Severn Beach
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Severn Beach is a village in South Gloucestershire, near the mouth of the river Severn.
Understand
Severn Beach is a small village near the mouth of the river Severn. Although its importance as a tourist destination is not as big as it was in previous decades, it still is a worthy visit for the tour of the two Severn bridges construction and history. It has been a subject of a The Wurzels song Aloha Severn Beach.
Get in
It has a railway station, and can easily be accessed by road and bus.
Severn Beach railway stationSevern Beach Line from Bristol Temple Meads.
See
The Severn bridgeIt was built in 1966 and was a major part of the M4 motorway, now part of the M48 motorway. Its sister bridge, the Second Severn Crossing, also helps bring lots of trade and tourism between England and Wales.
Second Severn Crossing
Buy
There is a few newsagents, and independent stores. People who prefer fast food can find a Burger King back on the service station of the first Severn Bridge.
Eat
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Shirley's Cafe
phone: +44 7534 506498address: Station Rd, BS35 4PL
Sleep
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phone: +44 1454 632504address: Aust Road, PilningB&B
Connect
The rural location and lack of major businesses means that connecting to the internet is best done by supplying your own internet access via 3G/4G dongles.