As the Ludlow Spring Festival draws ever nearer, organsiers are excited to reveal the packed line-up of music, comedy, talks and activities for all the family, alongside the celebration of food and drink.

In its new venue at Ludlow Rugby Club, just a stone’s throw from the town centre, this exciting event will welcome a host of artisan brewers, food producers, musicians, and other live performers to the town.

Visitors to this year’s Spring Festival will be able to feast on the best of the region’s beers as the Society of Independent Brewers holds its Wales and West Beer Competition in our fantastic Festival Pub and a real taste of the region with high-quality food producers exhibiting across the three days.

Visitors will also have a chance to get up close to a huge display of classic vehicles in the Marches Transport Festival on Saturday and Sunday as well as there being a full weekend of rousing music with popular local bands and musicians.

There will be "talks and tipples" on Friday and Saturday, and, new for 2023, a comedy stage with a fantastic line-up of stand-up performers.

There will also be acrobatics, magic and entertainment for all the family with the Panic Family Circus and pottery demonstrations and a chance for little ones to get their hands messy with seascape tile workshops on Sunday.

All of this would not be possible without the support of Ludlow Rugby Club, which the festival said it is excited to be working with.

Looking ahead to September’s main Ludlow Food Festival from September 8 to 10, visitors can expect a bumper weekend celebrating everything foodie in the iconic walls of Ludlow Castle.

The richness of the Marches food and drinks heritage is epitomised in this extravaganza that celebrates the best the region has to offer. Visitors can stock up on their favourites as well as discovering new and exciting producers – getting to spend time hearing their stories too.