Gloucestershire &amp; Worcestershire


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-why">WHY?</h2>



<p>Bewdley&#8217;s stunning scenic riverside setting is utterly charming, and this small Georgian town is filled with lovely walks, a museum, gardens and scores of pubs and restaurants. Located just minutes from the Wyre Forest – one of England&#8217;s largest remaining ancient forests – it couldn&#8217;t be more tempting as a place to live if you&#8217;re into running, dog walks or nature. </p>



<p>But despite its La Serenissima appearance Bewdley is no snoozy backwater, with major events running throughout the year from the River Regatta to the annual Bewdley Festival. There are also two market days each month, where you can meander, flat white and croissant in hand, down the riverside to stock up on independently crafted goodies.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-eat">EAT</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="700" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2022/09/1-54.jpg" alt="people eating in mug house inn in bewdley" class="wp-image-42440" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2022/09/1-54.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2022/09/1-54-800x560.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2022/09/1-54-400x280.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2022/09/1-54-750x525.jpg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Alfresco sipping and dining at the Mug House Inn</figcaption></figure>



<p>For a relaxing river view while you dine, head to the <a aria-label="Mug Inn (opens in a new tab)" href="http://www.mughousebewdley.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mug House Inn</a>, set slap bang on the waterside. For some of the best curry dishes around go to <a aria-label="Severn Fine Indian Dining (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.severnindian.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Severn Fine Indian Dining</a>, and the <a aria-label="Hop Pole Inn (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.thehoppolebewdley.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hop Pole Inn</a> is a country-style pub that does hearty Sunday roasts. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mrschillsbewdley/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mrs Chill&#8217;s</a>, a retro ice-cream parlour serves up exceptional, fully-loaded sundaes. <a href="https://www.hopleyscamping.co.uk">The Rustic Kitchen</a> is a street food restaurant situated at the top of a Bewdley overlooking the rolling countryside.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-shop">SHOP</h2>



<p>There&#8217;s a fair scattering of shops here, including <a aria-label="Bewdley Blooms (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.facebook.com/BewdleyBlooms/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bewdley Blooms</a> for floral gifts and pots. <a href="https://moochgiftsandhome.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mooch </a>is a fantastic gift and homewares emporium and we love <a href="https://www.thecopperpot.co.uk/">The Copper Pot,</a> a treasure trove of historical foods and chocolate treats based at the Bewdley Museum in the Shambles. For more choice head to Stourport, just a few miles south, for <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bentleysofstourport/">Bentley&#8217;s</a> – a local retail legend selling luxury gifts for 65 years.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-health-amp-wellbeing">HEALTH &amp; WELLBEING</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1440" height="1800" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/10/300020614_493368759463696_4446303459348817284_n-1.jpg" alt="Woman pushing tractor tyre Bewdley Bootcamp Worcestershire" class="wp-image-65278" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/10/300020614_493368759463696_4446303459348817284_n-1.jpg 1440w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/10/300020614_493368759463696_4446303459348817284_n-1-640x800.jpg 640w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/10/300020614_493368759463696_4446303459348817284_n-1-800x1000.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/10/300020614_493368759463696_4446303459348817284_n-1-320x400.jpg 320w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/10/300020614_493368759463696_4446303459348817284_n-1-1229x1536.jpg 1229w" sizes="(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Bewdley Bootcamp</figcaption></figure>



<p>Well served by Bewdley Medical Centre for mainstream needs, there&#8217;s also a good smattering of alternative therapists, from <a href="https://www.bewdleywellbeing.co.uk/">life coaches</a> to massage and reiki. <a href="https://www.placesleisure.org/centres/bewdley-leisure-centre/">Bewdley Leisure Centre</a> has you sorted for fitness classes and outdoor pitches, and there are several boutique gyms. Water babies can head to the swimming pool at state-of-the-art <a href="https://www.placesleisure.org/centres/wyre-forest-leisure-centre/">Wyre Forest Leisure Centre,</a> a 10 min drive. Pick a personal trainer (the outdoors is your gym here!) or join in with <a href="https://www.pinnaclepersonaltraining.co.uk/">Bewdley Bootcamp</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-community">COMMUNITY</h2>



<p>Bewdley is positively brimming with community spirit. <a href="https://bewdleyfestival.org.uk/">The Bewdley Festival</a> is a great event in October, a community arts festival of music, talks and comedy featuring some big names in the past from Robert Plant to Benjamin Zephaniah. <a href="https://www.bewdleyrc.co.uk/regattas/regatta/">The Bewdley Regatta</a> is a great chance to have some fun with friends, or make some new ones, by the waterside every July.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nearby-attractions">NEARBY ATTRACTIONS</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="747" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/09/1-50-1000x747.jpg" alt="giraffes at the west midlands safari park" class="wp-image-64709" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/09/1-50-1000x747.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/09/1-50-800x597.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/09/1-50-400x299.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/09/1-50.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Credit: West Midlands Safari Park / IG</figcaption></figure>



<p><a href="https://www.visitworcestershire.org/explore-places/bewdley-museum/">Bewdley Museum</a> is a must-visit, housed in a historic butcher&#8217;s shambles. Expect fascinating displays, daily demos and workshops, plus lovely gardens and a tea shop. The&nbsp;ancient woodland of the Wyre Forest and National Nature Reserve surrounds Bewdley&nbsp;to the west, so lovers of forest and fauna will adore it here. Head to <a href="https://goape.co.uk/locations/wyre">Go Ape</a>, for high-wire thrills or <a aria-label="Arley Arboretum (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.arleyarboretum.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Arley Arboretum</a> for beautiful walks. The thrilling <a aria-label="West Midlands Safari Park (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.wmsp.co.uk/?fbclid=IwAR16VgzaSgDGjD7VftmfVNDFDym4hNgKAFJClvHDO3587-ydMB8PCr08Y6c" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">West Midlands Safari and Leisure Park</a> is also on your doorstep, with its safari drive-through and adventure theme park.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-culture">CULTURE</h2>



<p><a href="https://www.bewdleymuseum.co.uk/">Bewdley Museum</a> is a bit of a gem in the town, with loads to explore, interactive exhibitions, talks and workshops. <a href="https://www.thecivicstourport.co.uk/">The Civic </a>in nearby Stourport is a bustling cultural venue with shows for the whole family. <a href="https://www.rosetheatre.co.uk/">The Rose Theatre </a>is barely 10 mins away in Kidderminster, and see top West End shows in under an hour in the bright lights of Birmingham.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-average-house-prices">AVERAGE HOUSE PRICES</h2>



<p>Good value for a slice of desirable riverside living. Properties in Bewdley go for an overall average price of £323,117. Semi-detached homes sell for £263,590, detached £565,941, with terraced properties fetching £226,950.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hot-property">HOT PROPERTY</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1200" height="798" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2023/10/cc993ade-9897-4713-be5e-fa0aabcc7b1d-0.jpg" alt="Fancy farming? This 51 acre farm with 6 bed house and annexe is up for grabs in Bewdley. On the market with Knight Frank for £1.5m." class="wp-image-62677" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2023/10/cc993ade-9897-4713-be5e-fa0aabcc7b1d-0.jpg 1200w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2023/10/cc993ade-9897-4713-be5e-fa0aabcc7b1d-0-800x532.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2023/10/cc993ade-9897-4713-be5e-fa0aabcc7b1d-0-1000x665.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2023/10/cc993ade-9897-4713-be5e-fa0aabcc7b1d-0-400x266.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Fancy farming? This 51 acre farm with 6 bed house and annexe is up for grabs in Bewdley. <a href="https://www.knightfrank.co.uk/properties/residential/for-sale/habberley-road-bewdley-worcestershire-dy12/wrc012379963" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">On the market with Knight Frank for £1.5m</a>.</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nurseries">NURSERIES</h2>



<p><a href="https://www.bewdleyprimary.co.uk/page/?title=Nursery&amp;pid=37">Hungry Caterpillars Nursery</a> takes tots from ages 2+ yrs and is based at Bewdley Primary School, and local <a href="https://stannesprimary.worcs.sch.uk/our-nursery">St Anne&#8217;s CE Primary</a> also accepts from the age of 2 yrs, if you are looking for continuity as they grow up. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-schools"><strong>SCHOOLS</strong></h2>



<p>For state options check out <a href="https://www.bewdleyprimary.co.uk">Bewdley Primary</a> which is Ofsted rated Good, and the local state secondary <a href="https://www.bewdley.worcs.sch.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Bewdley School</a> is a popular choice. Looking to go independent? <a aria-label="Heathfield Knoll School (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.hkschool.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Heathfield Knoll School</a>, situated in the picturesque village of Wolverley, is an independent co-ed for ages 3 – 16 yrs which embraces traditional heritage and ethos with a modern approach. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-best-kept-secret">BEST KEPT SECRET</h2>



<p>Fancy a spot of tiger-watching? <a href="https://www.safari-lodges.co.uk/">West Midlands Safari Park</a> launched exclusive Tiger Lodges recently. Fully integrated into newly-updated reserves you&#8217;ll get spectacular savannah views of tigers (plus cheetah, elephants and giraffe) whilst you eat your breakfast. And new last year is <a href="https://www.wmsp.co.uk/lion-ridge/">The Lion Ridge,</a> where you can see the Park&#8217;s lions on foot for the first time in their new habitat.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-commute">COMMUTE</h2>



<p>The mainline station at Kidderminster is the best bet to get back to the capital. It is a 10 min drive away and the train takes 2hrs 30 mins. It&#8217;s a 50 min drive to the lights of Birmingham, and around 25 mins from the nearest M5 junction.</p>



<p>Main image credit: <a href="https://svr.co.uk">Severn Valley Railway</a></p>



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