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Welcome to Wyre ForestThe area takes its name from The Forest of Wyre, once a medieval hunting
forest, now a popular visitor attraction. The three main towns of Kidderminster,
Bewdley and Stourport-on-Severn and several surrounding villages like Arley,
Rock, Chaddesley Corbett and Wolverley make up the district.
The area has some of the best attractions in the Midlands from an exciting
safari and leisure park to Britain’s premier steam railway, from a medieval
manor house to a delightful walled garden brimming with unusual plants and shrubs.
Many colourful and lively events take place throughout the year including
steam galas, riverside festivals and regattas, open air concerts and family
activity days.
With so much variety and such wonderful attractions you’re sure to find something
for everyone.
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to Wyre Forest 
(9,286K)
(Population 10,869 – 2001 Census)
Once described as “the most perfect small Georgian town in Worcestershire”,
situated on the banks of the River Severn and on the edge of the Forest of Wyre,
Bewdley offers much to delight the visitor. A good choice of pubs, cafes and
restaurants are to be found around the riverside and central shopping area.
The 18th Century church of St Anne dominates the main street with its many
tiny shops, antiques and craft galleries. The old Butchers Shambles now houses
the town’s local museum and the Tourist Information Centre.
Main Events:
June - Carnival
July - Regatta
October - Arts Festival
November
- Christmas Market
Market Day: Saturday
Farmers Market: Last Sunday in the month, 10.00am-2.30pm
Twin Towns: Bewdley is twinned with Fort-Mahon-Plage
in France and Vellmar in Germany.
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to Bewdley
(8,064K)
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(Population 55,182 – 2001 Census)
The largest of the three towns in the District, made famous for its quality
woven carpets and as the birthplace of Sir Rowland Hill, founder of the Penny
Post.
Kidderminster is the main retail centre for the district and the newly opened
Weaver’s Wharf offers visitors a high quality shopping experience set around
the beautifully restored Slingfield Mill.
The town centre is the venue for a variety of “family” based events during
the year including the Carnival in June, and the Town Hall, Library and the
beautiful Parish Church are all used for concerts and recitals.
Farmers Markets: 2nd Friday in each month
Twin Town: Kidderminster is twinned with Husum in Germany.
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to Kidderminster
(874K)
(Population – 19,713 – 2001 Census)
This lively Georgian town, set on the banks of the River Severn, developed
with the building of the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal in 1771.
Nowadays, the canal basins and locks provide a more tranquil scene and the
riverside is the setting for an exciting range of family entertainment and the
venue for many summer events. Riverboat trips also operate during the summer
months.
Away from the riverside, visitors will discover many impressive Georgian
buildings around the busy shopping area and a good variety of pubs, restaurants
and cafes.
Main Events:
May - Raft Race
August - Regatta
September - Carnival
Twin Town: Stourport-on-Severn is twinned with Villeneuve-le-Roi
in France. Click to view a Mini-Guide to Stourport-on-Severn
 (541K)
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Stourport-on-Severn
Tourist Information Centre
Wyre Forest Tourist Information Centre
Load Street
Bewdley
Worcestershire
DY12
2AE
Tel/Fax: 01299 404740
E-mail: Bewdley
Tourist Information Centre
The tourist information centre provides up-to-date information about Upcoming Events, Local Accommodation,
places to visit , leisure activities, transport
and the county of Worcestershire
as a whole.
Our Tourist Information Centre staff have undergone the tourist board's Welcome
Host training to demonstrate our
commitment to high standards of customer care.
The Tourist Information Centre sells a wide range of books, Ordance Survey
maps, quality gifts and souvenirs. The Centre operates as the Box Office
for Bewdley Festival and sells tickets for many local events.
The Tourist Information Centre operates both a local and national bed
booking service for personal callers.
Accommodation promoted within the Tourist Information has been fully inspected
and graded by one of the recognised national inspections agencies, namely Visit
Britain (VB) or the AA.
View the 2008 Holiday Accommodation
Guide (6,724K)
Or contact the Tourist Information Centre for a copy of the main holiday
guide.
Tel/Fax: 01299 404740
E-mail: Bewdley
Tourist Information Centre
Wyre Forest boasts some of the best attractions in the Midlands and offers
something of interest of all the family.
Arley Arboretum
Opened to the public in 2002 the Arboretum
provides the opportunity to enjoy some of the finest specimen trees in Great
Britain alongside many rhododendrons, azaleas, magnolias and camellias.
Website: Arley Arboretum
Tel: 01299 861368
Bewdley Museum
Clay pipe making and rope making demonstrations
form a major part of the attraction of this museum. The museum depicts the lives
and working crafts of the area through the ages. Exhibitions and events throughout
the season.
Website: Bewdley Museum
Tel:
01299 403573
Bodenham Arboretum
Near Kidderminster. With over 2700 varieties
of ornamental and rare trees and flowers, attractive walks set around lakes,
pools, shaded dells and glades, tree trails and a magnificent Laburnum tunnel
visitors cannot fail to enjoy the experience of Bodenham!
Website: Bodenham Arboretum
Tel:
01562 852444
Harvington Hall
3 miles SE of Kidderminster, this Elizabethan
moated manor house contains many rare wall paintings and the best series of
secret hiding places in the country, Themed events, concerts and open-air theatre
throughout the year.
Website: Harvington Hall
Tel:
01562 777846
Severn Valley Railway
This beautifully restored railway
offers a 16mile journey through the glorious countryside of the Severn valley.
Special events throughout the year.
Website: Severn Valley Railway
Tel:
01299 403816
Shatterford Lakes Fishery
on the A442 Kidderminster
to Bridgnorth Road.
Website: Shatterford Lakes Fishery
Tel: 01299 861597
Stone House Cottage Gardens
2 miles SE of Kidderminster on the
A448,. Delightful walled gardens with seven unique towers contain over 3000
plants including many unusual shrubs, climbers and herbaceous plants.
Website: Stone House Cottage Gardens
Tel: 01562 69902
Stourport Steamer Co.
40 minute trips every Sunday
from March to September and every day during school holidays, with full day
trips to Worcester on Wednesdays during August.
Website: Stourport Steamer
Co.
Tel: 01299 871177
West Midland Safari & Leisure Park
On the A456 between Kidderminster
and Bewdley. Drive around 4 mile safari with over 40 rare and exotic species
including the white tiger ridge. Visit the Hippo Lakes, Sealion Theatre, Twilight
cave, Animal encounters and Reptile House.
Website: West Midlands Safari &
Leisure Park
Tel: 01299 402114
Wyre Forest Visitor Centre
A456 2 miles west of Bewdley.
One of the largest surviving areas of semi-natural woodland in Great Britain.
Visitors can enjoy three way-marked trails including one all ability trail and
two off-road family cycling routes. Lively programme of events produced annually.
Website: Wyre Forest Visitor Centre
Tel:
01299 266944
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