Bridgnorth : A Historic Market Town In Shropshire
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Welcome to the historic market town of Bridgnorth, often mispelt Bridgenorth, winner of the GREAT BRITISH HIGH STREET 2016 Large Market Town. It is split into Low Town, on the edge of the River Severn and High Town, which are conveniently connected by the Bridgnorth Cliff Railway. On the very peak of High Town are the remains of the Bridgnorth Castle, next to St Mary Magdalene Church, and in the centre of the High Street is the seventeenth century Bridgnorth Town Hall. Also located in the High Street is the Northgate Museum, while on branching streets visitors will find many other historic buildings such as Bishop Percy’s House.
Annual events include a Carnival and The Bridgnorth Sponsored Walk
There are many unique and chain shops, from boutiques to shoe shops and antique shops to gift shops you will always be able to find something special.
Many of the shops are on the High Street, but always look down the side streets as there are many more than you may first see.
Don’t forget Saturday is Market Day, held on the High Street & Smithfield Car Park adjacent to Sainsburys. A Cattle Market & Auction held weekly in Tasley.
The earliest mention of Bridgnorth in historical records was in 895 when the Danes set up a camp at ‘Cwatbridge’. In 912 Ethelfleda, the lady of Mercia and King Alfred’s daughter, built a castle at ‘Bridge’. Also read The History Of Bridgnorth Pubs & Inns
Shows & Films : Theatre & Cinema
Visit the characteristic Theatre On The Steps for shows and live music concerts. The Majestic Cinema offers all the latest films in the delight of a picture house with character long since lost with the introduction of multiplexes.
There are so many places to eat including carveries, Steak House, Traditional, Chinese and Indian
Originally a barn, the Town Hall, a black and white building was erected in 1650 and stands majestically in Bridgnorth High Street.
The Cliff Railway or Castle Hill Railway is a funicular cliff railway linking Low Town & High Town
Founded in 1101 by Robert de Belleme its remains now stands in the beautiful Castle Gardens
Daniels Mill and it’s impressive waterwheel have been carefully restored to it’s former glory.
Northgate Museum is packed full of treasures, the Museum should be the first stop for anyone wanting to discover the history of the town.
The Severn Valley Railway is a heritage railway that runs along the Severn Valley from Bridgnorth to Kidderminster.