Ludlow, voted best town in the UK by The Academy of Urbanism in November 2006, is the nearest main town with a reputation for its fine restaurants, some Michelin-starred.
Ludlow Castle is the venue for the annual Ludlow Festival held in June and July. An open air Shakespeare production is performed in the castle grounds whilst other related attractions are held at various venues in the town. A grand finale firework display and concert is held on the closing night.
Ludlow Castle also hosts an extremely popular Medieval Christmas Fayre in November.
The annual Ludlow Food Festival is also held in the Castle grounds during September attracting visitors from far and wide.Throughout the year there are local produce markets, antique and flea markets and craft and book markets.
Please visit www.ludlow.org.uk for more information on what Ludlow has to offer.
Local towns to visit
An array of local attractions are within easy access from Ward Farm:
The Jack Mytton Way, a long distance cycle route passes through Church Stretton and over the Longmynd. Other attractions are the glider club and golf course.
Church Stretton holds an annual Food Fayre in July with an Ale Trail on the same weekend.
Acton Scott Working Farm Museum is between us and Church Stretton and is an extremely popular visitor attraction. A catalogue of events is held throughout the year. http://www.go2.co.uk/for/actonscott.html
Other towns within a 30-40 minute drive are the county town of Shrewsbury, Hereford, Bridgnorth, Ironbridge and Much Wenlock all with a host of attractions and of historic importance.
For a more in-depth look at these and other local towns and villages please choose the ‘visitor information’ option on the following link www.shropshirehills.info.
Church Stretton is about 6 miles from us along a pretty country road. The Longmynd and Cardingmill Valley are irresistible to walkers. A shuttle bus operates at weekends to take visitors to the top of the Longmynd.
Almost 20 miles of bridleway is accessible for cyclists and horse riders.
Cardingmill Valley is well worth visiting. You can take a picnic and just relax in the valley with its meandering stream flowing through. A truly beautiful area. The National Trust café in the chalet pavilion provides food, refreshments and visitor facilities.
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The Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre is well worth a visit. Try out the simulated hot air balloon ride. Explore the Onny meadows; 30 acres of marked riverside footpaths. It also hosts a café, shop and art gallery.
www.shropshirehillsdiscoverycentre.co.uk,
The ‘Land of Lost Content’ award-winning museum is situated in the old market hall in Dale Street displaying a vast selection of exhibits from times gone by.
www.lolc.org.uk
Stokesay Castle, is actually a fortified manor house dating back to the 11th century. The great hall has remained as it was when it was built in 1291.
www.english-heritage.org.uk/stokesaycastle
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