Location

Shropshire is still one of the least known parts of England, located as it is on the mid-Wales border and yet within easy reach of many parts of Britain.

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Arriving by Car?

Directions to Church Stretton from Heathrow Airport:

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-Best route to Eaton Manor from Church Stretton:
(follow the LIME GREEN route on map)

From the traffic lights at Church Stretton on the A49 take the B4371 signposted to Much Wenlock.

After about 1 1/2 miles you will reach the village of Hope Bowdler, turn right at the bottom of the hill, after the layby, and head for Ticklerton.

In Ticklerton turn right and 1st left and follow the road to it's conclusion. Eaton Manor is on your right opposite the church.

The last stretch is a single track with passing places for most of its length.


-An acceptable route for those coming from the SOUTH via A49:
(follow the RED route on map)

A49 near Marshbrook-Hatton-Ticklerton-Eaton

The turn off is marked by a sign "Acton Scott Historic Working Farm." The road is single track with passing places in a number of places. At Ticklerton, there are actually three(3) 90 degree turns, R-L-R.


-Best route for anyone coming from Covedale:
(follow the BLUE route on map)

Leave B4368 at Hungerford (not marked on the map but just SW of Broadstone). Then to Rushbury and Wall-under-Heywood. There is a road (also not marked on the map) directly from Wall-under-Heywood to Eaton. It is called "Darby Lane" and is a narrow gravel road.

Arriving by Rail?

If you don't feel confortable driving long distance from Heathrow Airport, the train may be your best bet! From Heathrow, you take an Express Bus to Reading Station then change to the Train.

The nearest railway station to Eaton Manor is at Church Stretton on the Cardiff - Crewe line.

It is a little further away, but Shrewsbury and Telford stations may be more convenient.

However, if you seek a freedom, you may want to rent a car from Shrewsbury or Telford.

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