Hinksford Wharf
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Stourport-on-Severn - A beautiful Georgian town located on the River Severn and built solely as the consequence of the canals, The Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal linked the River Severn with the Trent and Mersey and as a result Stourport became one of the busiest inland port in the Midlands. The town is a popular tourist town with many attractions and events for the whole family
Gas Street Basin - the hub of Birmingham's canal system and well worth a visit for its range of waterside pubs and to see the pretty canal boats moored there.
The Severn Valley railway is a full-size standard-gauge railway line running regular steam-hauled passenger trains for the benefit of visitors and enthusiasts alike between Kidderminster in Worcestershire and bridgnorth in Shropshire, a distance of 16 miles. Why not disembark at Bewdley & take a trip to the safari park with it's free roaming giraffes, elephants & big cats.?The train journey is full of interest, for the route follows closely the meandering course of the River Severn for most of the way on its journey between Kidderminster and bridgnorth. One highlight of the trip is the crossing of the River Severn by means of the Victoria bridge - a massive 200-foot single span, high above the water which, incidentally, features in the film 'The Thirty-nine Steps' with Robert Powell in the leading role.
Black Country Museum - see the historic building brought to life and meet the characters who lived and worked in bygone times. There will be a warm welcome awaiting you at the Bottle and Glass where you can try a traditional pint of Black Country Real Ale.
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Address : Hinksford Wharf, Hinksford Lane, Hinksford, Kingswinford.DY6 0BH
By Road : From M5 South: At junction 4, take the A491 exit to A38/B'ham (SW)/Stourbridge At Lydiate Ash Interchange, take the 1st exit onto Sandy Ln/A491 Follow A491 for 12 miles then turn left onto Lawnswood Rd, At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Cot Ln Continue onto Swindon Rd/B4178 Go through 1 roundabout & Continue onto Hinksford Ln Destination will be on the right
By Rail : Nearest Train station is Wolverhampton about 13 minutes by Taxi from the Marina. For information about train timetables and ticket costs for all mainline rail transport please go to www.thetrainline.com.
By Air : Nearest Airport is Birmingham about 38 minutes by taxi to the Marina
| Route Name | Route Type | Days | Cruising Hours | Locks | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rural cruise along the Staffs and Worcs and Shroppie from Hinksford Wharf | Rural | 3.00 to 4.00 | 17.75 | 32 | |||
| Stourport on Severn from Hinksford Wharf | Short Break | 3.00 to 4.00 | 18.00 | 28 | |||
| Stourport Ring from Hinksford Wharf | Ring | 7.00 to 10.00 | 50.50 | 118 | |||
| Staffordshire and Worcester Canal from Hinksford Wharf | Rural | 7.00 to 8.00 | 34.50 | 54 | |||
| Birmingham from Hinksford Wharf | City | 7.00 to 10.00 | 29.75 | 64 | |||
| Black Country Ring from Hinksford Wharf | Ring | 7.00 to 14.00 | 55.50 | 109 | |||
| Four Counties Ring from Hinksford Wharf | Ring | 10.00 to 14.00 | 74.00 | 124 | |||
Accommodation : Travelodge Birmingham Kingswinford https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/457/Birmingham-Kingswinford-hotel?WT.tsrc=GHA_Organic&utm_campaign=GHA_Birmingham%20Kingswinford&utm_medium=GHA_Organic&utm_source=google
Taxis : Fastline Taxis http://www.fastline-taxis.co.uk/contact
Groceries : Morrisons Supermarket Charterfield Shopping Centre, Charterfield Dr, Kingswinford DY6 7SH Sainsbury's Supermarket Heath Mill Rd, Wombourne, Wolverhampton WV5 8AP
Bike Hire : https://www.wmcyclehire.co.uk/stations/