Bewdley

Bewdley is a small riverside town in the Wyre Forest District of Worcestershire, along the Severn Valley, a few miles to the west of Kidderminster. This attractive Georgian town sits directly upon the River Severn and is in an area with a rich agricultural and industrial history. The town is a gateway to the Wyre Forest itself and the English–Welsh borderlands known as The Marches. Bewdley is a popular tourist destination and is known for Bewdley Bridge, a three-span masonry arched bridge designed by civil engineer Thomas Telford. The main part of Bewdley town centre is situated on the western bank of the River Severn, including the main street; Load Street, notable for its width. Most of Bewdley's shops and amenities are situated along Load Street, at the top of which lies St Anne's Church, built between 1745 and 1748. Near Bewdley there are several large country houses including Witley Court and Astley Hall.