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On the edge of the Clun Forest, is the ancient market town of Bishop's Castle, the town retains its medieval outline and has a long and fascinating history. Guided tours are available through the old thoroughfare, from the Parish church to the site of the Norman castle built by the Bishops of Hereford. You'll hear the stories that lie behind the various buildings, many dating from the early 16th century. Visit the House on Crutches Museum and the Railway and Transport Museum to find out about the town's heyday when it was a railway town with a curious single line. In Bishop's Castle you will find plenty of shops, including interesting antique, craft and clothes shops. Lots of places serving excellent food and six pubs, two of which brew their own ale. Take time to explore the spectacular natural beauty of the hills of south-west Shropshire, and the magnificent countryside around Offa's Dyke, and the even older Bury Ditches, one of the finest hill-forts in England.
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Attractions near Bishop's Castle
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Walcot Hall
(3 Miles)*
Walcot Hall dates back to Tudor times, the original Elizabethan facade being gabled. The gardens cover over 30 acres, including one of the finest Arboretums in Britain. |
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Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
(8 Miles)*
Experience daily life on an upland farm at the turn of the last century. The waggoner and his team of heavy horses work the land with vintage farm machines. |
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Stokesay Castle
(9 Miles)*
This is one of England's best preserved fortified manor houses. Stokesay's Great Hall is unchanged since the days of baronial feasts. |
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Towns near Bishop's Castle
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Lydham Tourist Information
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Snead Tourist Information
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Hotels near Bishop's Castle
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Self Catering near Bishop's Castle
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Tuc-Tin is a very cosy little cottage offering quality self catering accommodation in the picturesque medieval village of Clun in south Shropshire. |
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Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this elegant detached property is ideal for large families or extended family holidays. Recently renovated, the property is light and spacious. |
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