Bridgnorth Attractions
Picturesquely situated on the Severn is Bridgnorth (21mi/33.5km southeast of Shrewsbury, pop. 11,000). A small town of medieval aspect, it has a "High Town" and a "Low Town", 197ft/60m lower, connected by England's steepest funicular railroad.
Church of St Leonard
The neo-Gothic Church of St Leonard has a marvelous 17th century dragon-beam roof and striking cast-iron plaques.
High Town
In Bridgnorth's High Town is a tower which formed part of the old castle; it leans farther from the vertical than the Leaning Tower of Pisa. The numerous black and white half-timbered houses are in the Queen Anne style.
Low Town in Bridgnorth was once a busy port on the River Severn. The Severn Valley Railway Station can be reached over the iron footbridge.
Low Town in Bridgnorth was once a busy port on the River Severn. The Severn Valley Railway Station can be reached over the iron footbridge.
Bridgnorth Tourist Office
The Library
Listley Street
Bridgnorth WV16 4AW
England
The Library
Listley Street
Bridgnorth WV16 4AW
England
Morville Hall
Morville Hall in Bridgnorth is an Elizabethan house with gardens.
Morville Hall
Westgate
Bridgnorth WV16 5NB
England
Westgate
Bridgnorth WV16 5NB
England
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Quatt, England
(Near Bridgnorth)
Quatt is located near Bridgenorth. The village has a number of interesting historical buildings such as St Andrews Church and the Dower House School.
Quatt - Dudmaston
Dudmaston is a 17th C house located in Quatt, near Bridgnorth. This National Trust property contains fine furniture, Dutch flower paintings, modern art and other works.
The gardens are at their peak in the spring, and there are wooded estate walks to explore.
All values are in local currency
The gardens are at their peak in the spring, and there are wooded estate walks to explore.
Hours
March 23 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 14:00 | 14:00 | Closed | Closed | Closed | 14:00 |
| Close | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 |
Always opened on:
Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (last Monday, May )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
| Family | 13.75 |
| Adult | 6.10 |
| Group discounts | 5.00 |
| Grounds / gardens only around attraction | 4.45 |
| Child | 2.75 |
Last admission 30 mins before closing.
Special opening for pre-booked parties only Thursday 2:00-5:30 pm.
Parking
Free
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Wenlock Priory
Wenlock Priory is an English Heritage property located in Much Wenlock and was founded in the 7th C. It became a priory for Cluniac monks following the Norman Conquest. The remains are composed of the church and the chapterhouse. The prior's lodging is now a private house.
All values are in local currency
Hours
April 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
October 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
November 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | ||
| Open | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | ||
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
| Adult | 3.00 |
| Concession or reduced rate | 2.30 |
| Child | 1.50 |
| Group discounts | FREE |
| Child 5 & under | FREE |
Guides
Taped tours for rent.
Facilities
Gift shop
