Kidderminster, a Large Town and Civil Parish in the District of Wyre Forest in the English County of Worcestershire
The large town of Kidderminster which constitutes most of the Wyre Forest Conurbation is in the Worcestershire county in England. It is considered the largest town in the Wyre Forest District and is about 15 miles north of the city centre of Worcester and 17 miles south-west of the Birmingham city centre. Husum in Germany is twinned with this town. The Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal and the River Stour both flow through the town centre.
Food, Shopping and Accommodation in Kidderminster
This town has plenty to offer visitors when it comes to food, shopping and accommodation. It boasts of five hotels, eight Inns and B & Bs, and four unique lodgings such as the Forest View Retreat, a self-catering luxury adult-only romantic hideaway.
Kidderminster boasts of a retail park and three shopping centres. The street market located on High Street, Worcester Street and Vicar Street is open every Thursday and Saturday. It houses stalls for a wide variety of food and other goods.
There is also a wide selection of restaurants, pubs and cafes in this bustling market town. Some are old fashioned pubs, others offering homemade food at great value prices, and several classy joints for fine dining. Visitors will find a place to eat breakfast, lunch and dinner and even after dinner, which will suit their taste and their budget.
Things to See and Do in Kidderminster
The Museum of Carpet is probably the most popular attraction in Kidderminster. It is a museum dedicated to the town’s carpet industry complete with working looms, exhibitions, galleries and a gift shop with a broad range of souvenirs and gifts. The Severn Valley Railway Tour is not to be missed when visiting this town. It is a historic railway that offers an excellent view of the countryside as it follows the serpentine meandering of the River Severn. There are also gardens, parks, and towpaths to walk, cycle in or simply enjoy nature.