Host & Stay - The Raven Hotel, Much Wenlock
About the Hotel
Rooms and Amenities
The Raven Hotel has rooms with en-suite bathrooms, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffee making facilities. Gilchrist & Soames luxury English toiletries are included. The Coach House features a double-heightened ceiling, a maisonette bed, a log-burning stove, and wooden beams. Some rooms offer sitting areas, dining tables, carpeted floors, and parquet floors. One apartment includes a private entrance, a fully equipped kitchen with a stovetop, refrigerator, oven, and microwave, plus a sofa.
Dining at The Raven
The Raven Hotel has one of the best restaurants in Much Wenlock, featuring a fine dining restaurant with 2 AA Rosettes. The restaurant serves dishes made with local produce and fresh ingredients, including herbs from the hotel's own garden. The Head Chef designs menus and is always delighted to create unique dining experiences. Diners can select from the 2 Rosette A la Carte Menu. The lounge menu has classic dishes created using fresh ingredients with a modern twist. Guests may dine in the inner courtyard during summer. The Raven also offers a selection of larder products, artisan bread, savoury tartlets, and sweet treats to enjoy in the shop or take away.
Events & Entertainment
The Raven Hotel hosts events like the TBC MAY Festival, featuring a live cookery demonstration kitchen, cocktail making, producer awards, and an outdoor food court. Guests can enjoy brass bands, choirs, street theatre, Santa Claus visits, donkey rides, and carol by candlelight events. The Raven is a perfect venue for parties or reunions for up to 40 people. The Shrewsbury Food Festival highlights local craft, unsigned bands, and regional food and drinks.
Location Highlights
The Raven Hotel is in the heart of the historic town of Much Wenlock, 90 km from Birmingham. Nearby landmarks include The Guildhall (0.3 km), Wenlock Priory (0.5 km), and Much Wenlock Museum (0.3 km). Other attractions are the Tar Tunnel (6 km), Buildwas Abbey (5 km), Broseley Pipeworks (5.5 km), and the Museum of the Gorge (5.5 km). Much Wenlock features the 12th and 13th-century Wenlock Priory. The town has independent shops, historic streets, and the Olympian trail. Shropshire offers landscapes for walks.
Hotel's Historical Significance
The Raven Hotel includes the 17th-century inn, ancient almshouses, historic granary barns, and Much Wenlock's original forge. The hotel hosted a meeting between Dr. William Penny Brookes and Baron Pierre de Coubertin, inspiring the modern Olympic Games.
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Facilities
General
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Dining
- Breakfast
Room features
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
