Droitwich Spa

Restoration of Droitwich Barge Canal and Droitwich Junction Canal

Did you know that one of the earliest and one of the last canals to be built in Britain are being restored in Droitwich Spa to create a linear park?

Why not visit Droitwich Spa to discover more for yourselves about this outstanding project and maybe take a boat trip?

What is there to do?

• Helping with the restoration of two canals
• Boat trips
• Heritage and Information Centre
• Lock
• Shops and refreshments in the town centre
• Wych Barge seating area

Want to know more?

Waterscape

Droitwich Spa Heritage & Information Centre St Richard’s House, 22 Victoria Square, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, WR9 8DS T: 01905 774312 E: heritage@droitwichspa.gov.uk

Families

There are events and activities held regularly in Droitwich Spa. For more information on these events contact the Droitwich Spa Heritage and Information Centre.

What about schools and groups?

Schools and groups are always welcome to visit the Droitwich Canals. The local British Waterways Education Coordinator runs a number of school weeks during the year. For further information please contact Susannah Ronan on the above number. Exploring Droitwich Town and Canal Trail enables children to discover one of the country’s oldest and newest canals the origins of Droitwich's ancient salt industry. The WOW trail passes the reconstructed 13th century Upwich Brine Well, remains of a Victorian brine pumping station, and Netherwich Basin, from which salt was exported in sailing barges along the Droitwich Barge Canal.

The trail can easily be combined with a visit to the Droitwich Spa Heritage & Information Centre. The information centre can provide a short guided tour of the centre and town through prior booking. For further information on the guided tours and bookings, contact the Information Centre. Droitwich Spa Heritage & Information Centre is open Monday to Saturday 10.00 - 16.00, and closed Sundays and Bank Holidays.