England, United Kingdom · Europe
Droitwich works well as a base: 5 minutes from Wychbold, 18km from Shelsley Walsh Speed Hill Climb.
Droitwich is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 23,834, it is an important destination in Europe.
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Droitwich Spa (often abbreviated to Droitwich ) is an historic spa town and civil parish 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. In 2021 the parish had aRead more
population of 25,027.
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 rivalled only by the Dead Sea.
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Droitwich is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 52.2667 latitude, -2.1500 longitude.
Droitwich has a population of approximately 23,834 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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The world's oldest motorsport venue still using its original course, running since 1905. A 1,000-yard blast up a wooded Worcestershire hillside, steeped in Edwardian racing heritage.
18 km · about 20 min drive
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The last family-owned British car maker in Malvern, offering factory tours where hand-crafted sports cars are built.
21 km · about 25 min drive
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Open-air museum rebuilding an industrial Black Country town: canal boats, a working replica Newcomen engine, 1930s fish and chips fried in beef dripping, and a coal mine walk. A key Peaky Blinders filming location.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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A remarkable private collection of over 100 classic and vintage cars on display in Birmingham.
30 km · about 35 min drive
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The world's largest collection of British motorcycles with over 1,000 machines spanning a century of manufacturing near Solihull.
33 km · about 40 min drive
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Off-road driving experience at Jaguar Land Rover's headquarters on a purpose-built terrain course.
33 km · about 40 min drive
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Famous Cotswolds hill climb owned by the Bugatti Owners' Club since 1937, twisting up through the grounds of Prescott House. Home of the celebrated La Vie en Bleu vintage festival.
33 km · about 40 min drive
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A folly castle crowning the Cotswold escarpment at 1,024 feet, with views across 16 counties from the second-highest point.
34 km · about 40 min drive
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