Upton Cressett Hall is a sixteenth century moated Elizabethan brick manor with historic gatehouse and Norman church set in an unspoilt and romantic landscape near the Shropshire market town of Bridgnorth in the heart of PG Wodehouse’s Blandings country. The house has long been admired by architectural critics ranging from Nikolaus Pevsner to Simon Jenkins, [...]
During the Civil War, Parliamentary troops led by Colonel Lavington dug an 80ft long tunnel beneath the Castle Chapel which housed the Royalist’s powder stove. Their aim was to explode the mine destroying the ammunition store. When the defenders of the garrison heard of the plan they immediately surrendered. The Cave can be viewed from [...]
RAF Museum Cosford Shifnal Shropshire, TF11 8UP email: cosford@rafmuseum.org Telephone 01902 376 200 (General Enquiries) Website : RAF Cosford Museum Admission is free to the RAF Cosford Museum in the West Midlands, which houses 70 aircraft and is home to War Planes, Missiles, Transport & Training and Research & Development collections. The National Cold War [...]
Bridgnorth Leisure Centre, Northgate Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4ER Telephone: 01746 761 541 Web: Bridgnorth Leisure Centre Leisure Centre Opening Hours Monday: 7.15am – 10pm Tuesday: 7.15am – 10pm Wednesday: 7.15am – 10pm Thursday: 7.15am – 10pm Friday 7.15am – 10pm Saturday 7.15am – 8pm Sunday 7.15am – 10pm Facilities Indoor: 25 metre swimming pool Aspire [...]
Northgate, Bridgnorth, WV16 4ER WV16 4EF 01746 762 830 Northgate Museum in Bridgnorth, Shropshire is packed full of treasures, the Museum should be the first stop for anyone wanting to discover the history of the town and the local area. From an Edwardian cash till, to a model of Trevithick’s Steam Engine, the Museum’s collections [...]
Stoneway Steps Bridgnorth WV16 4BD 01746 764949 Box Office 01746 763257 In about 1960 the Congregational Church situated on Stoneway Steps and known for generations as the Stoneway Chapel came onto the market as a result of the merger of its members and those of the Methodist Church which is on Cartway. They became known [...]
Whitburn street Bridgnorth WV16 4QP 01746 761815 The Majestic Cinema, Bridgnorth, is a fine and all too rare example of a really artistic cinema, and the patrons are given the opportunity to enjoy an atmosphere of genuine luxury. Since 1937 we’ve been bringing films to the people of Bridgnorth. Now in the 21st century our [...]
High St, Bridgnorth WV16 4DW tel :: 01746 762231 Originally a barn, the Town Hall, a black and white building was erected in 1650 and stands majestically in Bridgnorth High Street Bridgnorth Town Hall is a black and white building erected in 1650. Half timbered, full of historical infomation and where refreshments are available. A [...]
Billingsley, Bridgnorth, Shropshire WV16 6PF tel :: 01299 841255 web :: Rays Farm Website At Rays Farm you will see a variety of deer, friendly goats and farm animals. Watch the grace and splendour of many owls, and explore a streamside walk of myth and magic woodcarvings. Relax and enjoy wildlife and nature as it [...]
Bridgnorth Station, Bridgnorth tel :: Bewdley 01299 403 816 web :: Severn Valley Railway Website The Severn Valley Railway is a heritage railway in Shropshire and Worcestershire, England. The 16-mile line runs from Bridgnorth to Kidderminster, following the course of the River Severn for much of its route. Trains services are hauled by both steam [...]