Transport\nlinks <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhile the town boasts a long history and held\na significant position within the glove making and wool industries, Ludlow\u2019s\ntransport links are thoroughly modern and make this town easily accessible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are regular train connections<\/a> from major hubs\naround the country including Manchester and Crewe, and Birmingham is easily\nreached via the local town of Shrewsbury. The train station is a five-minute\nwalk from the town centre, with direct trains to Swansea and connections at\nNewport to Cardiff.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOf course, easy access to Birmingham also\nmeans international travel from Birmingham Airport<\/a>, which is just 1 hour and\n20 mins away by car from Ludlow\u2019s quaint streets. The town is conveniently\nlocated off the A49 bypass which keeps the town centre free from loud and\ndisruptive traffic. The nearby M5 and M42 mean that the rest of the UK is\nwithin easy reach and a busy local bus network connects nearby villages and\ntowns. <\/p>\n\n\n\nSchools\nand Education<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nParents of school aged children are spoilt for\nchoice in terms of high-quality primary, secondary, and independent schools in\nthe area. A number of the primary schools in the town have been rated \u2018good\u2019 by\nOfsted, including St Laurence CofE Primary School<\/a>, Ludlow\nPrimary School<\/a> and Clee Hill Community Academy<\/a>, with Norbury Primary School and Nursery<\/a> coming in\nas \u2018outstanding\u2019. <\/p>\n\n\n\nWhen it comes to secondary schools, there are\nnumerous popular options in and around the local area. Wigmore\nSchool Academy Trust<\/a>, Ludlow Church of England School<\/a> and Tenbury\nHigh Ormiston Academy<\/a> all achieve good academic results with Wigmore\nalso including a nursery and primary school.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThere are a number of independent boarding and\nday schools in the area too, including Moor Park<\/a>, Lucton School<\/a>\nand Bedstone\nCollege<\/a>. Bedstone and Lucton both offer places from primary school\nage all the way through to 18 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFor higher education, many pupils opt for the\npopular Earl\nMortimer College and Sixth Form Centre<\/a> located in the nearby town of\nLeominster or Ludlow College<\/a> which offers a range of A\nLevel, vocational and apprenticeship courses. William\nBrookes School<\/a> includes a sixth form, with many students choosing to\npursue higher education at one of Birmingham\u2019s two universities.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe recently opened Overton School<\/a>\nis an independent SEN school offering both a children\u2019s home as well as\nday-only places for secondary school aged pupils and has already built up a\ngreat reputation. <\/p>\n\n\n\nLeisure\nand Amenities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nOne of the most attractive features for\nhomebuyers looking to move to Ludlow is the wealth of outdoor activities\navailable on your doorstep. Ludlow and the surrounding countryside is filled\nwith beautiful cycling routes<\/a>, nature trails and stunning\nwalks<\/a>, as well as being located in the Welsh\nMarches<\/a> where people of all ages can explore the beautiful\nborderlands and learn more about the area\u2019s fascinating history. <\/p>\n\n\n\nAs well as the great outdoors, Ludlow is also\nhome to numerous independent shops<\/a> and boutiques\nselling handmade treasures and artisanal food, gifts, books, art and more.\nThere\u2019s the market <\/a>which not only serves as a convenient\nway to buy fresh local produce but also as the heart of the community, offering\na meeting place for people in the town to use and enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFor younger residents, there\u2019s the ever\npopular Monkey\nMania<\/a>, a soft play area and party venue which offers a fun filled\nadventure for children and toddlers, as well as an onsite coffee shop and cafe.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLudlow is also known for its 18-hole\ngolf course<\/a> in nearby Bromfield which boasts a busy clubhouse with\nfully stocked bar and restaurant as well as a shop and Junior Academy for young\nplayers. For sporty types looking for swimming and gym facilities there\u2019s also\nthe Ludlow\nLeisure Centre<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dy36-2.stage.yopa-dev.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/wp-content\/themes\/yopa\/assets\/images\/icon-house.svg\")
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What\u2019s\non?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nLudlow plays host to numerous events and\nregular festivals throughout the year, spanning everything from food to sport\nto the arts. Whether it\u2019s the Spring Fair<\/a>, the Medieval\nChristmas Fayre<\/a> or regular Antiques\nMarkets<\/a> in the town square, Ludlow\u2019s calendar has something for\neveryone. <\/p>\n\n\n\nSports fans will be pleased to hear that Ludlow\nRacecourse<\/a> hosts a number of horse races and events with a full\nrange of race day hospitality and membership packages available. There\u2019s also Ludlow\nAssembly Rooms<\/a> which has a full programme of cinema, music and\ntheatre listings and is the cultural hub of the town. <\/p>\n\n\n\nFor foodies, Ludlow\u2019s outstanding range of\npubs, restaurants and hotels are often featured in the Michelin Guide, with\nawards also being given by the AA Restaurant Guide and the Which? Good Food\nGuide too. These include the Cliffe at Dinham<\/a>, Clive Bar and\nRestaurant<\/a> and The Church Inn <\/a>which is housed in a Grade 2\nlisted building. There\u2019s also the yearly Ludlow Food\nFestival<\/a> which is held in the castle grounds. <\/p>\n\n\n\nLudlow is also perfect for history buffs, as\nit\u2019s home to nearly 500 listed buildings, with local tours being offered by the\nLudlow\nHistorical Research Group <\/a>for those wanting to learn more. Many of\nthe buildings and architectural features of the town have been lovingly\nmaintained and restored with Ludlow Castle<\/a> and St Laurence\u2019s\nChurch<\/a> being the most well-known. <\/p>\n\n\n\nSafety\n& Crime <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nAs with other UK towns and cities, Ludlow\nexperiences crime from time to time, but in recent police reports <\/a>its crime rate was found to be in line\nwith similar areas and lower than average for the West Mercia force area. In\nkeeping with the close-knit atmosphere of the town, there are several local Neighbourhood Watch<\/a> schemes in the area, with\nthe local community looking out for each other in order to reduce petty crime\nand deter anti-social behaviour. <\/p>\n\n\n\nLudlow is serviced by the West Mercia police force,\nwho have set up dedicated schemes such as the local Safer Neighbourhood Team<\/a>, and Operation Snap<\/a> to reduce road traffic\noffences. <\/p>\n\n\n\nWant to know more?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Of course, easy access to Birmingham also\nmeans international travel from Birmingham Airport<\/a>, which is just 1 hour and\n20 mins away by car from Ludlow\u2019s quaint streets. The town is conveniently\nlocated off the A49 bypass which keeps the town centre free from loud and\ndisruptive traffic. The nearby M5 and M42 mean that the rest of the UK is\nwithin easy reach and a busy local bus network connects nearby villages and\ntowns. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Parents of school aged children are spoilt for\nchoice in terms of high-quality primary, secondary, and independent schools in\nthe area. A number of the primary schools in the town have been rated \u2018good\u2019 by\nOfsted, including St Laurence CofE Primary School<\/a>, Ludlow\nPrimary School<\/a> and Clee Hill Community Academy<\/a>, with Norbury Primary School and Nursery<\/a> coming in\nas \u2018outstanding\u2019. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When it comes to secondary schools, there are\nnumerous popular options in and around the local area. Wigmore\nSchool Academy Trust<\/a>, Ludlow Church of England School<\/a> and Tenbury\nHigh Ormiston Academy<\/a> all achieve good academic results with Wigmore\nalso including a nursery and primary school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are a number of independent boarding and\nday schools in the area too, including Moor Park<\/a>, Lucton School<\/a>\nand Bedstone\nCollege<\/a>. Bedstone and Lucton both offer places from primary school\nage all the way through to 18 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For higher education, many pupils opt for the\npopular Earl\nMortimer College and Sixth Form Centre<\/a> located in the nearby town of\nLeominster or Ludlow College<\/a> which offers a range of A\nLevel, vocational and apprenticeship courses. William\nBrookes School<\/a> includes a sixth form, with many students choosing to\npursue higher education at one of Birmingham\u2019s two universities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The recently opened Overton School<\/a>\nis an independent SEN school offering both a children\u2019s home as well as\nday-only places for secondary school aged pupils and has already built up a\ngreat reputation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the most attractive features for\nhomebuyers looking to move to Ludlow is the wealth of outdoor activities\navailable on your doorstep. Ludlow and the surrounding countryside is filled\nwith beautiful cycling routes<\/a>, nature trails and stunning\nwalks<\/a>, as well as being located in the Welsh\nMarches<\/a> where people of all ages can explore the beautiful\nborderlands and learn more about the area\u2019s fascinating history. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As well as the great outdoors, Ludlow is also\nhome to numerous independent shops<\/a> and boutiques\nselling handmade treasures and artisanal food, gifts, books, art and more.\nThere\u2019s the market <\/a>which not only serves as a convenient\nway to buy fresh local produce but also as the heart of the community, offering\na meeting place for people in the town to use and enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For younger residents, there\u2019s the ever\npopular Monkey\nMania<\/a>, a soft play area and party venue which offers a fun filled\nadventure for children and toddlers, as well as an onsite coffee shop and cafe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ludlow is also known for its 18-hole\ngolf course<\/a> in nearby Bromfield which boasts a busy clubhouse with\nfully stocked bar and restaurant as well as a shop and Junior Academy for young\nplayers. For sporty types looking for swimming and gym facilities there\u2019s also\nthe Ludlow\nLeisure Centre<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n Get a rough estimate of your home's value now.<\/p> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n Book an appointment with your local Yopa agent.<\/p> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n Ludlow plays host to numerous events and\nregular festivals throughout the year, spanning everything from food to sport\nto the arts. Whether it\u2019s the Spring Fair<\/a>, the Medieval\nChristmas Fayre<\/a> or regular Antiques\nMarkets<\/a> in the town square, Ludlow\u2019s calendar has something for\neveryone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Sports fans will be pleased to hear that Ludlow\nRacecourse<\/a> hosts a number of horse races and events with a full\nrange of race day hospitality and membership packages available. There\u2019s also Ludlow\nAssembly Rooms<\/a> which has a full programme of cinema, music and\ntheatre listings and is the cultural hub of the town. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For foodies, Ludlow\u2019s outstanding range of\npubs, restaurants and hotels are often featured in the Michelin Guide, with\nawards also being given by the AA Restaurant Guide and the Which? Good Food\nGuide too. These include the Cliffe at Dinham<\/a>, Clive Bar and\nRestaurant<\/a> and The Church Inn <\/a>which is housed in a Grade 2\nlisted building. There\u2019s also the yearly Ludlow Food\nFestival<\/a> which is held in the castle grounds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Ludlow is also perfect for history buffs, as\nit\u2019s home to nearly 500 listed buildings, with local tours being offered by the\nLudlow\nHistorical Research Group <\/a>for those wanting to learn more. Many of\nthe buildings and architectural features of the town have been lovingly\nmaintained and restored with Ludlow Castle<\/a> and St Laurence\u2019s\nChurch<\/a> being the most well-known. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As with other UK towns and cities, Ludlow\nexperiences crime from time to time, but in recent police reports <\/a>its crime rate was found to be in line\nwith similar areas and lower than average for the West Mercia force area. In\nkeeping with the close-knit atmosphere of the town, there are several local Neighbourhood Watch<\/a> schemes in the area, with\nthe local community looking out for each other in order to reduce petty crime\nand deter anti-social behaviour. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Ludlow is serviced by the West Mercia police force,\nwho have set up dedicated schemes such as the local Safer Neighbourhood Team<\/a>, and Operation Snap<\/a> to reduce road traffic\noffences. <\/p>\n\n\n\nSchools\nand Education<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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