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Droitwich Spa (often abbreviated to Droitwich / ˈ d r ɔɪ t. w ɪ tʃ /) is a historic spa town in the Wychavon district in northern Worcestershire, England, on the River Salwarpe.It is located approximately 22 miles (35 km) south-west of Birmingham and 7 miles (11 km) north-east of Worcester.. The town was called Salinae in Roman times, then later called Wyche, derived from the Anglo-Saxon ...
The historic town of Droitwich Spa: Surrounded by the beautiful Worcestershire countryside, it is a town of great charm offering its visitors plenty to see and enjoy. The town has been the site of a settled community for over 2000 years. It owes its existence to the natural brine springs which emanate from subterranean beds of pure rock salt 2000ft below the ground.
Jinney Ring Craft Centre. The Jinney Ring Craft Centre is located in Hanbury, a picturesque village situated between Droitwich Spa and Bromsgrove. 4.00 mls to town centre. Craft Centre.
Droitwich Spa town is an ideal centre from which to explore the Heart of England. To the north of Droitwich Spa lies the City of Birmingham, home of the National Exhibition Centre and to the south stands the City of Worcester, dominated by its Cathedral. To the east of Droitwich Spa is Shakespeare's Country and Stratford-Upon-Avon.
The Boat House offers a large open-plan, modern kitchen and dining space which is well-equipped for the keenest of chef's, whilst the dining area provides the perfect place to gather around and plan your day ahead. The sliding doors lead out onto the balcony. The sitting room boasts a wood burning stove, which you can enjoy through the floor to ...
Droitwich Spa is an ideal centre from which to explore the Heart of England. To the north lies the City of Birmingham, home of the National Exhibition Centre and to the south stands the City of Worcester, dominated by its Cathedral. To the east of Droitwich Spa is Shakespeare’s Country and Stratford-Upon-Avon.
School Road, Hanbury, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, WR9 7EA. 01527821214. hanburyhall@nationaltrust.org.uk. Planning your visit. The Courtyard Kitchen. The Courtyard Kitchen is open daily 10am - 4pm, serving a range of delicious hot meals, cakes, hot and cold drinks. Bright and spacious seating areas for over 50 people extend into the Hall ...
Droitwich is a large town of over 25,000 inhabitants about 5 miles from the county town of Worcester. Droitwich stands on rich deposits of salt, and salt has been mined here for thousands of years. The Romans certainly valued Droitwich salt - four Roman roads converged on the town. In the Victorian period Droitwich gained popularity as a spa ...
Droitwich Spa was referred to as ‘Saltwich’, according to Anglo-Saxon charters. It was changed to ‘Droitwich’ (‘droit’ means ‘right’ in French) in 1215, when the town was given its charter. ‘Spa’ was added in the 19th century, when the town’s spa facilities underwent development. Droitwich Spa is located on huge deposits of salt, and salt has been […]
The Droitwich Spa Heritage and Information Centre opened in 1980 and is housed on the former Brine Baths site. The present black and white building, known as St. Richards House, dates from the 1930s and consists of a very friendly and welcoming Tourist Information centre, a fascinating local history exhibition and a small but comprehensive range of brass rubbing plates.
