visiting stourport-on-severn...
This picturesque Georgian Canal town is a thriving and popular tourist destination.
It has a unique and fascinating history dating back to when the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal was completed in 1771, covering its consequent growth and development as a result of its success as an inland port.
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canal locks at stourport-on-severn...
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boat moorings beside the river severn...
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a longboat navigates the canals...
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a passenger ferry cruises the river severn...
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rowers pass the old tontine hotel...
stourport-on-severn facts & features...
Water brought about the creation of Stourport on-Severn and continues to shape the town today.
The River Severn (the UK’s longest river), the River Stour, and the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal surround and intersect the town, creating a range of leisure opportunities on and by the water and a variety of attractive destinations in the surrounding picturesque Severn Valley and the beautiful Worcestershire countryside. The town offers a perfect family day out through its fascinating canal and architectural heritage, beautiful location on the banks of the River Severn, vibrant shopping streets, excellent choices of places to eat and drink, events, attraction and activities.
The award winning restored and unique historic Canal Basins provide a tranquil and picturesque scene, with a café/ restaurant and riverside pub, heritage room and an annual programme of events.
The Riverside Meadows and Amusement areas offer picturesque riverside walks, fairground rides, a skate park, paddling pool and other family entertainment for all age groups. Riverboat trips (self drive and cruises) take place during the summer and at other times, subject to availability. The river also hosts a rowing regatta, a raft race and the annual Stourport Carnival when numerous boats are decorated with lights. The town also hosts several other regular events including a Country & Western and Flower Festivals.
For further information visit: www.stourporttown.co.uk
Water brought about the creation of Stourport on-Severn and continues to shape the town today.
The River Severn (the UK’s longest river), the River Stour, and the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal surround and intersect the town, creating a range of leisure opportunities on and by the water and a variety of attractive destinations in the surrounding picturesque Severn Valley and the beautiful Worcestershire countryside. The town offers a perfect family day out through its fascinating canal and architectural heritage, beautiful location on the banks of the River Severn, vibrant shopping streets, excellent choices of places to eat and drink, events, attraction and activities.
The award winning restored and unique historic Canal Basins provide a tranquil and picturesque scene, with a café/ restaurant and riverside pub, heritage room and an annual programme of events.
The Riverside Meadows and Amusement areas offer picturesque riverside walks, fairground rides, a skate park, paddling pool and other family entertainment for all age groups. Riverboat trips (self drive and cruises) take place during the summer and at other times, subject to availability. The river also hosts a rowing regatta, a raft race and the annual Stourport Carnival when numerous boats are decorated with lights. The town also hosts several other regular events including a Country & Western and Flower Festivals.
For further information visit: www.stourporttown.co.uk