Shropshire

Description

Delightful countryside experience. 4 marked trails, parking at Alveley and Highley. Events programme. Birthday parties. Hire of the Visitor Centre. In the peaceful, scenic valley of the River Severn, the Severn Valley Country Park offers over 51 hectares of beautiful countryside and wonderful views, spanning both sides of the River Severn. The Park has recently been awarded 'The Green Flag' award which denotes an excellent Country Park.

For over four hundred years, the area was utilised for quarrying and the mining of coal, which was then transported to industrial centres using the river and later the railway. The first shafts were sunk in Highly in 1870, with the production switching to Alveley in 1936. After almost one hundred years, the mine closed in 1969. Work commenced to reclaim the area in 1986 and the Country Park was officially opened in 1992.

4 way marked trails to help you discover the woodlands, meadows and riverside
Easy access trail designed for all abilities, including a fully accessible bird
hide and screen
Orienteering trail
Visitor Centre and toilets
Picnic areas
Parking at Alveley and Highley

Visitor Centre and Tea Shop Opening

The Centre is open every Wednesday through to Sunday and Bank Holidays November to March 11.00am - 4.00pm (tea shop 11.30am - 4.00pm), April to October 12noon - 5.00pm (tea shop 12 - 5.00pm) and at other times by prior arrangement.

The Countryside Service looks after several countryside sites within the Bridgnorth District. Through consultation and working with local communities, we manage these sites for your enjoyment and to protect wildlife.

As well as our extensive events programme, we also offer school and group visits, birthday parties and hire of the Visitor Centre for groups, meetings and evening talks.

The service is based at the Severn Valley Country Park in Alveley and whatever your age or interest we hope there is something here to suit you. Please ensure that you are dressed for the weather and activity.