Areley Kings & Riverside
Ward in Wyre Forest, Worcestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.335, -2.29 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 80 70 |
| Dialling code: | 01299 (Bewdley) |
Areley Kings & Riverside sits on the floodplain and riverside immediately west of Stourport-on-Severn and north of Kidderminster, within the Wyre Forest district of Worcestershire, England. The ward follows a stretch of the River Severn, giving it a distinct riverside character with boating, towpath walks and low-lying meadows that have shaped local life and landscapes for centuries.
There is a strong sense of local history - medieval roots and a long-established village core sit alongside modern housing and pockets of light industry - while easy road links make it a commuter-friendly area for nearby towns. Proximity to the remnant woodlands of the Wyre Forest and the river corridor means residents enjoy a mix of green space, community pubs and active local groups, though the location’s attractiveness is balanced by occasional flooding and the practicalities of living by a working river.
Postcode districts covering Areley Kings & Riverside
Most populated places nearby
- Birmingham 19.8 miles31.8 km
- Wolverhampton 19 miles30.6 km
- Dudley 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Walsall 21.4 miles34.4 km
- Telford 24.9 miles40 km
- West Bromwich 19 miles30.6 km
- Solihull 21 miles33.8 km
- Worcester 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Redditch 15.5 miles25 km
- Kidderminster 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Stourbridge 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Halesowen 12.8 miles20.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Stourport-on-Severn Built-up area 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Mitton Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Lower Heath Built-up area 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Lickhill Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Astley and Dunley Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Ribbesford Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- Crossway Green Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Hartlebury Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Foley Park & Hoobrook Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Summerfield Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Bewdley Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- Shrawley Built-up area 3.3 miles5.3 km
Example postcodes in Areley Kings & Riverside
DY13 0LX, DY13 8SR, DY13 0NW, DY13 0LU, DY13 8TA, DY13 8UP, DY13 0DA, DY13 0AQ, DY13 0HZ … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 24.3 miles39.1 km
- East Midlands Airport 53 miles85.2 km
- Bewdley Railway Station 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Hartlebury Railway Station 2.9 miles4.7 km
Hotels near Areley Kings & Riverside Ad
- The Elms Hotel & Spa 4 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Hogarths Stone Manor 4 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Brockencote Hall 4 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Hadley Bowling Green Inn 6.5 miles10.5 km
- The Bell Inn 4 8.9 miles14.4 km
- No.12 Self Check-in Apartments 3 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Granary Villa 3 3.9 miles6.2 km
- The Baiting House 4 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Holiday Inn Express Droitwich Spa 3 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Grafton Manor Hotel 8.5 miles13.6 km
Schools in Areley Kings & Riverside
- Lickhill Primary School Primary
- St Bartholomew's C of E VC Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Aggborough Stadium 3.7 miles6 km
- Wyre Forest Forest 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Witley Court Historic site 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Westwood House Estate 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Pitchcroft Allotments Gardens 9.3 miles15 km
- Elgar Birthplace Museum Museum 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Hagley Hall Country house 9.4 miles15.2 km
- University of Worcester University 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Worcester Racecourse Recreation 9.7 miles15.6 km
- The Commandery Museum 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Hewell Grange Estate 13 miles20.9 km
- Stanbrook Abbey (1838-1871) Historic site 13.1 miles21.1 km