Severn Valley Railway
Steam and heritage diesel trains through the Severn Valley, running on set dates, from Highley to Bridgnorth and Bewdley.
Highley station, five minutes' walk Plan a visit →Barbel Lodge, Highley, Bridgnorth, Shropshire
WV16 6NU · on the River Severn at Highley
Checked 18 Sep 2026 BarbelChub Fish the Severn from the lodgeBait fridge and tackle storeSteam railway 5 minutes away
River Severn Barbel Fishing Lodge With Fishing Outside the Door
A three bedroom lodge built for anglers in the 1940s, on the middle Severn at Highley near Bridgnorth, with fishing directly outside. A riverside pub and the Severn Valley Railway station are both a five minute walk.
Simple, practical and right on the middle Severn, with a steam train to Bridgnorth for the evening. Barbel Lodge was built for anglers in the 1940s and still works that way: bait and tackle storage with a fridge, a veranda and fishing straight outside, where barbel are plentiful in the five to seven pound range. A riverside pub and Highley station are five minutes' walk. It suits a small group of river anglers who want function over luxury.
Good for
- River anglers after Severn barbel
- Small groups sharing a simple lodge
- Evenings out by steam train to Bridgnorth
Think twice if
- You want luxury: the lodge is practical and simple
- You are visiting in spring: river coarse fishing closes 15 March to 15 June
Plan around the river close season
The coarse fishing season on the river closes from 15 March to 15 June, so book outside those dates for fishing.
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What a Stay at Barbel Lodge Is Like
Barbel Lodge is at Severnside, Highley, near Bridgnorth, on the middle River Severn. It dates from the 1940s and was built with anglers in mind.
There are three bedrooms, a double, a single and a bunk room, plus a lounge with TV, a kitchenette, a shower room, electric heating, a veranda and an outdoor dining patio. Bait and tackle storage with a fridge and parking come with it.
The fishing is included and starts directly outside the lodge, with barbel plentiful in the five to seven pound range. A riverside pub and the Severn Valley Railway's Highley station are both a five minute stroll, with steam trains to Bridgnorth and Bewdley.
Written from the venue’s published details. We have not stayed here ourselves.
The Fishing at Barbel Lodge
River Severn fishing directly outside the lodge, with plenty of barbel of five to seven pounds.
5–7lbTypical barbel
OutsideThe lodge door
15 JunRiver season opens
Tickets, times and rules
| Fishing | Included, directly outside the lodge |
| Close season | 15 March to 15 June |
| Licence | An Environment Agency rod licence is required |
The Lodges
One 1940s riverside lodge with three bedrooms.
Barbel Lodge
Bait fridge and tackle store
At the lodge
Veranda and patio
Outdoor dining
Riverside pub
Five minutes' walk
Severn Valley Railway
Highley station, five minutes
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Things to Do Around Highley
The steam railway is on the doorstep.
Questions About Barbel Lodge
Is fishing included at Barbel Lodge?
Yes, the fishing is directly outside the lodge on the River Severn.
Source: barbellodgebridgnorth.co.uk
What size are the barbel?
Barbel are plentiful in the five to seven pound range.
Source: barbellodgebridgnorth.co.uk
When can I fish?
The river coarse season closes from 15 March to 15 June.
Source: barbellodgebridgnorth.co.uk
How many does the lodge sleep?
There are three bedrooms: a double, a single and a bunk room.
Source: barbellodgebridgnorth.co.uk
Getting There
26 Severnside, Cornerfield, Highley, Bridgnorth, Shropshire. Postcode WV16 6NU.
Open in Google Maps · Phone 07932 468704
Alternative number 07843 857360.
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Last checked 18 Sep 2026. The facts on this page come from these sources. Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we will check it.