Craven Arms
Things to do in Craven Arms, Shropshire
Photo © Libor Leoo, Google Maps
Craven Arms is a market town in south Shropshire, positioned at the edge of the Shropshire Hills. The town serves as a practical base for exploring the surrounding countryside and has long functioned as a focal point for the rural community.
Where to stay in Craven Arms(1)
All hotels in Craven Arms →Where to stay
The Stokesay Inn and B&B offers accommodation in the town centre. For those preferring to camp, Wayside Camping and Wild Flowers Glamping are both located near Craven Arms, with the latter providing glamping options for a more comfortable outdoor stay.
The Stokesay Inn and B&B
School Road, Craven Arms
8.6
The Clive Arms
Bromfield, Oakly Park Estate, near Ludlow
from £130/night
The Lion
High Street, Leintwardine
The Dodington Lodge Hotel
Dodington, Whitchurch
Old Downton Lodge
Downton On The Rock, Downton on the Rock
Mynd House
Ludlow Road, Church Stretton
Lower Buckton Country House
Buckton, Leintwardine
8.9
Fishmore Hall
Fishmore, edge of Ludlow
from £165/night
Things to Do in Craven Arms(3)
All attractions in Craven Arms →Things to do
Stokesay Castle, a fortified manor house, is the area's principal historical attraction. The Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre provides information and exhibits on the surrounding landscape and heritage. Mickey Millers Family PlayBarn caters to younger visitors with indoor play facilities.
Where to Eat in Craven Arms
All restaurants in Craven Arms →Where to eat
The Stokesay Inn and B&B serves food and drink to residents and visitors.
Fryer Freemans Ltd
⭐ 4.5
The Inclusion Hub
Shepherd Hills
Millmead Lunch Club
Shropshire Hills Catering Limited @ Clungunford Village Hall
Leintwardine Village Hall & Community Centre
Ludlow Nutrition Club
Walford Court B & B and The Soup Dragons Kitchen at Walford Court
⭐ 5.0
Attractions Near Craven Arms
All attractions in Craven Arms →Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Craven Arms.
Shropshire Hills Mountain Bike Centre
Church Stretton · ⭐ 4.5
5 mi
Ludlow Food Centre
Bromfield · ⭐ 4.3
5 mi
Acton Scott Working Farm
Church Stretton · ⭐ 4.7
Ludlow Castle
Ludlow · ⭐ 4.6
7 mi
Elderwood Books
Bucknell · ⭐ 4.4
The House on Crutches Museum
Bishop's Castle · ⭐ 5.0
8 mi
Carding Mill Valley and Long Mynd
Church Stretton · ⭐ 4.8
8 mi
Monkey Mania Ludlow
Ludlow · ⭐ 4.6
Camping in Craven Arms(3)
All campsites in Craven Arms →
Wayside Camping
⭐ 4.9 · from £30/night
Wayside Touring Park
⭐ 4.8
Kevindale Campsite
⭐ 4.6 · from £24/night
Greenway Touring and Glamping Park
⭐ 4.7 · from £25/night
Hamperley Campsite
⭐ 4.8
Hamperley Hideaways
⭐ 4.8 · from £25/night
Ashlea Pools Country Park
⭐ 4.7
Mowbray Meadow
⭐ 4.9 · from £24/night
Self-Catering Cottages in Craven Arms
All cottages in Craven Arms →
The Cabin at Riverbend
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £517
The Hayloft House
3 bed · sleeps 8 · from £1,002
Lucia Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £503
The Coach House
10 bed · sleeps 18 · from £1,346
Halford Big Barn
8 bed · sleeps 18 · from £1,041
The Stables Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £536
The Old Byre
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £606
Grove Sprightly Barn
6 bed · sleeps 12 · from £781
Common questions about Craven Arms
How many campsites are there in Craven Arms?
We list 3 campsites in and around Craven Arms, of which 2 take tents and 2 offer glamping.
Which campsites in Craven Arms have electric hook-up?
1 of the 3 campsites we list in Craven Arms offer an electric hook-up.
Where can I stay in Craven Arms?
We list 1 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Craven Arms.
What is there to do in Craven Arms?
We list 3 attractions and things to do in and around Craven Arms.
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