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| About Ludlow | Ludlow - the Surrounding Area Within easy driving distance of Ludlow are the following attractions: Ironbridge Gorge (30 mins) Its series of museums, spread along the banks of the River Severn, pay tribute to what happened in this great valley two hundred and fifty years ago. The first iron wheels, the first iron rails and even the first steam railway locomotive were all made here, as well as the first Iron Bridge. Ironbridge was at the heart of the Industrial Revolution. Severn Valley Railway (30 mins) Witley Court (30 mins) A hundred years ago, Witley Court was one of England's great country houses, hosting many extravagant parties. Today it is a spectacular ruin, the result of a disastrous fire in 1937. Restoration work to the West Wing has made several new rooms accessible to the public. Stokesay Castle (15 mins) Stokesay Castle is the finest and best preserved 13th-century fortified manor house in England. It offers visitors a unique glimpse into a distant age, when strength and elegance were combined. Berrington Hall (10 mins) Powis Castle (45 mins) Shrewsbury (45 mins) Hereford Cathed ral & Mappa Mundi (40 mins) Acton Scott Working Farm (20 mins) Cardingmill Valley (25 mins) Westhope College Gardens (15 mins) Further out from Ludlow, a whole host of England's & Wales's top tourist sites are within driving distance. These are just some examples: Cadbury World (1hr 30 mins), The Cotswolds (1hr 30 mins), Stratford on Avon (1hr 30 mins), Liverpool - The Beatles Experience (2 hrs), Oxford (2 hrs), Warwick (1hr 30 mins), Cardiff (2 hrs), Snowdonia National Park (1hr 30 mins) |
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