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Voykit pocket guide · United Kingdom
Stourport-on-Severn
Go for half a day: walk the canal basins, cross the 1870 iron bridge, then a riverside pub. Sleep here only if you want a quiet night.
Stourport-on-Severn is a Worcestershire town of about 20,000 people, built where the Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal meets the River Severn. The canal basins, five locks and a dry dock sit within a 10-minute walk of each other, and country houses such as Hartlebury Castle and Witley Court are a short drive away. Half a day to a full day covers it; overnight is optional.
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Best months
- May–Sep
- Avoid
- Jan–Feb (cold, limited opening hours)
- Stay
- 0–1 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- GBP
- Money
- Currency is the pound sterling (GBP, £). Cards and contactless work almost everywhere; some places are card-only.
- Daily spend
- Budget £30–£50 excl. bed · Mid £60–£100 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- EE, Vodafone (merged with Three in 2025) and O2 run the networks; prepaid SIMs sell in supermarkets, phone shops and airport vending machines, no registration needed.
- Emergency
- Police / non-emergency 101 · Emergency (fire, ambulance) 999
- Plugs
- Types G · 230 V · 50 Hz · Three-pin Type G only; European, US and Australian plugs need an adapter. Bathrooms have two-pin shaver sockets only.
- Tipping
- Restaurant with table service: 10–12.5% if no service charge is on the bill; check before adding more.; Pub or bar: Not expected; 'and one for yourself' offers the bartender a drink.; Taxi: Round up or 10%.; Hotel porter: £1–2 per bag.; Tour guide: £5–10 per person for a day tour; free walking tours expect £10–15.
- Water
- Tap water is safe everywhere. Free refills are common; restaurants will bring tap water if you ask.
- Toilets
- Public toilets are scarce and some charge 50p–£1 or are card-only. Stations, museums, department stores and pubs (if you buy a drink) are the fallback.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Pub pint of ale | £3–£4 |
| Coffee | £2–£3 |
| Local bus ticket | £2–£3 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- BHX · Birmingham Airport
- Nearest large airport, about 50 km (31 mi) east; rail via Birmingham or drive, roughly 1–1.5 h (check).Nearest large airport, about 31 mi (50 km) east; rail via Birmingham or drive, roughly 1–1.5 h (check).
- LHR · London Heathrow
- About 190 km (118 mi) southeast; rail via London or drive, roughly 2.5–3 h (check).About 118 mi (190 km) southeast; rail via London or drive, roughly 2.5–3 h (check).
- GLO · Gloucestershire Airport
- Small regional field about 60 km (37 mi) south; limited scheduled service (check).Small regional field about 37 mi (60 km) south; limited scheduled service (check).
Typical fares
- Stourport → Kidderminster train
- about £5, 10 min (check)
- Witley Court entry
- £6.90 adults, £4.10 children, £6.20 concessions
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walk the canal basins, locks and bridge: all within about 10 min on foot. For Hartlebury Castle and Witley Court use a car or local bus; both have parking.
See and do
Known for
- Stourport Canal Basins
- Stourport Bridge (1870)
- Hartlebury Castle
- Witley Court and Gardens
- River Severn walks
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Hartlebury Castle | Drive or local bus about 5 km (3.1 mi) north, roughly 10 minDrive or local bus about 3.1 mi (5 km) north, roughly 10 min | About 30 min each way |
| Witley Court and Gardens | Drive about 10 km (6.2 mi) west, roughly 15 minDrive about 6.2 mi (10 km) west, roughly 15 min | About 45 min each way |
| Kidderminster | Train from Stourport, about 10 min | About 30 min each way |
| Bewdley | Drive or bus along the A456, about 5 km (3.1 mi)Drive or bus along the A456, about 3.1 mi (5 km) | About 20 min each way |
Sleep
- Stourport town centre
- Stourport Manor, 35 Hartlebury Road, is the main hotel; walk to the basins in about 10 min.
- Abberley (10 km west)
- The Elms, Stockton Rd on the A443: B&B double about £120 (check).
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | SorrySOR-ee |
| Thank you | Thank youTHANK yoo |
| How much is it? | How much is it?how much iz it |
| Where is the toilet? | Where is the toilet?wair iz thuh TOY-lit |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake at first meeting; 'hi' and first names quickly; avoid: Cheek kisses with strangers
- Conversation: Weather is a safe opener; understatement and self-deprecating humour; avoid: Asking about salary or class
- Queues: Join at the back; avoid: Pushing onto buses or trains before others get off
- Apologies: 'Sorry' is said constantly, even when not at fault; avoid: Taking it as an admission of blame
- Pubs: Buy rounds in a group; wait at the bar without waving money; avoid: Clicking fingers at staff
- Nations: Call Scots Scottish and Welsh Welsh; avoid: Calling the whole UK 'England'
Scams and watch-outs
- Witley Court and Hartlebury Castle opening hours vary by season: check before you drive out.
- Narrowboat traffic can block towpaths at peak times; allow extra walking time.
- Kidderminster trains are limited on Sundays: check the timetable.
Generally safe. Watch traffic on the narrow bridges and keep valuables secure around the busy canal basins.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Stourport-on-Severn yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Stourport Canal Basins
- Stourport Bridge (1870)
- Hartlebury Castle
- Witley Court and Gardens
- River Severn walks
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Hartlebury Castle official site: hartleburycastletrust.org/
- Witley Court – English Heritage: www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/witley-court-and-gardens/
- Wikivoyage: Stourport-on-Severn, revision 5061193 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5061193
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/stourport-on-severn). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.