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Parish Church of St Laurence, Ludlow

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The ashes of the poet A. E. Housman (1859-1936), the author of 'A Shropshire Lad', were scattered in the churchyard.

'The Cathedral of the Marches'

'Very fayre and large and richly adorned and taken for the fairest in all these quarters.' John Leyland

One of only 18 churches given a FIVE STAR rating by Simon Jenkins in England's Thousand Best Churches. Dominating the town centre is the exceptionally fine 15th-century parish church of St Laurence, with its 41m / 135ft elegant tower, wonderfully carved misericor

ds and stained glass windows, reflecting the town's prosperity as a centre of the wool trade in the Middle Ages.

16/06/2026

We look forward to welcoming Lachrimae Consort tomorrow - Wednesday, 17 June at 1pm - as part of our Summer Chancel Concerts series throughout June and July.

These concerts are free and relaxed - enjoy the music while exploring the church!

13/06/2026

The Tower is lit tonight...

Happy Birthday to a proud Ludlovian, born and bred. A special person to her family and friends.

07/06/2026

The Tower is lit tonight...

For Jacob St.John Marcombe Bowles
1979-2014
Our darling Jake. Now at Peace.

03/06/2026

This Thursday, 4 June at 7pm, join us for our Corpus Christi Solemn Eucharist (with incense), when we celebrate this day of Thanksgiving for the Institution of Holy Communion.

If you attend you might recognise a familiar face, as we welcome the Reverend Lawrence Gittins back to St Laurence's just for this service!

02/06/2026

The June 2026 issue of our parish magazine, Ludlow Tower, can be picked up (for free!) in print from the church and various spots around town.

It's also available to read online - follow the link to our website in the comments below. ⬇️

01/06/2026

The 2026 Summer Chancel Concerts series starts this Wednesday, 3 June at 1pm. ☀️

Clare Tocknell (violin), Jane Annett (cello), and Michael Oakley (continuo) will be playing a Baroque selection - music by Vivaldi, Telemann, Corelli, and Handel.

These summer lunchtime concerts are free and informal - simply enjoy the music while you visit the church. 🙂

31/05/2026

St Laurence’s flower arranging team are looking for new volunteers!

They're a small team of floristry enthusiasts who believe flowers bring joy to people’s lives. Anyone interested, novice or not, would be very welcome to join. No previous experience is required.

Contact Sue Thornley via the church office with your details - email [email protected] or telephone 01584 872073.

29/05/2026

The Tower is lit tonight...

In loving memory of Clive Roberts who would have been 75 today.
Love Shirley and all the family.

Address

College Street
Ludlow
SY81AN

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

00441584872073

Website

http://www.stlaurences.org.uk/

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