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Historic houses · West Midlands

Bowdler's House

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Bowdler's House — house in Woolstaston, Shropshire, England, UK.

Bowdler's House, historic houses in West Midlands

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Church Stretton · 4.8 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Bowdler's House is a historic house in Mid Wales. Officially recognised as Grade II* listed building. The site is within the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the South Shropshire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Church Stretton, about 4.8 km away. Postcode area SY6.

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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Bowdler's House is a historic house located in Woolstaston, Mid Wales, within the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is a Grade II* listed building, recognised for its architectural significance.

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Coordinates
52.5805, -2.8095
District
Shropshire
Parish
Woolstaston
Postcode
SY6 6NN
Parliamentary constituency
South Shropshire
Nearest railway station
Church Stretton4.8 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bowdler's House?
Bowdler's House is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY6 6NN), in the parish of Woolstaston.
What is Bowdler's House?
Bowdler's House — house in Woolstaston, Shropshire, England, UK.
How do I get to Bowdler's House?
The nearest railway station is Church Stretton, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY6 6NN.
Is Bowdler's House a listed building?
Bowdler's House is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
Is Bowdler's House a protected site?
Yes — Bowdler's House is part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Bowdler's House?
The nearest railway station is Church Stretton, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY6 6NN.