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Droitwich Spa
Droitwich literally means ‘Place of Salt’ and gets its name from the time that the Romans occupied the area and exported the then very valuable commodity. The Victorians took advantage of the natural brine, its strength second only to the Dead Sea, and developed the town into a fashionable spa. Nowadays visitors can still enjoy the therapeutic benefits of the water in the baths that opened in 1985.
The attractive town centre is dotted with medieval churches and half-timbered buildings. Nearby is Webbs Garden Centre, the Midlands largest garden centre, with something to suit all green fingers. The Jinney Ring Craft Centre at Hanbury is an award winning craft centre set in beautiful old timbered barns and has 12 individual craft studios; where better to pick up a piece of locally produced handicraft?
Markets
Droitwich Spa Farmers' Market
Location: Victoria
Square, Droitwich Spa
Dates: 1st Saturday each month
Times: 9am – 2pm
Website:
www.wfmg.co.uk
Droitwich Spa Country Market
Location: The Old
Library, Ombersley Street, Droitwich Spa
Days: Friday
Times: 10.00am –
1pm
Closed Christmas and New Year
Website: www.country-markets.co.uk
Droitwich Spa Tourist Information Centre
The
Heritage Centre
St. Richard’s House
Victoria Square
Droitwich
Spa
WR9 8DS
Telephone: +44 (0)1905 774312
Fax: +44 (0)
1905
794226
Email: heritage@droitwichspa.gov.uk
Opening Times:
All year, Monday - Saturday 10am
– 4pm. Closed Sunday & Bank holidays
