Severn Valley Railway named finalist in Muddy Stilettos awards

A treasured West Midlands heritage railway has been shortlisted for a notable award.

The Severn Valley Railway (SVR), which runs from Bridgnorth to Kidderminster, is one of the finalists for Best Family Experience in the Muddy Stilettos Awards for Gloucestershire and Worcestershire.

The awards, run by Muddy Stilettos – the UK’s leading luxury lifestyle website for women – celebrate the very best independent businesses and experiences across the country.

Supporters can vote for their favourite attraction online at glosworcs.muddystilettos.co.uk/awards/vote/. Voting is now open and will close at 1pm on Tuesday, May 26, with winners set to be announced on June 16.

Lewis Maddox, SVR visitor engagement manager, said: “We are delighted to be named as a finalist in these prestigious awards.

“The Severn Valley Railway offers a great family experience, with a wide range of special events designed especially for families with young children.

“It is an exciting environment and a brilliant way to make memories, keep children busy, and help them learn something new.

“To reach the Muddy Stilettos finals is a huge achievement, and we’d love our supporters to help us go one step further by voting.”

Stretching along 16.5 miles of the picturesque Severn Valley, the heritage railway is renowned for its immersive experiences, historic steam- and diesel-hauled trains, and a vibrant programme of family-friendly events throughout the year.

The Muddy Stilettos Awards champion the best independent lifestyle businesses across 35 UK counties, highlighting standout venues in categories ranging from hospitality and retail to family experiences.

Founded in 2011, Muddy Stilettos provides curated, witty, and independent recommendations, positioning itself as an ‘urban guide to the countryside’.

For more information about the Severn Valley Railway and its events, visit svr.co.uk.