Here at Church Stretton we wish to ensure that visitor access is managed sustainably and in keeping with the environment values as part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape Natural Beauty.
- The Shropshire Hills
The Shropshire Hills are a protected landscape consisting of a mosaic of managed and wild land. Church Stretton is the only town within the National Landscapes Association boundary. Its position, flanked by dramatic hills, reveals the fascinating geology and this special landscape provides fantastic walking and relaxing opportunities. The area is officially one of the only three remaining tranquil areas in England.
- Walking and Outdoor Activities
The Hills and valleys offer varied and challenging walking. Church Stretton has been designated the first Walkers are Welcome Town in the Midlands. There is also a very wide range of exciting outdoor activities on offer in the local area – certainly more than anywhere else in Shropshire.
- Local Food and Drink
Church Stretton has excellent cafes and an established Food Fayre. The area produces quality food and drink which appeal to visitors.
- Environmental/green agenda
The town promotes the Shropshire Hills shuttle buses, and through its Climate Care Group and others is pursuing several sustainable agendas such as offering energy audits and becoming a plastic bag free town.
- Church Stretton’s Heritage
Most towns have an interesting history. The unique story in Church Stretton is how the town grew up in the route through the hills, particularly after the arrival of the railway and the relationship of the railway and town to the landscape. The way the town was promoted as Little Switzerland attracted many Victorian tourists to visit.
