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About Stokesay
The village of Stokesay lies amid the soft rolling fields and wooded valley's of shropshire. The area is mostly agricultural, with old stone farmhouses flanked by peaceful meadows being grazed by sheep and cattle. Mellow houses and cottages are dotted here and there along narrow winding lanes that are often more suited to the horse and rider that passes by than to the vehicles of today.
In the village is Stokesay Castle, a superb, fortified manor house that dates 1280. This place is well worth a visit, very little here has changed, there are magnificent wooden beams and beautifully decorated woodwork. Across the moat is a church that was rebuilt during Cromwell's commonwealth, that followed the Civil War. The interior of the church contains furnishings and fittings from that period.
Stokesay, is close to Craven Arms and just a short distance away is the pretty town of Much Wenlock.
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 Stokesay
| Stokesay Castle | (0.4 miles, 0.6 km) | Pictures |
| Mickey Miller's Family Play Barn & Maize Maze | (1.3 miles, 2.1 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Hopton Castle | (5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Ludlow Castle | (6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| The Long Mynd | (8.2 miles, 13.1 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Carding Mill Valley & Long Mynd | (8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Clun Castle | (8.8 miles, 14.2 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Croft Ambrey Iron Age Hill Fort | (9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Croft Castle | (9.7 miles, 15.7 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Stiperstones | (11.4 miles, 18.3 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Clun Forest | (13.9 miles, 22.3 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Acton Burnell Castle | (14.0 miles, 22.5 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Luntley Court and Dovecote | (16.2 miles, 26.1 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Wenlock Priory | (16.5 miles, 26.6 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Montgomery Castle | (16.8 miles, 27.1 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
All attractions in StokesayAll attractions in ShropshireComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Stokesay
Little Stretton, in the county of Shropshire (6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction N)
Little Stretton lies in a charming rural area a short distance from the old town of Church Stretton.
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Ludlow, in the county of Shropshire (6.4 miles, 10.4 km, direction SE)
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 (7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction SE)
Overton lies on a bend of the River Test a short distance from Ludlow.
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Clun, in the county of Shropshire (8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction W)
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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Leebotwood, in the county of Shropshire (10.6 miles, 17.0 km, direction N)
Charming village, lying north of Church Stretton within the shadow of the Long Mynd.
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Shobdon, in the county of Herefordshire (12.4 miles, 19.9 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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Tenbury Wells, in the county of Worcestershire (12.9 miles, 20.8 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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Acton Burnell, in the county of Shropshire (14.1 miles, 22.8 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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Eardisland, in the county of Herefordshire (14.2 miles, 22.9 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 (14.5 miles, 23.3 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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Pembridge, in the county of Herefordshire (14.6 miles, 23.5 km, direction S)
Pembridge, is one of the prettiest villages in Herefordshire, it is thrice blessed for it stands in a trio of black and white villages famed for an abundance of quaint cottages and graceful houses.
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Condover, in the county of Shropshire (15.6 miles, 25.2 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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Kington, a Historic Market Town in the county of Herefordshire (17.8 miles, 28.6 km, direction SW)
This is a small ancient market town sheltered by the Hergest Ridge which rises to a height of over 1,380 ft. The town is situated near the Welsh border, with the lovely River Arrow flowing through.
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Weobley, in the county of Herefordshire (18.8 miles, 30.2 km, direction S)
Charming, black and white half timbered village with an old fashioned Christmas card appeal.
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Shrewsbury, in the county of Shropshire (19.5 miles, 31.5 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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All towns in ShropshireComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Craven Arms Station | (1.2 miles, 2.0 km, direction N) |
| Broome Station | (2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction W) |
| M54 Junction 7 | (21.7 miles, 35.0 km, direction NE) |
| M54 Junction 6 | (22.9 miles, 36.9 km, direction NE) |
| Birmingham International Airport | (46.2 miles, 74.3 km, direction E) |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | (62.5 miles, 100.6 km, direction N) |
| Stokesay to London | (131.8 miles, 212.0 km, direction SE) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Stokesay
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Stokesay center |
| Old Downton Lodge | (5.2 miles, 8.3 km, direction S) |
| Longmynd Hotel | (7.5 miles, 12.0 km, direction N) |
| The Horse & Jockey Inn | (10.9 miles, 17.6 km, direction SW) |
| The Knighton Hotel | (10.9 miles, 17.6 km, direction SW) |
| The Mortimers Cross Inn | (11.1 miles, 17.8 km, direction S) |
| Mellington Hall Hotel | (12.9 miles, 20.7 km, direction NW) |
| Gaskell Arms Hotel & Restaurant | (16.2 miles, 26.0 km, direction NE) |
| Sleep Inn Shrewsbury | (18.8 miles, 30.3 km, direction N) |
| The Fox Inn | (19.0 miles, 30.6 km, direction E) |
| Pheasant Inn | (19.5 miles, 31.3 km, direction NE) |
| All hotels in Stokesay |
