Finding us
Portcullis Surgery
Portcullis Lane,
Ludlow,
SY8 1GT
Opening Hours
Monday
8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday
8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Transport links to the practice
Portcullis surgery’s location
Portcullis is located at the top of the Galdeford Pay and Display CarPark at the address: Portcullis Lane, Ludlow, SY8 1GT, 2 mins walk away from the town centre and 5 minutes walk away from the train station.
Access for Disabilities
Disabled parking is available at Galdeford Car Park in close proximity to the practice.
We have an easy access ramp for access to the practice and all our rooms are accessible with a wheelchair
There is a disabled access toilet available to patients.
There is a hearing loop available at reception and one of our reception desks is at the level of a wheelchair.
How to get to the practice
By Road
Ludlow is situated on the A49 approximately half way between Shrewsbury and Hereford, Sat Nav to the practice is SY8 1GT.
Parking
The nearest parking areas to the practices are as follows:
Galdeford (SY8 1QF)
Minimum charge 50p
Maximum charge £4 per day
FREE parking on Sundays & bank/public holidays
FREE parking from 6pm to 8am
297 standard, 15 Blue Badge bays & 1 motorcycle area
Smithfield (SY8 1RN)
Minimum charge 30p
Maximum charge £2.40 per day
FREE parking on Sundays & bank/public holidays
FREE parking from 6pm to 8am
9 HGV/Coach bays £10 per 24hr stay, plus season ticket options
100 standard & 1 Blue Badge bay.
Park & ride
A cheap and efficient Park and Ride bus service (702, 703, 704) operates from the Eco Park, Sheet Road. The Park & Ride car park at the Eco Park is well signposted from the A49 to Ludlow.
The buses run to and from the town centre frequently from Monday to Saturday, there is no Sunday or evening service.
By Rail
Portcullis is 5 mins walk away from the Train Station or to save your legs the 701 town bus service passes every 30 minutes during the day-the stop for town is by the Tesco supermarket. The Marches Line has hourly through services between Manchester and Cardiff, supplemented by regular through services from Chester and the North Wales Coast. Almost all trains stop at Ludlow. There are good connections at Crewe & Manchester from the North, at Shrewsbury from Birmingham and the Midlands and at Hereford & Newport (South Wales) from London and The South. For times and fares, contact National Rail Enquiries on 08457 48 49 50 (24hrs) or visit the Arriva Trains Wales website www.arrivatrainswales.co.uk or to plan your journey to Ludlow from anywhere in the UK visit the Journey Planner section on www.nationalrail.co.uk.
By Bus
All the main buses have a bus-stop seconds away from Portcullis practice. There are regular bus services from Shrewsbury, No. 435 (Mon – Sat), Hereford, No. 492 (Daily) and Kidderminster 292 (Mon-Sat).Traveline 0871 2002233 for more information. A cheap and efficient Park and Ride bus service (702, 703, 704) operates from the Eco Park, Sheet Road. The Park & Ride car park at the Eco Park is well signposted from the A49 to Ludlow.The buses run to and from the town centre frequently from Monday to Saturday, there is no Sunday or evening service.
By Bike
Ludlow is on the Six Castles Cycleway (National Cycle Route 44) and cycle parking is available at locations around the town centre.For out of town cycle rides and a Ludlow Walking and Cycling map go to the Travel Shropshire website www.travelshropshire.co.uk.
Out of Hours and Emergencies
111 is the NHS non-emergency number. It’s fast, easy and free. Call 111 and speak to a highly trained adviser, supported by healthcare professionals. They will ask you a series of questions to assess your symptoms and immediately direct you to the best medical care for you.
NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Calls are free from landlines and mobile phones.
In case of a life-threatening emergency, please dial 999.
Extended Access
We offer pre-bookable appointments in the evenings and on Saturdays. Please speak to reception for more information.