Towns & cities · West Midlands
Rock
Rock — village in Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bewdley · 7.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Rock in the West Midlands, the nearest railway station is Bewdley, which is 7 km away. The postcode for Rock is DY14 9SD, and entry to the town is free.
About
Rock is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 2,366 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 52.3387°, -2.3894°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Teme SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Rock is a village and civil parish in the Wyre Forest District of Worcestershire, England, which lies south-west of Bewdley. It had a population of 2,366 in 2001. In the parish is Fingerpost, the junction of the A456 and A4117 roads. The parish council erected a large commemorative stone near the junction for the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. The Church of St Peter and St Paul contains a number of Herefordshire School Romanesque carvings. The local church has a major congregation, and the village hall always has local events taking place from wedding functions to the Rock Show. The Bewdley School and Sixth Form Centre provides secondary education for pupils from the area.
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Background
History
The name Rock derives from the Old English āc meaning 'oak'. Rock was in the lower division of Doddingtree Hundred. It is a geographically large civil parish, embracing various settlements including Far Forest. There is a moated site, and earthworks showing remains of a medieval village, near the church. A grammar school was established in King Edward VI's reign. Mary Whitehouse, the TV/radio clean-up campaigner and founder of Mediawatch UK, was reportedly living at Triangle Farm farmhouse in Rock just before moving to Essex in 1975.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.3387, -2.3894
- County
- Worcestershire
- District
- Wyre Forest
- Parish
- Rock
- Postcode
- DY14 9SD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wyre Forest
- Population
- 2,366
- Nearest railway station
- Bewdley — 7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1851974 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Rock, Worcestershire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The Rock Cross Inn - geograph.org.uk - 937551.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Rock is a village in Worcestershire, located in the West Midlands, with a population of 2,366. Our guide lists several nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 2,366
- Administrative county
- Worcestershire
- Constituency
- Wyre Forest
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Things to see in Rock
27 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Rock →
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📷 5Gardens · West Midlands
Arley House and Gardens
Arley House and Gardens — gardens in Worcestershire, England, UK.
📷 3Wildlife reserves · West Midlands
Hunthouse Wood
Hunthouse Wood — nature reserve in Worcestershire, UK.
📷 4Watermills · West Midlands
Knowles Mill
Knowles Mill is a watermill in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · West Midlands
Wyre Forest
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★ Iconic📷 5Heritage railways · West Midlands
Severn Valley Railway
16-mile preserved steam railway from Kidderminster to Bridgnorth, since 1970.
📷 3Natural landmarks · West Midlands
Arley Tower
Arley Tower — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · West Midlands
The Withy Pear
The Withy Pear — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Gardens · West Midlands
Arley Arboretum & Gardens
Arley Arboretum & Gardens — a garden in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · West Midlands
The Hornbeam Maze
The Hornbeam Maze — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 2Historic houses · West Midlands
Kinlet Mines Engine House
Kinlet Mines Engine House — a historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · West Midlands
Abberley Hall
Abberley Hall — a manor in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Manor houses · West Midlands
Stildon Manor
Stildon Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · West Midlands
Abberley Hall School
Abberley Hall School — a school heritage in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountain bike trails · West Midlands
Wyre Forest Blue Route
Wyre Forest Blue Route — a mtb trail in england west midlands.
📷 5Mountain bike trails · West Midlands
Wyre Forest Green Route
Wyre Forest Green Route — a mtb trail in england west midlands.
📷 5Campsites · West Midlands
Hopleys Family Camping
Hopleys Family Camping — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Campsites · West Midlands
Yew Tree Farm Caravan Park
Yew Tree Farm Caravan Park — a campsite in england west midlands.
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📷 5Mountains & hills · West Midlands
Abberley Hill
Abberley Hill — a hill or mountain in england west midlands.
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Clows Top
Clows Top — mountain in england west midlands. Elevation: 232 m.
📷 5Manor houses · West Midlands
Stildon Manor
Stildon Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Campsites · West Midlands
Yew Tree Farm Caravan Park
Yew Tree Farm Caravan Park — a campsite in england west midlands.
Where to eat & stay near Rock
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · West Midlands
Yew Tree Farm Caravan Park
Yew Tree Farm Caravan Park — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Campsites · West Midlands
Hopleys Family Camping
Hopleys Family Camping — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · West Midlands
Woodman House Caravan Park
Woodman House Caravan Park — a caravan park in england west midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · West Midlands
Severn Bank Park
Severn Bank Park — a caravan park in england west midlands.
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📷 5Caravan parks · West Midlands
Brant Caravan Park
Brant Caravan Park — a caravan park in england west midlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Hop Pole Inn
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📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Black Boy Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
Wood Colliers Arms Public House And Attached Railings
Wood Colliers Arms Public House And Attached Railings in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · West Midlands
Horn And Trumpet Public House
Horn And Trumpet Public House in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 7Historic pubs · West Midlands
Cock And Magpie Public House
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Flagship📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rock?
- Rock is in Worcestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DY14 9SD), in the parish of Rock.
- What is Rock?
- Rock — village in Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rock?
- The nearest railway station is Bewdley, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DY14 9SD.
- Is Rock a protected site?
- Yes — Rock is part of the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Rock free to visit?
- Yes, Rock is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rock?
- The nearest railway station is Bewdley, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DY14 9SD.