We're so lucky living in this beautiful little bubble with Severn Valley views, great bars and proper bread
Our readers shared what springs to mind when they think of “Bridgnorth” - here are some of their thoughts.
About 12,000 people call this pretty market home, and others love to visit the town for its historic castle, riverside views and its bars.
We’re talking about none other than Bridgnorth!
Bridgnorth is a picturesque market town that has recently submitted a bid for UK town of Culture.
The town is located in Shropshire, and it is also about 14 miles away from Wolverhampton. One standout feature, is how the town is split into High Town and Low Town by the River Severn.
For local Debi Durrance, Bridgnorth holds some fantastic childhood memories, she shared: “My home town. Growing up on the grove, had a great childhood.
“Severn park when it had the paddling pool. Building our bonfires on the gorse. Bridgnorth leisure centre. Whitneys sticky buns. And so much more. My heart has always been in Bridgnorth, now watching my grandchildren grow up here too.”
A few people praised Bridgnorth for its bars and restaurants.
Darren Oliver thinks of “The Cider House at Quatt… close enough to Bridgnorth”.
Likewise, Martin Washbrook praised “The Black Boy pub”. For Judith Mason, it was “The Cartway....and Bishops House Café” that stands out most.
Meanwhile, Graham Southorn, he said Bridgnorth reminds him of simply: “Proper bread”.
Others praised Bridgnorth for its entertainment.
Daran Cook added: “The music festival, live music in the pubs, a lovely riverside town in the sunshine, nowhere to park, the river Severn and the Severn valley railway, Saturday market and crusty cobs from the bakery.”
Bridgnorth is famed for its steam trains so it was unsurprising that many readers said that’s what they think of most when it comes to Bridgnorth.
Clive Gwilt said its the town’s most famous facts that stood out most to him, as he shared, “The first fare paying locomotive in the world was built here and the shortest and steepest cliff railway.”
This was noted by Catherine Blundell, too, who said she thinks of “The river, cliff railway, walking round the top looking over the river, the market, Severn Valley Railway. Happy trips there with Mom and Dad as a child and adult.”
Tony Ivanavicius also said he thinks of “The river Severn and the steam train.”
Others, mentioned the town’s rather beautiful environment, Kirsty Mark Wassall said that she is reminded of “Sitting eating chips on bench by the tram overlooking beautiful scenery”.
Likewise, Paul Cunningham said: “Growing up in a relatively safe environment , the fields and ponds around Tasley , summer of 76 that went on forever, crown meadow , always full of kids , the college when it was there, just an ok place to grow up in and the 5 schools i went to all in a row. County Infants, St Leonards , Bridgnorth Endowed, Kings Head Stable Bar and the Raven. Great education. Oh and I nearly forgot The Castle Hall.”
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