A Winter’s Day Trip to Church Stretton

Rectory Woods. The most relaxing place in Shropshire. see http://liberalengland.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/rectory-woods-church-stretton-least.html

Took Dinkum’s Kamper along the A53 and A49 ( a beautiful Winter drive) to Church Stretton in Shropshire on Saturday. A cold, wet and grey day, brightened by a day out and a lovely destination. It’s what camper vanning is about. Grabbing an opportunity to get away from another unexpected workload ,( I am supposed to be retired………),following a recommendation from a valued friend, we set off to visit an Antiques emporium

see http://www.churchstretton.co.uk/ It’s easy to fly past Church Stretton on the A49 if the lights are on green. Take the time to turn off, park up and have a look around this lovely little town. Better still, choose a drier, warmer day and go for a ramble. Sturdier folk can climb the Long Mynd and Stretton Hills or just wander around the lower slopes. There’s a railway station and a nice high street. We sheltered in the van after getting cold and damp and ate a hot lunch watching the real (fitter and slimmer!) ramblers returning as the sun went down behind the grey rain clouds. I bought a super model TAB caravan in silver and yellow for my little collection and my wife bought some textiles for her work chest. (Don’t mention the curtains……..). A nice reminder of a an enjoyable visit.

Church of Saint Laurence. You don’t have to be religious to enjoy an old Church (do you?) I love the peaceful atmosphere and the sheer joy of an old building. What a great day out in the Kamper!