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The Great Britain Guide

Historic houses Β· West Midlands

The Tan House

In or near Diddlebury.

β™Ώ Wheelchair: limited

The Tan House β€” house in Church Stretton, Shropshire, England, UK.

The Tan House, historic houses in West Midlands

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Church Stretton Β· 2.2 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

The Tan 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), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the South Shropshire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Church Stretton, about 2.2 km away. Postcode area SY6.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Long Mynd SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Tan House is a Grade II* listed historic house located in Church Stretton, Mid Wales (postcode SY6). It is situated within the Long Mynd Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

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Coordinates
52.5204, -2.8220
District
Shropshire
Parish
Church Stretton
Postcode
SY6 6AP
Parliamentary constituency
South Shropshire
Nearest railway station
Church Stretton β€” 2.2 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Tan House?
The Tan House is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY6 6AP), in the parish of Church Stretton.
What is The Tan House?
The Tan House β€” house in Church Stretton, Shropshire, England, UK.
How do I get to The Tan House?
The nearest railway station is Church Stretton, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY6 6AP.
Is The Tan House a listed building?
The Tan House is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
Is The Tan House a protected site?
Yes β€” The Tan House is part of the Long Mynd SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to The Tan House?
The nearest railway station is Church Stretton, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY6 6AP.