Droitwich Spa old and new and is a place of great charm and character. The town has a rich history of salt production, especially in the Roman, medieval and Victorian periods. In Roman times Droitwich was known as Salinae and the origins of salt extraction in the area go back to prehistoric times.
Droitwich Spa brine exists far below the ground and emanates at the surface as springs. The brine is so salty, that the Dead Sea is the only other natural source of salt water able to equal its strength and density. Today, there is still evidence of this salt history in the High Street where many of the buildings lean at interesting angles due to brine extraction.
The town offers a good choice of shops, pubs, restaurants and cafes ranging from small independent businesses in the High Street to the modern shopping centre in St. Andrews Square, many of which will host events during the festival. The Heritage Centre in Victoria Square is home to the Tourist Information Centre.
There is also a good range of things to do including parks, a Leisure Centre and a restored canal. Lido Park boasts a children’s playground, tennis courts and, in the summer, open air bathing in the Lido Pool. Droitwich Canal runs through Vines Park and provides a good base to explore the local area either on foot or by bicycle.
For further information visit Visit Droitwich Spa or Visit Worcestershire
Droitwich Spa is easily accessible from Junctions 5 and 6 of the M5; Bromsgrove and Worcester via A38; Kidderminster via A442; Redditch via A441 and B4090 Salt Way. The post code for SatNav purposes is WR9 8LB
There are services to Droitwich Spa from Birmingham, Bromsgrove, Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester as well as places in the immediate area.
Droitwich Spa is easily accessible by train from Birmingham, Bromsgrove, Hereford, Kidderminster, Malvern and Worcester.
The National Cycle Ways N45 and 46 pass through the town centre and Vines Park.
Droitwich Spa and the surrounding area offers a choice of places to stay – hotels, pubs, B & B’s and self catering.
Santander – Victoria Square
Cash Point Machines are located at the banking hub (St Andrews Square), Queen’s Fish and Chips and Waitrose (Saltway)
There is plenty of short and long stay car parking in the town centre along with some street parking.
Droitwich Spa offers a good range of places to eat and drink, ranging from pubs to coffee shops, takeaways and sandwich bars.
Public Toilets are located in St. Andrews Square Shopping Centre and Lido Park.
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