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.
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.
Address: Bridgnorth Tourist Office, The Library Listley Street, Bridgnorth WV16 4AW, England
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.
Address: Dudmaston, Quatt WV15 6QN, England
Hours:
March 23 to September 30: 2pm-5:30pm; Closed: Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat
Always opened on: Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (last Monday, May ), Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Tips: Last admission 30 mins before closing.
Special opening for pre-booked parties only Thursday 2:00-5:30 pm.
Parking: Free
Disability Access: Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
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.
Hours:
April 1 to September 30: 10am-6pm
October 1 to October 31: 10am-5pm
November 1 to March 31: 10am-1pm, 2pm-4pm; Closed: Mon, Tue
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)
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