Stokesay Castle and Ludlow

STOKESAY CASTLE & LUDLOW

 

22 April 2026

Wednesday

From £39

 

History in abundance today.  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.  The fine timber roof and staircase, with treads cut from whole tree trunks, all show the same carpenters' mark from 1291. As you walk through the 17th-century, timber-framed gatehouse into Stokesay, take a moment to admire the beautifully ornate carvings in its frame. Look closely and see if you can spot Adam and Eve, an angel, and the Stokesay Dragon. 

 

Enjoy a break in the tearoom, which offers light bites, cakes and bakes featuring local and seasonal produce.

 

After our visit at Stokesay, we travel the 15-minute journey to Ludlow, a thriving medieval market town and an architectural gem.  Ludlow has a reputation for the quality of its food and drink with many excellent restaurants and cafes encouraged by the areas abundance of quality food & drink producers.  A charming town with a lovely atmosphere.

 

 

DAY TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

Stokesay Castle   |    Ludlow

 

 

YOUR ITINERARY

We arrive at Stokesay Castle at approx. 11.00am, you have plenty of time here to explore before we depart and make our way the short distance to Ludlow where we enjoy a visit before departing for home at approx. 4.30pm

 

GROUP BOOKINGS

Looking to take a group, if you book 20 places or more on this tour the tour organiser will go Free of Charge.

DAY TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

Stokesay Castle   |    Ludlow

 

DAYS	TOUR DATE	DEPARTS	TERMS	SUPPLEMENT
1	22 APR 2026	WEDNESDAY	£39	NONE

Day trip places are allocated on a first come first served basis and are limited. Prices displayed are per person unless otherwise stated. Pick-up points are based on the route of travel only unless otherwise stated. Itineraries and inclusions may be subject to change. Covid-19 restrictions may apply. When making bookings you accept on behalf of yourself and your party the terms in our Trading Charter which can be found in our brochure, on our website at http://www.jonesholidays.co.uk/Jones-holidays-trading-charter, or a copy can be requested from our Sales office.

Stokesay Castle