Bridgnorth Cemetery

THE CASTLE HILL RAILWAY - Dating from 1892 this is the oldest funicular railway in the country. It links the High and Low Towns, gives splendid views and has a very real ‘period atmosphere’. It is open every day of the year. Telephone - 762052

BRIDGNORTH MUSEUM - In Northgate, exhibits of local life through the ages. Housed in one of the town’s historic gatehouses. Open Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays throughout the summer.

CHILDHOOD AND COSTUME MUSEUM - A fine collection of childhood memorabilia and costume over several centuries. Victorian nursery costume gallery as well as a coffee shop and snack gallery. Telephone - 764636

OLD MILL ANTIQUE CENTRE - Over 60,000 square feet of antiques are displayed in this converted mill. Several floors of collections of furniture, silver, jewellery and porcelain form one of the largest such centres in this country. Telephone - 768778

SEVERN PARK - On the Telford Road, an extensive riverside park that is popular for picnics and similar outings. Well equipped play area for children.

SEVERN VALLEY COUNTRY PARK - Six miles south of the town and reached from the Severn Valley Railway – with a visitor centre, picnic places and an attractive riverside setting. Telephone - 781192. Extensive woodland walks and pond trips.

CHURCH OF ST MARY MAGDALENE - In East Castle Street this classical masterpiece of 1792 replaced an earlier church that was within the Castle walls. It was designed by Thomas Telford, the engineer, and is of memorable design. With doors, pillars and tall arched windows.

BRIDGNORTH LEISURE CENTRE - Open seven days a week, this attractive modern centre features a swimming pool, squash, tennis and badminton courts, spa bath, fitness suite, bar and catering facilities. Telephone - 761541.

MAJESTIC CINEMA - In Whitburn Street, this elegant Art Deco cinema has been skilfully converted to give three screens that have constantly changing programmes of films. Telephone 761815

OTHER ENTERTAINMENT - An important contribution to local entertainment is made by Bridgnorth’s Theatre on the Steps, a building that is strategically placed halfway up the hill between Low and High Towns. This small but well appointed playhouse is the home of the local amateur and youth theatre companies where regular performances are staged. The theatre is used from time to time for concerts and entertainments by touring groups.

FESTIVALS - Bridgnorth is fortunate to have three regular music festivals. The English Haydn Festival is staged in St Leonard’s Church with additional concerts in local stately homes and smaller village churches at the end of May / beginning of June each year. At the August Bank Holiday weekend a Folk Festival takes place in the grounds of Oldbury Wells School and is attended by many thousands of people from all around the country. The Jazz Festival takes place in October at a variety of venues in the town and is a more recent innovation to join the two other regular events.