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 miles
- Shrewsbury 16.7 miles
- Wellington 20.9 miles
- Ryton 22.8 miles
- Bridgnorth 18.1 miles
- Newtown 20.1 miles
- Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn 19.9 miles
- Leominster 17.8 miles
- Ludlow 9.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Wistanstow Parish 0.2 miles
- Acton Scott Parish 1.8 miles
- Craven Arms Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Sibdon Carwood Parish 2.5 miles
- Edgton Parish 2.7 miles
- Hopesay Parish 2.9 miles
- Myndtown Parish 3.3 miles
- Eaton-under-Heywood Parish 3.8 miles
- Culmington Parish 3.9 miles
- Lydbury North Parish 4.4 miles
- Hope Bowdler Parish 4.5 miles
- Church Stretton Built-up area 4.5 miles
Example postcodes in Church Stretton and Craven Arms
SY6 7BT, SY7 8ED, SY7 8DL, SY7 9PS, SY7 8EH, SY7 8DE, SY6 7AY, SY7 9PJ, SY6 7BE … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 46.1 miles
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 59.1 miles
- Craven Arms 2.4 miles
- Broome Railway Station 4.2 miles
Hotels near Church Stretton and Craven Arms Ad
- The Bucks Head Hotel 3 4.4 miles
- The Clive Arms 5 7 miles
- The Lion 8.3 miles
- The Town House Ludlow 9.2 miles
- The Feathers Hotel 4 9.2 miles
- Fishmore Hall 3 8.6 miles
- Netley Hall 4 9.6 miles
- The Wheatsheaf Inn 9.4 miles
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 miles
- Clee Hills Hill 8.5 miles
- Clun Forest Forest 12.3 miles
- Croft Ambrey Archaeological site 12.3 miles
- Bomere Wood Forest 13.8 miles
- Easton Court Estate 14.2 miles
- Greenhous Meadow Stadium 15.1 miles
- Viroconium Archaeological site 15.6 miles
- Attingham Estate 16 miles
- Kerry Hill Hill 17.2 miles
- Welshpool Stadium 17.7 miles
- Powis Castle Estate 18.1 miles