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Ludlow is renowned for its vibrant festivals held throughout the year, celebrating everything from food and drink to arts and the environment. Highlights include the Ludlow Food Festival, the UK's original and much-loved food event, as well as Ludlow Spring, Ludlow Winter Festival, Ludlow Fringe, and Ludlow Green Festival. The town also hosts the annual May Fair, offering something for everyone in its historic streets and scenic surroundings.
The Ludlow Winter Festival, held on the last full weekend of November, brings festive cheer to the town with a magical blend of events and activities. Highlights include a visit from Santa, live music, local performances, poetry readings, and scenic trails, all culminating in the much-anticipated Christmas light switch-on. This collaborative event, organized by local groups, transforms Ludlow into a winter wonderland.
UPDATE
Winter Festival Update
Due to the weather, we’ve had to scale back today’s event on the square. But don’t worry—we're still going ahead with the switch-on
Wrap up warm, grab your brolly, and come along to support Ludlow Winter Festival.
!! NO ROAD CLOSURE !!
Keep an eye on our socials for updates and any further changes.
This years Winter Festival will take place 22nd - 24th November
Late night Shopping
Ludlow Town
5:30pm - 9:30pm
Bar, Pizza, mince pies, open mic poetry & music
St Laurence’s Church
7pm
Rotary Club Tree of light
Castle Gardens
7:20pm
Orleton’s Young farmers tractor run
Ludlow Town
7:30pm
GROTTO (18+)
Ludlow Assembly Rooms
10am - 5pm
Crafts, gifts, bell ringing, hot food, cakes, tombola
St Laurence’s Church
2pm - 5:30pm
Christmas event on the square
Market Square
5:30pm
Christmas Light Switch-on
Market Square
7:30pm
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
Ludlow Assembly Rooms
10am - 4pm
Ludlow Market
Market Square
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mistletoe Magic concert with Choral Diversity
St Laurence’s Church
Late night Shopping
Ludlow Town
5:30pm - 9:30pm
Bar, Pizza, mince pies, open mic poetry & music
St Laurence’s Church
7pm
Rotary Club Tree of light
Castle Gardens
7:20pm
Orleton’s Young farmers tractor run
Ludlow Town
7:30pm
GROTTO (18+)
Ludlow Assembly Rooms
10am - 5pm
Crafts, gifts, bell ringing, hot food, cakes, tombola
St Laurence’s Church
5pm
Christmas event on the square
Market Square
5:30pm
Christmas Light Switch-on
Market Square
7:30pm
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
Ludlow Assembly Rooms
10am - 4pm
Ludlow Market
Market Square
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mistletoe Magic concert with Choral Diversity
St Laurence’s Church
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Historic outdoor market in the heart of Ludlow town centre.
Ludlow Museum at the Buttercross SY8 1AW, worth a visit for tourists and locals a like.
Throughout the year Ludlow hosts many diverse events in and around the town centre.