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Bewdley - Once described as "the most perfect Georgian town in Worcestershire", nestling on the banks of the River Severn, has a fascinating past - evidence of which can be found around the town.
Bewdley has always been an important crossing point of the river and the first bridge was constructed in 1447. Thomas Telford built the beautiful stone arched bridge which now spans the river and during the 17th and 18th centuries Bewdley became a thriving inland port with wool, coal and charcoal being just some of the commodities which were traded through it.
Important industries and trades also developed during this period with boat building, rope making, tanning, brass foundries and later pewtering occuring in the area.
Bewdley's importance as an inland port declined throughout the 18th Century when James Brindley built the Staffordshire and Worcestershier canal, linking Stourport and the River Severn with the industrial heartland of the midlands - leaving Bewdley to become the beautiful place it is now.
The Bewdley Museum gives a great insight into the towns working past ( Website Link )
Annual Events In Bewdley:
June - Bewdley Carnival
July - Bewdley Regatta
October - Bewdley Arts Festival
And numerous steam train events throughout the summer.
Riverside North & South - Enjoy a lovely stroll along the quayside with it's quaint riverside cottages and feed the many ducks and swans.
Pubs & Restaurants - Bewdley has many pubs and restaurants for you to try out. On the Riversidethere is the Mug House Inn ( MugHouse Website Link ) and the newly refurbished Cock &Magpie. In the town you will find The little Pack Horse( LittlePackHorse Website Link ) The George which is now owned by theWeatherspoons group, Mulberry Restaurant, The Wood Colliers to name but afew. We also have Indian Restaurants Rajput, Vujonand Raja and a chinese restaurant The Sam Pan.
Severn Valley Railway - Britain's premier steam railway and the best way to see the full beauty of the River Severn ( Website Link )
West Midland Safari Park - Located on the outskirts of Bewdley, see the White Lions and much more! ( Website Link )
Wyre Forest Visitor Centre - One of the largest semi-natural woodlands in the UK with 3 marked trails including one all-ability trail and two off-road cycling routes. The visitor centre has a restaurant and changing woodland displays. ( Website Link )
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