Dickens Cottage Guidebook
Sightseeing
The beautiful market town of Ludlow has fantastic boutique shops, a market on most days of the week and a variety of tea shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants.
There are fantastic walks along the river Teme at the bread walk, stop off to feed the ducks and Csons for either a meal or there famous cinnamon rolls and hot chocolate.
There is a medieval castle to explore, Ludlow museum, afternoon tea at the World famous feathers Hotel or watch a film at the Assembly rooms.
There is the original Ludlow food festival, Fringe festival and many other events.
We highly recommend The Charlton Arms with views over the river for great food and drinks, Bistro 10, Chang Thai, The Shapla, The Queens and The Wheatsheef.
Food shopping can be done via the many butchers, bakers, greengrocers and delis. Alternatively there is a Sainsburys, Aldi and Tesco. Fuel can be bought at Applegreen or The Co op.
206 locals recommend
Ludlow
The beautiful market town of Ludlow has fantastic boutique shops, a market on most days of the week and a variety of tea shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants.
There are fantastic walks along the river Teme at the bread walk, stop off to feed the ducks and Csons for either a meal or there famous cinnamon rolls and hot chocolate.
There is a medieval castle to explore, Ludlow museum, afternoon tea at the World famous feathers Hotel or watch a film at the Assembly rooms.
There is the original Ludlow food festival, Fringe festival and many other events.
We highly recommend The Charlton Arms with views over the river for great food and drinks, Bistro 10, Chang Thai, The Shapla, The Queens and The Wheatsheef.
Food shopping can be done via the many butchers, bakers, greengrocers and delis. Alternatively there is a Sainsburys, Aldi and Tesco. Fuel can be bought at Applegreen or The Co op.
Ludlow Castle
Castle SquareBeautiful medieval castle.
A great day out for this internationally renowned horse racing.
01584 856221 https://ludlowracecourse.co.uk/
6 locals recommend
Ludlow Race Club Limited
A great day out for this internationally renowned horse racing.
01584 856221 https://ludlowracecourse.co.uk/
A great way to spend an afternoon.
01584 856366 https://www.ludlowgolfclub.com/
6 locals recommend
Ludlow Golf Club
A great way to spend an afternoon.
01584 856366 https://www.ludlowgolfclub.com/
Wonderful woods, bluebells, castle, cafe, playground, forest playground, walled garden and lake.
01568 780246 https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/croft-castle-and-parkland
68 locals recommend
National Trust's Croft Castle and Parkland
B4362Wonderful woods, bluebells, castle, cafe, playground, forest playground, walled garden and lake.
01568 780246 https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/croft-castle-and-parkland
Mortimer Forest is a forest on the Shropshire/Herefordshire border in England, near the town of Ludlow. It covers hilly terrain, including the marilyn of High Vinnalls, rising to 375 metres
https://www.forestryengland.uk/mortimer-forest
24 locals recommend
Mortimer Forest
Mortimer Forest is a forest on the Shropshire/Herefordshire border in England, near the town of Ludlow. It covers hilly terrain, including the marilyn of High Vinnalls, rising to 375 metres
https://www.forestryengland.uk/mortimer-forest
Step into the finest and best-preserved fortified medieval manor house in England. Discover the great hall, unchanged for over 700 years. Spot characters carved in the timbers of the 17th-century gatehouse and climb to the top of a fairy-tale tower for breathtaking views of the Shropshire Hills.
Stokesay Castle was constructed at the end of the 13th century by Laurence of Ludlow, who at the time was one of the richest men in England. It remains a treasure by-passed by time, one of the best places to visit in England to experience what medieval life was like.
Today the castle has been carefully restored and there is plenty to do here on a family day out.
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/stokesay-castle/
53 locals recommend
Stokesay Castle
Ludlow RoadStep into the finest and best-preserved fortified medieval manor house in England. Discover the great hall, unchanged for over 700 years. Spot characters carved in the timbers of the 17th-century gatehouse and climb to the top of a fairy-tale tower for breathtaking views of the Shropshire Hills.
Stokesay Castle was constructed at the end of the 13th century by Laurence of Ludlow, who at the time was one of the richest men in England. It remains a treasure by-passed by time, one of the best places to visit in England to experience what medieval life was like.
Today the castle has been carefully restored and there is plenty to do here on a family day out.
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/stokesay-castle/
The Long Mynd is a heath and moorland plateau that forms part of the Shropshire Hills in Shropshire, England. The high ground, which is common land and designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, lies between the Stiperstones range to the west and the Stretton Hills and Wenlock Edge to the east. Stunning views. National Trust car park and cafe.
01694 725000 https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/carding-mill-valley-and-the-long-mynd
81 locals recommend
Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd
The Long Mynd is a heath and moorland plateau that forms part of the Shropshire Hills in Shropshire, England. The high ground, which is common land and designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, lies between the Stiperstones range to the west and the Stretton Hills and Wenlock Edge to the east. Stunning views. National Trust car park and cafe.
01694 725000 https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/carding-mill-valley-and-the-long-mynd
Beautiful walks around the lake and gardens.
01746 780866 https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dudmaston
8 locals recommend
National Trust - Dudmaston Hall
Beautiful walks around the lake and gardens.
01746 780866 https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dudmaston
Shrewsbury
Boutique shops, river walks, huge selection of restaurants.
The oldest Hill climb in the country. Events during the summer.
01886 812211 https://www.shelsleywalsh.com/
16 locals recommend
Shelsley Walsh Speed Hillclimb
The oldest Hill climb in the country. Events during the summer.
01886 812211 https://www.shelsleywalsh.com/
Experience the feeling of heritage transport, the rumble of engines and the smell of steam! Head aboard a vintage steam train and out into Shropshire and Worcestershire on an adventure with the award-winning Severn Valley Railway. Perfect days out and day trips for all the family. The home of steam trains in the West Midlands.
01562 757900 https://www.svr.co.uk/
49 locals recommend
Severn Valley Railway (Bridgnorth)
Hollybush RoadExperience the feeling of heritage transport, the rumble of engines and the smell of steam! Head aboard a vintage steam train and out into Shropshire and Worcestershire on an adventure with the award-winning Severn Valley Railway. Perfect days out and day trips for all the family. The home of steam trains in the West Midlands.
01562 757900 https://www.svr.co.uk/
West Midland Safari and Leisure Park is a safari park located in Bewdley in Worcestershire, England. It was opened under the name of West Midland Safari Park in spring 1973. The park holds over 165 species of exotic animals, among other attractions such as a small theme park.
https://www.wmsp.co.uk/
146 locals recommend
West Midland Safari Park
Spring GroveWest Midland Safari and Leisure Park is a safari park located in Bewdley in Worcestershire, England. It was opened under the name of West Midland Safari Park in spring 1973. The park holds over 165 species of exotic animals, among other attractions such as a small theme park.
https://www.wmsp.co.uk/
Meet our Mammoth, enjoy our exhibition and explore our 30 acre meadow!
We are based in the stunning Shropshire Hills, on the side of the A49 in Craven Arms. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, we are the perfect place to begin your exploration of the area.
01588 676060 https://www.shropshirehillsdiscoverycentre.co.uk/
29 locals recommend
Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Market StreetMeet our Mammoth, enjoy our exhibition and explore our 30 acre meadow!
We are based in the stunning Shropshire Hills, on the side of the A49 in Craven Arms. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, we are the perfect place to begin your exploration of the area.
01588 676060 https://www.shropshirehillsdiscoverycentre.co.uk/
Monkey Mania
Lingen RoadChildrens soft play
01584 300120 https://www.monkey-mania.co.uk/
Food Scene
A great place only 2 miles from Culmington. An array of food all locally produced. A fantastic cafe and the Clive Arms for a more formal meal.
https://ludlowfarmshop.co.uk/
Park opposite at Bromfield church and walk all the way into Ludlow via a private road finishing off at the Cliffe Hotel and Riverside.
50 locals recommend
Ludlow Farm Shop
A great place only 2 miles from Culmington. An array of food all locally produced. A fantastic cafe and the Clive Arms for a more formal meal.
https://ludlowfarmshop.co.uk/
Park opposite at Bromfield church and walk all the way into Ludlow via a private road finishing off at the Cliffe Hotel and Riverside.
Great for a coffee and cinnamon bun or a meal. Try their sister company sourCed selling pizzas in quality Square.
40 locals recommend
CSONS
LinneyGreat for a coffee and cinnamon bun or a meal. Try their sister company sourCed selling pizzas in quality Square.
Fabulous food, beer and a gin cart in the summer all overlooking the river.
27 locals recommend
Charlton Arms Hotel
Fabulous food, beer and a gin cart in the summer all overlooking the river.
CHANG THAI BAR & RESTAURANT
3 Market StGreat Thai food.
Bistro 7
7 Corve StFantastic food. Good idea too book.
Shapla
58 Broad StBrilliant Indian
Swan Inn
9 B4368Lovely homecooked food and Sunday lunch.
The Queens
113 Lower GaldefordGreat food and outside garden.
The Lion
7 High StFine dining next to the river and now with a pizza oven too.
Fine dining, excellent selection of wines.
33 locals recommend
The Riverside Inn Aymestrey Herefordshire
Fine dining, excellent selection of wines.
The Feathers Hotel
25 Bull RingAfternoon tea, Sunday lunch or a cocktail or two!
The Stagg Inn
Amazing food.
The Feathers Inn - Brockton
Great menu and wine selection.
The Wheatsheaf Inn
Lower Broad StreetAward winning pizza, take in or eat out. You can walk here from Dickens Cottage, along the fields during summer nights. About an hours walk.
The Corvedale Ltd
Award winning pizza, take in or eat out. You can walk here from Dickens Cottage, along the fields during summer nights. About an hours walk.