If 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 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 MoreSt Chad’s is a unique church because it is round. With a capacity of 1200 people the building has the ability to make everybody feel close to the centre of the church. At the heart of St Chad’s spirituality we believe that all are included in the body of Christ. The round setting of the […]
More InfoChurch 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 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 InfoIn 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 ‘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 MoreChurch 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 InfoThis 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 InfoShrewsbury’s civic church will be hosting the first of what is hoped to be many annual Christmas Fairs on Saturday 11th December between 2pm and 4pm with a variety of […]
St Chad’s iconic lunch-hour concert series is up and running again! Audiences are back to pre-Covid levels, lunches are on offer after concerts, and there is a sparkling line-up of musicians ready to perform in this Grade I listed building. Concerts last 40 minutes and concert-goers can park from noon to 2.00pm free of charge […]
Read MoreShropshire’s Premier Choir brings an Easter classic The iconic St Chad’s Church, Shrewsbury is hosting the Phoenix Singers, as they perform Bach’s much-loved masterpiece “Passion According to St. Matthew” on […]