Heritage railway stations · West Midlands
Bridgnorth railway station
Bridgnorth railway station — a Grade II*-listed railway station in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Bridgnorth railway station is a Grade II*-listed building in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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From the Wikipedia article
Bridgnorth railway station is a station on the Severn Valley Railway heritage line, serving the Shropshire town of Bridgnorth, England. It is currently the northern terminus of the SVR, home to the main engine shed and has a gift shop, station buffet and licensed refreshment room amongst other facilities.
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Background
History
Bridgnorth station was not the northern terminus when built, but the main intermediate station of the Severn Valley line being miles from Hartlebury and miles from Shrewsbury. Bridgnorth station was opened to the public on 1 February 1862, prompting great celebrations in the town. Originally under SVR Company ownership, it was passed to Great Western Railway (GWR), and eventually British Railways in 1948. It closed to passengers after 101 years on 9 September 1963, and to freight traffic on 30 November 1963. The neo-Jacobean station is the only listed station on the Severn Valley Railway and is in process of restoration work by a team of dedicated volunteers. The licensed refreshment room,…
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- Coordinates
- 52.5305, -2.4208
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Bridgnorth
- Postcode
- WV16 5DT
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
- Official site
- bridgnorthstation.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q4966910 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Bridgnorth railway station (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridgnorth railway station?
- Bridgnorth railway station is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WV16 5DT), in the parish of Bridgnorth.
- Who owns Bridgnorth railway station?
- Bridgnorth railway station is owned by Severn Valley Railway.
- Is Bridgnorth railway station a listed building?
- Bridgnorth railway station is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- Is Bridgnorth railway station free to visit?
- Yes, Bridgnorth railway station is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridgnorth railway station?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode WV16 5DT. It sits within the South Shropshire parliamentary constituency.