Stourport: Basins, Heritage and Leapgate Old Railway Line

Stourport offers several points of interest for a stay: the history of the restored Stourport Basins and the landscape along the Leapgate Old Railway Line. There are also guided walks, a trail available on selected days, and a regional offering related to the Wyre Forest Heritage Trail. Stourport-on-Severn has also been awarded the status of “Heritage Inland Port”.

History at the Stourport Basins

The restored Stourport Basins offer the chance to discover the history of Stourport and the River Severn. The award of “Heritage Inland Port” status adds to this historical focus. If you are interested in the town’s heritage, the Basins provide a specific point of interest for planning your trip.

Guided walks about history and heritage take place monthly in the Tontine Basin area. The Stourport Canal Basins Discovery Trail is also available at the Stourport Basins on selected days. The two offerings differ in their schedules: the walk takes place monthly, while the trail is available on selected days. Check the relevant dates before travelling if either offering is important to your stay.

The Leapgate Old Railway Line

The Leapgate Old Railway Line starts at the eastern edge of Stourport-on-Severn, by the canal. It is accessible to pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders every day, around the clock. A deep cutting beneath exposed sandstone cliffs is a defining feature of the route. This makes the old railway line a scenic point of interest, distinct from the historical attractions at the Basins. You can include the line in your travel plans on foot, by bike or on horseback.

The offerings also differ in their schedules: the Leapgate Old Railway Line is accessible every day, around the clock; the guided walks take place monthly; and the Discovery Trail is available on selected days. If your trip has fixed dates, check the dates of the Basins activities against your plans. This will help you decide whether a cultural event or the line, which is accessible every day, better suits your itinerary.

More activities and practical information

The Wyre Forest Heritage Trail app can be downloaded free of charge. As a broader regional offering, it is an additional option for travellers who would like to include this Heritage Trail in their plans alongside the Stourport attractions.

No advance booking is required for public sightseeing trips on The River King; passengers can board directly. Check the operator’s latest information before your trip, as operational details may change.

A notice dated 22 May 2026 announced the reopening of the Riverside Paddling Pool after extensive improvement work and stated that the season would end on 6 September 2026. As this period has now passed, check current operating information before visiting at a later date.

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