Historic houses · West Midlands
The Reader's House
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The Reader's House — Grade I listed house in Ludlow, Shropshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ludlow · 0.3 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Reader's House is a historic house in Mid Wales. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is within the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the South Shropshire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Ludlow, about 0.3 km away. Postcode area SY8.
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Official information
Ludlow Museum at the Buttercross showcases the rich history of Ludlow through a variety of exhibits, including artefacts from different historical periods. The museum is family-friendly, featuring interactive displays and activities for children.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Teme SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Reader's House is a Grade I listed building located in Ludlow, Mid Wales. It is part of the River Teme SSSI and lies within the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3685, -2.7182
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Ludlow
- Postcode
- SY8 1AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
- Phone
- 07961 277887
- Nearest railway station
- Ludlow — 0.3 km
- Opening
- Fri, Sat & Sun 10am–4pm; closed 24 Dec–1 Jan
- Official site
- www.ludlowmuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17529663 (CC0)
- commons: The Readers House (geograph 3131672).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Reader's House?
- The Reader's House is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY8 1AD), in the parish of Ludlow.
- What is The Reader's House?
- The Reader's House — Grade I listed house in Ludlow, Shropshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to The Reader's House?
- The nearest railway station is Ludlow, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY8 1AD.
- Is The Reader's House a listed building?
- The Reader's House is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is The Reader's House a protected site?
- Yes — The Reader's House is part of the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Reader's House?
- The nearest railway station is Ludlow, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY8 1AD.