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Droitwich Spa
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Droitwich Spa (often abbreviated to Droitwich ) is an historic spa town and civil parish in the Wychavon district, in northern Worcestershire, England, on the River Salwarpe. It is located approximate
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Droitwich Spa · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Droitwich Spa Museum, you can take a train to Droitwich Spa station, which is 0.4 km away. The postcode for the museum is WR9 8DS. Please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Droitwich Spa (often abbreviated to Droitwich ) is an historic spa town and civil parish in the Wychavon district, in northern Worcestershire, England, on the River Salwarpe. It is located approximately 22 miles (35 km) south-west of Birmingham and 7 miles (11 km) north-east of Worcester. In 2021 the parish had a population of 25,027. The town was called Salinae in Roman times, then later called Wyche, derived from the Anglo-Saxon Hwicce kingdom, referred to as "Saltwich" according to Anglo-Saxon charters, with the Droit (meaning "right" in French) added when the town was given its charter on 1 August 1215 by King John. The "Spa" was added in the 19th century when John Corbett developed the town's spa facilities. The River Salwarpe running through Droitwich is likely derived from sal meaning "salt" and weorp which means "to throw up" - i.e. "the river which throws up salt" - which overflows from the salt brines. The town is situated on massive deposits of salt, and salt has been extracted there since ancient times. The natural Droitwich brine contains 2+1⁄2 pounds per imperial gallon (0.25 kg/L) of salt, ten times stronger than sea water and rivalled only by the Dead Sea.
Photo gallery
Official information
The Droitwich Heritage Centre showcases the history of Droitwich Spa, a significant salt-producing town in England. Visitors can explore interactive exhibitions and learn about the town's heritage through the 'Salt Story' and various events throughout the year.
From the Wikipedia article
Droitwich Spa (often abbreviated to Droitwich ) is an historic spa town and civil parish in the Wychavon district, in northern Worcestershire, England, on the River Salwarpe. It is located approximately 22 miles (35 km) south-west of Birmingham and 7 miles (11 km) north-east of Worcester. In 2021 the parish had a population of 25,027. The town was called Salinae in Roman times, then later called Wyche, derived from the Anglo-Saxon Hwicce kingdom, referred to as "Saltwich" according to Anglo-Saxon charters, with the Droit (meaning "right" in French) added when the town was given its charter on 1 August 1215 by King John. The "Spa" was added in the 19th century when John Corbett developed the town's spa facilities. The River Salwarpe running through Droitwich is likely derived from sal meaning "salt" and weorp which means "to throw up" - i.e. "the river which throws up salt" - which overflows from the salt brines. The town is situated on massive deposits of salt, and salt has been extracted there since ancient times. The natural Droitwich brine contains 2+1⁄2 pounds per imperial gallon (0.25 kg/L) of salt, ten times stronger than sea water and rivalled only by the Dead Sea.
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Background
History
During the Roman era the settlement was known as Salinae and was located at the crossroads of several Roman roads. Railway construction in 1847 revealed Roman mosaic pavements. In the ninth century Historia Brittonum, a text that discusses various landscape folklore across Britain, the hot spring of Droitwich Spa appears to be described in a passage that suggests that the spa was still built up at that time: "The third marvel is a hot pool, which is in the country of the Hwicce [near Worcester] and is surrounded by a wall made of bricks and stone. Men go into it to bathe at all times, and the temperature changes for each of them as they wish: if one man wants a cold bath, it will be cold,…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.2670, -2.1530
- County
- Worcestershire
- District
- Wychavon
- Parish
- Droitwich Spa
- Postcode
- WR9 8DS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Droitwich and Evesham
- Nearest railway station
- Droitwich Spa — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.droitwichheritagecentre.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Droitwich Spa (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Droitwich Spa?
- Droitwich Spa is in Worcestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WR9 8DS), in the parish of Droitwich Spa.
- What is Droitwich Spa?
- Droitwich Spa (often abbreviated to Droitwich ) is an historic spa town and civil parish in the Wychavon district, in northern Worcestershire, England, on the River Salwarpe. It is located approximate
- How do I get to Droitwich Spa?
- The nearest railway station is Droitwich Spa, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode WR9 8DS.
- How do I get to Droitwich Spa?
- The nearest railway station is Droitwich Spa, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WR9 8DS.