Those with friends heading off on Canal Boat Holidays in Shropshire could buy them gift vouchers for Ludlow Festival in the summer, a source reveals.

Coupons are now available for the regular event, allowing access to the large number of cultural sessions being run within the area, the Ludlow Advertiser has claimed.

Those on Canal Boat Holidays in Shropshire will be able to see a flagship Shakespeare production by director Ben Crocker.

His version of classic tragedy Othello will be put on in the stunning setting of Ludlow Castle.

Jenny Vaughan, chairperson of the festival, tells the news provider that this is part of a terrific line-up for this summer's event.

She says: 'Some great bands appear at our final concert in the outer bailey.

' Those looking to take a Canal Boat Holiday in Shropshire during the winter months could prefer to see the Ludlow Hunt, which takes place on Boxing Day each year and involves a large turn out of supporters.