Find My Favourite Holiday Cottages in Kidderminster

Kidderminster is a town in Worcestershire’s Wyre Forest District, 15 miles north of Worcester and 17 miles southwest of Birmingham. It lies on the banks of the River Stour and the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, surrounded by gently rolling hills and farmland. Since the 18th century, it has been famous for its carpet industry, which is lovingly documented in a small museum. From your holiday cottage in Kidderminster, the historic town centre is a stroll away, scattered with 19th-century mills and graceful churches. Don’t miss the magnificent Victorian town hall, where Winston Churchill and Ernest Shackleton gave famous speeches. Most of the town’s shops and eateries are just to the east of the river and canal, in and around Vicar Street and Worcester Street. Brinton Park is a lovely spot for a stroll or picnic at the southwest corner of the town centre. Alternatively, follow the towpath along the canal, dotted with historic locks and home to kingfishers. If you fancy a pint of local ale or a good evening meal, try one of Kidderminster’s cosy pubs, such as the Anchor Inn, Station Inn or Lock Inn. Just outside the town, on the doorstep of Kidderminster holiday cottages, Bodenham Abortorium and the Elizabethan Manor House of Harvington Hall are well worth a visit.