Museums · West Midlands
Bewdley
Bewdley ( BEWD-lee) is a town and civil parish in the Wyre Forest District in Worcestershire, England, on the banks of the River Severn. It is in the Severn Valley, and is 3+1⁄2 miles (5.5 kilometres
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Bewdley ( BEWD-lee) is a town and civil parish in the Wyre Forest District in Worcestershire, England, on the banks of the River Severn. It is in the Severn Valley, and is 3+1⁄2 miles (5.5 kilometres) west of Kidderminster, 12+1⁄2 mi (20 km) north of Worcester and 23 mi (37 km) southwest of Birmingham. It lies on the River Severn, at the gateway of the Wyre Forest national nature reserve, and at the time of the 2021 census had a population of 9,267. Bewdley is a popular tourist destination and is known for the Bewdley Bridge, designed by Thomas Telford, and the well-preserved Georgian riverside.
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From the Wikipedia article
Bewdley ( BEWD-lee) is a town and civil parish in the Wyre Forest District in Worcestershire, England, on the banks of the River Severn. It is in the Severn Valley, and is 3+1⁄2 miles (5.5 kilometres) west of Kidderminster, 12+1⁄2 mi (20 km) north of Worcester and 23 mi (37 km) southwest of Birmingham. It lies on the River Severn, at the gateway of the Wyre Forest national nature reserve, and at the time of the 2021 census had a population of 9,267. Bewdley is a popular tourist destination and is known for the Bewdley Bridge, designed by Thomas Telford, and the well-preserved Georgian riverside.
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Background
History
]] Mesolithic-period settlers have been identified through excavations in Wribbenhall, which found 1,400 fragments of flint tools, as well as post holes, a hearth, gullies and a pit. This site has been dated to roughly 6,800 BC, making it the oldest settlement yet identified in Worcestershire. Pollen evidence shows that crops were already being grown and woodlands cleared at this time. The main part of Bewdley town is situated on the western bank of the River Severn, including the main street—Load Street. Its name derives from lode, an old word for ferry. Load Street is notable for its width: it once also served as the town's market place. Most of Bewdley's shops and amenities are situated…
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- Coordinates
- 52.3758, -2.3150
- County
- Worcestershire
- District
- Wyre Forest
- Parish
- Bewdley
- Postcode
- DY12 2AE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wyre Forest
- Opening
- Mo-Su 10:00-16:30
- Official site
- www.bewdleymuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Bewdley (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bewdley?
- Bewdley is in Worcestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DY12 2AE), in the parish of Bewdley.
- Is Bewdley free to visit?
- Yes, Bewdley is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bewdley?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DY12 2AE. It sits within the Wyre Forest parliamentary constituency.