Kidderminster
(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.
Markets: Thursdays and Saturdays all throughout
the year.
Twin Town: Kidderminster is twinned with
Husum in Germany.
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