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Bewdley

Parish in Wyre Forest, Worcestershire, England

Coordinates:52.371, -2.322
OS grid ref:SO 78 74
Population:8,571
Dialling code: 01299
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Bewdley is a riverside town in the district of Wyre Forest, Worcestershire, England, sited attractively on the bends of the River Severn. It has medieval origins and a well-preserved mix of Georgian and Victorian architecture along its high street and riverfront, with a historic bridge and narrow lanes that reflect its past as a river-trading centre and market town.

Today the town’s economy leans on tourism, independent shops, cafés and riverside leisure, with heritage attractions such as the nearby steam services of the Severn Valley Railway drawing visitors. The surrounding Wyre Forest offers extensive woodland for walking and cycling, and the town hosts local festivals and community events that underline its strong civic identity and appeal as a quiet but culturally lively centre.

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Transport links

  • Birmingham International Airport 24.9 miles40 km
  • East Midlands Airport 52.4 miles84.4 km
  • Bewdley Railway Station 0.7 miles1.2 km
  • Arley Railway Station 3.4 miles5.4 km

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Schools in Bewdley

  • Bewdley Primary School Primary
  • St Anne's C of E VC Primary School Primary
  • The Bewdley School Secondary

Local points of interest

  • Wyre Forest Forest 1.4 miles2.3 km
  • Aggborough Stadium 3.4 miles5.5 km
  • Witley Court Historic site 6.3 miles10.2 km
  • Hagley Hall Country house 9.3 miles14.9 km
  • Westwood House Estate 9.3 miles15 km
  • Elgar Birthplace Museum Museum 12 miles19.3 km
  • Pitchcroft Allotments Gardens 12.1 miles19.5 km
  • University of Worcester University 12.4 miles20 km
  • Worcester Racecourse Recreation 12.5 miles20.1 km
  • Davenport House Estate 12.5 miles20.1 km
  • The Commandery Museum 13.4 miles21.6 km
  • Easton Court Estate 13.7 miles22 km