Church Stretton Tourist Information |
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Church Stretton's glorious setting in a narrow valley earned the name 'Little Switzerland' from the Victorians when they tried to establish it as a spa, and visitors today are still refreshed by its beauty. This small resort and market town draw visitors for the famous 18-hole golf course, which claims to be the highest in England. Set in the Long Mynd Hills it has some of Walkers will enjoy the views from Carding Mill Valley, providing a fine walk to the heights of Long Mynd. Another splendid walk leads you to the summit of Caer Caradoc, halfway down the heather clad western slope of this 1506-foot hill is a cave where the British chieftain Caractacus made his last unsuccessful stand against the Romans. Photographs courtesy of Shropshire Tourism.
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Attractions near Church Stretton
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Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
(3 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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Shipton Hall
(6 Miles)*
Shipton Hall was built around 1587 by Richard Lutwyche to replace a much older, black and white, timbered house which was destroyed by fire earlier in the 16th century. |
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Stokesay Castle
(8 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 Church Stretton
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All Stretton Tourist Information
(1 Mile)*
All Stretton is the northernmost of the three Strettons that are strung out along the road from Shrewsbury to Ludlow below the sprawling bulk of the Long Mynd. |
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Little Stretton Tourist Information
(2 Miles)*
Little Stretton is in the heart of the Shropshire Hills, nestling at the foot of the Long Mynd and looking across the valley to Ragleth Hill. |
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Ticklerton Tourist Information
(2 Miles)*
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Hotels near Church Stretton
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Travelodge (Travel Lodge) Shrewsbury Bayston Hill
(9 Miles)*
Located near the A5/A49 roundabout just 4 miles south of Shrewsbury, this Travelodge provides contemporary quality accommodation. |
Purple Hotel Shrewsbury
(11 Miles)*
The Purple Hotel Shrewsbury is located in one of the finest medieval market towns, close to the Welsh borders. The hotel offers air conditioned rooms with modern amenities, including power showers, satellite television and hairdryer. |
Prince Rupert Classic Hotel
(11 Miles)*
Situated in the heart of medieval Shrewsbury, the historic Prince Rupert Classic Hotel is firmly established as one of Shropshire's finest hotels. |
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Self Catering near Church Stretton
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The Cowshed Near Ludlow
(12 Miles)*
Welcome to the Cow Shed, a recently converted luxury holiday cottage on the Bitterley Court Estate, just four miles outside Ludlow. This former milking barn has been converted into a high quality holiday cottage. |
Ravenscourt 1and 2
(16 Miles)*
there are two delightful cottages at the tudor manor house of ravenscourt manor which is situated 3 miles south of the ancient town of ludlow. This "slow town" is famous for its festivals and markets, superb restaurants. |
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