Things to do in Bridgnorth in October

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Overview

October is a good time to visit Bridgnorth. The weather is usually moderately chilly and slightly windy, with temperatures ranging from 44—57°F (6—14°C).

Bridgnorth has plenty to offer for visitors of all ages and interests. In this article, we tell you the top things to see and do for your October trip to Bridgnorth. Get inspired by the events, activities, attractions, and experiences unique to October. We’ll let you know where to explore events based on your interests, whether that’s food, culture, art, music, sport or others.

We’ll let you know everything you need to prepare for the weather in Bridgnorth in October. Learn about what to wear and pack for your trip, the average temperatures throughout October, temperature changes from morning to evening and much more.

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Best events and things to do in Bridgnorth in October

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Weather in Bridgnorth in October

Temperatures on an average day in Bridgnorth in October

The average temperature in Bridgnorth in October for a typical day ranges from a high of 57°F (14°C) to a low of 44°F (6°C). Some would describe the temperature to be moderately chilly. The general area may also feel slightly windy.

For comparison, the hottest month in Bridgnorth, July, has days with highs of 69°F (21°C) and lows of 52°F (11°C). The coldest month, January has days with highs of 43°F (6°C) and lows of 33°F (1°C). This graph shows how an average day looks like in Bridgnorth in October based on historical data.

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Historical temperature average in October
57°F
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44°F
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General weather summary

Moderately chilly, slightly windy
Feels like
35%
Chance of rain
0.106 in
Amount
17.3 mph
Wind speed
90%
Humidity
10.7 hrs
Daylight length
7:32 AM
Sunrise
6:13 PM
Sunset
36%
Cloud cover
Sweater
What to wear
What to wear in October
With an average high of 57°F (14°C) and a low of 44°F (6°C), it generally feels moderately chilly and slightly windy. There might also be a small chance of rain. With that in mind, most people would dress in something moderately warm like a sweater
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Best attractions for Bridgnorth in October

Besides the array of exciting events and activities Bridgnorth has to offer for travelers in October, we want to remind you of the classic attractions in Bridgnorth that are great to visit at this time of the year as well! You can’t miss these iconic landmarks, local favorites, and places rich with cultural heritage. We hope to give you insights and inspiration into the best things to see and do to make the most of your visit. Here is a list of our top attractions in Bridgnorth for October.
Bridgnorth Cliff Railway Top Station
1. Bridgnorth Cliff Railway Top Station
4.6
(2517)
Heritage railroad
Transportation
Funicular railway transporting people up steep cliffs separating High Town & Low Town since 1892.
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Nice little cliff railway and saves walking up the steep hill. £5 per person for a return journey and they run every 5 mins or so. Journey takes about 1 minute each way.
Lovely little ride on the cliff railway £2.50 return. Took our dog Monty for a lovely walk along the river and then sat on the side of the river in one of the lovely pubs having a nice refreshing point before taking the cliff Railway back up Staff on the railway, we’re really friendly.
Loads of fun. Struggled on the way up but the little cliff Railway that can made it up on the fourth try. We all cheered. 2.50 return. Large queue to come back up but it clears quickly. People are friendly. Interesting operation of two counter weight cars with a cable funicular.
Lovely historic cliff railway. Only 2.50 for a return trip. Handy way to get from high town to low town and vice versa. Only a short trip. Seating and lovely views from the top. Dogs allowed but not on seating. They take cash and card for payment
Went on this fabulous fernicular today. We really enjoyed it. Every member of staff we met were lovely and so friendly. If your in Bridgnorth, we definitely recommend going on this. A very historical piece of machinery.
Lovely weekend in Bridgnorth at the Moto Guzzi Fest. Had a wander through the town. Their floral displays were amazing. Went on the funicular cliff railway. £2.50 return journey. A fantastic piece of engineering, well worth a trip if you're in the area. Great views from the top.
Lovely visit to Bridgenorth high town. Very scenic and a nice place to visit during sunny weather. My friend and I had ice-cream did some window shopping and played blackjack outside the ice-cream shop. Also I found a brand new illustrated children's Bible in a charity shop and that was definitely a highlight 🥰
Links the 'High' town with the 'Lower' town. Bridgnorth's Victorian Castle Hill cliff railway, which was built to the same basic design as the Lynton and Lynmouth funicular, opened in 1898. It converted to electric power in 1944 and is England's only inland electric cliff railway. It's also the steepest and shortest in Britain. Nice little trip!
Dudmaston Hall
2. Dudmaston Hall
Building
Sights & Landmarks
Preserved 18th-century manor house with an extensive art collection, ringed by gardens & woods.
Bridgnorth Castle and Gardens
3. Bridgnorth Castle and Gardens
4.6
(1126)
Castle
Nature & Parks
Stalwart remains of a fortress, circa 896, surrounded by lush landscaping, a memorial & a bandstand.
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I saw this beautiful place while visiting the small town and I'm so glad I made the stop. This place is small but oh so beautiful. You cannot see much of the castle just ruins scattered around among the amazing gardens. These are beautifully maintained and you can walk along the pathways and see all the different flowers and plants. Doggies do need to be kept on the lead at all times. Please be mindful that there's not really parking, apart from the street parking in front which allows only 30min of free parking for non residents. I'd recommend you park at the bottom of the fourth and walk up the stairs to the ruins.
Bridgenorth is a remarkable place, it's by the Severn, has a castle and a cliff railway! Very few abandoned shops plus some independent shops sprinkled around, clean and well maintained hanging baskets and parks. Worth a visit.
We visited the castle whilst in Bridgnorth. There's not much of the castle left after it was destroyed a couple of centuries ago. There is a caravan there that serves a lovely latte. There was a scarecrow competition in the garden area. Made us laugh.
The gardens and castle, or what remains of it, stand on the 'High Town' cliffs with great views. The castle dates from the Norman era but, during the Civil War, Royalist Bridgnorth was attacked by Cromwell's troops and the castle destroyed...only parts of the castle keep remain and they lean at rather a precarious angle!
Beautiful and peaceful. Nice grounds set under the castle ruins. Nice little ice crean van there lovely place to picnic. Only two mins from town centre
A beautiful park,great views over Bridgnorth and surrounding countryside
The ruins have really reminded me of "Laputa: Castle in the Sky". Surreal experience 🌁
Bridgnorth Castle 🏰 was destroyed during the English Civil War with its views and commanding place overlooking the Severn Valley.
Bridgnorth Town Hall
4. Bridgnorth Town Hall
4.3
(21)
City Hall
Museums
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Worked near Bridgnorth around 1969/70. It was very vibrant then as it is now lovely place to visit. Luckily for us we only travel from north Shropshire so makes a good day trip.
Fascinating place for a visit and lovely little cafe. The stained glass windows are amazing. One of the other reviewers noted a lack of a British flag. I didn't notice to be honest but there are stunning stained glass windows in the old court room with the symbols of each part of the UK and through into the cafe the windows show kings, queens (up to Victoria I think) and parts of the empire. Exceptionally helpful and knowledgeable lady in the cafe area who was really patient discussing the buildings history. Highly recommended.
It seems that few people are aware of the brilliant little tea room that sits upstairs in the Town Hall. If you're in town and looking for somewhere to sit and relax out of the hustle of the street, then definitely venture up there. There's lots to read too about the history of Bridgnorth and surrounding area and you have the chance to see the wonderful stained glass that's not really obvious from outside.
Whilst visiting the charming town of Bridgnorth I had occasion to go into the Town Hall. It is a well kept, historic and interesting building with plenty to see and read. I was a little disappointed to see the French flag on display and yet not the Union or even English flags displayed. How sad that such an historic building and Town does not shew pride in Queen or country.
Great site for the Bridgnorth Sunday Handmade Market. We are there on a regular basis under Bridgnorth Town Hall, from March to December, and it is basically every fortnight (sometimes there is s little discrepancy due to availability) There are fabulous makers, bakers and artisans. Check out Bridgnorth Sunday Handmade Market on facebook for the dates and times as it is a fluid eclectic range of traders. All I can say is check it out xxx
Popped in recently whilst visiting relatives. Had a really interesting tour from the curator who was really friendly. She even served us tea in the tea room afterwards! Happy to recommend.
Love the farmers market on a Friday and Saturday. Booking office also open and very helpful
Had a nice market under it fruit and veg,pet products,butchers stall all local
Upton Cressett Hall
5. Upton Cressett Hall
4.1
(27)
Serviced accommodation
Sights & Landmarks
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This is a 16th century Gatehouse to Upton Cressett Hall an absolutely beautifully idyllic place to holiday in Shropshire. If you like history you will love this Gatehouse. There are not enough words to describe how wonderful it is you must try for yourself
Absolutely loved this place, had my mum's 70th birthday celebrations here and it was just outstanding, lots and lots of room for all the family in beautiful buildings set in picturesque landscapes, the hosts really made my mum feel special and we all had a wonderful time
We had a wonderful stay with my family. On arrival we were met by chickens , geese and cute two pugs out in the courtyard. The grounds were beautiful, We stayed in the moat house. Great place to entertain family and communal space. There was pretty much everything we needed in the property. Very clean and comfortable. The only thing that we would have liked is an attachment on the wall for the shower head instead of sitting in the bath. But everything else was pretty much perfect. Laura was very welcoming too. We will definitely be coming back to stay again sometime.
Just started a long weekend break here at The Gatehouse..WOW!!! The pictures online do not do this place justice.. it’s literally blown us away.
A group of friends and I hired all of the guest properties at Upton Cressett for a weekend in early March 2024. We are a group of 23 professionals in our late twenties to mid-thirties. We hired the Dragon Hall alongside the cottages to have a space big enough for us all to be together. The set up seemed ideal as several of the women in our group were pregnant and this gave them the option to retire early to their own cottage. The central location was also convenient as we had people travelling from all over the UK, and a few internationally. We booked directly and the total paid for the weekend was £2,905. The property is beautiful and seems to have interesting history. Under alternative management, it could be spectacular. We unfortunately had issues with cleanliness and poor hospitality during our stay. In particular, filthy kitchen paraphernalia that we had to hand wash before we could cook and lay the table in the Dragon Hall, rodent faeces and dead flies in the Great Chamber Suite, a dirty bath in the Prince Rupert Suite, insects in the Cider House, and inconsistent hot water in the properties surrounding the courtyard which resulted in some of our group having lukewarm showers and another having to boil the kettle repeatedly to have a hot bath. The cleanliness issues could all have been dealt with during our stay. However, when we reported the first couple of issues by email to the owner, he responded by storming into the Dragon Hall (without knocking), losing his temper, and shouting at members of our group. This response was apparently due to the tone of my email, which I have uploaded with this review. Following this outburst, we did not feel able to raise the additional issues. We tried to agree a partial refund with the owner via email after our stay (we suggested 50%), but the only issue he would acknowledge related to the dirty kitchen paraphernalia. A partial refund of £250 was offered in respect of this, but only if we agreed not to post a negative review. We did not accept this as honest reviews are important for the benefit of other prospective patrons. The other issues were dismissed as “nit picking” and “niggly minor complaints”. He, and another member of staff at Upton Cressett, have since viewed my LinkedIn profile following our stay, which I find highly abnormal and have never experienced following stays in any other accommodation. Days after checkout, we were also accused of damage which we were not responsible for. A more detailed review of our experience is available on TripAdvisor.
A Weekend Getaway with Unwelcoming Hosts, Unhygienic Conditions, and Abysmal Hospitality. We thought the “award-winning boutique luxury self-contained properties” would be the perfect meeting place for our group of 23 friends from around the UK, Europe and North America. Most of us are professionals in our early 30’s, and many have travelled extensively worldwide. We were appalled by the treatment we received during our stay and in subsequent correspondence with the owners of Upton Cressett Hall. Our list of issues includes rodent faeces and dead flies in one room, a dirty bath, filthy kitchenware, and the owner, a grown man, losing his temper over a feedback email in an unpleasant and intimidating verbal outburst directed at some of our group. We were also concerned to find that one of the owners and at least one other member of staff at Upton Cresset Hall had searched online for a member of the group who wrote our initial complaint email (screenshots of LinkedIn notifications attached). We felt this was an attempt to pressure us into not leaving an honest review. I have described our experience in greater detail on TripAdvisor due to the more generous word limit.
Beautifully located. Ideal place for peace and tranquillity.
A lovely medieval Hall, the owners look after the upkeep entirely on their own with no external resources and have opened up the property to visitors and groups interested to learn the story of Cressett Hall. The owners are very welcoming and friendly. Well worth a visit.
Old Mill Antiques Centre
6. Old Mill Antiques Centre
4.4
(602)
Antique store
Museums
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Gigantic place well worth a trip they have everything and nice to deal with great place
An Alladins cave of incredible items, all great quality. Unfortunately, if you're disabled you may only be able to see the ground floor as it appears there are no lifts. I was using a mobility walker and could only negotiate part of the centre as there are some very tight spaces impossible to manoeuvre through. I'm not sure how anyone in a wheelchair or mobility scooter would get on.
Plenty items to bring back memories, and spend some money,on all the floors,but I enjoy visiting the tea rooms,Alice in wonderland theme, plenty seating,great price for a drink or a breakfast butty or a light snack or have a indulgent afternoon tea(need to book)
There are several floors to this huge warehouse and plenty to see. It's definitely worth a visit. There's a cafe on site too.
Interesting place with some great items. I found something quite rare and purchased it. Excellent food in the cafe. The cottage pie was delicious and clearly made with top quality ingredients. I would have given 5 stars but what spoilt my visit a bit was overhearing a gentleman who was clearly in charge ‘ telling off’ a less senior member of staff in the ‘warehouse’ .That was a shame.
Fairly nice at first but then you realise there’s quite a bit of high priced ‘copies’ which is disappointing. The cafe inside isn’t very inclusive, sadly so we had to go elsewhere.
The biggest and best antique shop in Shropshire, personally my favourite, just quite tight on parking with these modern huge cars
Great if you love searching through lots of antiques and old items to find a hidden gem. Spread over 4 floors there is something for everyone. The cafe is very nice and serves a wide range of cakes and teas. They can be booked for special Mad Hatters afternoon teas also.
Daniels Mill
7. Daniels Mill
4.7
(199)
Museums
Specialty Museums
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Fascinating place, lots of history and good food at the tea rooms
This is a good place to visit if you are interested in how old things work. It is a family run working mill which they are also restoring. Our tour guide Trevor was very informative on how the mill operated explaining each process and what parts they had to replace to keep it operational. He also explained the problems with environmental changes and the mill being flooded on various occasions and the steps taken to fix this. The tea shop serves a nice array of snacks and the warm fruit scones with Jam and cream are highly recommended. We will certainly visit again.
Well I wanted to visit Daniels Mill when I found out about it. It has the largest waterwheel on the outside of a mill in the UK at 38 feet 10" in diameter, it weighs 40 tons & was made in cast iron at Coalbrookdale in 1854, so 171 years old. The flour mill has 3 french burr millstones & is a family run mill. Just up from the mill is the picturesque viaduct of the Severn Valley Railway & if your lucky you can get a great picture of a steam train going over it with the mill. The mill wheel did turn but was restricted due to the dry conditions & the wheel needs urgent maintenance on it's wooden bearings which I understand will be done. There is a small tearoom on site which does light snacks & meals, cream tea's & drinks, with tables outside (& in) to watch the wheel turn & steam trains go over the viaduct. The mill lies just off the B4555 road to Highley from Bridgnorth Lower Town. Open 10am to 4pm most weekends & bank holidays, but check their website.
This is a beautiful place to visit. Peter was a very knowledgeable and witty guide. The mill is beautiful although it’s a shame the wheel is not turning at present. The tearoom is fantastic. The sweet potato soup was wonderful as were the cheese scones. Wonderful setting to enjoy a snack and a cup of tea or coffee. I had a lovely walk along the Severn back into Bridgnorth and it’s only a short distance.
Brilliant. You can learnt the story of technology development in Britain and its ingenuity from this mill!
A little hidden gem and very much worthy of support. We were greeted by Cliff, a friendly and knowledgeable guide. It was just £5 for our little tour around a well preserved mill. Go with an open mind, as it is only small. They have a little gift shop, magnets, flour, etc. Opposite the mill you will find a little tea room with the necessary facilities.
Brilliant little Victorian mill situated under the arches below the Severn valley railway. It's still a working mill and the guide who took us around and showed us how it all works was fully up to speed with both the history of the mill and the mechanics. His knowledge was excellent! Facilities include a tea room, modern toilets and free parking. Five pounds per adult admission less for OAP's and children. There is a short walk up to the two mill ponds with brilliant views of the Victorian arches of the railway bridge. Allow an hour for your visit, longer if you visit the tea rooms! Carefulnottight.co.uk
Went to see the wheel working as previously it wasn't. Didn't do the tour this time but would recommend and takes about an hour. There is only one man running the mill so would need to wait till he has finished the tour before he can restart another one. We sat opposite at the cafe where you have a good view of the mill and wheel
St Mary Magdalene Church
8. St Mary Magdalene Church
4.5
(83)
Episcopal church
Sights & Landmarks
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I had the pleasure of visiting St Mary Magdalene Church in Bridgnorth, and I must say, it was a delightful, unexpected encounter. On a day when we were caught in a storm, the church provided us with a warm and dry refuge, transforming what could have been a dampened day into a wonderfully unique and enriching experience. Despite its relatively modern architecture, the church holds a timeless charm. The stunning altar, with its meticulous details, is truly a sight to behold. It exudes a sense of calm and peace that complements the serenity of the place beautifully. But what was really fascinating was the treasure trove of historical artifacts exhibited within the church. They had an impressive collection of old pictures, newspapers, maps, and posters from Wolverhampton. The display provided a wonderful journey into the past, which was both informative and intriguing. Moreover, the staff at the church were exceptionally welcoming and helpful. They made sure that our experience was comfortable and fulfilling, answering all our queries patiently and providing us with useful insights. The church has also adapted to modern times by offering the option of contactless donations - a thoughtful and convenient feature, especially in these times when digital transactions are becoming increasingly prevalent. In conclusion, St Mary Magdalene Church is a fusion of old and new, a place where history meets comfort. It's a place where you'll find yourself lost in time, whilst being warmly embraced by the present. Whether you're seeking spiritual solace, historical intrigue, or a friendly community, this church welcomes you with open arms. I look forward to my next visit!
Clearly visible from across the river, on a warm day it was very welcome to enter the cool of the Parish Church. Very traditional, a place of quiet contemplation away from the bustle of everyday life. A sanctuary to visit.
Beauitful area with lots to see and do a nice day out for all the family. The park was shut due to work maintance apart from that there is plenty to keep you busy espeacially if you like to shop.
A grand church. Was being used for rememberence service for Queen Elizabeth II
Beautiful church and lovely grounds with benches to sit in.
A great venue for a Haydn concert as the acoustics are fab. Thomas Telford designed it in the 18th century to be really light and airy inside whilst still retaining the church feel. Has a super balcony which is in dire need of renovation - probably hampered by lack of funds.
I recently moved to Bridgnorth and the people here are so warm and welcoming. Such a beautiful church too.
It's a really good church and i like it that every quarter hour the bells play Westminster chimes
Theatre On The Steps
9. Theatre On The Steps
4.7
(289)
Performing arts theater
Concerts & Shows
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Visited with a home education group last night. Very friendly welcome from all the team at the theatre. The show we watched was the Adam’s family. It was brilliant. The cast was fantastic , the acting, the singing it was so good! We would highly recommend going! Brilliant evening. Thank you
Fantastic gem 💎 of a place/venue we have been there many times never disappointed the main band we see is darkside (pink floyd tribute)fantastic band and the venue shows them off in a excellent way and the sound and lighting is awesome 👌
Brilliant day spent at Theatre with Terry Bell and the Rod Stewart Songbook Tribute Band. Beautiful little theatre. Sound was great and staff so friendly and helpful.
Delightful community resource. Friendly hospitality team. Good facilities for a small theatre. Went to see Desperado, the Eagles tribute band, who were exceptional.
Very small theatre but that makes it very personal, great atmosphere. Bar for drinks. You do have to walk up steps to get there. Looking forward to going again.
Great little theatre, good value, friendly. All good as long as you can do the steps.
I went to see the incomparable Paul Henderson as Aladdinsane at this theatre. I won't bore you with how brilliant he is, but if you're a Bowie fan, I highly recommend it. The theatre itself though is brilliant. Only a few steps up from Low Town. From what I can tell, it's completely run by volunteers. From the staff on the door to the bar staff, they were all fantastic. They couldn't make you feel more welcome.
We went for the first time on Sat 26th Nov to see california dreamers and had great time in this small intimate theatre ,we will be coming back as soon as we can and would recommend to anyone.
War Memorial
10. War Memorial
4.0
(1)
Permanently Closed
Memorial
Sights & Landmarks
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The memorial to the fallen is in a sanctuary, within the Church of St. Andrew's grounds. Nearby on the other side of the rail line is a war memorial club, which honours their fallen brethren in particular.
St Leonard's Church, Bridgnorth
11. St Leonard's Church, Bridgnorth
4.5
(119)
Church
Sights & Landmarks
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What a lovely historical church that is free to enter. There are lots of pieces of history inside with details of what they are and some beautiful woodwork and windows. There's also a children's play area as well as some items for sale.
Stumbled on this place by accident on a trip to Bridgenorth, sign on lawn saying church open so I thought I would pop in The church is huge, lots interesting things to see and read, After chatting to helpful friendly lady arranging some flowers inside, she said the church wasclosed down as place of worship and currently only offer funerals and private here and run by volunteers Beautiful building definitely worth a visit
A lovely, lovely place to visit . Free entrance but any donations gratefully received. Lovely glass windows. Some nice volunteers around to have a chat with.
A simple and peaceful Church, with beautiful architecture. Located on top of the city, it is one of the beauty of BridgNorth City. If you travel and want to visit the city, this Church is a "must see" of it. People very friendly, and willing to guide you. For a small donation you can take as many photos you need.
Beautiful church in the care of the churches conservation trust. High town bridgnorth. Amazing font. Free entry but donations welcome for the upkeep of the church.
We had a lovely visit. The architecture is impressive and we were able to take some moments for prayer. Donations for restoration and preservation are always welcome.
This is a beautiful church which is looked after by very dedicated people. We didn't realise they were closing for the day when we asked about going up the tower, but rather than turn us away John so kindly said he would take us up. It was so interesting with all John's knowledge about the 8 bells and bell ringing plus the history of the church and fabulous views from the top, it was amazing thank you.
Visited on a lovely sunny Saturday and wasn't disappointed, beautiful architecture, beautiful stained glass windows, they were having an art exhibition too which was lovely to look at, very peaceful, worth a visit.
Lavington's Hole
12. Lavington's Hole
4.5
(31)
Sights & Landmarks
Points of Interest & Landmarks
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Another historical monument in Bridgnorth city and an impressive landscape and it has a great story behind that, walk around and feel the nature.... don't forget to collect great pictures...
We went here as part of a day trip to Bridgnorth and it was nice, there was a bit of information about it, an interesting piece of history. However, unfortunately the place was littered and there are dead pigeons around, which wasn't pleasant. We also saw a slightly dodgie character who seemed to be up to something he shouldn't be, I'm not judging, just saying it kept us from exploring this place more thoroughly. This place could perhaps benefit from having a bit of a clean up of the grounds to make it more pleasant for those there for the history, and not the dr*gs
In 1646 during the English civil war Bridgnorth was under seige from Parliamentary forces and the Royalists retreated to Bridgnorth castle after setting fire to the stables on Lister St, the fire soon spread and by the following day most of the town was destroyed by the great fire. After three weeks of continuous attacks on the castle Colonel Lavington gathered a team of Parliamentary forces to dig a 70 foot tunnel under castle hill knowing the Royalists stored their gunpowder in St Mary's church, his aim was to blow up the church. The Parliamentary forces dug 69 feet of tunnel but was not complete as the Royalists surrendered, other tunnels were dug out after this but were used as dwellings.
The history surrounding Lavingtons hole is very interesting...It dates back to the civil war in 1646,the Royalist who were loyal to Charles 1st were in a fierce battle with the parliamentarians and were forced back into Bridgenorth Castle, there they were under siege there for 3 weeks...The Parliamentarians army came up with the idea of tunneling to where the Royalist stored their explosives to blow them up,with the fear of the tunnel collapsing the idea was abandoned,so in the end they surrendered...What you see today is the remains of the tunnels left behind...
It's a few holes in rock
Lavington's Hole became a bit of a joke throughout our holiday in Bridgnorth, somewhere we wanted to see, passed every day but only went there on our last day. Considering the anticipation, I did not expect much, but actually I really enjoyed the visit. A short visit yes, but still interesting and nice to eventually see. The garden area around it was nice too. The story behind the hole is pretty fascinating. It was a shame you couldn't see more of the hole but obviously safety! What you could see of the hole was interesting. More information/pictures about it nearer to the actual hole would have been nice but there was plenty of information at the start so not really an issue.
We paddled past it in a canoe...such a beautiful stretch of river...
We walked passed the cave by accident, on a visit to Bridgenorth. It's worth seeing & has an interesting history & is set in a beautiful garden too.
Bridgnorth Antique Centre
13. Bridgnorth Antique Centre
4.4
(184)
Antique store
Shopping
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Nice place and friendly cute dog on guard
Vintage emporium in a ground floor, a few minutes walk from the town centre. This is the emporium in high town, not the one in low town which is much larger unit. A medium size emporium with several side rooms with automatic lights. Also there is manned unit inside specialising in clocks and time pieces. Not all vintage treasures, some modern and retro items. I don't recall seeing any vintage clothes here, there is a vintage clothes shop in Bridgnorth. Visited on a Saturday afternoon for the first time but not too busy. Some car parking available for customers at the front. Not steps to navigate at the entrance.
My wife likes this place,been after a nice clock for our caravan and guess what she found one.
Some exquisite things, I could of spent a fortune. If you go into Bridgnorth it's a must to visit & if you love beautiful Antiques its well worth travelling to visit.
Myself and my partner had a brilliant trip here. Bought 6 items which were varied in age and price. All look brilliant in our home and will definitely be back! Great job on the curation of this venue.
Bought a small round chest of drawers from here about two months ago, absolutely riddled with woodworm. I have paid to have it treated twice with no luck at all, still live with woodworms. I visited the shop on Saturday the 6th of April 2019 about 2 months after purchase and they didn't want to know and offered no help or refund just told there was nothing they could do (Good bye) BEWARE of this shop and check the goods well. Hoping woodworm hasn't spread into my home, or will be taking matters further. NEVER AGAIN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They are now saying that they sold me this item cheap, because of the woodworm. (ARE THEY REAL). No mention at all when I bought it of any woodworm, as I certainly would not of bought it. Also, what irresponsible Antique shop allows items of furniture in there shop that is riddled with woodworm. (Yes, Only An Idiot Would).. Readers believe what you want, I know the Truth !!
Lovely place to look around at our leisure with no hassle. Had a very nostalgic look through vinyl LPs from the first time round ('70's). Bought a lovely stone pot-bellied pig for our patio. If we lived nearby we'd be back every week!
Great shop lots to choose from
Comer Wood
14. Comer Wood
4.7
(183)
Woods
Nature & Parks
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Exceptionally pretty large wood with numerous walks, many of them gravelled. Large car park, toilets and coffee trailer. Usual high National Trust standards.
Stunning woodland and lakes with a tea cabin at the far end .A tranquil place with some occasional steep pathways. But mostly on the flat or some Inclines .But not too challenging. A must for walker's, dog walker's and cyclists alike .Dudmaston Hall and Woods are just up the road, so lots to explore with the kids ,dogs and adults alike .All well cared for by the National Trust.
Great peacefully place for a nice walk great pine trees and pools to sit by there is toilets on the field but they are unisex but not a problem and a portable cafe good walking paths non to steep for wheel chairs or prams etc and a decent carpark free to blue badge owners and a lovely old cottage in the middle of the woods
Had a great time here this morning ~ really good for cycling around; you get a good workout. However, not giving 5 stars because the payment for parking is a huge P in the A, as there is no information on the website to help you with this, and the signal is so poor on site, it takes ages to the make a payment. I would encourage future non NT visitors to take coins as a back-up to pay the (now) £6 charge. Perhaps the website could put up the correct and current parking app details, as it is most unhelpful that you haven't!
Beautiful place for a long walk, with dogs or without, plenty of different walks and routes, Parking is quite expensive unless a National Trust member. Worth the price though, plus little cafe on site with seating areas, inside and outside. Love visiting here.
I visited Dudmaston Comer Woods for the first time this morning and really enjoyed myself. I walked the 2 mile trail with my family, the ever changing views on the trail were fantastic, the time of year really makes Woodlands spectacular with the leaf showers and the various leaf colours. The trail was well marked and the small drinks hut was a real bonus. I found the paths to be wide and flat which makes walking much easier. A really enjoyable visit.
Loved the woods with the kids
Lovely place. Lots of different walks. Cafe, toilets , glorious weather.
Eardington Nature Reserve
15. Eardington Nature Reserve
4.3
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Nature preserve
Nature & Parks
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Great walk today around Eardington Nature Reserve. Quite the surprise that I have never been here before. I actually walked mostly around the edge on the public footpaths and back into the Village. I think there's a path I didn't take that I will next time. I went today in the afternoon and it was very tranquil. Not many people around, which was good .Limited parking. Most trails are on the flat and there's plenty of seating area's.
We risked a rainy visit over the bank holiday weekend, and are so glad we did. This lovely nature reserve is clearly well managed by the local community group, Friends of Eardington Nature Reserve. We spent a morning exploring the grassland, woods, the wonderful bird hide, and the inventive bee hotels. Naturally, we were delighted to contribute to the bird feed donation fund, and will be sure to visit and support in the future. We can't recommend visiting this amazing natural habitat highly enough.
Really nice walks around the reserve. It's well maintained and has a wonderful little Bird Hide / feeding station in the woods.
Lovely small place that is being well developed into a lovely nature reserve, great bird hide there.
Not been there yet, but need to know if I can get my wheelchair through the gates? As would like to visit.
A vast open space with many walking trails and ponds, not a very big car park which is good cause i like it quite
I think they could make a dog walk away from the ground nesting birds
Lovely quiet spot, plenty of birds and dragonflies around
Malthouse Interiors
16. Malthouse Interiors
5.0
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Antique store
Shopping
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A must visit treasure trove in Bridgnorth!! Unique, unusual antiques and art works, small to very large pieces, from all over the world. Very reasonably priced and something for everyone. Not to mention, that the owners, Glen and Jackie, are lovely, friendly people. Will be definitely coming back, next time we’re back in town.
What a beautiful shop, owned by truly kind, warm, and generous people. Meeting Glenn & Jacqui was the highlight of our antiques-hunting day :) Look no further than Malthouse Interiors if you're looking for an interesting find with a story behind it. We're already planning our next trip up!
This is one of my favourite antique shops. Lots of lovely items - I rarely leave without finding something beautiful so William Morris would be pleased! Glenn and Jackie are knowledgable, helpful and very happy to have you wander through their interesting and packed shop. Never any pressure to buy anything at all. Very relaxed.
Fabulous shop, lovely friendly gentleman, who's wife makes beautiful handmade carpet bags in this unique antique shop. We will certainly be visiting this shop on our next stop in Bridgenorth x
Really helpful and friendly hosts, thank you Jackie and Glenn.Their shop is an Aladdin's cave of treasures...go and visit.
Wonderful people to work with great taste and keen eye. Guaranteed you will find something to katch your eye.
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