Church Stretton
Parish in Shropshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.53, -2.816 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 44 92 |
| Population: | 3,698 |
| Dialling code: | 01694 |
Church Stretton is a small market town and civil parish in Shropshire, England, sitting in the heart of the Shropshire Hills AONB between the heathery plateau of the Long Mynd and the craggy ridge of Caer Caradoc. Often nicknamed "Little Switzerland", it draws walkers, climbers and gliders to nearby features such as Cardingmill Valley and the surrounding hills, and its geology - old quartzite and faulted terrain - makes it of particular interest to amateur naturalists and rock climbers alike.
The town has a strong Victorian spa and market heritage, centred on its parish church and a high street of independent shops, cafes and specialist retailers; tourism, healthcare and a sizeable retired community are important to the local economy. Cultural life is boosted by events such as walking festivals and arts programmes, while the combination of easy access to open countryside and a compact town centre gives it a quietly cosmopolitan yet rural character.
Postcode districts covering Church Stretton
Most populated places nearby
- Telford 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Shrewsbury 13 miles20.9 km
- Wellington 17.5 miles28.2 km
- Oswestry 24.6 miles39.5 km
- Oswestry Rural 23.5 miles37.9 km
- Ryton 20.4 miles32.8 km
- Newport 24.7 miles39.8 km
- Bridgnorth 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Newtown 21.1 miles33.9 km
- Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn 20.8 miles33.5 km
- Leominster 21.2 miles34.1 km
- Ludlow 11.9 miles19.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Church Stretton Built-up area 0.8 miles1.4 km
- Hope Bowdler Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- All Stretton Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Acton Scott Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Eaton-under-Heywood Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Myndtown Parish 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Woolstaston Parish 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Church Stretton and Craven Arms Ward 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Wistanstow Parish 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Wentnor Parish 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Leebotwood Parish 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Smethcott Parish 4.4 miles7 km
Example postcodes in Church Stretton
SY6 7AL, SY6 6AU, SY6 6HE, SY6 6EH, SY6 6BQ, SY6 7AN, SY6 7BQ, SY6 7AX, SY6 6AP … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 45.2 miles72.8 km
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 55.5 miles89.4 km
- Church Stretton Railway Station 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Craven Arms 6.1 miles9.8 km
Hotels near Church Stretton Ad
- The Bucks Head Hotel 3 0.7 miles1 km
- Netley Hall 4 5.8 miles9.4 km
Schools in Church Stretton
- Church Stretton School Secondary
- St Lawrence C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Ludlow Racecourse Recreation 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Clee Hills Hill 10 miles16.2 km
- Bomere Wood Forest 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Greenhous Meadow Stadium 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Viroconium Archaeological site 12 miles19.3 km
- Attingham Estate 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Clun Forest Forest 14 miles22.6 km
- Sundorne Castle Estate 14.9 miles23.9 km
- Croft Ambrey Archaeological site 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Welshpool Stadium 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Strata Marcella Abbey Historic site 16.4 miles26.3 km
- Easton Court Estate 16.6 miles26.8 km