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 Craven
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Craven Arms -
on the edge of the old Marcher kingdom, this ancient town
developed as an important frontier trading post between England
and Wales.
The town was later named Craven
Arms, after its restored Georgian inn. For most of the year
the market town is peaceful but it becomes very busy between
August and October when the annual sheep auctions are held.
Surrounding the town are the
beautiful Shropshire Hills including Wenlock Edge, Caer Caradoc,
and Ragleth Hill. These are the 'blue remembered hills'
that inspired the poet A.E. Houseman in 'A Shropshire Lad'.
Because of its position the town
makes a good place to start long distance or shorter circular
walks whilst you are on holiday in the area.
The Secret Hills Discovery Centre,
celebrates all aspects of the Shropshire Hills. This
innovative building, shaped to reflect the surrounding countryside
and topped by a grass roof, gives visitors the chance to learnabout
the archeaology, geology, ecology and culture of the hills.
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What
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Craven Arms Tourist Attractions
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 Secret
Hills Discovery Centre
School Road, Craven Arms, opened
in 2001, this centre gives visitors the chance to learn more
about the geology, ecology, archaeology and culture of the
Shropshire Hills. The imaginative exhibition building,
set in 25 acres on the Onny Meadows, has a grass-topped roof. The
permanent exhibition includes hands-on activities, lively
displays, a model of a mammoth skeleton and a simulated balloon
flight. Activity room, cafe and shop. Way-marked walks in
the meadows.
Open: Easter-Oct: 10:00-17:30,
last admission 16:30,. Nov-Easter: 10:00-16:30, last admission
15.30 Tel: 01588 676000  free admission to activity room, cafe, shop and meadows
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Land
of Lost Content, The Od Victorian
Market Hall, Market Street, Craven Arms opened
in 2003, the Land of Lost Content is the National Museum of
Popular British Culture. A collection of everyday items
from British 20th century life accumulated by Stella Mitchell
over the last 30 years. Crammed with the items ordinary
people just threw away - a very nostalgic trip. Exhibits
include clothes, toys, records and comics. The museum's
name is taken from A E Houseman's poem, 'A Shropshire Lad'.
Open: daily 11:00-17:00, closed in Dec & Jan. Tel: 01588
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Stokesay
Castle, just south on A49, one of the finest fortified
manor houses in England, stands in wooded hills close to Craven
Arms. The romantic manor house was built in 1280 by the
rich wool merchant Laurence de Ludlow. Open:
Mar-May: Mon & Thu-Sun 10:00-17:00; Jun-Aug: daily 10:00-18:00;
Sept-Oct: Mon & Thu-Sun 10:00-17:00;Nov-Feb: Fri-Sun 10:00-16:00;
Closed Xmas & New Year Tel:01588 672544
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Wenlock
Edge,
an escarpment stretching for 30 km from Ironbridge to Craven
Arms. An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the wooded ridge
has rare flowers, mammals, birds and insects. The limestone
ridge is the remains of a coral reef, formed 400 million years
ago when Shropshire lay just south of the Equator. Opportunites
for fossil hunting among the quarries and open rock faces on
the ridge. The National Trust owns 250 hectares of the summit
and scarp slope along a 12.5 km stretch between Much Wenlock
and Longville which is freely open to the public at all times.
From here there are magnificent views, ideal for for walking,
cycling and horseriding. Tthe Shropshire Way and the Jack Mytton
Way pass over Wenlock Edge. 95 hectares at Wilderhope are also
National Trust land.
Car parking: available at the National Trust car park on the
outskirts of Much Wenlock on the Church Stretton road (B4371)
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Wernlas
Collection of Rare Poultry, Green Lane, Onibury, SY7
9BL, A49 north from Ludlow, south from Craven Arms, is an internationally
aclaimed conservation centre specialises in breeding traditional
and rare poultry. The Collection has a huge variety of large
fowl and bantams with some really unusual specimens. Over 12,000
chicks are hatched every season so there are generally some
for children to handle. The centre's huge variety of breeds
can satisfy all requirements. As well as selling stock, the
centre provides advice on keeping poultry. Also pigs, goats,
rare breeds of sheep and a family of donkeys.
Open: daily 10:30-17:30 (Closed Mon except Bank Holidays)
15 Ju-15 Sep, open all week. Closed 25 Dec. Tel: 01584 856318
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Walcot
Hall, Lydbury
North, SY7 8AZ, off
B4385 near Lydbury North, north-west of Craven Arms, a
handsome red-brick Georgian house set in the remote countryside
of the Welsh borders.In
1764-69 Lord Clive completely remodelled the house and stable
block. Part of the building
is used for holiday accomodation.The
house and landscaped park occupy a splendid site in the Welsh
borders. Open:
House & Garden: two days on 29th and 30th May 2005 as part
of National Gardens Scheme. Tours of the Hall can be arranged
at other times by appointment only. Arboretum: Apr-Oct: Fri,
Sun and Mon 12:00-16:00.Tel: 01588 680570 |
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Where
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Tanglewood Farm Watling Street Craven Arms SY7 8DX Tel: 0844 847 1200 MAP
With the stunningly beautiful Shropshire Hills rising up behind these newly converted and very comfortable traditional barns provide the perfect rural retreat within easy reach of a host of attractions. Set on the owners' smallholding on the ancient R...
Sleeps 6
Phone Bookings & Enquiries: 0844 847 1200
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Aston Munslow Craven Arms Tel: 0844 847 1200 MAP
A delight! This supremely comfortable period cottage not only boasts an abundance of old beams, an inglenook fireplace with a wood burning stove and a wealth of original features, but also glorious views over the Corvedale countryside towards the…...
Sleeps 6 + cot
Phone Bookings & Enquiries: 0844 847 1200
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Clunbury near Craven Arms Tel: 0844 847 1200 MAP
Amidst beautiful Shropshire countryside, and commanding stunning views over the Clun Valley and the little village of Clunbury, this spacious traditional farmhouse provides a wonderful venue. Cosy and very comfortable, ideal for year round breaks…...
Sleeps 16 + 8
Phone Bookings & Enquiries: 0844 847 1200
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Days Out in and around Craven Arms
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Towns near Craven Arms To Visit - straight line distance:
Church Stretton Tourist Information (6.89 miles) Ludlow Tourist Information (7.03 miles) Bishops Castle Tourist Information (7.74 miles) Clun Tourist Information (8.32 miles) |
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