Droitwich Spa
Built-up area in Wychavon, Worcestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.265, -2.155 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 89 62 |
| Population: | 23,834 |
| Dialling code: | 01905 (Worcester) |
Droitwich Spa is a small market town in the district of Wychavon, in Worcestershire, England, sitting on the shallow valley of the River Salwarpe a short distance north of Worcester. It is best known for its natural brine springs, whose high salinity has been exploited for salt production since Roman times and gave the town its "wich" name and later the "Spa" tag when 19th‑century brine bathing became fashionable.
Historically a centre of salt working and trade, Droitwich Spa retains Georgian and Victorian architecture, a restored canal and a local heritage focus on its salt industry; today it combines that visitor appeal with a modern retail and commuter economy, lying within easy reach of Birmingham and the wider West Midlands. Local attractions include interpretation of the town’s salt history, waterways and leisure facilities such as the outdoor lido and riverside walks.
Postcode districts covering Droitwich Spa
Most populated places nearby
- Birmingham 18.4 miles29.6 km
- Wolverhampton 22.7 miles36.5 km
- Dudley 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Walsall 22.9 miles36.9 km
- West Bromwich 20 miles32.3 km
- Solihull 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Worcester 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Redditch 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Kidderminster 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Stourbridge 13 miles20.9 km
- Halesowen 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Bromsgrove 6.2 miles9.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Droitwich South West Ward 0.2 miles0.4 km
- Droitwich East Ward 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Droitwich West Ward 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Droitwich South East Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Salwarpe Parish 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Westwood Parish 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Hampton Lovett Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Hadzor Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Martin Hussingtree Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- North Claines & Salwarpe Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Oddingley Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Wychbold Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
Example postcodes in Droitwich Spa
WR9 7SU, WR9 8RU, WR9 1DW, WR9 8AX, WR9 0RY, WR9 7DQ, WR9 7TH, WR9 8HB, WR9 9AF … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 21.6 miles34.7 km
- East Midlands Airport 52.3 miles84.2 km
- Droitwich Spa Railway Station 0.3 miles0.4 km
- Worcester Shrub Hill Railway Station 5.3 miles8.6 km
Hotels near Droitwich Spa Ad
- Hadley Bowling Green Inn 2.1 miles3.5 km
- The Hop Merchant's House 5.6 miles9 km
- Holiday Inn Express Droitwich Spa 3 2.4 miles3.8 km
- No.12 Self Check-in Apartments 3 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Boutique by Browns 5.9 miles9.4 km
- The Bell Inn 4 6.1 miles9.9 km
- St Andrews Town Hotel 3 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Grafton Manor Hotel 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Brockencote Hall 4 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Hogarths Stone Manor 4 7.4 miles11.9 km
Schools in Droitwich Spa
- Chawson First School Primary
- Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre Secondary
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Primary
- St Peter's Droitwich C of E Academy Primary
- Westacre Middle School All ages
- Westlands First School Primary
Local points of interest
- Westwood House Estate 1.2 miles2 km
- Pitchcroft Allotments Gardens 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Worcester Racecourse Recreation 5.6 miles9 km
- University of Worcester University 5.9 miles9.5 km
- The Commandery Museum 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Elgar Birthplace Museum Museum 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Hewell Grange Estate 8.1 miles13 km
- Aggborough Stadium 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Stanbrook Abbey (1838-1871) Historic site 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Witley Court Historic site 9 miles14.5 km
- Ipsley Court Estate 11 miles17.8 km
- Hagley Hall Country house 11.2 miles18 km