the small gaps between the boards can really let cold air in. Try using a siliconebased filler to prevent draughts sweeping in through the gaps. Insulate the doors

Whether your door is old or new, it could still benefit from fitting draught-proofing strips between the door and the frame. This can work for both internal and external doors. For gaps between the bottom of the door and the floor, you can buy a special ‘brush’ or hinged-flap draught excluder.

Use heavyweight curtains

Thermal-lined curtains can help you keep the cold out more effectively, especially if you have single-glazed windows. At the very least, make sure your curtains are lined. Insulate the loft

If you’ve not done this, you could be losing up to a quarter of the heat in your home through the roof. It’s a bit like going out in the snow without a woolly hat! Insulating the loft, attic or flat roof is a simple and effective way to reduce that heat loss and slash those pesky heating bills. Loft insulation is effective for at least 40 years and it should pay for itself many times over.

Draught-exclude the letterbox

If you don’t already have a second flap or ‘brushes’ in your letterbox, you could fit either of these, which will help keep the warmth in.

Seal the skirting boards

It may seem like a small change, but using sealant to fill the gaps between the top and bottom of your skirting boards can really make a difference - and it will save you money!