This magnificent ruin, the heart of Ludlow, a medieval market town, dates from 1086. Extended over the centuries to a fortified Royal Palace and seat of the government for the Council of Wales and the Marches; privately owned by the Earls of Powis since 1811. In Castle House, the Castle Tea Rooms serve fresh locally-sourced foods. The Beacon Rooms are available for corporate events, exhibitions and Civil weddings. Three self-catering holiday apartments (each for four persons), finished to the highest standards, are the ideal accommodation for a stay in Ludlow. Tel: 01584 873355/874465 for more details.