Welcome to Droitwich Spa
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Droitwich Spa (often abbreviated to Droitwich ) is an historic spa town 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. 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 rivaled only by the Dead Sea.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
837 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
23,656 (2021) |
Density |
2,828 people/km2 |
Mean age |
42.2 |
Ward |
Droitwich Central |
District |
Wychavon |
Postcodes |
WR9 |
ONS ID |
E04010386 |
Council
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Education
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Business
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Planning
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Property
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Heritage
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Local News
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Have your say on Droitwich Spa Heritage Centre's potential expansion | Worcester News
Published: 10th Apr 2024
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Bid to delay Droitwich Full Fibre pole introduction falls despite Wychavon pleas
Published: 16th Sep 2023
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Give your input on new artwork in Droitwich Spa Town Centre | Worcester News
Published: 29th Feb 2024