Bridgnorth Town Hall

Originally a tithe barn, donated by a Lady Bertie from the town of Much Wenlock, this magnificent half-timbered black and white building was erected in 1652 and stands proudly and majestically in the High Street.

You will need to climb the stairs to access the council chambers, which are housed in a lovingly preserved interior, which contains numerous artefacts and is steeped in history. Unusual stained glass windows depicting English monarchs are particularly eye-catching and much admired.

There is also the only Bridgnorth-made carpet on public display – a five-colour Wilton with 27 joins, while a Victorian coat of arms is clearly visible, both inside and outside, on each end of the building. Below is a market space, where you will see a chart of Bridgnorth’s history from 896, with the Vikings, right the way through periods such as the Black Death, the Civil War, fire, cholera, the decline of the town as a port, the building and restoration of the Town Hall, to the present day.

The Town Hall is open to the public all year, with limited access in the Winter, while the market is operational on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Address:
Bridgnorth Town Hall
High St
Bridgnorth
WV16 4DW

Map of Bridgnorth Town Hall