Holidays 2027
Departs: Monday 23rd August 2027 | 5 Days
Historic Ludlow & The Shropshire Borders
Tour Price: £749.00 per person
Your Holiday Centre
Ludlow is a thriving medieval market town and an architectural gem. Praised for its stunning mix of medieval/Tudor/Georgian architecture. This historic town centre is set around the 11th century Ludlow Castle and situated on a cliff above the river Teme and surrounded by beautiful countryside of South Shropshire and the Welsh Marches. With its famous festivals, vibrant food scene, bustling markets, and its location as a gateway to the scenic Shropshire Hills. It offers a charming experience for history buffs, foodies, and those seeking a picturesque English market town.
Tour Inclusions
- All coach travel
- Porterage
- 4 nights half-board
- Excursions
- West Midlands Safari Park
- Entrance to Stokesay Castle (not suitable for scooters or wheelchairs)
- Train journey
- Services of courier
Special Notes
- Insurance.
- Please inform us of any special dietary needs e.g: diabetic, gluten-free, vegetarian, etc.
- Special requests are put forward to the hotel, and they will do their utmost to accommodate your needs.
- The itinerary could be subject to change.
Tour Price
- Price Per Person
- £749.00
Single Room Supplement: £140.00
(double/twin for sole use)
Your Accommodation
Feathers Hotel
25 Bull Ring, Ludlow SY8 1AA.
Tel: 01584 875261.
The Feathers Hotel is a stunning facility, originally built in 1619, The Grade I listed, half-timbered hotel has recently undergone a huge £2m makeover but has, without doubt, retained all its personality and iconic features.
The hotel has 42 en-suite bedrooms, beautifully finished with contemporary touches, with spa-inspired rain showers, free toiletries, hairdryer, TV, safe, ironing facilities, Wi-Fi and tea/coffee making facilities, along with luxurious Sleepezee beds.
It has a bustling lounge and cocktail bar, Plume restaurant with imaginative menus and a strong emphasis on local produce, served with style in beautiful surroundings, and an elegant tearoom.
They pride themselves on being one of Shropshire's most unique and elegant hotels.
There is also a lift to the upper floors.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Depart Local Area
After boarding your luxury coach, we make our way to Telford and the Iron Bridge. The Iron Bridge is a cast iron arch bridge that crosses the River Severn in Shropshire. Opened in 1781, it was the first major bridge in the world to be made of cast iron. Its success inspired the widespread use of cast iron as a structural material, and today the bridge is celebrated as a symbol of the Industrial Revolution. Here we shall have lunch before continuing to Ludlow and the 3 star Feathers Hotel where you will spend the next four nights half-board.
Day 2: West Midlands Safari Park
Today we go on safari. The park holds over 165 species of exotic animals and features other attractions such as a small theme park. The park contains the largest groups of white lions, cheetahs, hippopotamuses and meerkats in the UK, as well as the largest lemur walk-through exhibit. It was also the first park in the UK to have the African big five game animals, lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and African buffalo. We will take a drive through with the coach to see the larger animals, then you can do the Safari walk-through if you wish or explore the rest of the site. There is a restaurant on site for lunch. After an exciting time, we return to the hotel.
Day 3: Day at Leisure
After breakfast you have a free day. Today is also market day in Ludlow, so you might like to wander around to find those bargains, explore the town or perhaps visit the castle.
Day 4: Severn Valley Railway & Stokesay Castle
Today there will be a steam train ride from Kidderminster to Bridgenorth for a 70-minute ride. Arriving at Bridgenorth there will be a short time to explore this historic town. Later we travel to the medieval castle of Stokesay. Standing in a peaceful Shropshire valley near the Welsh border, Stokesay Castle has survived remarkably intact since a leading wool merchant, Laurence of Ludlow, built it in the late 13 century. His fine fortified manor house was both comfortable and impressive, designed as a statement of his wealth and power. Today, barely touched by the passage of years, the castle offers a unique insight into life in medieval England. (Please note due to the historic nature of the castle the whole site is unsuitable for motorised scooters and unassisted wheelchairs).
Day 5: Depart for Home
After a leisurely breakfast and all cases are loaded onto the coach, we say farewell to the Feathers Hotel and head for home.