Explore Things to do in Kidderminster

Welcome to our guide to exploring Kidderminster. Here you’ll find a directory of local life, designed to help you make the most of our town and its surroundings. From the walking paths in The Old Rhine, to the historic atmosphere of Weaver's Wharf – a reminder of the town’s carpet-making past – and the more modern pace of life around Weavers Wharf, there’s something to discover for every visitor. You can visit the green spaces of Spennells Valley Nature Reserve or enjoy a riverside walk along the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal.

Kidderminster is a place where heritage and contemporary life meet. You can spend an afternoon discovering local crafts, tracing the town’s textile history at the Carpet Museum in Stour Vale, or delve into the area’s industrial story at the Slingfield Mill Chimney. The town also benefits from connections to the wider region, with nearby attractions such as Arley Arboretum accessible via the Severn Valley Railway, and Kinver Edge offering scenic views. The Town centre, fronted by the statue of Sir Rowland Hill, provides access to local shops and the historic Kidderminster Town Hall.

This isn’t a static list; we update these categories daily, reflecting local events, workshops and opportunities. Kidderminster hosts regular events like the Kidderminster Fringe Festival, weekly markets, and the Severn Valley Railway Heritage Days. We want to provide a real-time window into what’s happening locally. Discover the community spirit of Radford Avenue or take a day trip to Stourport-on-Severn. There’s always something new to find, whether it’s a performance at the Civic Hall as part of the 60th-anniversary programme, or a family-friendly event at Harvington Hall. The area’s history, stretching back to the Anglo-Saxon era, is palpable.