# Bridgnorth

Bridgnorth is a historic market market town on the banks of the River Severn in Shropshire, England. The town is built on two levels, with the upper level dominated by the remains of a medieval castle keep which leans at an angle greater than the leaning tower of Pisa.

## Understand

* Visit Bridgnorth website

## Get in
### By bus

* 297 – Arriva: Bridgnorth → Danesford → Quatford → Quatt → Romsley → Upper Arley → Shatterford → Trimpley → Low Habberly → Kidderminster
* 9 – Arriva: Telford → Dawley → Horsehay → Coalbrookdale → Ironbridge → Broseley → Bridgnorth → Wolverhampton
* 113, 114, 115, 116 – Arriva: Telford → Shifnal → The Hem → Brockton → Sutton Maddock → Norton → Rindleford Turn → Bridgnorth

### By train

Bridgnorth station is no longer part of National Rail and instead used for the Severn Valley Railway.
The nearest stations are in Telford (about 12.5 mi (20.1 km) away), Shrewsbury (about 15 mi (24 km) away) and Wolverhampton (about 18.7 mi (30.1 km) away) respectively.

## See

* 52.5371-2.41871 St Leonard's Church. (updated Apr 2018)
* 52.5325-2.418612 Church of St. Mary Magdalene. Situated on the site of Bridgnorth Castle's former chapel is a neoclassical church built by Thomas Telford. (updated Apr 2018)
* 52.5317-2.418913 Bridgnorth Castle, ☏ +44 7500 937092. The remains of Bridgnorth Castle that was destroyed during the English Civil War. All that is left is the castle keep which slants at a 15 degree angle, much more than the Leaning Tower of Pisa. (updated Dec 2017)
* 52.537001-2.420584 Northgate Museum, Northgate, WV16 4ER, ☏ +44 1746 762206. W Sa Su 1-4PM (also open on bank holiday Mondays). Free, but donations encouraged. (updated Dec 2017)
* 52.5206-2.4165 Daniels Mill, The Cankhorn, Eardington, WV16 5JL, ☏ +44 1746 769793. An old (but still operational) cast-iron waterwheel, the largest in England. Flour from the mill is sold in local shops. (updated Dec 2017)

### Further afield

* 52.5284-2.50876 Upton Cressett Hall, Upton Cressett, WV16 6UH, ☏ +44 1746 714616. (updated Dec 2017)
* 52.5429-2.48967 Morville Hall, Morville, WV16 5NB, ☏ +44 1746 780838. House has 4 opening weekends in 2018. A 16th century manor house. (updated Dec 2017)

## Do

* 52.534502-2.4178181 Theatre on the Steps, Stoneway Steps, WV16 4BD, ☏ +44 1746 764949. (updated Dec 2017)
* 52.5357-2.42212 Majestic Cinema, Whitburn St, Bridgnorth WV16, ☏ +44 1746 761815. A small run-down Art-Deco cinema. (updated Apr 2018)
* 52.534-2.4173 Bridgnorth Cliff Railway, 6A Castle Terrace, WV16 4AH. Summer: M-Sa 8AM-8PM, Su noon-8PM; winter: M-Sa 8AM-6:30PM, Su noon-6:30PM. Described as the oldest, steepest and shortest funicular railway in England, connecting the High and Low Town. It can be a scenic way to get around and is open most of the year.
* 52.5305-2.42084 Severn Valley Railway, Bridgnorth Station, Hollybush Road, WV16 5DT, ☏ +44 1299 403816. Preserved steam railway which runs to Kidderminster.

## Buy

* Explore the High Street which has a Saturday morning market.
* 52.536358-2.4203671 Catherine's Bakery, 13 High St, WV16 4DB, ☏ +44 1746 762987. For wonderful bread and cakes. The jam doughnuts are a must have.
* 52.535024-2.4193732 Beaman's, 46 High St, WV16 4DX. A traditional butchers.
* Both churches sell souvenirs.

## Eat

* 52.536394-2.421031 $^{[formerlydeadlink]}$ The Kings Head, Whitburn St, WV16 4QN, ☏ +44 1746 762141. Award-winning former coaching inn. (updated Dec 2017)
* 52.536975-2.4203622 Peepo Pizza, 84-85 High St, WV16 4DS, ☏ +44 1746 766220. Italian pizzeria. (updated Dec 2017)
* 52.534271-2.4171813 Knickerbockers, 2 Underhill St, WV16 4BB, ☏ +44 7812 372414. A small ice-cream parlour and cafe. Cash only. (updated Apr 2018)

## Drink

* 52.536394-2.421031 The Stable Bar, 3 Whitburn St, WV16 4QN, ☏ +44 1746 764243. A must, does very nice tapas style food.
* 52.536715-2.4202692 Jewel of the Severn, 80–81 High St, WV16 4DS, ☏ +44 1746 711980. Su-Th 8AM-11PM, F Sa 8AM-midnight. Bridgnorth's own JD Wetherspoon's pub. (updated Jan 2018)

## Sleep

* 52.534195-2.4173271 Severn Arms B & B, 3 Underhill St, WV16 4BB, ☏ +44 1746 764616. (updated Nov 2017)

## Go next

Map of places with Wikivoyage articles nearby
* Ironbridge – The world's first cast-iron bridge and a lot of museums to see.
* Much Wenlock
* Telford