The River Severn is the United Kingdoms longest river. Take a journey with Chris Witts from the source to the sea.

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Photo from along the Severn

The largest bore in Europe

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Severn Bore

Historical Facts

Gloucester Shipyard

Vessels under repair in the dry docks at Gloucester Shipyard.

Many historical facts about the famous River Severn

Severn Disasters

Sadly there have been many disasters on the River Severn

Photomarine

Photomarine supplies images of merchant ships for enthusiasts

River Severn For Schools

Severn Tales Weather

Severn Tales’ weather station - live weather from Gloucester

Severn Tales Video

Take a trip down the Severn from source to sea.

You Tube Videos

Severn Tales YouTube Videos

Schools

Gloucester Waterways Museum

Friends of the Gloucester Waterways Museum

Books DVDs & Talks

Books & DVDs about the Severn.

Talks given to Groups & Schools

Photo of the Month

Severn Tales Contact Details

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Click Here to see a map showing location of all bridges that cross the Severn and a photo gallery for each bridge

The name Severn is derived from the Latin word Sabrina, previously Hafren in Welsh, which means “boundary”. Its source is in the Plynlimon Mountains in West Wales and it flows through the counties of Powys, Shropshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire, finally flowing into the Bristol Channel.

The Sea

The Source

The Port of Sharpness

For ships expected and in dock

The busy port of Sharpness imports and exports cargoes to many countries of Europe. Plot ships by AIS and see ships via a web cam at the Gloucestershire port of Sharpness