The ‘loveliest town in England’ is also a very underrated food destination

This picturesque market down deserves more attention than it gets (Picture: Getty Images)

With rolling hills, ruined castles and fabulous food, Ludlow is one of the UK’s most underrated destinations.

Nestled in an area of outstanding natural beauty in the heart of the Shropshire Hills, it is one of our culinary hotspots that, rather unfairly, rarely features on travel lists.

The great English poet John Betjeman said of Ludlow that it is ‘probably the loveliest town in England’, and its renowned food and drink festival in September is really a wonderful place to be.

All of the food in the festival comes from local producers. It’s a ...