Church Stretton Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town and civil parish in Shropshire, England
About Church Stretton
Local folklore recounts how the three Strettons got their name, here amusingly retold by Henry Thorncroft Timmins inNooks and Corners of Shropshire(1899): "King Charles II (or was it James?), journeying one day towards Shrewsbury, came in due course to Little Stretton. 'How do you call this place?' inquired the Merrie Monarch. 'Stretton, an it please your Majesty,' was the countryman's reply. 'LittleStretton, methinks, were a fitter name for so small a place,' said the King; and set forth again towards Shrewsbury. Upon arriving at the next village, Charles again asked where he was. 'At Stretton, sire,' someone answered. Espying the parish church, whose bells were making music in the old grey steeple, his Majesty exclaimed: 'Call it ratherChurchStretton,' and went his way once more. Finally
Top Attractions in Church Stretton
Explore the best things to see and do in Church Stretton:
- ★Caer Caradoc
- ★Flying
- ★Hillwalking
- ★St Laurence's Church
- ★The Long Mynd and Carding Mill Valley
Where to Stay in Church Stretton
- 🏨Long Mynd Hotel
- 🏨Victoria House
Church Stretton Travel Guide Sections
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