Kidderminster

United_Kingdom

Kidderminster is in Worcestershire. Whilst not your typical tourist destination, you may end up here to visit relatives or the like. Mostly harmless, can boast of having a lock A lock

  • Severn Valley Railway, 1 Comberton Place, +44 1299 403816. 09:00am - 17:00. The Severn Valley Railway operates full-size, mainly steam-hauled passenger trains along the beautiful Severn Valley between Kidderminster, Bewdley and Bridgnorth. Stop off at The Engine House, the Visitor Centre at Highley, to discover the collection of steam locomotives, themed exhibitons, and shop, restaurant and outdoor play area. Country stations at Arley, Highley and Hampton Loade are well worth a visit. A train ride not enough? Then how about a Footplate Experience where you can drive a steamtrain.
  • The Museum of Carpet, Stour Vale Mill, Green Street, DY10 1AZ, +44 1562 69028. Kidderminster is well known for its manufacturing of carpets and this museum reflects that.
  • Hartlebury Castle, Hartlebury, DY11 7XZ, +44 1299 250416. Modernised mid-13th century as a fortified manor house and museum.
  • Harborough Hall, Birmingham Rd, Blakedown, DY10 3LG. This timber-frame, stucoed house dates back to around 1635. It once belonged to the family of William Shenstone the poet, is probably the successor of a house that goes back to Medieval times.

Severn Valley Railway, 1 Comberton Place, +44 1299 403816. 09:00am - 17:00. The Severn Valley Railway operates full-size, mainly steam-hauled passenger trains along the beautiful Severn Valley between Kidderminster, Bewdley and Bridgnorth. Stop off at The Engine House, the Visitor Centre at Highley, to discover the collection of steam locomotives, themed exhibitons, and shop, restaurant and outdoor play area. Country stations at Arley, Highley and Hampton Loade are well worth a visit. A train ride not enough? Then how about a Footplate Experience where you can drive a steamtrain.

The Museum of Carpet, Stour Vale Mill, Green Street, DY10 1AZ, +44 1562 69028. Kidderminster is well known for its manufacturing of carpets and this museum reflects that.

Hartlebury Castle, Hartlebury, DY11 7XZ, +44 1299 250416. Modernised mid-13th century as a fortified manor house and museum.

Harborough Hall, Birmingham Rd, Blakedown, DY10 3LG. This timber-frame, stucoed house dates back to around 1635. It once belonged to the family of William Shenstone the poet, is probably the successor of a house that goes back to Medieval times.

The Swan Centre, 6 King Charles Square. Shopping mall

Carpet Factory Outlets Kidderminster, Unit 8, Easter Park, Worcester Road, +44 1562 743354.

  • Tappeto Lounge, Riverside Walk, Exchange Street, +44 1562 748972.
  • Watermill, Park Lane, +44 1562 66713.

Tappeto Lounge, Riverside Walk, Exchange Street, +44 1562 748972.

Watermill, Park Lane, +44 1562 66713.

  • The Weavers At Park Lane, 40 Park Lane, DY11 6TG, +44 1562 742717. M Tu 16:00-22.00pm, W Th 12:00-22:00, F Sa 12:00-23:00, Su 12:00-18:00. Formerly offices; this beautiful grade 2 listed building on the canal side is now open, offering 6 real ales and 8 ciders on pump. Last orders are 20 mins prior to closing, prompt. Check the Facebook page for any upcoming events. Quality food and cobs.

The Weavers At Park Lane, 40 Park Lane, DY11 6TG, +44 1562 742717. M Tu 16:00-22.00pm, W Th 12:00-22:00, F Sa 12:00-23:00, Su 12:00-18:00. Formerly offices; this beautiful grade 2 listed building on the canal side is now open, offering 6 real ales and 8 ciders on pump. Last orders are 20 mins prior to closing, prompt. Check the Facebook page for any upcoming events. Quality food and cobs.