A few miles further to the west of the town brings you to the River Severn (which the town's River Stour flows into). This region features magnificent scenery in the Wyre Forest region and beautiful historic towns such as Bewdley and Bridgnorth. The Severn Valley Railway, a restored steam line runs alongside the Severn and is regularly used as a set for major film productions. Further west the countryside becomes more and more dramatic as it reaches the Welsh borders. Ludlow, voted a few years ago as the most beautiful town in the whole of England, is 45 minutes drive from Stourbridge and a tour of this region makes a great day out.