Welcome to Kidderminster

Kidderminster is a town located in the county of Worcestershire, England. It is situated on the River Stour and has a population of approximately 55,000 people. The town has a rich history, dating back to the Anglo-Saxon period, and was an important centre for the wool trade during the Middle Ages. Today, Kidderminster is known for its carpet industry, which has been a major employer in the town for over 200 years.

One of the most notable landmarks in Kidderminster is St Mary and All Saints Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is known for its impressive stained glass windows, which were designed by the famous artist Edward Burne-Jones. Another popular attraction in the town is the Severn Valley Railway, which runs from Kidderminster to Bridgnorth and offers visitors the chance to experience a steam train ride through the picturesque countryside.

Kidderminster is also home to a number of parks and green spaces, including Brinton Park and the Wyre Forest. These areas provide residents and visitors with opportunities for outdoor recreation, such as walking, cycling, and picnicking. The town also has a thriving arts and culture scene, with a number of galleries, theatres, and music venues hosting regular events throughout the year. Overall, Kidderminster is a vibrant and historic town that offers something for everyone.

Local Weather

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Temp: 4.3°C

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Wind: 5.8 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
St Ambrose Catholic Primary Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Emma Brocklesby	Leswell Street Kidderminster Worcestershire DY10 1RP 01562823568 School Website
Holy Trinity Free Schools Ages:4-18 Head Teacher Mrs Pamela Leek-Wright	Birmingham Road Kidderminster Worcestershire DY10 2BY 01562822929 School Website
Nurture Learning Other Independent Special School Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Ms Sarah Fernihough	County Buildings Bewdley Road Kidderminster Worcestershire DY11 6RQ 1562515068 School Website
St George's Cofe School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Snape	Birmingham Road Kidderminster Worcestershire DY10 2BX 1562824206 School Website
King Charles I School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr James Butler	Hill Grove House Comberton Road Kidderminster Worcestershire DY10 1XA 01562512880 School Website
St Marys C Of E Va Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Sarah Perrett	Stoney Lane Kidderminster Worcestershire DY10 2LX 01562824327 School Website
St John's Cofe Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Caroline Lowe	Blakebrook Kidderminster Worcestershire DY11 6AP 1562745558 School Website
Foley Park Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Minns	Northumberland Avenue Kidderminster Worcestershire DY11 7AW 1562823857 School Website
Comberton Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Deena Frost	Borrington Road Kidderminster Worcestershire DY10 3ED 01562754704 School Website
Offmore Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Tabitha Smith	Wordsworth Crescent Kidderminster Worcestershire DY10 3HA 01562753934 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Kidderminster Station Approach, Comberton Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 1QZ 0.36 Miles

Blakedown Mill Lane, Blakedown, Worcestershire, DY10 3LF 3.23 Miles

Hartlebury Station Road, Hartlebury, Worcestershire, DY10 4HB 3.70 Miles

Hagley Station Drive, Hagley, West Midlands, DY9 0NX 4.95 Miles

Stourbridge Junction Brook Road, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 1NH 6.38 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Regency Radio Cars 01562 66666 5 Comberton Terrace, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 1QP 0.17 Miles
Albany Taxis 01562 823333 5 Comberton Ter, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 1QP 0.17 Miles
Hollands Taxis 01562 824777 5 Comberton Terr, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 1QP 0.17 Miles
P And P Central Taxis 01562 515131 Paddington House, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 1AL 0.29 Miles
Keelan Private Hire 01562 745777 353 Stourbridge Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 2QE 0.77 Miles
Luxury Travel 01562 270001 31 Broadwaters Drive, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 2RY 0.99 Miles
Champagne Chauffeuring 0800 587 3017 24 Shakespeare Drive, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 3QW 1.07 Miles
Home And Away Travel 01562 751112 31 Husum Way, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 3QJ 1.11 Miles
Euro Executive Car Co 01562 753000 5 Munro Close, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 3XX 1.12 Miles
Bewdley Private Hire 01299 400000 48 Kidderminster Rd, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 1BY 2.70 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Worcester Cross Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coventry Street Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
George Street Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Morrisons Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Kidderminster Post Office Collection Today available until:12:30 Weekday Last Collection:19:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Kidderminster Post Office Collection Today available until:12:30 Weekday Last Collection:19:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Tesco Collection Today available until:11:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Orchard Street Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Castle Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Comberton Hill Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Birmingham Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Horsefair Post Office Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Mill Street Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodfield Crescent Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bewdley Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Kidderminster Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Waterloo Street Kidderminster DY10 2BG
Kidderminster Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Waterloo Street Kidderminster DY10 2BG
Midlands - Kidderminster Medical Centre - Sais Covid Vaccination Service	Coventry Street Kidderminster DY10 2BG
Kidderminster Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Waterloo Street Kidderminster DY10 2BG
Kidderminster Medical Centre 01562 546740	Kidderminster Medical Ctr Waterloo Street Kidderminster Worcestershire DY10 2BG

Local Stores

Franche Road
87 Franche Road
Kidderminster
Worcestershire
DY11 5BE
01562 754013
Store Website
1.25 miles

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SPAR Kidderminster
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MARLPOOL LANE
KIDDERMINSTER
DY11 5DA
01562 751571
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Shepherds' Veterinary Practice Ltd
Comberton Hill Kidderminster Worcestershire DY10 1QH 01562 822986 charnock.shepherd@zen.co.uk Website 0.22 miles
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Companion Care (Kidderminster) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Crossley Retail Park Carpet Traders Way Kidderminster Worcestershire DY11 6DY 01562 733460 kidderminster@companioncare.co.uk Website 0.49 miles
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Vale Veterinary Group
28 Birmingham Road Kidderminster Worcestershire DY10 2DA 01562 822692 gailpulley@valevetgroup.co.uk Website 0.64 miles
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Kidderminster Vets4pets Ltd
409 Stourport Road Kidderminster Worcestershire DY11 7BG 01562 829112 kidderminster@vets4pets.com Website 0.97 miles
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Severn Edge Veterinary Group Ltd (Bewdley)
17 Severnside South Bewdley Worcestershire DY12 2DX 01299 402960 info.riverside@cvsvets.com Website 2.90 miles
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Field Equine Vets
New House Farm Belbroughton Road Blake Down Kidderminster Worcestershire DY10 3JH 01562 701334 info@fieldequinevets.co.uk Website 3.37 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Hartlebury Common
Lovely Walk For The Dogs, Open Pathways Or More Adventurous Routes. Sandy Pathways Too, Which The Dogs Loved And Being Able To Walk Off Lead. Lovely Scenery In Places! Quiet Car Park, Free Parking. Hartlebury Common Hartlebury Rd Stourport-On-Severn Lancashire DY13 9JB 3.25 miles

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Trimpley Reservoir Near Bewdley
Unnamed Road Lancashire 3.99 miles

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Kinver Edge
A Walk Around The Borders Of Staffordshire And Worcestershire, Progressing Through Woodland And Allowing Spectacular Views Of The Surrounding Counties From Kinver Edge High Sandstone Ridge, Along With The Remains Of An Iron Age Hill Fort. DY7 5NP 4.39 miles Kinver Edge Is Located Just West Of Kinver, About Four Miles West Of Stourbridge (Off The A458), And Four Miles North Of Kidderminster (Off The A449).

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Kinver Edge
Free Parking. Lots Of Off-Road Walking Area. Hill Not Too Steep. Lots Of Paths To Explore. Route Can Be Short Or Long. Excellent Views From Kinver Edge. Toilets Besides Parking 4.43 miles Postcode Dy7 6Dl

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Wyre Forest
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Through The Wyre Forest, Near Bewdley And Kidderminster. This Walk Is Marked As The 'Buzzard Trail' And Will Allow You To Experience The Mixed Woodland And Forest Pools. Lancashire DY14 9XQ 5.45 miles Wyre Is Located At Callow Hill 3 Miles West Of Bewdley On The A456. The Site Is Well Sign-Posted.

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Dudmaston
The Six-Mile Captain Geoffrey’S Woodland Walk Takes You Through A Working Estate That Dates From Norman Times. Captain Geoffrey Wolryche-Whitmore Took Over The Estate In The Early 20Th Century And Saved It From Ruin. WV15 6HD 8.15 miles Follow The A442 From Kidderminster To Bridgnorth. If Driving From Kidderminster, Go Through Alveley And Look Out For The National Trust Sign For Hampton Loade Car Park. Turn Left At This Sign And Follow The Road Into Hampton Loade. Follow The Signs For The Car Park.

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Weather Forecast

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