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About Droitwich Spa

It is unsurprising that this delightful town was the most frequently mentioned town in the Domesday Book, for at that time Droitwich was England's major salt producing centre. Salt continued to be produced here and the medieval period saw Droitwich as the only industrial specialist in the Midlands, it is salt production that brought stability and prosperity to Droitwich. The town continued to flourish and the Norman period gave Droitwich the beautiful church of St.Augustine, a handsome church that contains many relics from the past.

One of the most famous buildings in Droitwich is at the northern end of the town. The great mansion, now known as the Chateau Impney, was built by John Corbett, the son of a Black Country barge owner, born in 1817. John rose to become an industrial giant, fondly referred to as the 'Salt King' and he is said to have built the house in honour of his Wife, who is believed to have been educated in France. The mansion built in red brick and buff stone is an architectural triumph of Louis XIII style. It is a house of quality, with tall turrets, wide windows, sweeping staircases and, it is set in magnificent parkland. It is a place well worth a visit if only to stroll in the grounds and admire the glorious open views. John Corbett became MP for Droitwich, he was a benefactor and champion of Droitwich and it is said that at the time of his death in 1901 that he owned half of the town.

Another 'must' to be visited in Droitwich is the magnificent church of the Sacred Heart. Built of red brick in true Basilica style, with elegant columns, the church is a masterpiece of style inspired by the beautiful city of Ravenna. The interior is entirely adorned with mosaic made from millions of glass tiles. Over 100 religious figures are depicted including St.Richard of Droitwich, Bishop of Chichester. This church has an elaborate beauty and a magical atmosphere, it is a constant source of fascination that at times is quite simply overwhelming.

Many people attend Droitwich for the healing properties in the waters. The first Royal Brine Bath was built here in the 19th-century when they became famous for treating many medical conditions. The baths closed in the 1930's but a new Brine Bath Complex was opened in 1985 and is popular amongst sports men and women as well as the general public

Droitwich in spite of it's industrial history has a quiet air of gentility and there are many lovely Victorian and Edwardian properties to be seen in and around the town. In recent times there has been a great deal of development, fortunately the new build blends harmoniously with the old and so Droitwich retains it's charm. It is a delightful town to visit, there is excellent shopping and some good restaurants and inns. Local attractions include the National Trust properties of Hanbury Hall and Hawford Dovecote.

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Recommended attractions near Droitwich Spa

Hanbury Hall	(3.0 miles, 4.8 km, direction E)	Pictures
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Hartlebury Castle	(6.4 miles, 10.4 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Worcester Cathedral	(6.5 miles, 10.4 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Leapgate Country Park	(6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Harvington Hall	(7.0 miles, 11.2 km, direction N)	Pictures
West Midlands Safari Park	(9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Lickey Hills Country Park	(9.6 miles, 15.5 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Waseley Hills Country Park	(10.2 miles, 16.3 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Arrow Valley Country Park	(10.3 miles, 16.6 km, direction E)	Pictures
Clent Hills Country Park	(10.7 miles, 17.3 km, direction N)	Pictures
Pershore Abbey	(11.4 miles, 18.3 km, direction S)	Pictures
Kingsford Country Park	(12.2 miles, 19.7 km, direction N)	Pictures
Selly Manor	(14.1 miles, 22.6 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Brockhampton Estate	(14.2 miles, 22.9 km, direction W)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Droitwich Spa

Cutnall Green, in the county of Worcestershire (3.5 miles, 5.6 km, direction N)
The village of Cutnall Green lies amidst the rich agricultural landscape of Worcestershire, a short distance away from the old spa town of Droitwich.
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Worcester, in the county of Worcestershire (6.0 miles, 9.6 km, direction SW)
Worcester is a city dominated by its glorious Romanesque cathedral built between the 12th and 14th centuries.
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Great Witley, in the county of Worcestershire (9.1 miles, 14.6 km, direction W)
The great palladian mansion of Witley Court and the splendid Baroque Church that lies within its grounds have been central to the life of the rural village of Great Witley for centuries.
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Kidderminster, in the county of Worcestershire (9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction NW)
This town was once the carpet capital of England, with carpets from its mills transported to all parts of the world.
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Bewdley, in the county of Worcestershire (10.2 miles, 16.4 km, direction NW)
The graceful arches of the bridge designed by Thomas Telford (1757-1854) are a dominant feature of this lovely old town which nestles on the banks of the River Severn.
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Wolverley, in the county of Worcestershire (10.8 miles, 17.4 km, direction NW)
Wolverley is a charming village at the heart of rural Worcestershire. It was mentioned in the Doomsday Book of 1086, but it is believed a settlement was there long before that.
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Coughton, in the county of Warwickshire (11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction E)
The village of Coughton is dominated by the Magnificent building of Coughton Court.
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Wick, in the county of Worcestershire (11.9 miles, 19.2 km, direction S)
The village has fine examples of Tudor cottages, some with thick thatch and delightful cottage gardens emblazoned with poppies and rambling roses round the doorway.
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Alcester, a Historic Market Town in the county of Warwickshire (12.6 miles, 20.2 km, direction E)
Alcester developed as a market town in Roman times. It grew out of a settlement at the meeting point of two roads and two rivers, the Arrow and the Alne.
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Great Malvern, in the county of Worcestershire (12.6 miles, 20.3 km, direction SW)
Malvern is famous for its beautiful hills that offer outstanding views across 3 counties, its famous spring water and the Morgan motor car. It also has strong associations with the famous composer Edward Elgar
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Stourbridge, in the county of West Midlands (13.0 miles, 20.9 km, direction N)
Within the vast urban sprawl that surrounds Birmingham, otherwise known as the City of a Thousand Trades, lies the once great centre for crystal glassware, Stourbridge.
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Halesowen, in the county of West Midlands (13.2 miles, 21.3 km, direction N)
For several centuries Halesowen was a farming region and despite the spread of urban sprawl the region still has nearby open beauty spots.
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Suckley, in the county of Worcestershire (13.2 miles, 21.3 km, direction SW)
Suckley is an attractive, rural village nestling in the shadow of Edward Elgar's beloved Malvern Hills.
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Brockhampton, in the county of Herefordshire (14.1 miles, 22.8 km, direction W)
The village of Brockhampton is best known for its fine Stone and Concrete church designed by W.R.Lethaby a follower of the Arts and Crafts movement, and was built at the turn of the 20th-century. One of the beauties of the church is its stunning thatched roof, one of only three in the country.
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Upton upon Severn, in the county of Worcestershire (14.3 miles, 23.1 km, direction S)
Upton upon Severn is a picturesque little riverside town in the county of Worcestershire, situated near the Malvern Hills and...
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Nearby travel help

Droitwich Spa Station	(0.3 miles, 0.4 km)
M5 Junction 5	(2.0 miles, 3.1 km, direction NE)
M5 Junction 6	(3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction S)
Hartlebury Station	(5.6 miles, 8.9 km, direction NW)
Birmingham International Airport	(21.7 miles, 34.9 km, direction NE)
East Midlands Airport	(52.0 miles, 83.7 km, direction NE)
Droitwich Spa to London	(101.3 miles, 163.0 km, direction SE)

Hotels & Accommodation in Droitwich Spa

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Droitwich Spa center
The Bromsgrove Hotel	(5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction NE)
Ladybird Lodge	(5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction NE)
Brockencote Hall	(6.3 miles, 10.2 km, direction N)
Granary Hotel And Restaurant	(6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction N)
St.Lawrence Hotel	(6.8 miles, 10.9 km, direction SW)
The Stourport Manor-Menzies	(6.9 miles, 11.0 km, direction NW)
Stone Manor Hotel	(7.2 miles, 11.5 km, direction N)
Oakleigh Guest House	(7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction NW)
Bank House Hotel, Golf & Country Club	(7.8 miles, 12.5 km, direction SW)
Quality Hotel Redditch - Via M42 Junction 2	(9.1 miles, 14.6 km, direction E)
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