Bewdley
Bewdley is a market town in the Wyre Forest District in Worcestershire, on the banks of the River Severn near Kidderminster. Bewdley is a popular tourist destination and is known for the Bewdley Bridge, designed by Thomas Telford, and the well preserved Georgian riverside.
Understand
Bewdley lies on the River Severn with the Bewdley Bridge connecting the east and west sides.
Get in
Bewdley is 3 miles (4.8 km) west of Kidderminster, 10 miles (16 km) north of Worcester and 25 miles (40 km) southwest of Birmingham.
See
- 🌍 Bewdley Bridge. A stone bridge built by engineer Thomas Telford.
- 🌍 Bewdley Museum, Load St, DY12 2AE, ☏ +44 845 603 5699. Resident craftspeople, fascinating indoor and outdoor displays, daily traditional craft demonstrations, varied events, activities and exhibitions. Delightful gardens and cafe.
- 🌍 West Midland Safari Park, Spring Grove, DY12 1LF, ☏ +44 1299 402114.
- 🌍 Arley Arboretum & Gardens, Arley, DY12 1XG, ☏ +44 1299 861368.
Do
- 🌍 Severn Valley Railway (Bewdley Station), Station Road.
- 🌍 Wyre Forest.
Eat
- 🌍 The Hop Pole Inn, Hop Pole Lane, Cleobury Road, DY12 2QH, ☏ +44 1299 401295.
Drink
- 🌍 George Hotel, Load Street, DY12 2AW, ☏ +44 1299 406970. Local Wetherspoons pub and hotel.
Bewdley is also home to its own beer brewery which offers a small tour and opportunities to ask questions.
- 🌍 Bewdley Brewery, Unit 7 Bewdley Craft Centre, Lax Lane, DY12 2DZ, ☏ +44 1299 405148.
Sleep
- 🌍 Mercure Kidderminster Hotel, Habberley Road, DY12 1LA, ☏ +44 844 815 9033.
Go next
| Routes through Bewdley |
| Shrewsbury ← Ludlow ← | N S | → Hereford → merges with |
| merges with ← Tenbury Wells ← | W E | → Kidderminster → Birmingham |
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