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Bewdley Town Centre - Photo:
Chris Heaton
CCL |
Bewdley lies on the banks of
the River Severn at the edge of the ancient royal
hunting ground of The Wyre Forest. Sometimes
described as the perfect Georgian town, its
riverside setting gives it an unusual air of
elegance. Its railway station is on the 16-mile
line operated by the steam-powered Severn Valley
Railway and nearby is the West Midlands Safari
Park. Bewdley is dominated by the 18th century
Church of St Anne and a stout bridge designed and
built by the great engineer Thomas Telford. The
full story of its past is revealed at the
‘Butchers Shambles’, home to both a museum and
tourist information centre. |
