Exploring Beyond Bewdley
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Exploring Beyond Bewdley
Bewdley is an excellent base from which to explore Worcestershire and the Marches. Worcester, Ludlow and Bridgnorth are all under an hour’s drive away.
Just along the Severn and only 30 minutes drive away is the ancient city of Worcester, home of the magnificent Worcester Cathedral, the world-famous Royal Worcester porcelain and the birthplace of Sir Edward Elgar, England’s greatest composer. www.visitworcester.com
Heading West into Shropshire, follow the road through the pretty village of Cleobury Mortimer, pause at Clee Hill to enjoy the panoramic views and on to the Norman town of Ludlow with it’s castle and famous food shops. LINK
Just beyond Kidderminster is Harvington Hall, a moated medieval and Elizabethan manor house with Elizabethan wall paintings and series of priest holes. www.harvingtonhall.com
Arley Arboretum is only a few miles out of Bewdley. It boasts more than 300 species of trees in formal and informal plantings and gardens. The collection includes many rare and spectacular domestic and exotic trees. Nestling in the Severn Valley and overlooking the river, it has been growing and maturing in this idyllic setting for two centuries. For opening times and admission charges visit: www.arleyarboretum.co.uk
Ray’s Farm, near Billingsley keeps a fabulous menagerie and offers a great tour through woodland on winding paths, with intriguing woodcarvings en route. It is an ideal daytrip for families. www.raysfarm.com
The Severn Valley Railway is a heritage steam railway running between Kidderminster and Bridgnorth. Bewdley’s station is located just across the river from the town centre. For further information and running times please visit www.svr.co.uk
The famous West Midland Safari Park is located just outside the town centre and can be reached by car in five minutes. For further information visit www.wmsp.com