Ribbesford

Settlement in Worcestershire Wyre Forest

England

Ribbesford

Bewdley, including Severn Valley Guest House Part of the town of Bewdley taken from &#039;Bewdley North&#039; railway viaduct looking towards the river. In view is the Severn Valley Guest House and part of the &#039;Red Lion&#039; — Bewdley, including Severn Valley Guest House Credit: Rob Newman

Ribbesford is a small village located in the Wyre Forest District of Worcestershire, England. Situated on the western bank of the River Severn, the village forms part of the civil parish of Bewdley. With a population of around 500 residents, Ribbesford is a quiet and picturesque rural settlement known for its natural beauty and historical significance.

The village is predominantly residential, consisting of a mix of traditional cottages and newer houses. The surrounding countryside offers stunning views, with rolling hills and farmland stretching as far as the eye can see. Ribbesford is also home to St. Leonard's Church, a Grade II listed building that dates back to the 12th century. The church features architectural elements from various periods, including Norman and Gothic styles.

One of the village's main attractions is Ribbesford House, a grand Georgian mansion that was converted into luxury apartments. The house is surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens, which are open to the public on select occasions. Additionally, the nearby Ribbesford Woods provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and wildlife spotting.

Ribbesford is conveniently located just a few miles from the historic town of Bewdley, which offers a range of amenities including shops, restaurants, and pubs. The village is well-connected, with good transport links to nearby towns and cities such as Worcester and Birmingham. Overall, Ribbesford offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for those seeking a tranquil retreat in the Worcestershire countryside.

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Ribbesford Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.363684/-2.314595 or Grid Reference SO7874. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bewdley, including Severn Valley Guest House

Part of the town of Bewdley taken from 'Bewdley North' railway viaduct looking towards the river. In view is the Severn Valley Guest House and part of the 'Red Lion'

Rob Newman

48773 entering Bewdley Station, SVR

Stanier 8F 2-8-0 No 48773, owned by the Stanier 8F Locomotive Society who bought the locomotive from British Railways in 1968, enters Bewdley Station with a Severn Valley Railway train from Bridgnorth to Kidderminster Town. The train is crossing Bewdley North Viaduct on its way into the station.

Rob Newman

Rock Siding, Bewdley Station

A diesel multiple unit occupies the track known as 'Rock Siding' at Bewdley Station, Severn Valley Railway

Rob Newman

Elephant Enclosure, West Midlands Safari Park

Viewed from the railway line beside the Safari Park, this is the elephant enclosure.

Rob Newman

St David's Close, Lickhill

Alex McGregor

Bewdley Bridge in 1987

The bridge carries the B4195 road over the River Severn. The large red brick house over the bridge on the left hand side stands in Severn Street South. The church tower is that of St Anne's.

John Baker

Rock Outcrop, Bewdley

This outcrop of sandstone rock forms the northern boundary of Bewdley station

Rob Newman

Trains Pass at Bewdley

BR Standard Pacific No 71000 "Duke of Gloucester" [left] and 'Manor' class 4-6-0 No 7812 "Erlestoke Manor" pass at Bewdley station.

Rob Newman

Bewdley station on the Severn Valley Railway

Raymond Knapman

Poppies at Blackstone, Worcestershire

I was not alone in finding the sight of this field bright red with poppies difficult to drive past, the Blackstone car park opposite was full. A poster on the fence says, "This is one of three fields owned by Worcestershire Wildlife Trust. This year it is being left fallow. Its diverse and colourful weeds are indicative of low input agriculture. By using minimal herbicides we get this beautiful flush of annual wildflowers such as the poppy. We'll leave the field fallow in rotation to help reduce the nutrient levels in the soil. This will allow the land to gradually become heathland, a very threatened habitat in the county. Several rare arable plants have been recorded in these fields and insects are abundant." A report on this site from the Worcestershire Wildlife Trust website Archive Link

Penny Mayes

Poppies at Blackstone, Worcestershire

An area on one side of the field has been roped off for use by visitors so they can feel they are surrounded by the poppies.

Penny Mayes

Poppies at Blackstone, Worcestershire

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Poppies at Blackstone, Worcestershire

Penny Mayes

Comfrey by the A456 at Blackstone

It wasn't just the poppies Link which caught my eye.

Penny Mayes

I can see them quite well from here...

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Poppies at Blackstone, Worcestershire

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Poppies at Blackstone, Worcestershire

The horses in the next field seem unimpressed.

Penny Mayes

Pedestrian crossing on A456 at Blackstone

The crossing (a fairly recent development for National Cycle Route 45 I think) was getting a lot of use as people parked in the Blackstone Country Park car park and crossed the road to view the poppies.

Penny Mayes

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Ribbesford is located at Grid Ref: SO7874 (Lat: 52.363684, Lng: -2.314595)

Administrative County: Worcestershire

District: Wyre Forest

Police Authority: West Mercia