Historic houses · West Midlands
Governor's House
In or near Wyken.
Governor's House — house in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bridgnorth Cliff Railway Bottom Station · 0.1 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Governor's House is a historic house in the United Kingdom — typically a country seat, manor, or town house with notable architecture or history. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "house in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.5334°, -2.4185°.
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Official information
Bridgnorth Cliff Railway is the oldest and steepest inland electric funicular railway in England, connecting High Town and Low Town in Bridgnorth. It operates two counterbalancing cars that transport visitors up and down the 111 ft sandstone cliffs, offering a unique experience of the area.
Place summary
Governor's House is a historic house located in Bridgnorth, in the West Midlands. It is designated as a Grade II* listed building, highlighting its architectural significance and historical importance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5334, -2.4185
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Bridgnorth
- Postcode
- WV16 4AN
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Bridgnorth Cliff Railway Bottom Station — 0.1 km
- Official site
- www.bridgnorthcliffrailway.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17539329 (CC0)
- commons: Governors House (6622605619) (2).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Bridgnorth Castle
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Black Boy Public House
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Governor's House?
- Governor's House is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WV16 4AN), in the parish of Bridgnorth.
- What is Governor's House?
- Governor's House — house in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Governor's House?
- The nearest railway station is Bridgnorth Cliff Railway Bottom Station, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode WV16 4AN.
- Is Governor's House a listed building?
- Governor's House is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- How do I get to Governor's House?
- The nearest railway station is Bridgnorth Cliff Railway Bottom Station, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WV16 4AN.