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Bewdley
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Bewdley: explore the bridge, riverside walks and a quick museum visit; stay only if using it as a base for nearby forest or safari trips.
Bewdley is a small market town on the River Severn in Worcestershire. Its main attractions – the Telford bridge, riverside promenade, Bewdley Museum and nearby Wyre Forest – can be seen in a few hours. Most visitors treat it as a day stop en route to the forest or West Midlands Safari Park.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GBP
- Best months
- May–September
- avoid January–February (cold, limited daylight)
- Airports
- BHX · ORR
- Nights
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Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
- Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
- United Kingdom ↗Most visitors who do not need a UK visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling; this includes EU nationals. Irish citizens are exempt. Check the UK government site for your passport.
- United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
- United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Bewdley999 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Bewdley, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the pound sterling (GBP, £).United Kingdom-wide
- SIM or eSIMEE, Vodafone (merged with Three in 2025) and O2 run the networks; prepaid SIMs sell in supermarkets, phone shops and airport vending machines…United Kingdom-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.United Kingdom-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurant with table service: 10–12.5% if no service charge is on the bill; check before adding more.United Kingdom-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United Kingdom-wide
- SafetyBewdley is generally safe; main risks are traffic on narrow streets and occasional pickpocketing in busy market days – keep valuables secure.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are scarce and some charge 50p–£1 (≈ US$2) or are card-only.United Kingdom-wide
- Emergency numbers999 police · 999 fire and ambulance · 111 NHS non‑urgent
- Sundays & holidaysShops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 or 11:00–16:00 or 17:00).Shops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM–4:00 PM or 5:00 PM).United Kingdom-wide
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- AirportBHX Birmingham Airport (About 40 km (25 mi) east, direct bus or train connections via Birmingham New Street).BHX Birmingham Airport (About 25 mi (40 km) east, direct bus or train connections via Birmingham New Street).
- Getting aroundTown is walkable; the Severn Valley Railway station is central.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at café£2–£3 (≈ US$3–4)
- BeerBeer (pub)£3–£5 (≈ US$4–7)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))£12–£15 (≈ US$16–20)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry£5–£7 (≈ US$7–10)
- Budget bedBed‑and‑breakfast guesthouse, a night, per room£55 (≈ US$75)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel (double), a night, per room£110 (≈ US$150)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel (double), a night, per room£180 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget £30 (≈ US$40) · Mid £55 (≈ US$75) · High £80 (≈ US$110)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BHX Birmingham Airport (About 40 km (25 mi) east, direct bus or train connections via Birmingham New Street) · ORR Worcester Airport (Approximately 30 km (19 mi) north, limited scheduled flights)BHX Birmingham Airport (About 25 mi (40 km) east, direct bus or train connections via Birmingham New Street) · ORR Worcester Airport (Approximately 19 mi (30 km) north, limited scheduled flights)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Feb
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Mar
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Jun
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jul
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Sep
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Oct
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Dec (13 rain days), driest Jul (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Bewdley: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
12 rd
Feb
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
11 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
10 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
May
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
8 rd
Jun
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Aug
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Sep
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
10 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
12 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
13 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Town is walkable; the Severn Valley Railway station is central. Buses run to Kidderminster and Worcester; a car is useful for Wyre Forest and Safari Park.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Wyre Forest
goDoor to door: ≈30 min each way
Bus from Bewdley to Kidderminster (15 min) then local bus, or drive 10 min
Well‑marked trails, suitable for all abilities.
West Midland Safari Park
goDoor to door: ≈30 min each way
Drive 12 km (7.5 mi) (≈20 min) via A456; public bus limited – check scheduleDrive 7.5 mi (12 km) (≈20 min) via A456; public bus limited – check schedule
Family‑friendly, open year‑round.
Kidderminster
cautionDoor to door: ≈10 min
Train from Bewdley station (Severn Valley Railway heritage line, limited service) or bus 5 min
Heritage train runs mainly weekends; check timetable.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Mercure Kidderminster Hotel
Closest hotel, about 4 km (2.5 mi) west; good for early train connections.Closest hotel, about 2.5 mi (4 km) west; good for early train connections.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- £30–£45 (≈ US$40–60) excl. bed
- Mid
- £45–£70 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- High
- £70 (≈ US$95)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel (double)1 × 1 night × £110 | £110 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × £55 | £110 |
| Train ticket Kidderminster–Bewdley (return)2 × £12 · check | £24 |
| Car hire (day, compact)2 × £45 · check | £90 |
| Safari Park entry2 × £30 · check | £60 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | £39 |
| Trip total≈ £217 per person per day, bed included | £433≈ US$600 |
2026 estimate in GBP; flights and car hire excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at café | £2–£3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Fish and chips (pub) | £8–£12 (≈ US$11–16) |
| Beer (pub) | £3–£5 (≈ US$4–7) |
| Taxi (5 km) | £12–£15 (≈ US$16–20) |
| Museum entry | £5–£7 (≈ US$7–10) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Limited evening public transport – plan return before 20:00 if relying on bus.Limited evening public transport – plan return before 8:00 PM if relying on bus.
- Parking in the town centre can be scarce in summer; use designated car parks.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 999
- Fire and ambulance
- 999
- NHS non‑urgent
- 111
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- Police999
- Fire and ambulance999
- NHS non‑urgent111
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kidderminster ↔ Bewdley train: ≈ £12 return (check)
- Taxi Bewdley centre → Wyre Forest car park: ≈ £15 (check)
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Bewdley. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–September · avoid January–February (cold, limited daylight) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a car hire option for forest and safari trips.
- Include a walking‑tour itinerary for the riverside and bridge.
Sources
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