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Highley

Built-up area in Shropshire, England

Coordinates:52.45, -2.387
OS grid ref:SO 73 83
Population:3,133
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Highley is a small village in Shropshire, England, set in the tranquil Severn Valley on the east bank of the River Severn. It sits amid rolling countryside and woodland with plenty of riverside walks, and is not far from the market town of Bridgnorth, giving it a quiet, rural character while remaining reasonably connected.

Once a coal‑mining community, Highley still bears traces of its industrial past and has embraced heritage and tourism, notably through the preserved Severn Valley Railway which brings steam enthusiasts to the village. Today it combines a strong local community with pubs, small shops and outdoor recreation, making it a steady mix of commuter and rural life rather than a purely tourist destination.

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Transport links

  • Birmingham International Airport 26.9 miles43.3 km
  • East Midlands Airport 51.6 miles83.1 km
  • Highley Railway Station 0.8 miles1.3 km
  • Hampton Loade Railway Station 1.7 miles2.7 km

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Schools in Highley

  • Highley Community Primary School Primary

Local points of interest

  • Wyre Forest Forest 4.9 miles7.9 km
  • Davenport House Estate 6.9 miles11.2 km
  • Aggborough Stadium 7.8 miles12.5 km
  • Patshull Hall Estate 11.2 miles18.1 km
  • Hagley Hall Country house 11.4 miles18.3 km
  • Witley Court Historic site 11.6 miles18.6 km
  • Clee Hills Hill 12 miles19.3 km
  • Madeley Court Estate 12.9 miles20.8 km
  • Easton Court Estate 13.9 miles22.3 km
  • Molineux Stadium Stadium 14.5 miles23.4 km
  • Wolverhampton Racecourse Recreation 14.7 miles23.7 km
  • Westwood House Estate 15.3 miles24.7 km