Each of Shropshire’s visitor information offices is managed by welcoming, friendly staff who are pleased to point the way through our beautiful county. You can pick up local leaflets, maps on walking, cycling and sightseeing, books and often Shropshire souvenirs too. In Shrewsbury the Visitor Information Centre (VIC) is housed in the same building as […]
Read MoreNestled in the heart of the Shropshire Hills, Church Stretton awaits as a picturesque getaway accessible by train. Discover the town’s charm, scenic landscapes, and a blend of activities catering to every budget. Discover the top attractions, accommodation options, and culinary delights that make Church Stretton a hidden gem. As the train winds its way […]
Read MoreChurch Stretton is a small historic market town in the heart of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It sits below the heather-clad upland plateau of the Long Mynd in a picturesque valley. It has two Local Nature Reserves immediately adjacent to the town centre, covering some 200 acres, one on the valley […]
Read MoreIf you are looking for a walking break, or day’s walking in the Shropshire Hills, Church Stretton will offer you everything you are looking for. There’s plenty of parking in the town as well as parking at Carding Mill Valley, which is the National Trust’s main car park for the Long Mynd. The encircling hills […]
Read MoreA fab location in the very heart of Church Stretton. The cottage is at the back of a pretty courtyard off the market square right in the center of the town. We’ve recently renovated both the cottage and garden and added a private hot tub area just for guests! We have some lovely pubs, restaurants, […]
More InfoA key ingredient in what makes Shropshire so enticing to visit is its many historic market towns. The towns are all different in look and feel of course. For one thing, some are large and others are tiny. However, typically they all boast vibrant communities with lots of eye-catching old buildings housing an incredible variety […]
Read MoreIn order to help you, there are ‘Historic Church Stretton’ information boards fixed to the most interesting buildings around the town and a free audio tour from the Geotourist app on your mobile phone. This will take you on a fascinating hour-long walk around the town centre bringing to life its history of the last […]
Read MoreThe Visitor Information Centre (VIC) can be found within Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery, right in the centre of Shrewsbury town. We can help visitors to the town with information on the town, on what there is to see and do, how to get around the county and how to get the most out of […]
More InfoChurch Stretton Holiday Cottages offer three beautiful, fully equipped self catering cottages, immaculately clean to ensure a relaxing and enjoyable stay in the beautiful South Shropshire Hills. With the little extra’s provided for you to make the holiday enjoyable and stress free leaving you relaxed and refreshed. Eliza’s and Jasleigh cottages are ideally situated in Church Stretton with the town […]
More InfoThe ‘not to be missed’ Church Stretton Arts festival is back for another year running from July 23rd to August 13th. This annual festival brings two weeks of concerts, drama & poetry to Church Stretton as well as an Arts, Crafts and Photography Exhibition. Over the fortnight, there are five free day-time Coffee Concerts with […]
Read MoreThis quaint one-bedroom Grade II listed former Coach House is perfectly located to explore all that the popular market town of Church Stretton and the South Shropshire hills has to offer. Located in the centre of Church Stretton, within easy reach of all local amenities, train station and walks from the town centre. The space […]
More InfoThe service will run every weekend from Saturday 27th of May until Sunday 8th October 2023. As well as new route and timetable, the bus will run with a greatly reduced and simplified ticket pricing scheme, but will no longer be free to concessionary bus pass holders. In response to local demand, and to provide a new attraction […]
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