Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Craven Arms Stone
In or near Onibury.
Craven Arms Stone — a memorial in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Craven Arms · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Craven Arms Stone, the nearest railway station is Craven Arms, located 0.7 km away. Entry is free, and the site is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is SY7 9RS.
About
Craven Arms Stone is a memorial located in wales-mid, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre serves as a gateway to exploring the stunning Shropshire Hills, featuring an exhibition that highlights the region's history and natural beauty. Visitors can enjoy 30 acres of meadows, engage in various events, and shop for local crafts and gifts.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Craven Arms railway station serves the town of Craven Arms, in Shropshire, England. Until 1974, it was known as Craven Arms and Stokesay, after the nearby coaching inn (the town having not come into being prior to the arrival of the railways) and the historic settlement of Stokesay to the south. It is situated at the junction of the Welsh Marches Line and the Heart of Wales Line, 20 miles (32 km) south of Shrewsbury. All passenger trains calling at the station are operated by Transport for Wales, which also manages it.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 52.4367, -2.8319
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Craven Arms
- Postcode
- SY7 9RS
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
- Phone
- 01588 676060
- Nearest railway station
- Craven Arms — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm
- Official site
- www.shropshirehillsdiscoverycentre.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/6829444758 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Craven Arms and Stokesay (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Craven Arms Stone?
- Craven Arms Stone is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY7 9RS), in the parish of Craven Arms.
- What is Craven Arms Stone?
- Craven Arms Stone — a memorial in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Craven Arms Stone?
- The nearest railway station is Craven Arms, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY7 9RS.
- Is Craven Arms Stone a protected site?
- Yes — Craven Arms Stone is part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Craven Arms Stone free to visit?
- Yes, Craven Arms Stone is free to enter.
- How do I get to Craven Arms Stone?
- The nearest railway station is Craven Arms, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY7 9RS.