Castle Lodge, which sits outside Ludlow Castle and just off the Market Square, is about to get a makeover, if planning permission and listed building consent are granted. For years, this Grade II* building has been a rather curious museum of curiosities. With the main structure of the building dating back to Elizabethan times, it has been waiting for someone with a deep pocket to invest in its future. According to a report in the Shropshire Star, it was sold in 2018 for £650,000.
Now, a group of entrepreneurs have come forward with plans for its future. They plan a venue that is:
“Open to all. A great place to celebrate… or relax and sample everything the town has to offer. More than a hotel, also a tearoom, bar, family venue, lounge and an activity centre.”
The plans will be presented to Ludlow Town Council tomorrow night, 16 October, at 7pm.
Here are the slides from the committee papers.
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That’s as much as we know. You’ll have to attend the Ludlow Town Council meeting to view the virtual tour.
Sounds interesting, will be good to see the building in use again – as long as SC keep a close eye on the works, something they haven’t done in the past in Ludlow.
Regarding the idea of a bar, and following on from the Feathers application, I see there’s a licence application for the old restaurant at the entrance to Tower Street – though there’s no mention of it on SC’s website. Any further information?