Craven Arms is named after its restored Georgian inn. A quiet little market town, which becomes busy during its annual sheep auctions held from August - October. The name derives from the great Norman family of Mortimer established here in 1086. Clun is a town in miniature, lying in the valley of the River Clun. The ruined Norman castle, built in the 12th century to defend the Welsh border dominates the town.
Distances shown are in a direct line.
Distances by road will be longer. The sweeping lawns and plantsman's paradise of Burford House Gardens are set in the picturesque valleys of the River Teme and Ledwych Brook. Contains National Collection of Clematis. Burton Court is a typical squire's house built on the site of an ancient British Camp. Trains operate every weekend throughout the year and daily in the summer season.