Kidderminster
Settlement in Worcestershire Wyre Forest
England
Kidderminster
Kidderminster is a town located in the Wyre Forest district of Worcestershire, England. With a population of around 55,000 people, it is the largest town in the district and acts as a hub for commerce, industry, and transportation.
Situated on the banks of the River Stour, Kidderminster has a rich history dating back to the Anglo-Saxon era. In the 18th and 19th centuries, the town became known for its carpet industry, which thrived due to the availability of local natural resources. Today, Kidderminster still carries the legacy of its carpet manufacturing heritage, with several factories and outlets in the area.
The town boasts a vibrant town center, offering a mix of independent shops, high street chains, and a bustling market. The historic St. Mary and All Saints Church, known as the "Parish Church," is a prominent landmark in the town center, showcasing stunning architecture.
Kidderminster is well-connected with excellent transport links. The Kidderminster railway station provides frequent services to Birmingham, Worcester, and other major cities, making it an ideal commuter town. Additionally, it is conveniently located near major road networks, including the M5 motorway, providing easy access to other parts of the country.
Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the surrounding countryside, with the picturesque Wyre Forest offering a range of outdoor activities, including walking, cycling, and wildlife exploration.
Overall, Kidderminster is a vibrant town with a rich history, thriving industries, and excellent connectivity, making it an attractive place to live, work, and visit.
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Kidderminster Images
Images are sourced within 2km of 52.382901/-2.252966 or Grid Reference SO8276. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.
Spennells Valley Nature Reserve
A nature reserve situated within an extensive housing development. Picture taken looking west into the reserve from grid reference SO84790 75310, a few metres west of the A448.
Caldwall Bridge, Staffs.& Worcs. Canal
Caldwall Lock has a split iron bridge to accommodate the rope in days of horse-drawn narrowboats. The sandstone cliff behind the lock is geologically interesting, being the southern tip of a bed of similar rock which stretches some 15 miles north. The picture was taken from grid reference SO 82765 75549.
Falling Sands Lock, Staffs.& Worcs. Canal
The picture shows the canal at a point close to the River Stour, the course of which can be seen running almost parallel to the canal. The Stour was navigable in the 18th century to a point a few hundred metres downstream from where the picture was taken, at SO 82774 74520.
Severn Valley & mainline railways, Kidderminster
Looking South from the footbridge at SO 83727 75926, a steam train slowly makes its way along the last few hundred metres into the Severn Valley railway station in Kidderminster. On the left is the main line between Kidderminster & Worcester. Towards the top right of the picture is the back of the stand at Kidderminster Harriers Football Club.
Stack Pool, Kidderminster
The chimney built at the edge of the pool can be identified on the 1:25,000 map as the small dot on the north bank of the main pool. Picture taken from SO 83389 77754.
Viaduct, Kidderminster
The viaduct carrying the Kidderminster to Worcester mainline railway over the main A449 at Chester Road South, on the south side of Kidderminster. Picture taken from the public footpath alongside the railway at SO 8371 7464.
Limekiln Bridge, Staffs & Worcs. Canal, Kidderminster
Any evidence of a Limekiln has long since vanished, and clearly, the bridge has enjoyed better days. Some of the upper brickwork on both sides has been replaced by the rather unattractive metal sheeting.
Kidderminster Lock 2005
It is interesting to compare this shot with David's, taken some 15 years earlier. A great deal of time and money has been recently been spent improving the overall condition of the canal and towpath in this area. The electricity sub-station looks uncannily similar to how it did all those years ago.
Kidderminster
Taken from the minor road at SO 83515 76309, the photograph depicts the view looking north-west across the town centre of Kidderminster. This is a view which has changed considerably over the past four years during which time some of the former carpet factories have made way for new retail developments. Much of the town’s layout differs from its current representation on the OS map : the bus station and law courts now occupy different sites, and the river has been re-routed in order to accommodate a super-market car park.
Dilapidated warehouse
Situated just outside the newly developed part of Kidderminster, this dilapidated warehouse patiently awaits its fate. Refurbishment perhaps, a renovated exterior housing state of the art offices, or the final death knell, demolition, to make way for housing ? Watch this space !
Kidderminster Magistrates Court
The new Magistrates Court building is situated in Comberton Place, just below the Severn Valley Railway station.
Sutton Park Road
This is a busy local road to skirting the west of Kidderminster, seen looking NW with a low sun catching what remains of the autumn leaves.
Kidderminster Town Station
This is the southern terminus of the Severn Valley Railway Link
, not to be confused with the more modest affair next door SO8376 : Kidderminster (Network Rail) Station . Despite appearances the station building was only constructed in 1986 and is a classic Great Western Railway design modelled on the now closed Ross on Wye station Link on the former Gloucester to Hereford line. Details such as the roof crestings and the porte cochere (the canopy over the entrance) have been added over the years through the work of The Friends of Kidderminster Station Link . Extension work is currently in progress by the SVR to extend the station building with another wing and a canopy over the concourse SO8376 : Building work at Kidderminster Town Station.
, not to be confused with the more modest affair next door SO8376 : Kidderminster (Network Rail) Station . Despite appearances the station building was only constructed in 1986 and is a classic Great Western Railway design modelled on the now closed Ross on Wye station Link on the former Gloucester to Hereford line. Details such as the roof crestings and the porte cochere (the canopy over the entrance) have been added over the years through the work of The Friends of Kidderminster Station Link . Extension work is currently in progress by the SVR to extend the station building with another wing and a canopy over the concourse SO8376 : Building work at Kidderminster Town Station.
Kidderminster (Network Rail) Station
The small modern building on the main line at Kidderminster. This replaced a grand black and white timber framed building which was demolished in the 1960s as being beyond repair. Looking at the modern replacement building it is hardly surprising that it is not unknown for intending passengers to mistakenly go to the much more traditional Severn Valley Railway station SO8376 : Kidderminster Town Station next door to try and by their main line tickets!
Building work at Kidderminster Town Station
Work in progress to build a second wing to the SVR Link station building (seen from the front in SO8376 : Kidderminster Town Station) and to add a traditional Great Western Railway style canopy covering the concourse area within. The next stage of construction can be seen in SO8376 : New Canopy at Kidderminster Town Station
station building (seen from the front in SO8376 : Kidderminster Town Station) and to add a traditional Great Western Railway style canopy covering the concourse area within. The next stage of construction can be seen in SO8376 : New Canopy at Kidderminster Town Station
Kidderminster Town Station forecourt
A few of the incidental items in the forecourt of SO8376 : Kidderminster Town Station. The blue shed was a coal merchant's office as a reminder that until the new station was constructed in the early 1980s, this was actually the goods & coalyard of Kidderminster main line station. The green Bundy time clock was originally used on the Birmingham Tramways for accurate time recording and was once a common sight at strategic points on the streets around the network. The example was moved here and recommissioned on this site by The Friends of Kidderminster Station Link in 2001.
in 2001.
Wrangaton Signal Box
The signal box formerly at Wrangaton SX680574 on the ex-GWR West of England main line was carefully dismantled after closure and is now being faithfully reconstructed at the Kidderminster Railway Museum as an example of a typical GWR signal box.
Kidderminster is located at Grid Ref: SO8276 (Lat: 52.382901, Lng: -2.252966)
Administrative County: Worcestershire
District: Wyre Forest
Police Authority: West Mercia
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Nearby Amenities
Located within 500m of 52.382901,-2.252966Bus Station
Kidderminster Bus Station
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2000G000200
Naptan CommonName: Kidderminster Bus Station
Naptan Indicator: Adj
Naptan Landmark: Kidderminster Bus Station
Naptan NaptanCode: wocgdpdm
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: KDRMNST
Naptan Street: Kidderminster Bus Station
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: station
Source: naptan_import
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 52.3861725/-2.25055
Bus Stop
New Road
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2000G000298
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: New Road
Naptan Indicator: Northbound
Naptan NaptanCode: wocdwtjg
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: KDRMNST
Naptan Street: New Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.3830552/-2.2491446
Bus Stop
New Road
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2000G000299
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: New Road
Naptan Indicator: Adj
Naptan Landmark: Dixon Street
Naptan NaptanCode: wocdwtjm
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: KDRMNST
Naptan Street: Dixon Street
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.3830497/-2.248966
Bus Stop
Cobham Road
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2000G103094
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan CommonName: Cobham Road
Naptan Crossing: Cobham Road
Naptan Indicator: Adj
Naptan NaptanCode: wocgmpad
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: KDRMNST
Naptan Street: Worcester Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.3788007/-2.2503907
Bus Stop
Worcester Road Island
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2000G502469
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan CommonName: Worcester Road Island
Naptan Indicator: Westbound
Naptan Landmark: Worcester Road Island
Naptan NaptanCode: wocgmjat
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: KDRMNST
Naptan Street: Stourport Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.3799898/-2.2535267
Bus Stop
Worcester Road Island
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2000G502493
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan CommonName: Worcester Road Island
Naptan Indicator: Eastbound
Naptan Landmark: Worcester Road Island
Naptan NaptanCode: wocgmpwp
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: KDRMNST
Naptan Street: Stourport Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.3802328/-2.2533958
Crossing
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Ref: pelican
Lat/Long: 52.3847827/-2.2478321
Telephone
Booth: KX100
Covered: booth
Note: e-mail; text
Payment Coins: yes
Source: gps_survey
Lat/Long: 52.3836399/-2.2491323
Parking
Fee: yes
Parking: surface
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 52.3853579/-2.2481914
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Brand Wikipedia: en:Royal Mail
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Drive Through: no
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Design: type_b
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: DY11 40D
Royal Cypher: VR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102356
Lat/Long: 52.3848625/-2.2567021
Caldwall Crescent
Power: substation
Ref: 0707769
Lat/Long: 52.3824028/-2.2534929
Post Box
Brand: Post Office
Brand Wikidata: Q1783168
Brand Wikipedia: en:Post Office Ltd
Operator: Post Office
Operator Wikidata: Q1783168
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: DY11 34
Royal Cypher: VR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102356
Lat/Long: 52.3839939/-2.2519392
Caldwall Tower
Historic: memorial
Inscription: Caldwall Tower, 14th Century, Kidderminster's oldest secular building
Memorial: blue_plaque
Memorial Plaque Colour: blue
Operator: Kidderminster Civic Society
Lat/Long: 52.3838179/-2.24985
Addr Housename: Slingfield Mill
Addr Postcode: DY10 1AA
Addr Street: Weavers Wharf
Disused Shop: department_store
Old Name: Debenhams
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 52.3868447/-2.2516144
Post Box
Collection Plate: CP1
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 18:30; Sa 11:45
Post Box Design: indoor_pillar
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: DY11 625
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Source: survey;memory
Lat/Long: 52.3844847/-2.2507153
Cafe
Costa
Addr Place: Weavers Wharf
Addr Postcode: DY10 1AA
Addr Unit: Unit 1
Brand: Costa
Brand Wikidata: Q608845
Brand Wikipedia: en:Costa Coffee
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Fhrs Id: 1177614
Old Name: Starbucks
Takeaway: yes
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 52.386812/-2.2502469
Premier Inn
Addr City: Kidderminster
Addr Postcode: DY10 1AA
Addr Street: Weavers Wharf
Brand: Premier Inn
Brand Wikidata: Q2108626
Brand Wikipedia: en:Premier Inn
Internet Access: wlan
Internet Access Fee: customers
Internet Access Operator: Virgin Media
Internet Access Ssid: Premier Inn Free Wi-Fi
Tourism: hotel
Website: https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/england/worcestershire/kidderminster/kidderminster.html
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 52.3866269/-2.251709
JD Sports
Brand: JD Sports
Brand Wikidata: Q6108019
Brand Wikipedia: en:JD Sports
Shop: sports
Lat/Long: 52.3869632/-2.2506255
Brinton's Bell
Historic: memorial
Memorial: bell
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 52.3869416/-2.2514096
Brinton's Bull
Historic: memorial
Memorial: whistle
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 52.3869405/-2.2507015
TK Maxx
Brand: TK Maxx
Brand Wikidata: Q23823668
Brand Wikipedia: en:TK Maxx
Shop: department_store
Lat/Long: 52.3867504/-2.2507983
Vending Machine
Source: survey
Vending: parking_tickets
Lat/Long: 52.3871282/-2.2508885
Blue Plaque:The Piano Building
Historic: memorial
Operator: Kidderminster Civic Society
Lat/Long: 52.3862036/-2.2511134
Holland & Barrett
Brand: Holland & Barrett
Brand Wikidata: Q5880870
Brand Wikipedia: en:Holland & Barrett
Shop: health_food
Lat/Long: 52.3869688/-2.2501301
New Look
Brand: New Look
Brand Wikidata: Q12063852
Brand Wikipedia: en:New Look (company)
Shop: clothes
Lat/Long: 52.3867788/-2.2497751
Crossing
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Ref: toucan
Lat/Long: 52.3825847/-2.247878
Information: guidepost
Source: survey
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 52.3868503/-2.2498608
Clintons
Brand: Clintons
Brand Wikidata: Q5134299
Brand Wikipedia: en:Clintons
Shop: gift
Lat/Long: 52.3868757/-2.2495269
Savers
Brand: Savers
Brand Wikidata: Q7428189
Brand Wikipedia: en:Savers (UK retailer)
Official Name: Savers Health & Beauty
Shop: chemist
Lat/Long: 52.3868534/-2.2496456
Fast Food
Anatolia Pizza & Kebab House
Phone: +44 1562 754555
Lat/Long: 52.3832397/-2.2475153
Cinema
Lume Cinema
Addr Postcode: DY10 1JF
Addr Street: Green Street
Contact Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lumecinema/
Phone: 01562 219042
Screen: 4
Source: survey
Website: https://www.lumecinema.com
Lat/Long: 52.3819202/-2.2487266
Man Made: street_cabinet
Ref: 5047
Street Cabinet: traffic_signals
Lat/Long: 52.3825712/-2.2479495
Traffic Signals
Source: survey
Traffic Signals Direction: forward
Lat/Long: 52.3834538/-2.2486861
Traffic Signals
Source: survey
Traffic Signals Direction: forward
Lat/Long: 52.383648/-2.2488987
Traffic Signals
Source: survey
Traffic Signals Direction: backward
Lat/Long: 52.3836639/-2.2485349
Brand: National Grid
Brand Wikidata: Q1465461
Operator: National Grid Electricity Distribution
Operator Old: Western Power Distribution
Operator Wikidata: Q7988183
Owner: National Grid Electricity Distribution (West Midlands) Plc
Owner Wikidata: Q114397791
Power: substation
Lat/Long: 52.3844446/-2.2460589
Information: guidepost
Source: survey
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 52.3845862/-2.2462806
KWC carpets & vinyls
Bus Stop
Bus: yes
Note: Unload only
Public Transport: platform
Ref: Stand 2
Lat/Long: 52.3859771/-2.2505914
Bus Stop
Bus: yes
Note: Unload only
Public Transport: platform
Ref: Stand 1
Lat/Long: 52.385978/-2.250381
Bus Stop
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
Ref: Stand 3
Lat/Long: 52.3859784/-2.2507808
Bus Stop
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
Ref: Stand 10
Route Ref: 2;294;295;303;2L;10
Lat/Long: 52.3861801/-2.2501102
Bus Stop
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
Ref: Stand 9
Route Ref: 7;7A;9;9A;580
Lat/Long: 52.3862957/-2.2501854
Bus Stop
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
Ref: Stand 6
Route Ref: 15;42;133;S15;192
Lat/Long: 52.3863183/-2.2508799
Bus Stop
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
Ref: Stand 7
Lat/Long: 52.3863381/-2.2506322
Bus Stop
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
Ref: Stand 8
Route Ref: 125;192
Lat/Long: 52.3863412/-2.2504175
Pharmacy
Boots
Brand: Boots
Brand Wikidata: Q6123139
Brand Wikipedia: en:Boots (company)
Dispensing: yes
Healthcare: pharmacy
Lat/Long: 52.3870902/-2.2506666
Cafe
Coffee#1
Addr City: Kidderminster
Addr Housenumber: Unit 4
Addr Postcode: DY10 1BY
Addr Street: Exchange Street
Brand: Coffee#1
Brand Wikidata: Q22032058
Brand Wikipedia: en:Coffee 1
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Outdoor Seating: yes
Phone: +441562745192
Takeaway: yes
Lat/Long: 52.3861236/-2.2495891
Restaurant
Tappeto Lounge
Addr City: Kidderminster
Addr Postcode: DY10 1BY
Addr Street: Exchange Street
Brand: Lounges
Brand Wikidata: Q114313933
Opening Hours: Mo-Th 09:00-11:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-12:00
Phone: +441562748972
Website: http://thelounges.co.uk/tappeto/
Lat/Long: 52.3863896/-2.2497448
Restaurant
Bistrot Pierre
Addr City: Kidderminster
Addr Postcode: DY10 1BY
Addr Street: Exchange Street
Cuisine: french
Opening Hours: Mo-Su 11:30-21:30
Phone: +441562813530
Lat/Long: 52.3863015/-2.249692
Restaurant
Wall 2 Wall
Addr City: Kidderminster
Addr Postcode: DY10 1BY
Addr Street: Exchange Street
Bar: yes
Cuisine: indian
Opening Hours: Su-Th 12:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-01:00
Phone: +441562747158
Takeaway: yes
Lat/Long: 52.3862244/-2.2496377
Fast Food
Kidsderminster Fish Bar
Cuisine: fish_and_chips
Lat/Long: 52.3850258/-2.247824
Coral
Brand: Coral
Brand Wikidata: Q54621344
Brand Wikipedia: en:Coral (bookmaker)
Shop: bookmaker
Lat/Long: 52.3849374/-2.2478964
BBI Independant Financial Advisors
Office: financial_advisor
Lat/Long: 52.3843123/-2.2479854
Addr Housenumber: 30
Addr Street: New Road
Lat/Long: 52.3842621/-2.2480186
Atm
Cash In: no
Drive Through: no
Operator: Tesco Bank
Lat/Long: 52.3848709/-2.2497421
applestalk
Addr City: Kidderminster
Addr Housenumber: 37
Addr Postcode: DY11 6TZ
Addr Street: Plimsoll Street
Office: graphic_design
Opening Hours: Mo-Su 09:00-19:00
Phone: +44 7779922151
Website: https://applestalk.com/
Lat/Long: 52.3860622/-2.2542508
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