# Bridgnorth > The unofficial guide to Bridgnorth, a historic market town on the River Severn in Shropshire, England. Home to England's oldest inland cliff railway, leaning castle ruins, the Severn Valley Railway, Theatre on the Steps, and a thriving community of independent shops and pubs. ## Pages - [Home](/): Overview of Bridgnorth — history, attractions, what to do. - [Local Directory](/directory): Browse pubs, restaurants, shops, accommodation and activities in Bridgnorth. - [News](/news): Latest news and stories about Bridgnorth. - [Contact](/contact): Get in touch with the team behind bridgnorth.co.uk. ## Guides - [Bridgnorth Castle](/guides/bridgnorth-castle): History of the leaning castle ruins built in 1101. - [Cliff Railway](/guides/cliff-railway): England's oldest and steepest inland electric funicular, opened 1892. ## Optional - [Credits](/credits): Image and content credits. - [Privacy](/privacy): Privacy policy. - [Terms](/terms): Terms of use.