Diglis
{{Short description|Suburb of Worcester in Worcestershire, England}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2024}}
{{Use British English|date=October 2014}}
{{Infobox UK place
| country = England
| coordinates = {{coord|52.180121|-2.221456|display=inline,title}}
| map_type = Worcestershire
| official_name = Diglis
| static_image = Cycle path to Diglis Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 6328127.jpg
| static_image_caption = Diglis Bridge, Diglis, Worcester
| population =
| population_ref =
| shire_district = Worcester
| shire_county = Worcestershire
| region = West Midlands
| constituency_westminster = Worcester
| civil_parish =
| post_town = Worcester
| postcode_district = WR5
| postcode_area = WR
| dial_code = 01905
| os_grid_reference =
| london_distance_mi = 136
| london_direction= SE
}}
Diglis is an inner-city area and suburb of Worcester in Worcestershire, England. It is located around half a mile south of the city centre on the banks of River Severn. The Worcester and Birmingham Canal starts in Diglis, connected to the Severn. Diglis Lock is a wide-beam lock allowing river craft access to Diglis Basin.{{cite web |url=http://www.bwml.co.uk/marinas/diglis_basin_marina |title=Diglis Basin Marina, Worcestershire |publisher=British Waterways Marinas Ltd. |accessdate=2012-02-18 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120224073218/http://www.bwml.co.uk/marinas/diglis_basin_marina |archivedate=2012-02-24 }} Diglis Island{{Cite web|url=https://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/16188296.diglis-island-trips-down-memory-lane/|title=Secrets of Diglis Island trips revealed|website=Worcester News|language=en|access-date=2019-06-04}} is a sliver of land in the middle of the River Severn opposite the opening of The Worcester and Birmingham Canal, which has featured art displays and tours.{{Cite web|url=https://theringart.org.uk/projects/diglis-island-residency/|title=The Ring|website=theringart.org.uk|access-date=2019-06-04}} Diglis House Hotel sits on the banks of the River Severn to the south of Worcester Cathedral.{{cite web|url=http://www.diglishousehotel.co.uk/|title= Diglis House Hotel Worcester |publisher=Diglis House Hotel |accessdate=2012-02-18}} The area immediately next to the river is often affected by flooding such as in autumn 2000 and summer 2007. New apartments have been built in Diglis and there has been some investment in the popular waterfront areas with tourists.{{cite web |url=http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/local/9393208.__5m_riverside_works_are_a_hit/ |title=£5m riverside works are a hit |publisher=Worcester News |accessdate=2012-02-18 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111219113056/http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/local/9393208.__5m_riverside_works_are_a_hit/ |archivedate=2011-12-19 }} Diglis Bridge, a pedestrian and cycle bridge across the Severn, opened in 2010 linking Diglis and St Peter's with Lower Wick.{{cite web|url=http://www.sustrans.org.uk/what-we-do/connect2/schemes/the-west-midlands/worcester-a-severn-bridge-at-diglis-lock-and-link-to-powick |title=Worcester - A Severn Bridge at Diglis Lock and Link to Powick |publisher=Sustrans |accessdate=2012-03-22 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121001172932/http://www.sustrans.org.uk/what-we-do/connect2/schemes/the-west-midlands/worcester-a-severn-bridge-at-diglis-lock-and-link-to-powick |archivedate=2012-10-01 }} In 2021, Princess Anne opened a fish viewing gallery at the Severn Bridge.{{cite web |title=Princess Anne makes surprise visit to Worcestershire |url=https://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/19636396.princess-anne-makes-surprise-visit-worcestershire/ |website=Worcester News |access-date=11 October 2021}}
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Category:Areas of Worcester, England
Category:History of Worcester, England
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