Chris & Kirsty's guidebook

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Chris & Kirsty's guidebook

Tourist attraction

Meet the Mammoth, find out about the Shropshire Hills through time or wander the 30 acre meadows alongside the river. Even ride in a virtual hot air balloon. https://www.shropshirehillsdiscoverycentre.co.uk/
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Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Market Street
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Meet the Mammoth, find out about the Shropshire Hills through time or wander the 30 acre meadows alongside the river. Even ride in a virtual hot air balloon. https://www.shropshirehillsdiscoverycentre.co.uk/
One of the finest and best-preserved fortified medieval manor house in England. Discover the great hall, unchanged for over 700 years. Spot characters carved in the timbers of the 17th-century gatehouse and climb to the top of a fairy-tale tower for breathtaking views of the Shropshire Hills. Stokesay Castle was constructed at the end of the 13th century by Laurence of Ludlow, who at the time was one of the richest men in England. It remains a treasure by-passed by time, one of the best places to visit in England to experience what medieval life was like.
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Stokesay Castle
Ludlow Road
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One of the finest and best-preserved fortified medieval manor house in England. Discover the great hall, unchanged for over 700 years. Spot characters carved in the timbers of the 17th-century gatehouse and climb to the top of a fairy-tale tower for breathtaking views of the Shropshire Hills. Stokesay Castle was constructed at the end of the 13th century by Laurence of Ludlow, who at the time was one of the richest men in England. It remains a treasure by-passed by time, one of the best places to visit in England to experience what medieval life was like.
https://www.ludlowcastle.com/the-castle The Castle, firstly a Norman Fortress and extended over the centuries to become a fortified Royal Palace, has ensured Ludlow’s place in English history – originally built to hold back unconquered Welsh, passing through generations of the de Lacy and Mortimer families to Richard Plantagenet, Duke of York. It became Crown property in 1461 and remained a royal castle for the next 350 years, during which time the Council of the Marches was formed with responsibility for the Government of Wales and the border counties. Abandoned in 1689 the castle quickly fell into ruin, described as ‘the very perfection of decay’ by Daniel Defoe.
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Ludlow Castle
Castle Square
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https://www.ludlowcastle.com/the-castle The Castle, firstly a Norman Fortress and extended over the centuries to become a fortified Royal Palace, has ensured Ludlow’s place in English history – originally built to hold back unconquered Welsh, passing through generations of the de Lacy and Mortimer families to Richard Plantagenet, Duke of York. It became Crown property in 1461 and remained a royal castle for the next 350 years, during which time the Council of the Marches was formed with responsibility for the Government of Wales and the border counties. Abandoned in 1689 the castle quickly fell into ruin, described as ‘the very perfection of decay’ by Daniel Defoe.
A lovely way to see Shrewsbury at a leisurely pace.
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Sabrina Boat
Welsh Bridge
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A lovely way to see Shrewsbury at a leisurely pace.

City/town information

Church Stretton is a busy, historic, market town and is the only town in the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It earned the nickname ‘Little Switzerland’ from its picturesque setting in the Shropshire Hills. Today Church Stretton, together with its immediate neighbours All Stretton and Little Stretton, is a centre for outdoor activities: walking, mountain bikes, cycling, running and orienteering. The town and its immediate neighbours is home to independent and interesting shops, brewery and free-house pubs, cafés and restaurants and a variety of accommodation including B&B’s and self-catering. https://churchstretton.co.uk/
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Church Stretton
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Church Stretton is a busy, historic, market town and is the only town in the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It earned the nickname ‘Little Switzerland’ from its picturesque setting in the Shropshire Hills. Today Church Stretton, together with its immediate neighbours All Stretton and Little Stretton, is a centre for outdoor activities: walking, mountain bikes, cycling, running and orienteering. The town and its immediate neighbours is home to independent and interesting shops, brewery and free-house pubs, cafés and restaurants and a variety of accommodation including B&B’s and self-catering. https://churchstretton.co.uk/
https://originalshrewsbury.co.uk/ Shrewsbury is full of finds to be discovered during your visit. By foot or by boat, the River Severn is a must, as is the café culture, the castle and the churches that dominate Shrewsbury's famous skyline. Learn more about one-off attractions, activities and things to do in Shrewsbury and Shropshire.
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Shrewsbury
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https://originalshrewsbury.co.uk/ Shrewsbury is full of finds to be discovered during your visit. By foot or by boat, the River Severn is a must, as is the café culture, the castle and the churches that dominate Shrewsbury's famous skyline. Learn more about one-off attractions, activities and things to do in Shrewsbury and Shropshire.

Local pubs

Great food in a friendly pub. https://theraglethinn.co.uk/
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The Ragleth Inn
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Great food in a friendly pub. https://theraglethinn.co.uk/
Great pub that serves an amazing Sunday lunch carvery. http://www.stationinnmarshbrook.co.uk/
The Station Inn
Great pub that serves an amazing Sunday lunch carvery. http://www.stationinnmarshbrook.co.uk/
Local pub that serves food, approx 10 minutes drive from holiday cottages. https://thegreendragonpub.co.uk/
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The Green Dragon
Ludlow Road
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Local pub that serves food, approx 10 minutes drive from holiday cottages. https://thegreendragonpub.co.uk/
The Kings Arms A Joules pub with friendly owners and good food. http://kingsarmschurchstretton.co.uk/
The Kings Arms
53 High St
The Kings Arms A Joules pub with friendly owners and good food. http://kingsarmschurchstretton.co.uk/
In a little village, Wentnor, around the back of the Longmynd. Good local food. https://thecrowninnwentnor.co.uk/
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The Crown Inn
4 North St
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In a little village, Wentnor, around the back of the Longmynd. Good local food. https://thecrowninnwentnor.co.uk/

Food scene

Great variety of dishes with friendly and efficient service.
Jaipur
6 Sandford Ave
Great variety of dishes with friendly and efficient service.
Local Thai restaurant and take away. https://www.facebook.com/sawaddeechurchstretton
Sawaddee Thai Restaurant
5 The Square
Local Thai restaurant and take away. https://www.facebook.com/sawaddeechurchstretton

Sightseeing

Lovely views once you have recovered from the climb! When the flag is flying (usually the last weekend of the month), you can go inside the tower.
Flounders' Folly
Lovely views once you have recovered from the climb! When the flag is flying (usually the last weekend of the month), you can go inside the tower.

Consejos para la ciudad

Cómo moverse

Longmynd Shuttlebus

There are two routes: Route A ‘Round the Mynd and Route B The Cross Mynd We are very lucky as this year has seen a new bus stop added which is at Hamperley campsite just up the road - a 1 minute walk. Definitely the way to see the Longmynd is in all its glory.