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A small Worcestershire town, Redditch charms with small but significant attractions.

Located on the outskirts of southern Birmingham, the town is known for its quirky history and famous industrial heritage. Sitting on one of the country’s biggest motorway connections, from Redditch, the driving possibilities are endless. Head south to the Cotswolds or to Shakespeare’s former home in Stratford-upon-Avon where you can take a step back in time.

Tucked amongst the rolling green hills of Worcestershire, Redditch is a town steeped in history and filled with plenty of attractions for the visitor.

Things to do in Redditch

Surrounded by peaceful Worcestershire countryside, Redditch is a town with a fascinating heritage dating back to the 12th Century. Back in the Middle Ages Cistercian Monks built an abbey at Bordesley, the site of which can still be explored today. Despite being an important centre for commerce and trade in the region, Redditch is peaceful, green and full of parks and gardens. Redditch even boasts a wonderful industrial museum, the Forge Hill Needle Museum. Here you can see a unique set of displays telling the story of the surprisingly gruesome needle-making industry in Victorian times. You can also see many of the artefacts recovered from the nearby Bordesley Abbey ruins. If you’re looking for shopping, there are plenty of stores in the centre. Anyone keen on more active pursuits can enjoy all kinds of sports and activities from canoeing to golf.

Redditch: Discover more

There is plenty to discover in the surrounding Worcestershire countryside. A short distance from the town is the serene Countryside Centre in Arrow Valley Park. The centre is filled with exhibitions, gift shops and cafeterias and you can explore the wonderful surrounding park along a series of marked nature trails.