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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.
Click to view a Mini-Guide
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: January - Duck Race
May day weekend - Beer Festival
May - Raft Race
May - Pub and Club Regatta
June - Bewdley
Carnival
June - Mayors Sunday Parade
July - 6-a-Side Cricket
July
- Bewdley Regatta
August (Sunday) - Music in the Gardens
August - Bewdley Beer
Festival
September - Heritage Open Day
October - Bewdley Festival (& Fringe)
October - Pumpkin Festival
November - Christmas Lights Festival and Market Market
Day: Saturday Twin Towns: Bewdley is twinned with Fort-Mahon-Plage
in France and Vellmar in Germany. Click
to view a Mini-Guide to Bewdley (8,064K) Click
for further information about Bewdley
(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. Click to view a Mini-Guide to Kidderminster (874K) Click for further information about Kidderminster
(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)
Click for further information about
Stourport-on-Severn
Tourist Information Centre
"Tourist
Information Centres that are committed to
quality and are experts in the whole of England no
matter where you
are".
 
Bewdley Tourist
Information Centre wins Gold in The Heart of England Excellence in Tourism Awards, November 2008.
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. View
the Tourist Information Centre Access Statement (30K)
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 2009 Holiday Accommodation Guide (2.33MB)
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 ArboretumNear 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 Gardens2 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 Midland
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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