Shropshire Tourist Information and Visitor Guide
http://www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk/visitor_guide/bridgnorth_castle_guide.shtmlBridgnorth Castle & Gardens
Perched high on a sandstone cliff overlooking the Severn Valley the remains of this Norman castle keep now lean at a precarious fifteen degrees - more than the Leaning Tower of Pisa!
Perched high on a sandstone cliff overlooking the Severn Valley the remains of this Norman castle keep now lean at a precarious fifteen degrees - more than the Leaning Tower of Pisa!
Although very little remains of the original structure, this Norman castle at one time covered the whole cliff side and housed hundreds of people.
The castle was blown up in 1646 by Cromwell’s forces.
Today you can enjoy the spectacular views over the Severn Valley from the surrounding gardens and nearby Castle Walk.
To the right of the castle is a new garden with a memorial with a statue of Sabrina, the Goddess of the River Severn, looking up river. Walk amongst the gardens and enjoy the planting.
On your right further along you will see a war memorial in memory to those who fell in The Great War 1914-1919 and the war of 1939-1945. Sit here on the bench and you can watch the Severn Valley Railway steam engines leave and arrive on their journey to Kidderminster.