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About Little Stretton
Little Stretton lies in a charming rural area a short distance from the old town of Church Stretton. It has a number of picturesque Victorian cottages scattered around leafy lanes, as well as handsome properties from the 16th and 17th centuries.
However, the interest of the village is mostly centred upon its quaint thatched church. Although timber framed, the church is not as old as is first thought. Interestingly, it is an early "kit" building of 1903 which was assembled on site, with the thatch being a latter addition. The church, dedicated to All Saints, is well worth seeing for not only is it a pretty black and white building, but inside is full of character, with wood panelling and open bench seats and a fine late 20th century altar cloth.
This is a village that is extremely popular with walkers, and is locally known as the start for walking the Long Mynd.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Little Stretton
| Carding Mill Valley & Long Mynd | (1.8 miles, 2.9 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| The Long Mynd | (2.5 miles, 4.1 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Mickey Miller's Family Play Barn & Maize Maze | (5.3 miles, 8.6 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Wilderhope Manor | (6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Stiperstones | (6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Stokesay Castle | (6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Acton Burnell Castle | (8.4 miles, 13.5 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Hopton Castle | (10.0 miles, 16.0 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Clun Castle | (11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Ludlow Castle | (11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Wenlock Priory | (12.4 miles, 19.9 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Wroxeter Roman City | (12.6 miles, 20.3 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Attingham Park | (13.1 miles, 21.0 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| The Dingle Gardens | (13.1 miles, 21.1 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Shrewsbury Abbey | (13.3 miles, 21.5 km, direction N) | Pictures |
All attractions in Little StrettonAll attractions in ShropshireComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Little Stretton
Leebotwood, in the county of Shropshire (4.4 miles, 7.0 km, direction NE)
Charming village, lying north of Church Stretton within the shadow of the Long Mynd.
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Stokesay, in the county of Shropshire (6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction S)
The village of Stokesay lies amid the soft rolling fields and wooded valley's of shropshire.
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Acton Burnell, in the county of Shropshire (8.4 miles, 13.6 km, direction NE)
Interestingly, Acton Burnell has connections with America that go back to the stirring days of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
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Condover, in the county of Shropshire (9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction N)
A quiet and peaceful place, its pretty properties protected from the traffic that speeds down the main A49, Condover lies seemingly undisturbed by the passage of time.
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Clun, in the county of Shropshire (11.4 miles, 18.3 km, direction SW)
Rising at the side of the River Clun from which the town takes its name, this charming little place offers much of interest.
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Ludlow, in the county of Shropshire (11.4 miles, 18.4 km, direction S)
Nestling on the banks of the rivers Corve and Theme Ludlow is a joyous town to visit at any time of year.
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Overton, in the county of Shropshire (12.8 miles, 20.7 km, direction S)
Overton lies on a bend of the River Test a short distance from Ludlow.
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Shrewsbury, in the county of Shropshire (13.2 miles, 21.3 km, direction N)
Shrewsbury is a wonderfully atmospheric town which beguiles the visitor with sights of bygone centuries and much a great charm is to be found in its narrow streets and medieval buildings.
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Ironbridge, in the county of Shropshire (16.1 miles, 25.9 km, direction NE)
This town is named for the famous bridge that spans the River Severn - the world's first Iron Bridge..
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Tenbury Wells, in the county of Worcestershire (17.4 miles, 28.1 km, direction SE)
The journey from the centre of Worcester to exquisite Tenbury Wells takes you through some of the loveliest countryside in the whole of Worcestershire.
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High Ercall, in the county of Shropshire (18.3 miles, 29.4 km, direction NE)
High Ercall, or rather Arkle, as the locals pronounce it, is the very epitome of rural charm.
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Shobdon, in the county of Herefordshire (18.7 miles, 30.2 km, direction S)
Shobdon, first mentioned in the Domesday Book, remains today, very much as it always has been, a great agricultural area.
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Grinshill, in the county of Shropshire (20.3 miles, 32.7 km, direction N)
The picturesque village of Grinshill is spread beneath Grinshill Hill, an isolated rocky outcrop which rises above the plains of the Severn Valley.
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Eardisland, in the county of Herefordshire (20.6 miles, 33.1 km, direction S)
Voted as 'the prettiest village in the Midlands' by a TV poll, Eardisland is well worth a visit. It is favoured as being one of a trio of Black and White villages along the valley of the River Arrow.
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Leominster, in the county of Herefordshire (20.6 miles, 33.2 km, direction S)
Fine wool has been produced here in this gentle country town since the 13th century and owing to the close proximity of the county town of Hereford and the rich farmland that abounds throughout this lovely area, prized Hereford cattle are bred here for exportation to countries all over the world.
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All towns in ShropshireComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Church Stretton Station | (1.4 miles, 2.3 km, direction NE) |
| Craven Arms Station | (5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction S) |
| M54 Junction 7 | (16.5 miles, 26.5 km, direction NE) |
| M54 Junction 6 | (18.0 miles, 29.0 km, direction NE) |
| Birmingham International Airport | (45.9 miles, 73.8 km, direction E) |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | (56.2 miles, 90.4 km, direction N) |
| Little Stretton to London | (134.5 miles, 216.3 km, direction SE) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Little Stretton
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Little Stretton center |
| Longmynd Hotel | (1.1 miles, 1.8 km) |
| Old Downton Lodge | (11.6 miles, 18.6 km, direction S) |
| Mellington Hall Hotel | (11.6 miles, 18.7 km, direction W) |
| Gaskell Arms Hotel & Restaurant | (12.1 miles, 19.4 km, direction NE) |
| Sleep Inn Shrewsbury | (12.6 miles, 20.3 km, direction N) |
| Sandford House Hotel | (13.1 miles, 21.1 km, direction N) |
| Abbots Mead Hotel | (13.1 miles, 21.1 km, direction N) |
| The Lion Hotel | (13.2 miles, 21.2 km, direction N) |
| Cromwells Hotel | (13.2 miles, 21.3 km, direction N) |
| The Horse & Jockey Inn | (15.5 miles, 25.0 km, direction SW) |
| All hotels in Little Stretton |
