Upper Norton, Shropshire, England

Shops and restaurants

Described by John Betjeman as "the loveliest town in England" - and by Country Life as "the most vibrant small town in the country" - nearby Ludlow is regarded as the UK's 'food capital' and, despite its diminutive size, has a high volume of top quality restaurants which is unusual for a small town.

Craven Arms also has a number of attractions in its own right. In particular the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre; The Land of Lost Content Nostalgia Museum; Acton Scott Historic Working Farm Museum (where the TV series ‘The Victorian Farm' was filmed); Mickey Miller's Play Barn and Stokesay Castle.

Markets

Shropshire Hills Farmers' Markets

The clubhouse at Upper Norton offers:

  • Craven Arms - first Saturday of the month, Discovery Centre 9am-2pm
  • Church Stretton - Thursday, Market Square 9am-1pm
  • Ludlow - second and fourth Thursday of the month, Castle Square, 9am-2pm
  • Much Wenlock - first and third Friday of the month, Guild Hall 9am-1pm
  • Bishop's Castle - third Saturday of the month, in and around the town hall, 9am-2pm
  • Knighton - second and fourth Saturday of the month, Community Centre, 9.30am-1.30pm

On-site facilities

Upper Norton is intended principally to provide a peaceful 'rural retreat' for walkers, nature lovers, and anyone seeking simply to 'recharge the batteries' in idyllic, tranquil surroundings.

The combined clubroom/information room includes a billiards and separate games room, book and DVD library. And the on-site laundry provides free-to-use washing machines and tumble-driers. Internet access is available.