Brewood

Settlement in Staffordshire South Staffordshire

England

Brewood

Brewood is a charming village located in the county of Staffordshire, in the West Midlands region of England. Situated about eight miles northeast of Wolverhampton, it lies on the banks of the River Penk. With a population of around 4,500 residents, Brewood maintains a close-knit community feel.

The village is known for its historical significance, dating back to the Saxon era. Its narrow streets are lined with a variety of well-preserved timber-framed buildings, showcasing the village's rich architectural heritage. St. Mary and St. Chad Church, a prominent landmark in Brewood, exemplifies the village's historical significance with its stunning Norman and Gothic architecture.

Brewood offers a range of amenities and services for its residents. The village boasts a primary school, a library, a post office, and a variety of shops and businesses, including local pubs and restaurants. The Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal passes through the village, providing opportunities for leisurely walks and boating activities.

The surrounding countryside of Brewood offers picturesque landscapes and numerous outdoor activities. The nearby Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty provides ample opportunities for hiking, cycling, and exploring the great outdoors. Additionally, the village is conveniently located near several major roadways, making it easily accessible to nearby towns and cities.

The annual Brewood Music Festival, held in the summer, draws visitors from far and wide to enjoy a weekend of live music and entertainment. The village also hosts a variety of community events throughout the year, including a popular farmers' market and a Christmas lights switch-on ceremony.

Brewood's historical charm, thriving community, and beautiful surroundings make it a desirable place to live and visit in Staffordshire.

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Brewood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.6769/-2.173831 or Grid Reference SJ8808. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Engleton Hall

Geoff Pick

Near Engleton Hall

Geoff Pick

Horsebrook Farm

Geoff Pick

Canal milepost

Autherley Junction to the south is on the outskirts of Wolverhampton with a connection to the Birmingham Canal Navigation.

John M

Broomhall Bridge

The Canal Bridge on the Shropshire Union .

Gordon Griffiths

Broom Hall approached from the canal

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Streetway house Certified location

Typical view from a caravan on this Caravan Club 5-Van site (CL).

Alex Robinson

The Bell Inn on Watling Street

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Narrowboat on the Shropshire Union Canal, Staffordshire

The narrowboat "Platypus" is waiting to navigate southwards through Broomhall Bridge (behind the camera). This canal was built by Thomas Telford and opened in 1835. His plan was to minimise the distance by adopting straight lines wherever possible, so his canal includes many long embankments and cuttings, a difficult and expensive strategy. Competition from the rapidly expanding railways was making it necessary to use all methods possible to speed up the progress of working boats, especially straighter routes and minimal use of locks.

Roger D Kidd

River Penk downstream near Engleton Mill

John M

Bullocks - Across the River Penk

The footpath crossing the River Penk opened into a field full of frisky bullocks. Given the way they had scampered about as I walked up towards the bridge I decided that crossing their field was perhaps not a very good idea.

John M

Canal milepost near Brewood, Staffordshire

The Birmingham and Liverpool Canal was constructed between the years 1825 and 1835, the year it finally opened after long delays because of embankment instability, and after Thomas Telford's death. Although named the Birmingham and Liverpool Canal, it went to neither, but formed a link between older canals leading there. At Nantwich, it joined the Chester Canal. At Autherley it joined the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, which linked nearby to the Birmingham Canal. At Norbury a branch, long closed, linked via Newport to the Shrewsbury Canal. Later merger of companies resulted in the canal being renamed the Shropshire Union.

Roger D Kidd

Shropshire Union Canal near Shutt Green, Staffordshire

Broomhall Bridge (No 16) is in the distance.

Roger D Kidd

Somerford Bridge, Clay Gates Rd

The river Penk is just out of sight behind the grass.

Mick Malpass

Entering Brewood from Somerford Bridge

Mick Malpass

Street View, Brewood, Staffordshire

The Swan hotel, the Lion pub and Post Office all together. The poor chap in the van, came running across to tell me he was just going, he thought I was a traffic warden taking photos for evidence.

Mick Malpass