Brimscombe Port was the headquarters of the Thames & Severn Canal company, and included a 700 ft (213m) long canal basin.
In the 1960s the site was redeveloped for light industrial use, which included infilling the basin and demolishing former Thames and Severn Canal company buildings.
The Port was due to be redeveloped again in the early 2000's as part of the Phase 1A restoration programme. However, development was delayed due to 'market conditions'.
Rush Skate Park
The delay in the redevelopment presented opportunities for local businesses. One of these was Rush Skate Park which occupied a former factory building. This was a fantastic 40,000 square foot indoor facility for those with scooters, skateboards, roller blades and BMX bikes. Unfortunately, this was forced to close in August 2021 to allow the redevelopment of the port to commence.
Site Clearance
In the first half of 2022, the site was cleared of its 1960s and 1980s industrial buildings. The date when construction will commence has not yet been announced (as of October 2024).
Listed Buildings
Port Mill, a salt warehouse and a length of the Port's boundary wall are Grade II listed.
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