Kidderminster
Parish in Wyre Forest, Worcestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.381, -2.251 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 83 75 |
| Population: | 57,059 |
| Dialling code: | 01562 |
Kidderminster sits in the heart of the Wyre Forest district of Worcestershire, England, straddling the River Stour and backed by large areas of ancient woodland. The town is well connected by rail and road, acting as a commuter link into Birmingham while also serving as the northern terminus for the heritage Severn Valley Railway, which draws visitors to the area.
Historically a market town that expanded rapidly in the 19th century, Kidderminster became synonymous with carpet manufacture and retains that industrial heritage in museums and surviving mill buildings. Today its economy mixes light industry, retail and services, and the town centre supports markets, arts venues and community events that reflect both its working‑class roots and more suburban, commuter population.
Postcode districts covering Kidderminster
Most populated places nearby
- Birmingham 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Wolverhampton 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Dudley 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Walsall 17.9 miles28.7 km
- Telford 22.5 miles36.2 km
- West Bromwich 15.6 miles25 km
- Solihull 18.8 miles30.2 km
- Sutton Coldfield 22 miles35.4 km
- Worcester 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Cannock 24.1 miles38.7 km
- Redditch 14.8 miles23.9 km
- Kidderminster 0.1 miles0.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Kidderminster Built-up area 0.1 miles0.1 km
- Blakebrook & Habberley South Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- Aggborough & Spennells Ward 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Foley Park & Hoobrook Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Offmore & Comberton Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Broadwaters Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Franche & Habberley North Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Summerfield Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Wyre Forest Rural Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Stone Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Wolverley Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Lickhill Ward 2.6 miles4.1 km
Example postcodes in Kidderminster
DY10 2YG, DY10 2AY, DY10 2LT, DY10 4RX, DY10 3DH, DY11 5QT, DY11 5DD, DY11 7QY, DY10 2YD … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 21.8 miles35 km
- East Midlands Airport 49.6 miles79.9 km
- Kidderminster Town Railway Station 0.5 miles0.7 km
- Kidderminster Railway Station 0.6 miles0.9 km
Hotels near Kidderminster Ad
- Hogarths Stone Manor 4 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Brockencote Hall 4 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Granary Villa 3 2.4 miles3.8 km
- The Elms Hotel & Spa 4 8.1 miles13 km
- Hadley Bowling Green Inn 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Holiday Inn Express Droitwich Spa 3 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Grafton Manor Hotel 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Holiday Inn Birmingham Bromsgrove 4 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Copthorne Hotel Merry Hill Dudley 4 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Stourport Manor Hotel 4 2.7 miles4.4 km
Schools in Kidderminster
- Baxter College Secondary
- Birchen Coppice Academy Primary
- Comberton Primary School Primary
- Foley Park Primary Academy Primary
- Franche Primary School Primary
- Heronswood Primary School Primary
- Holy Trinity School All ages
- King Charles I School Secondary
- Offmore Primary School Primary
- St Ambrose Catholic Primary Primary
- St Catherine's C of E (VC) Primary School Primary
- St George's C of E School Primary
- St John's C of E Primary School Primary
- St Mary's C of E (VA) Primary School Primary
- St Oswald's C of E Primary School Primary
- Sutton Park Primary School Primary
- Wyre Forest School Special
Local points of interest
- Aggborough Stadium 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Wyre Forest Forest 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Hagley Hall Country house 6.2 miles10 km
- Witley Court Historic site 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Westwood House Estate 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Hewell Grange Estate 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Pitchcroft Allotments Gardens 12.2 miles19.7 km
- Worcester Racecourse Recreation 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Davenport House Estate 12.6 miles20.3 km
- University of Worcester University 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Elgar Birthplace Museum Museum 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Selly Oak Colleges Library Library 13.4 miles21.5 km