Car Hire Kidderminster - Mini guide to Kidderminster

Located on the River Stour in northern Worcestershire, western England, Kidderminster is one of three main towns of the picturesque Wyre Forest District. Known as a centre of carpet manufacture. Kidderminster was formerly the site of a royal manor and has many interesting attractions both within the town and in the nearby countryside regions.

Kidderminster is the terminus of the Severn Valley Railway which runs 16 miles to Bridgnorth and boasts one of the largest collections of working steam locomotives and coaches, including some rolling stock which is over 80 years old. It hosts many special events throughout the year including visits by those children's favourites 'Thomas the Tank Engine'. These trains operate on most Sundays throughout the year and advance booking is required. The beautiful valley of the River Severn is best seen from the train or by alighting at one of the intermediate stations you can enjoy a walk along the riverside paths.

In the town there are many museums dedicated to celebrating Kidderminster’s 700-year-old carpet industry, while just outside of Kidderminster are the more tourist-oriented towns of Bewdley and Stourport. Bewdley is an attractive riverside town which sits on the River Severn and boasts one of the areas top draw cards, West Midland Safari and Leisure Park. The Safari Park covers an area of almost 200 acres and is the ideal place to spend the day with your family.

As one of the major towns of the region, Kidderminster has ample quality accommodation and some of the area’s best restaurants. There is a wide variety of nightlife, from traditional bars and pubs to lively discos and clubs.

The town’s central location makes it an ideal base for exploring the surrounding countryside, with the most picturesque hinterland lying to the south around the county town of Worcester. The beautiful Malvern Hills are perfect for hiking, camping and cycling, while the Cotswolds offer more scenic hilly terrain where you can discover quaint little villages and pleasant open expanses.

London’s Heathrow International Airport serves direct flights from most world cities, and there is a myriad of frequent and reliable transportation options to the Huddersfield region.