Clun
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Understand
Clun is the smallest town in Shropshire with a population of less than 1000. It is situated on the River Clun and is usually quite quiet, except for when the Green Man Festival is held in May and the Clun Carnival is held in August.
See
Clun BridgeMedieval bridge dating back to 1450.
Clun CastleRuined castle with origins dating back to shortly after the Norman Conquest. Originally a motte & bailey fortification to defend the border with Wales.
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phone: +44 1588 640681address: The Square, SY7 8JA
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Almshouses
address: Hospital Lane -
St George's Church
address: 24 Knighton Rd, Clun, SY7 8JH
Do
- Visit the town's museum in the old town hall (on the Square).
- Pop into one of the two pubs and sample the local ales.
- Walk around the castle ruins. On the May bank holiday there is a large fair held in the grounds.
- Drive through the River Clun at Waterloo Ford (all vehicles can now do this).
Buy
There are a handful of shops including a Costcutters convenience store, a post office and two butchers in the town. There is also a car sales garage - the Clun Garage.
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Post Office
phone: +44 1588 640719address: 16 The Square, SY7 8JA
Eat
At the pubs, see "Drink".
Drink
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phone: +44 1588 418149address: The Square, SY7 8JA
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phone: +44 1588 640559address: 10 High St, SY7 8JB
Sleep
Due to its nature as a village, Clun's own accommodation is either from B&B or an inn. For larger hotels try Shrewsbury.
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phone: +44 1588 640432address: High Street, SY7 8JB
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phone: +44 1588 418149address: The Square, SY7 8JA
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phone: +44 1588 640559address: 10 High St, SY7 8JB
Go next
Cross the ancient (and narrow) Clun Bridge and head up the B road for Anchor - the most westerly place in Shropshire and source of the River Clun.