Bewdley & Rock
Ward in Wyre Forest, Worcestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.372, -2.363 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 75 74 |
| Dialling code: | 01299 (Bewdley) |
Bewdley & Rock sits on the banks of the River Severn in the Wyre Forest district of Worcestershire, England. The ward combines the riverside town of Bewdley, with its attractive Georgian streets, historic bridge and small museum, and the quieter village of Rock set close to stretches of woodland and countryside.
Locally the economy leans on a mix of tourism, independent shops, pubs and river‑based leisure, with many residents commuting to nearby towns. Its character is shaped by heritage attractions such as the nearby Severn Valley Railway, active community events, and easy access to outdoor recreation in the surrounding forest and along the river.
Postcode districts covering Bewdley & Rock
Most populated places nearby
- Birmingham 21.6 miles
- Wolverhampton 18.2 miles
- Dudley 14.5 miles
- Walsall 21.7 miles
- Telford 21.6 miles
- West Bromwich 19.7 miles
- Solihull 23.6 miles
- Worcester 13.7 miles
- Redditch 19.1 miles
- Kidderminster 4.8 miles
- Stourbridge 11 miles
- Halesowen 14.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Callow Hill Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Rock Parish 1.4 miles
- Far Forest Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Bewdley Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Ribbesford Parish 2 miles
- Lem Hill Built-up area 2 miles
- Trimpley Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Wribbenhall & Arley Ward 2.8 miles
- Kinlet Parish 2.9 miles
- Clows Top Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Kidderminster Foreign Parish 3.2 miles
- Lickhill Ward 3.2 miles
Example postcodes in Bewdley & Rock
DY12 2PW, DY12 2XY, DY14 9YL, DY14 9EH, DY12 2UP, DY12 2UW, DY14 9RN, DY12 3LZ, DY12 2JF … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 26.5 miles
- East Midlands Airport 53.8 miles
- Bewdley Railway Station 2.4 miles
- Arley Railway Station 3.2 miles
Hotels in Bewdley & Rock Ad
Schools in Bewdley & Rock
- Far Forest Lea Memorial C of E Primary School Primary
- St Anne's C of E VC Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Wyre Forest Forest 1 mile
- Aggborough Stadium 5.1 miles
- Witley Court Historic site 6.1 miles
- Westwood House Estate 10.5 miles
- Hagley Hall Country house 10.8 miles
- Easton Court Estate 12 miles
- Davenport House Estate 12.3 miles
- Elgar Birthplace Museum Museum 12.4 miles
- Pitchcroft Allotments Gardens 12.8 miles
- University of Worcester University 13 miles
- Worcester Racecourse Recreation 13.1 miles
- Clee Hills Hill 13.2 miles