Parish Church of St Laurence, Ludlow

Parish Church of St Laurence, Ludlow 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.

The Hereford Gospels for Today project will be on display in St Laurence's from 10-23 September 2026.The book itself was...
07/09/2026

The Hereford Gospels for Today project will be on display in St Laurence's from 10-23 September 2026.

The book itself was handmade by Arthur Green of Green's Books in Ledbury, then the congregation of Hereford Cathedral filled it with creative responses to the Bible's Gospel stories, or to the Anglo-Saxon Hereford Gospels book itself.

We look forward to hosting this amazing project at St Laurence's!

This week, from 6-13 September, St Laurence's is part of the Global Week of 24/7 Prayer. This doesn't mean you have to p...
06/09/2026

This week, from 6-13 September, St Laurence's is part of the Global Week of 24/7 Prayer. This doesn't mean you have to pray 24/7, but because of the global participation, people around the world are focusing on prayer for the entire week!

We have stations set up around our St John's Chapel with resources for ways of looking at prayer and encouragement for those new to praying, experienced with prayer, and anyone in between! (We're open 10am-5pm daily, and so are the prayer stations.)

Alison Howell joins us this Saturday, 5 September at 1pm for a free lunchtime organ recital in The Space at St Laurences...
04/09/2026

Alison Howell joins us this Saturday, 5 September at 1pm for a free lunchtime organ recital in The Space at St Laurences.

Alison's programme will begin with Bach's Prelude and Fugue in C minor, then take listeners through the work of great women composers, namely Brenda Portman, Mary Beth Bennett, Dobrinka Tabakova, and Emma Lou Diemer, plus César Franck's Choral No. 3 in A minor.

For more information visit What's On in the Space on our website - link in the comments below. ⬇️

The Tower is lit tonight...In loving memory of Anne Patricia Franks, who died on 1st September 2022.
01/09/2026

The Tower is lit tonight...

In loving memory of Anne Patricia Franks, who died on 1st September 2022.

The Tower is lit tonight...In memory of Elaine Gosnall nee Cade andSeptember 1st 2012 Golden Wedding Anniversary of Alan...
01/09/2026

The Tower is lit tonight...

In memory of Elaine Gosnall nee Cade
and
September 1st 2012 Golden Wedding Anniversary of Alan & Barbara Cade.

🏰 Ludlow History Festival - what you need to know!Join us for fascinating talks, stories and events celebrating Ludlow’s...
01/09/2026

🏰 Ludlow History Festival - what you need to know!

Join us for fascinating talks, stories and events celebrating Ludlow’s rich and colourful past 🎉

📅 21 - 30 August 2026
🎟️ Book online or visit the Box Office at Ludlow Assembly Rooms.

Plan your festival experience and don’t miss out!

https://ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk/ludlow-history-festival/

Ludlow History Festival 👑🛡⚔ 2026 has come to an end. What an incredible week we've had. We've welcomed amazing speakers,...
01/09/2026

Ludlow History Festival 👑🛡⚔ 2026 has come to an end.

What an incredible week we've had. We've welcomed amazing speakers, discovered incredible histories and taken thousands of people on journeys back in time through comedy, lectures, walks, music and more.

Of course we're already talking about Ludlow History Festival 2027. What do you think?

Here are a few highlights from 1612 Underture and the Regency Ball at St. Laurence's Church.

Photo credit: Joe Nobile

The Tower is lit tonight...Patricia Joy Minton (Tish). Cherished wife, Mum & Sister. Always in our thoughts.
24/08/2026

The Tower is lit tonight...

Patricia Joy Minton (Tish).
Cherished wife, Mum & Sister.
Always in our thoughts.

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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

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00441584872073

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