LUDLOW Fringe Festival is underway with a host of events.

A programme of arts events started on Saturday and will continue until Sunday, July 5 when it will replicate the town's old style main festival with a gala finale in the grounds of Ludlow Castle.

Three weeks of comedy, music, literature, cabaret, theatre and visual arts have been lined up.

And running alongside the Fringe will be a programme of classical music being staged at St Laurence’s Church.

The final weekend will see performances as dusk descends in Ludlow Castle on Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5.

Visit www.ludlowfringe.co.uk for more information.