Blustery and chilly weather doesn't need to stop the fun when you visit Ludlow.

Here's are our top 5 things to do when the weather is a tad less balmy...

ONE...

Bundle up and take a stroll along the Bread Walk and nip back across the Whitcliffe. The light and views are fabulous, and it's just long enough to get a good stride in and feel like you earned....

(Please note the loop includes steps and steep(ish) inclines.)

TWO...

A cup of locally roasted coffee or hot chocolate, in the cosy upstairs parlour at Harp Lane Deli - accompanied by one of their renowned custard tarts. This recently rennovated nook is a great vantage spot to look out over Ludlow market and do a bit of people watching.

THREE...

Pictures: Historic British Churches

Step inside the 'cathedral of the Marches'  St. Laurences church and soak in the wonderful architecture, bask in the light from the stained glass and take a peek at the wonderful misericords. These characterful carvings show a varity of scenes, including trades of the time (circa 15th century)  such as sexton, and a cooper. These flip up choir stools were developed to save the 'misery' of elderly priests who used to have to stand during services - they could perch on these 'lumps' giving the illusion that they were still standing!

Do turn the stools upwards as you'll often get a surprise.

FOUR...

Browse our wonderful selection of independently owned businesses (we lost count at 50!) You'll find something to suit every taste from clothing, artisan leather workers,  vintage and antique emporiums, jewellers, a record shop, homewares and heaps more. You are guaranteed to take home something a little different!  When you've shopped till you've dropped we recomend...

FIVE...

Round out your day with a bite to eat, and a drop of some locally brewed beer in front of the fire at The Blue Boar on Mill Street. Great quality 'pub grub' with produce sourced locally whenever possible.

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