The Engine House, Bridgnorth

Name: The Engine House
Address: Station Road, Bridgnorth, WV16 6NZ, United Kingdom

#2 among attractions in Bridgnorth

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The Engine House is an visitor centre near Highley station on the Severn Valley Railway, in Shropshire, England. Opened in March 2008, it houses some of the railway's out of service locomotives, wagons and coaches for visitors to explore. In addition to the equipment listed below, exhibits include railway artefacts detailing the history of Britain's railways. The Engine House allows visitors to get up close to marvellous steam engines, including getting aboard the footplate of 7819 Hinton Manor. Amenities include a restaurant, gift shop and picnic area. ()

Coordinates: 52°26'33"N, 2°22'14"W

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Station RoadBridgnorth WV16 6NZ United Kingdom

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Nearby attractions include: West Midland Safari Park, Dudmaston Hall, Kinver Edge, Bewdley Bridge.

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4-mile, self-drive safari and activities
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Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Kinver Edge, Stourbridge
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View point, Bridge
Bewdley Bridge, Bewdley
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Bridge
Victoria Bridge
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0.7 miN
Park
Severn Valley Country Park, Bridgnorth
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5.1 miNE
Fountain
Great Fountain
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Church
St Peter
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Park
Kingsford Country Park
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