Where is Church Stretton located?
Q: Where is Church Stretton located?
A: Church Stretton, or simply Stretton, is a small market town in the county of Shropshire, England. It is situated 13 miles (21 km) south of Shrewsbury and 15 miles (24 km) north of Ludlow.
Q: What was the population of Church Stretton in 2011?
A: The population of the town in 2011 was 4,671.
Q: What type of landscape does Church Stretton have?
A: Church Stretton is located in the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It was nicknamed "Little Switzerland" in the late Victorian and Edwardian period for its landscape.
Q: Why did Church Stretton become a health resort?
A: Church Stretton became a health resort due to its picturesque landscape which earned it the nickname "Little Switzerland".
Q: Does Church Stretton have a railway station?
A: Yes, there is a railway station that provides direct trains to Shrewsbury, Manchester, North Wales and South Wales.
Q: How far away from Shrewsbury is Church Stretton?
A: Church Stretton is situated 13 miles (21 km) south of Shrewsbury.
