Local Events in Shropshire
Shropshire offers a superb range of events, from village shows to large festivals, and one-off events during all the seasons. There’s also a rich choice of regular local community events and opportunities to socialise or learn new skills.
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During the week – September 2026
MONDAY
Ludlow Market: Castle Square. ludlowmarket.co.uk
Ludlow Hockey Club: Junior Training 6 - 7pm, Adult Training 7 - 8.30pm. Moor Park School. Visit www.ludlowhockeyclub.co.uk
Ludlow Male Voice Choir Rehearsals: 7.30pm. The Women’s Centre, Church Street, Ludlow. Open to men of all ages and experience. For more information, call Ralph on 07834 328878.
Corvedale Choir: 7.30 - 9.30pm, Diddlebury Village Hall. A mixed-voice community choir of all abilities, singing a range of music including pop, musicals and a little bit of classical. All welcome. Contact ros.crouch@gmail.com.
Bridge Club: Ludlow Mascall Centre. 10am - 12.30pm. Weekly. Come with or without a partner. Contact susan.p.bennett@hotmail.co.uk
Andali’s Circuits: 9.15am- 10.15am and 6pm to 7pm. Circuit training sessions. Ludlow Rugby Club. See www.andalifitness.com/circuits
Local Hearing Loss Support Hub: Ludlow Library. Every second Monday of the month. Free for all to attend for support with a Shropshire Audiology NHS hearing aid. Pre-booked appointment only, to book call 01743 342168 or email shls@community-resource.org.uk.
Argentine Tango Classes and Prácticas by Loud River Tango: 14th, 21st & 28th September and 5th, 12th & 19th October. Ludlow Mascall Centre. 7 - 8.30pm. All welcome, no partner needed. £12 or 3 sessions £30. For more information visit loudrivertango.uk or email info@loudrivertango.uk.
TUESDAY
Ludlow Makers Market: Castle Square. ludlowmarket.co.uk
Ludlow Quilters & Stitchers - Sit & Sew Morning: 9.30am – 12.30pm. Whitefriars, Ludlow. Contact Helen Clark on 07973 916754 or helen.ravenlane@icloud.com
Ludlow Quilters & Stitchers - Evening Meeting: (4th Tuesday of the month.) 7.15pm. St Peter’s Church Hall, Henley Road, Ludlow. Contact Helen Clark on 07973 916754 or helen.ravenlane@icloud.com
Blue Hills Choir: 10am - 12pm. Diddlebury Village Hall. A very friendly non-auditioned choir singing classical music. All welcome. Contact ros.crouch@gmail.com.
The Breastfeeding Network Ludlow Group: (1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month.) 10am - 12pm. Helena Lane Community Centre, Hamlet Road, Ludlow. Contact via Facebook page.
Ludlow Bridge Club: 10am - 1pm. Ludlow Racecourse. Friendly atmosphere, partners guaranteed. Contact Denis O’Sullivan 01584 873206.
Table Tennis: 10.30am - 1pm. Ludlow Assembly Rooms. £3 per session. Contact 01584 873530.
Community Lunch: Hands Together Ludlow. 15 Lower Galdeford, Ludlow. Two course meal for £3.50 using surplus. Call on 01584 873062 or see www.handstogetherludlow.org.uk
333 Ludlow Squadron Royal Air Force Air Cadets: 7 - 9pm. ATC Centre, Smithfield Car Park, Ludlow. Contact 01584 878 170.
Ludlow Choral Society Rehearsals: (Term time only.) 7.30pm. Ludlow Methodist Church, Broad Street. A large non-audition choir singing a wide range of music. New members welcome. Visit www.ludlowchoral.org.uk or email ludlowchoralsociety@gmail.com
Learn 2 Jive 50’s Swing Style dance classes: Ludlow Assembly Rooms. 7.30 - 8.30pm. £6 pay as you go. Contact 01989 750 354.
Ludlow Photographic Club: (Every other Tuesday.) 7.30pm. Ludlow Methodist Church.. Whatever your camera you’ll be welcome at our friendly club for a mix of visiting speakers, competitions and workshops. Visit www.ludlow-photograpic-club.org.uk
Probus Club: Ludlow Mascall Centre. (Alternate weeks.) 10am – Noon. A programme of interesting talks, debates, and good company for retired professionals and business people. For more information, visit https://ludlowprobusclub.weebly.com/
Gentle Yoga with Marches Movement: 5:15 – 6:15pm, Ludlow Mascall Centre. Weekly for six weeks. A mat-based yoga session suitable for all levels. £48 for the term. Booking essential via: www.marchesmovement.com or contact marchesmovement@gmail.com
Taekwon-Do: 7 – 8pm. Ludlow Mascall Centre. Weekly. For adults and children 11+. Free taster session. Contact 07773 787450 or reuben.thorley@btinternet.com
The Women’s Hub: (Last Tuesday of the month.) 6.45pm for 7pm start. Hagley Place, Ludlow. Contact 01584 871 900.
WEDNESDAY
Ludlow Market: Castle Square. ludlowmarket.co.uk
Warm Welcome Spaces: 11am - 1.30pm (lunch served from 12pm, last orders 1pm). Ludlow Library and Hands Together Ludlow’s Social Space Open to all throughout Winter. Contact 01584 873 062.
Ludlow Castle Bowling Club: 2pm. Social bowling. The Linney, Ludlow. Contact 01584 874717.
Ludlow Cancer Support Group: (4th Wednesday of each month.) 2 - 3pm. Cleobury Community Hub, Lower St, Cleobury Mortimer, Kidderminster DY14 8BN. Contact 01584 875 438.
The Arts Society Teme Valley: (3rd Wednesday of the month from September to June.) 2.15pm. Ludlow Assembly Rooms. Visitors are welcome, paying £8 on the door. Cakes and tea or coffee after the lectures. Visit www.theartssocietytemevalley.org.uk
Ludlow Civic Society Fascinating Talks: 3.30pm. Broad Street Church, Ludlow. Members: £5 / Visitors £7 - includes refreshments. Contact 07479 484 970.
Rockspring Community Choir: Arrive at 7pm ready for 7.15 - 8.45pm. Elim Church, Smithfield car park, Ludlow. No auditions, nor a need to read music required. Just turn up or contact Pam Adams (chairperson) 07985 540907.
Ludlow Garden Club Meeting: (3rd Wednesday of the month from October to April.) 7.30pm, St Peters Parish Centre, Henley Road, Ludlow. £4 per visitor. Contact 07771 878 769.
Hatha Yoga with Katherine: 6.30 – 7.30pm. Ludlow Mascall Centre. Weekly. Traditional Hatha yoga in a spacious and peaceful setting. Contact 07975 535408 or mapesy@yahoo.co.uk
Board Games sessions: 2 - 4pm. Hands Together Ludlow. Free to all. Contact 01584 873 062.
RSPB South Shropshire Wildlife Presentations: (3rd Wednesday of the month September. to April.) 7.30pm. Wistanstow Village Hall. Non-RSPB members are welcome. Visit: https://group.rspb.org.uk/southshropshire for detailed information.
Ludlow Spinning Group: St Peter’s Catholic Church, Henley Road, Ludlow. Every fourth Wednesday of the month (except December). 2pm to 4pm. A friendly group where all spinners, weavers & crafters are welcome. £3 per session or £30 membership per year. Tea, coffee and biscuits included.
THURSDAY
Food & Craft Market: (1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.) 9am - 2pm. Castle Square, Ludlow. ludlowmarket.co.uk
Local to Ludlow Producers Market: (2nd and 4th Thursday of the month.) Castle Square, Ludlow. ludlowmarket.co.uk
Warm Welcome Spaces: 11am - 1.30pm (lunch served from 12pm, last orders 1pm). Ludlow Library and Hands Together Ludlow’s Social Space Open to all throughout Winter. Contact 01584 873 062.
Ludlow Fly-Tying Club: (1st Thursday of the month.) 7pm. The Squirrel Inn, Foldgate Lane, Ludlow SY8 1LP. Contact Derek 01584 876049 or 07889 474622.
Art Classes with Helen Antill: 10.30am - 1pm. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow. Contact 07949 745 604.
Edge Chamber Choir: 7.30 - 9.30pm. Zion Room, Broad Street Methodist Church, Ludlow. This auditioned choir sings classical music mainly from the 20th and 21st centuries. To arrange an audition email ros.crouch@gmail.com.
Hatha Yoga with Katherine: 6.30 – 7.30pm, Ludlow Mascall Centre. Weekly. Traditional Hatha yoga in a spacious and peaceful setting. Contact 07975 535408 or mapesy@yahoo.co.uk
Shropshire Wildlife Trust Ludlow Branch: 7:30pm start, Ludlow Mascall Centre. Regular meetings at the Centre. Contact ludlow@shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
Andali’s Circuits: Circuit training session. 9.15 - 10.15am and 6 - 7pm, Ludlow Rugby Club. See www.andalifitness.com/circuits
Mindful Colouring group sessions: 11am - 12pm. Hands Together Ludlow. Free to all. Contact 01584 873 062.
FRIDAY
Ludlow Market: Castle Square. ludlowmarket.co.uk
Ludlow Museum: 10am - 4pm. The Buttercross. Contact 01584 878 697.
Ludlow Cancer Support Group (LCSG): (2nd and 4th Friday of the month, except in August). 11am - 12.45pm. Parish Room, St Peter’s Church, Henley Road, Ludlow SY8 1QZ. Offers support, fun and friendship. Visit www.ludlowcancersupport.org. Email: rosemary.wood3@gmail.com or contact 01584 875438.
Community Lunch: Hands Together Ludlow. 15 Lower Galdeford, Ludlow. Two course meal for £3.50 using surplus. Contact 01584 873 062.
Ludlow Castle Bowling Club: 2pm. The Linney, Ludlow. Social bowling. Contact 01584 874717.
Age UK Chess Group: 2 - 4pm. Ludlow Library. Free to all. Contact 01743 250 510.
333 Ludlow Squadron Royal Air Force Air Cadets: 7 - 9pm. ATC Centre, Smithfield Car Park, Ludlow. Contact 01584 878 170.
Little Hereford Voices Community Choir: (Term time only.) 7.30 - 9.30pm. Little Hereford Village Hall, Ludlow. A non-audition choir with a broad repertoire (usually 4-part), very friendly. Usually £50 a term. Three concerts a year, Spring, Summer and Christmas. Contact John on 07771 513 683.
Creative Writing for Wellbeing: 11am - 12.30pm, Ludlow Assembly Rooms. For more details contact Cate 07963 440451.
The Friday Art Group: 10am – 4pm, Ludlow Mascall Centre. Bring your choice of art materials for either a half- or full-day session with life and portrait models. Contact cbeanatastonhouse@gmail.com
SATURDAY
Ludlow Market: Castle Square. ludlowmarket.co.uk
Repair Cafe: (Last Saturday of January, April, July and October) 9.30am - 12pm. Elim Church, Smithfield Car Park. Contact 07786 620 624.
Ludlow Museum: 10am - 4pm.The Buttercross. Contact 01584 878 697.
Ludlow Pride of Place litter pick: (3rd Saturday of the month.) Volunteers are always welcome. Contact 01584 871970 or email kate.adams@ludlow.gov.uk
SUNDAY
Antiques Markets: (1st and 3rd Sunday of the month.) Castle Square. www.ludlowmarket.co.uk
Craft & Country Market: (2nd and 4th Sunday of the month.) Castle Square. www.ludlowmarket.co.uk
Ludlow Museum: 10am – 4pm.The Buttercross. Contact 01584 878697.
Ludlow’s Independent Spiritualist Church: (1st Sunday of the month.) 6.30pm. Ludlow Women’s Centre.
During the month – September 2026
23rd Aug - 1st Sept: Art Exhibition by Ludlow Art Society: 10am - 5pm, St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow. See advert or www.ludlowartsociety.org.uk for more information.
SEPTEMBER
5th: Whinyard Rocks Vineyard Open Day: Whinyard Rocks, New Radnor. 12 - 6pm. See advert or whinyardrocks.com for more information.
5th: Leominster Food Fayre: 9am - 3pm. Various locations in Leominster. See @LeominsterMarketsandEvents on facebook.
5th: Hejira - A celebration of the Music of Joni Mitchell: Ludlow Assembly Rooms. See advert or ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk for more information.
5th: Car Boot Sale: Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre. 2pm - 4.30pm. Pre-booking online only for seller (set up from 1pm, £7 per boot). For more information see shropshirehillsdiscoverycentre.co.uk
5th-13th: h.Art week: Various locations in the county. Visit h-art.org.uk for more details.
9th: The Secret Art of Ghost Writing: The Friends of Ludlow Library. Learning At Lunchtime Presentation by Joe Turner who has worked with some of today’s best-selling crime authors. 1pm in Ludlow Library.
10th-13th: Bromyard Folk Festival: www.bromyardfolkfestival.co.uk
11th: Poetry in the Round: ‘The Friends of Ludlow Library. 1-3pm. Ludlow Library. Read, listen and chat about all things poetry!
11th: Cooking and Bracelet Making: Girls Youth Group. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre. 5.30pm - 7pm. 9-14 year olds. For more information call Stephanie on 01588 676 060 or see shropshirehillsdiscoverycentre.co.uk
11th-13th: Ludlow Food Festival: Ludlow Castle. Visit ludlowfoodfestival.co.uk for more information.
16th: RSPB Talk - ‘Farming for Good’ by Lucy Grove: Wistanstow Village Hall, 7.30pm. All welcome. See RSPB South Shropshire Local group website for more information.
18th-20th: Adventure Cinema: at Ludlow Castle.
20th: 10am walk: from the lay-by at the glider station. Gentle walk above Asterton and Handless with ornithologist Dave Stafford. All welcome. Contact carolwood772@outlook.com.
22nd: The Misanthrope by Martin Crimp after Molière: Ludlow Assembly Rooms. See advert or ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk for more information.
25th-27th: Hereford Military History Festival: See advert or visit herefordmilitaryhistoryfestival.com for more information.
26th: Poppy Head Cut Flower, Wax Carving Workshop with Ellen Lou Jewellery: Pale Kitchens, Ludlow. See www.ellenlou.com for more information.
26th: Mammoth Anniversary and Apple Day: Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre. 11am - 3pm. Free entry. See shropshirehillsdiscoverycentre.co.uk
OCTOBER
2nd: Ocean Film Festival World Tour: Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury. 7.30pm. See oceanfilmfestival.co.uk for more information.
3rd: Tenbury Applefest: The Burgage, Tenbury Wells. 10am - 4.30pm. £5 admission, under 16s free. See advert or tenburyapplefest.co.uk for more information.