Church Stretton and Craven Arms
Ward in Shropshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.478, -2.842 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 42 86 |
| Dialling code: | 01694 (Church Stretton) |
Church Stretton sits in the heart of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, tucked between the heather-clad slopes of the Long Mynd and the Stretton Hills. The town, often nicknamed "Little Switzerland" for its dramatic upland scenery, is a popular base for walkers exploring places such as Cardingmill Valley and the Iron Age ridge of Caer Caradoc.
Craven Arms to the south is a small market town and transport hub on the Welsh Marches line with good rail links to Shrewsbury and Hereford, and it acts as a gateway to rural Shropshire. The local economy leans on agriculture, tourism and independent shops, while historic sites like Stokesay Castle and a strong outdoor‑activity scene give the area a steady flow of visitors alongside a settled community of families and retirees.
Postcode districts covering Church Stretton and Craven Arms
Most populated places nearby
- Telford 20.4 miles32.8 km
- Shrewsbury 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Wellington 20.9 miles33.7 km
- Ryton 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Bridgnorth 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Newtown 20.1 miles32.4 km
- Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn 19.9 miles32.1 km
- Leominster 17.8 miles28.6 km
- Ludlow 9.2 miles14.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Wistanstow Parish 0.2 miles0.4 km
- Acton Scott Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Craven Arms Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Sibdon Carwood Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Edgton Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Hopesay Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Myndtown Parish 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Eaton-under-Heywood Parish 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Culmington Parish 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Lydbury North Parish 4.4 miles7 km
- Hope Bowdler Parish 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Church Stretton Built-up area 4.5 miles7.3 km
Example postcodes in Church Stretton and Craven Arms
SY6 6DZ, SY7 9AS, SY7 8EL, SY6 7AX, SY6 7AW, SY6 7AL, SY6 7AU, SY7 8HH, SY7 9AX … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 46.1 miles74.1 km
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 59.1 miles95.2 km
- Craven Arms 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Broome Railway Station 4.2 miles6.7 km
Hotels near Church Stretton and Craven Arms Ad
- The Bucks Head Hotel 3 4.4 miles7.1 km
- The Clive Arms 5 7 miles11.3 km
- The Lion 8.3 miles13.3 km
- The Town House Ludlow 9.2 miles14.8 km
- The Feathers Hotel 4 9.2 miles14.7 km
- Fishmore Hall 3 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Netley Hall 4 9.6 miles15.4 km
- The Wheatsheaf Inn 9.4 miles15.1 km
Schools in Church Stretton and Craven Arms
- Church Stretton School Secondary
- Onny C of E (A) Primary School Primary
- St Lawrence C of E Primary School Primary
- Stokesay Primary School Primary
- Wistanstow C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Ludlow Racecourse Recreation 7 miles11.2 km
- Clee Hills Hill 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Clun Forest Forest 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Croft Ambrey Archaeological site 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Bomere Wood Forest 13.8 miles22.3 km
- Easton Court Estate 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Greenhous Meadow Stadium 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Viroconium Archaeological site 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Attingham Estate 16 miles25.7 km
- Kerry Hill Hill 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Welshpool Stadium 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Powis Castle Estate 18.1 miles29.2 km