Built-up area in Wyre Forest, Worcestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.376, -2.321 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 78 75 |
| Population: | 8,571 |
| Dialling code: | 01299 |
Bewdley sits on a sweeping loop of the River Severn in the Wyre Forest district of Worcestershire, England. The town is known for its attractive Georgian streets, riverside walks and an elegant stone Bewdley Bridge, all of which give it a small‑town, historic character.
Historically a busy river port for timber and coal, Bewdley now leans on tourism, independent shops and community events. The preserved Severn Valley Railway stops here and the local Bewdley Museum celebrates the town’s past, while nearby Wyre Forest provides popular walking and cycling terrain, keeping the economy rooted in leisure and local services.