Chelmarsh is a village and civil parish in the beautiful English county of Shropshire. It lies 4 miles south of Bridgnorth on the B4555 road to Highley. The main activities are farming and tourism. It has a population of about 500 people, with a lively and friendly group based around the Parish Hall. Various activities are based here.
The main architectural feature of the village is Grade 1 listed St. Peter’s Church. This is a fine example of the Decorated style, built mainly in 1345,on the site of a Norman Church. parts of which can still be seen. Of particular interest is the wooden chancel archway built in front of the altar and choir, with carvings by local craftsmen.
Other notable buildings include Chelmarsh Hall, near the church, and the former Chelmarsh Church of England Primary School built in 1850 which closed its curriculum doors in July 2002. The building has since been converted into a dwelling.
It has one pub in the main village: The Bull’s Head, which offers real ales, good food and accommodation. Chelmarsh is also home to Chelmarsh Sports & Social Club and Chelmarsh Parish Hall.
The Unicorn pub is in the hamlet of Hampton, by the river Severn. This is close to the steam preservation railway line, the Severn Valley Railway, which has a station in Hampton. The passenger ferry across to Hampton Loade is currently not operating.
Chelmarsh Reservoir attracts many species of wild birds, and there are two public bird hides near the ‘scrape’. The reservoir is home to an enthusiastic sailing club whose refurbished facilities were opened by the Princess Anne in 2004. Chelmarsh Sailing Club encourages people of all ages to learn to sail, with an expanding fleet of modern sailing boats which are suitable for people of all ages and abilities. It has arguably the best sailing facilities within 50 miles range. The Club now also offers SUP and open water swimming.
The Astbury Golf Course is nearby. The site around the Hall now includes holiday accommodation, and the tea shop is open to the public.
There is good fishing, particularly for barbel, in the stretch of the river running through the parish, subject to the usual controls..
Source : Wikipedia and local knowledge
