Rock
Parish in Wyre Forest, Worcestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.352, -2.372 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 74 72 |
| Dialling code: | 01299 (Bewdley) |
Rock is a small rural parish in the Wyre Forest district of Worcestershire, England, characterised by mixed farmland, hedgerows and pockets of ancient woodland. The landscape offers easy access to local trails and is within reach of the River Severn, giving a pleasant setting for walkers and cyclists as well as a sense of countryside tranquillity not far from larger settlements.
Locally the community has a quiet, village feel with traditional cottages and a modest parish church at its heart; historically the area grew from agricultural roots and today combines farming, small businesses and commuter households who travel to nearby towns such as Kidderminster and Bewdley. Period events, a parish council and volunteer groups help sustain social life, while the proximity to the Wyre Forest and riverside scenery attracts occasional visitors and nature enthusiasts.
Postcode districts covering Rock
Most populated places nearby
- Birmingham 22.4 miles
- Wolverhampton 19.5 miles
- Dudley 15.7 miles
- Walsall 22.9 miles
- Telford 22.8 miles
- West Bromwich 20.8 miles
- Solihull 24.1 miles
- Worcester 12.7 miles
- Redditch 19.1 miles
- Kidderminster 5.5 miles
- Stourbridge 12 miles
- Halesowen 15 miles
Neighbouring places
- Callow Hill Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Bewdley & Rock Ward 1.4 miles
- Far Forest Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Ribbesford Parish 1.8 miles
- Lem Hill Built-up area 2 miles
- Clows Top Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Bewdley Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Pensax Parish 2.8 miles
- Bayton Parish 3.3 miles
- Lickhill Ward 3.4 miles
- Mamble Parish 3.4 miles
- Trimpley Built-up area 3.6 miles
Example postcodes in Rock
DY14 9YA, DY14 9DT, WR6 6UL, DY14 9DJ, DY14 9YL, DY14 9TX, DY14 9YJ, DY14 9PH, DY14 9DD … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 27.2 miles
- East Midlands Airport 54.9 miles
- Bewdley Railway Station 3.2 miles
- Arley Railway Station 4.6 miles
Hotels near Rock Ad
- The Elms Hotel & Spa 4 3.6 miles
- Hogarths Stone Manor 4 7.3 miles
- Brockencote Hall 4 8.7 miles
- Hadley Bowling Green Inn 9.7 miles
- The Hopton Crown 4 7.2 miles
- Granary Villa 3 7 miles
- The Bridge 9.8 miles
- Gainsborough House Hotel 3 4.9 miles
- Stourport Manor Hotel 4 4.9 miles
Schools in Rock
- Far Forest Lea Memorial C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Wyre Forest Forest 2.3 miles
- Witley Court Historic site 4.8 miles
- Aggborough Stadium 5.8 miles
- Westwood House Estate 9.9 miles
- Elgar Birthplace Museum Museum 11.2 miles
- Easton Court Estate 11.3 miles
- Hagley Hall Country house 11.7 miles
- Pitchcroft Allotments Gardens 11.8 miles
- University of Worcester University 12 miles
- Worcester Racecourse Recreation 12.1 miles
- The Commandery Museum 13.1 miles
- Clee Hills Hill 13.2 miles