Annie’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Towns in close proximity to visit during your stay
Ludlow is just a 30 minute drive from Bridgnorth, a thriving medieval market town in south Shropshire. An architectural gem with a lively community feel, busy with events and festivals throughout the year. The historic town centre and the 11th Century Ludlow Castle are situated on a cliff above the River Teme and are surrounded by the beautiful countryside of South Shropshire and the Welsh Marches. Ludlow is an excellent base for walking and cycling as well as exploring the rest of Shropshire. Ludlow is becoming a foodie capital, every year in the Castle Grounds is a Food Festival, and many restaurants are owned by famous chefs.
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Ludlow
Ludlow is just a 30 minute drive from Bridgnorth, a thriving medieval market town in south Shropshire. An architectural gem with a lively community feel, busy with events and festivals throughout the year. The historic town centre and the 11th Century Ludlow Castle are situated on a cliff above the River Teme and are surrounded by the beautiful countryside of South Shropshire and the Welsh Marches. Ludlow is an excellent base for walking and cycling as well as exploring the rest of Shropshire. Ludlow is becoming a foodie capital, every year in the Castle Grounds is a Food Festival, and many restaurants are owned by famous chefs.
Much Wenlock just a 15 minute drive from Bridgnorth is a very unique and special place, a quintessentially English town, off the beaten track but well worth a visit. A stunningly beautiful medieval town which played a major part in the 19th Century revival of the Olympic Games. Much Wenlcok has the feel of a village rather than a town with a great selection of traditional shops. A short stroll from the High Street are the historic ruins of Wenlock Priory. There are lots of walks in the town and surrounding areas. Much Wenlcok has two market one held in Butter Market and the other under the Guild Hall.
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Much Wenlock
Much Wenlock just a 15 minute drive from Bridgnorth is a very unique and special place, a quintessentially English town, off the beaten track but well worth a visit. A stunningly beautiful medieval town which played a major part in the 19th Century revival of the Olympic Games. Much Wenlcok has the feel of a village rather than a town with a great selection of traditional shops. A short stroll from the High Street are the historic ruins of Wenlock Priory. There are lots of walks in the town and surrounding areas. Much Wenlcok has two market one held in Butter Market and the other under the Guild Hall.
Ironbridge just 15 minute car ride from Bridgnorth. a town on the River Severn at the heart of the Ironbridge Gorge. Ironbridge takes it's name from the Iron Bridge a 100 foot cast iron bridge that opened in 1781, designed by the Engineer Sir Thomas Telford. Ironbridge is the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, (a Unesco World heritage Site) based on the idea that Abraham Darby perfected the technique of smelting iron with coke, in Coalbrookdale, allowing much cheaper production of iron. There are numerous museums to visit, A Victorian replica Town, a variety of shops and numerous walks along the quayside and around the town. Pubs along the river and restaurants with views across the Gorge.
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Ironbridge Gorge Civil Parish
Ironbridge just 15 minute car ride from Bridgnorth. a town on the River Severn at the heart of the Ironbridge Gorge. Ironbridge takes it's name from the Iron Bridge a 100 foot cast iron bridge that opened in 1781, designed by the Engineer Sir Thomas Telford. Ironbridge is the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, (a Unesco World heritage Site) based on the idea that Abraham Darby perfected the technique of smelting iron with coke, in Coalbrookdale, allowing much cheaper production of iron. There are numerous museums to visit, A Victorian replica Town, a variety of shops and numerous walks along the quayside and around the town. Pubs along the river and restaurants with views across the Gorge.
Shrewsbury is the county town of Shropshire, it sits inside a loop of the River Severn and its Tudor centre is lined with half timbered houses. The medieval red bricked Shrewsbury Castle houses the Shropshire Regimental Museum where military artefacts are displayed. A traditional market town historically a vital town in the wool trade and formerly used as a garrison town. Must sees are the museum, the castle, Old Market Hall, St Chad's Church, St Mary's Church, Quarry Park, Bear Steps, St Julian's Church St Alkmunds Church and Theatre Severn. Numerous independent shops, Farmers Market, Craft Markets held in Town hall Square. River tours by boat, Darwin Town Trail, haven for cyclists and walkers alike. Numerous restaurants.
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Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury is the county town of Shropshire, it sits inside a loop of the River Severn and its Tudor centre is lined with half timbered houses. The medieval red bricked Shrewsbury Castle houses the Shropshire Regimental Museum where military artefacts are displayed. A traditional market town historically a vital town in the wool trade and formerly used as a garrison town. Must sees are the museum, the castle, Old Market Hall, St Chad's Church, St Mary's Church, Quarry Park, Bear Steps, St Julian's Church St Alkmunds Church and Theatre Severn. Numerous independent shops, Farmers Market, Craft Markets held in Town hall Square. River tours by boat, Darwin Town Trail, haven for cyclists and walkers alike. Numerous restaurants.
Approximately 35 minute car ride through the most beautiful countryside. Church Stretton is a walkers paradise locally known as Little Switzerland, a market tow 13 miles from Shrewsbury and 15 miles north of Ludlow. The town lies between the Long Mynd and Cardingmill Valley (Owned by the National Trust). Church Streeton is a small town with many independent shops, an antique centre and numerous cafes and eating places. If you like architectural salvage, items from India (Rugs, pots, lamps ornaments etc) head for Leebotwood 3.5 miles north of Church Stretton on Shrewsbury road.
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Church Stretton
Approximately 35 minute car ride through the most beautiful countryside. Church Stretton is a walkers paradise locally known as Little Switzerland, a market tow 13 miles from Shrewsbury and 15 miles north of Ludlow. The town lies between the Long Mynd and Cardingmill Valley (Owned by the National Trust). Church Streeton is a small town with many independent shops, an antique centre and numerous cafes and eating places. If you like architectural salvage, items from India (Rugs, pots, lamps ornaments etc) head for Leebotwood 3.5 miles north of Church Stretton on Shrewsbury road.
Situated just outside Shrewsbury about 20 minutes from Bridgnorth by Car, Attingham is truly worth a visit, amazing house, parklands and walled gardens. Built for the first Lord Berwick in 1785.
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Parc Attingham du National Trust
Situated just outside Shrewsbury about 20 minutes from Bridgnorth by Car, Attingham is truly worth a visit, amazing house, parklands and walled gardens. Built for the first Lord Berwick in 1785.
Benthall Hall
Just on our Doorstep another National Trust Property
Owned by the National Trust, two Beauty Spots just outside Church Stretton, Long Mynd is a heath and moorland plateau at the top there are views across the Shropshire Hills and Welsh hills, there are paths for walking, cycling and horse riding, you can even drive up to enjoy the views. In Carding Mill Valley there is a stream, picnic areas, tea room and shop
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Carding Mill Valley And Long Mynd
Carding Mill ValleyOwned by the National Trust, two Beauty Spots just outside Church Stretton, Long Mynd is a heath and moorland plateau at the top there are views across the Shropshire Hills and Welsh hills, there are paths for walking, cycling and horse riding, you can even drive up to enjoy the views. In Carding Mill Valley there is a stream, picnic areas, tea room and shop
Another National Trust property on the road Between Bridgnorth and Kidderminster, a working estate with an old family home at it's heart, wooded parkland, sweeping gardens and a 17th century house.
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Dudmaston Hall
Another National Trust property on the road Between Bridgnorth and Kidderminster, a working estate with an old family home at it's heart, wooded parkland, sweeping gardens and a 17th century house.
A limestone escarpment near Much Wenlock a site of special scientific interest because of its geology it runs for 18 miles from Craven Arms to Ironbridge. The National Trust owns 8 miles of this stretch, there is evidence of old industrial use, with old quarries and lime kilms. For walkers there are many footpaths and bridleways easily accessed by 2 carparks at Wilderhope Manor.
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Wenlock Edge
A limestone escarpment near Much Wenlock a site of special scientific interest because of its geology it runs for 18 miles from Craven Arms to Ironbridge. The National Trust owns 8 miles of this stretch, there is evidence of old industrial use, with old quarries and lime kilms. For walkers there are many footpaths and bridleways easily accessed by 2 carparks at Wilderhope Manor.
An Elizabethan manor house situated in Longville, Much Wenlock restored by John Cadbury in 1936.
National Trust - Wilderhope Manor
An Elizabethan manor house situated in Longville, Much Wenlock restored by John Cadbury in 1936.
Neighbourhoods
Cartway is one of the oldest streets in Bridgnorth formerly used a the most direct route to bring goods up to High Town from the Barges moored down by the Quayside on the back of laden donkeys. Today it has a vibe all of it's own with a wonderful welcoming and friendly community. Cartway used to be full of pubs the haunt of sailors passing through the town on their way up River. Today there is just one left called the Black Boy recently refurbished but maintaining it's old character.
Cartway
CartwayCartway is one of the oldest streets in Bridgnorth formerly used a the most direct route to bring goods up to High Town from the Barges moored down by the Quayside on the back of laden donkeys. Today it has a vibe all of it's own with a wonderful welcoming and friendly community. Cartway used to be full of pubs the haunt of sailors passing through the town on their way up River. Today there is just one left called the Black Boy recently refurbished but maintaining it's old character.
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Attractions
Bridgnorth is well served by buses. It is also the home of the Severn Valley Railway where you can take a steam train along the River Severn down to Kidderminster. Stopping off at the Visitor Centre in Highley home of a collection of full size Steam Locomotives, with restaurant and Gift Shop. Bridgnorth has a Theatre On the Steps and also a cinema hosting recently released films. Bridgnorth is blessed with numerous independent shops, restaurants and pubs. Bridgnorth is a medieval market town with numerous walks a favourites is the walk around the Castle Walk with views down to the river.