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River Severn

Discover the longest river in Britain, a watery giant that flows through amazing landscapes and has seen centuries of adventure!

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River Severn, Worcester - Diglis Hotel - gate

River Severn, Worcester - Diglis Hotel - gate

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The scale of the River Severn floods over the years, Worcester
River Severn, Worcester - Diglis Hotel - wall
River Severn, Worcester - Boundary Walls to East Side of River Severn
River Severn, Worcester - Diglis Hotel
Worcester Bridge - River Severn, Worcester - South Parade - Brown's Restaurant
River Severn, Worcester - Boundary Walls to West and South of Nos 13 and 14 Including Railings
River Severn, Worcester - Diglis Hotel - wall
Worcester Bridge - River Severn, Worcester - Bromwich Parade - Gascoyne House, Brown's Restaurant and Band House
River Severn, Worcester - Boundary Walls to West and South of Nos 13 and 14 Including Railings
River Severn, Worcester - Boundary Walls to East Side of River Severn
River Severn, Worcester - Diglis Hotel - wall

Key Facts

Length
220 miles (354 km).
Starts In
Cambrian Mountains, Wales.
Flows Through
Wales, Shropshire, Worcestershire, and Gloucestershire.
Fun Fact
It's the longest river in Great Britain!

Meet the Mighty Severn!

Imagine a super long snake of water! The River Severn is the longest river in Great Britain, stretching for 220 miles. That's like driving from your house to a faraway city!

It starts high up in the Cambrian Mountains in Wales, a place with lots of hills and sheep. From there, it giggles and tumbles its way through different parts of England, like Shropshire, Worcestershire, and Gloucestershire. It's a busy river, carrying lots of water!

A River's Journey Through Time

This amazing river has been around for a super long time, watching history happen! People have lived near the Severn for thousands of years. They used it to travel, to get water for their farms, and even to catch fish for dinner.

Think of all the stories this river could tell if it could talk! It's seen castles being built and villages growing up along its banks. It's like a watery highway that helped people explore and build their lives.

What's So Special About the Severn?

The Severn is a super important river! It's not just long; it carries more water than any other river in England and Wales. That's a LOT of water! It's like having thousands of bathtubs full of water flowing past every second. This water helps plants grow, gives homes to fish, and is important for the towns and cities it flows through. It’s a vital part of the land, like the veins in your body!

Where Does the River Go?

After its long journey, the River Severn doesn't just stop! It flows into a huge area called the Severn Estuary. This estuary is like a giant mouth where the river meets the sea. From there, the water travels into the Bristol Channel and finally into the big, wide Atlantic Ocean! So, the water that starts in the Welsh mountains can end up all the way across the world!

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