Experience Bewdley & Surrounding Areas
Nestled on the River Severn, Bewdley is an attractive Georgian town with a rich agricultural and industrial history.
It provides a gateway to the Wyre Forest itself and the English–Welsh borderlands known as The Marches.
It offers unique charm with a wealth of listed buildings and is the perfect location for the whole family.
Here's a few local attractions we think you'll enjoy...
Wyre Forest
The largest woodland National Nature Reserve in the country, and home to many species of wildlife - birds, butterflies, reptiles and deer - where you can walk, run, horse ride or cycle.
It also has an onsite cafe open every day.
Hartlebury Castle
Historic house and picturesque grounds with nature trail and adventure playground.
Go Ape
Go Ape offers exhilarating outdoor activities that will live with you and your Tribe for a lifetime. Whether you're looking to go on a high ropes course with incredible zip lines or push yourself physically and mentally, then you've arrived at the right place. Your bucket-list adventure is only a few clicks away.
Bewdley FC
With a ground situated on the banks of the River Severn, Bewdley Town is an ideal place to spend a Saturday afternoon.
Worcestershire Way
A 30.2 mile walk, along the River Severn in Bewdley, crossing farmland to reach the Abberley Hills. It continues over the hills of Penny & Ankerdine to cross the River Teme. The Suckley Hills are also traversed and from Cowleigh it crosses the northern main Malvern Hills to the Victorian spa town of Great Malvern beneath. Amazing scenery.
Canoe Hire
Hire a Canoe and paddle the River Severn Canoe Trail on one of our downstream A-to-B canoe hire routes with free minibus transport to the launch point.
Bewdley Museum
Set in the heart of Bewdley you can take a look back in time, not only into the history of our Georgian town but also the surrounding Wyre Forest area. With visual craft demonstrations; audio histories; hands on activities; imaginatively displayed artefacts; tactile displays and a sensory herb garden with water feature. You can even find out what it was like to be locked up in our town jails!
Fishing Lakes
The famous Kidderminster and District Anglers Association Bewdley fishery has been an iconic destination for pleasure and match anglers for many years.
Rowing Club
As well as Learn to Row and the Regattas there are other possibilities within rowing. You can row competitively which means racing, you can row recreationally just for fun or you can even cox which allows you steer boats and tell crews what to do.
Severn Valley Railway
There’s nothing better than a day out, travelling by steam train or heritage diesel, walking in the footsteps of railwaymen and women throughout history. Experience the Severn Valley Railway in every weather.
Golf
Local clubs include Wharton Park, Bewdley Pines, Ombersley (pay and play) and Kidderminster.
The Commandery, Worcester
Fearsome weapons, beautiful gardens, exciting exhibitions. 1000 years of history, spacious gardens and historical dressing up.
Further Afield
Arley Arboretum
One of the oldest and most spectacular Arboreta in Britain. The Arboretum is now home to over 300 species of trees and features a beautiful Laburnum arch, measuring 65 metres. Popular with nature lovers, families and walkers, Arley Arboretum is a magical place to visit throughout the year, with every season bringing a different breathtaking vista.
Black & white Village Trail
By car (or bike!) about 40 miles - discover the black and white villages of north west herefordshire and the market towns of Leominster and Kington.
Bridgnorth
Bridgnorth was once one of the busiest river ports in Europe, but nowadays, the Severn, clear and unpolluted, is a quiet haven for anglers, walkers and wildlife. The river divides the town into High Town and Low Town, the two being linked by seven sets of ancient donkey steps and a Victorian funicular, the Bridgnorth Cliff Railway.
Stourport
Based in the Wyre Forest District of North Worcestershire, Stourport is a popular inland day-trip and holiday destination with the atmosphere of a true maritime holiday resort.