Ludlow (a medieval ‘foodie town’ in Shropshire)

Ludlow is a little town in southern Shropshire, that is known for being a ‘foodie place’. The town’s medieval streets are packed with independent delis, local bakeries and weekly markets.

Known for its medieval streets, poet Sir John Betjeman once described this place as ‘the loveliest town in England’ (he also adored Sidmouth in North Devon).

The town name is old English for ‘loud roaring hill!’ Here you’ll find almost 500 listed buildings and an 11th century castle (which once was the capital of Wales!)

No McDonald’s!

Ludlow is one of the few towns in England (though the number is growing as councils increasingly refuse planning permission for new outlets) to not have a McDonald’s. Like Tavistock in Devon, here the local food is so good, that people simply would never dream of eating it!

The local Squirrel Pub serves its own homemade vegan burgers for those who prefer to eat out. Served on seeded buns with lettuce and burger sauce, they are served with onion rings and skin-on triple-cooked fries. Sounds appetising, doesn’t it?