visiting kidderminster...
The largest town in North Worcestershire, famous as a centre for the production of quality woven carpets, which are still manufactured in the town, and as the birthplace of Sir Rowland Hill, the founder of the Penny Post.
It offers three shopping centres, a retail park, numerous independent and multi - national traders providing a range of shops, pubs, restaurants and cafés and a twice weekly outdoor retail market.
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floral displays in kidderminster...
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canals passing st mary's church...
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kidderminster town centre...
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kidderminster town hall...
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st mary's church entrance...
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bodenham arboretum...
kidderminster facts & features...
A modern library and college are in the heart of the town, through which flows the River Stour and the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal. Boaters, cyclists and walkers can use the canal/towpath to access Stourport and the River Severn.
The town has mainline rail access to and from London (at peak times), Birmingham and Worcester and is a starting point for the world famous Severn Valley Heritage Railway. There are direct bus links with local towns and Birmingham city centre.
The Wyre Forest Glades Leisure Centre has a leisure pool with waves and flumes, and the adjoining Glades Arena hosts many events and international acts.
In addition to a Summer Arts Festival, numerous other arts and cultural events take place throughout the year at various locations in the town, including the Town Hall and Rose Theatre.
A modern library and college are in the heart of the town, through which flows the River Stour and the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal. Boaters, cyclists and walkers can use the canal/towpath to access Stourport and the River Severn.
The town has mainline rail access to and from London (at peak times), Birmingham and Worcester and is a starting point for the world famous Severn Valley Heritage Railway. There are direct bus links with local towns and Birmingham city centre.
The Wyre Forest Glades Leisure Centre has a leisure pool with waves and flumes, and the adjoining Glades Arena hosts many events and international acts.
In addition to a Summer Arts Festival, numerous other arts and cultural events take place throughout the year at various locations in the town, including the Town Hall and Rose Theatre.