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Craven Arms Tourist Information


Craven Arms is named after its restored Georgian inn. A quiet little market town, which becomes busy during its annual sheep auctions held from August - October.

At Craven Arms you will find "something old and something new" - Something old, is Stokesay Castle a lovely old fortified manor house, one of the finest in England, set in a landscape of wooded hills. Built in 1280 by Laurence de Ludlow, and beautifully preserved, it has two stone towers joined by a gabled banqueting hall, with high gothic windows.

Something new, is Shropshire's Newest Attraction - Secret Hills. Secret Hills, the brand new Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, opened at Easter 2000. This is the only Millennium project between Birmingham and the Welsh coast. An imaginative grass-roofed building shaped to reflect the surrounding landscape.

Here you will discover the mystery and romantic beauty of Caer Caradoc, Wenlock Edge, the Wrekin and Ragleth Hill - those "blue remembered hills" which inspired A.E. Housman, Mary Webb and Malcolm Saville.

 

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Attractions near Craven Arms
Stokesay Castle (1 Mile)*
This is one of England's best preserved fortified manor houses. Stokesay's Great Hall is unchanged since the days of baronial feasts.
Acton Scott Historic Working Farm (4 Miles)*
Every afternoon you can see hand milking. Buttermaking takes place in the dairy holidays and weekends.
Ludlow Racecourse (5 Miles)*
Tradition has it that in the fourteenth century soldiers from Ludlow Castle came here not only to practice archery but also to match their horses.
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What's near Craven Arms

Attractions:
  Stokesay Castle  1 Mile
  Acton Scott Historic Working Farm  4 Miles
  Ludlow Racecourse  5 Miles
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Towns:
  Stokesay  <1 Mile
  Halford  <1 Mile
  Sibdon Carwood  2 Miles
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Estate Agents:
  Highfields Estate Agents  7 Miles
  Edward Gallimore  13 Miles
  Bill Jackson  15 Miles
Hotels:
  Fishmore Hall  6 Miles
  Longmynd Hotel  6 Miles
  Dinham Hall Hotel  7 Miles
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Bed and Breakfast:
  Breretons Farm  3 Miles
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Self Catering:
  Russell House  7 Miles
  No 1 Mortimer Court  7 Miles
  Claremont Holiday Cottages  8 Miles
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Campsites:
  Monstay Farm  6 Miles
  Pearl Lake Leisure Park  13 Miles
  Arrow Bank Holiday Park  14 Miles
TIC: Church Stretton Tourist Information Centre     Tel: 01694 723133  7 Miles



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Towns near Craven Arms
Stokesay Tourist Information (< 1 Mile)*
Halford Tourist Information (< 1 Mile)*
Sibdon Carwood Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
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Hotels near Craven Arms
Fishmore Hall (6 Miles)*
A boutique Georgian hotel, Fishmore Hall overlooks Ludlow, with stunning views over the Shropshire countryside. Recently restored, the hotel boasts contemporary bedrooms with designer bathrooms.
Longmynd Hotel (6 Miles)*
Nestled in woodland overlooking the small market town of Church Stretton, the hotel is situated in the South Shropshire hills, an area of outstanding natural beauty and renowned walking country.
The Feathers Hotel Ludlow (7 Miles)*
Set in a magnificent timber-framed building in picturesque Ludlow, The Feathers Hotel Ludlow is 300 metres from Ludlow Castle. With free parking and free Wi-Fi, there is also an award-winning restaurant.
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Self Catering near Craven Arms
No 1 Mortimer Court (7 Miles)*
Welcome to Henry and Carolyn Chesshire's No 1 Mortimer Court, an idyllic, romantic secret hideaway in the centre of Mediaeval Ludlow! A special place to stay!
Tuc-Tin (8 Miles)*
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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