WHILE work is underway to transform the heritage and information centre in Droitwich Spa, organisers are still hosting activities for visitors this summer with exciting new exhibitions also in the works.
Droitwich Spa Heritage and Information Centre has been temporarily relocated to the town’s council chambers – still located in St Richard’s House – until the renovation works are completed in early 2026.
And although the centre is running a reduced offering with no museum open for now, visitors can still take a trip to the centre for local information or for guided town walks and day coach trips.
A behind the scenes tour is scheduled at the centre for September 13 (10.30am to 12 noon) to give visitors a glimpse into the archives. The tour is aimed at adults an will point out remnants of the buildings past and its links to the Brine Baths.
Visitors will see parts of the museum’s collection not normally accessible to the public.
It is also organising its regularly scheduled guided walks and Bands in the Park events over the summer. Guided walks are scheduled across August, September, October and November and there are Bands in the Park playing across August and September.
The dedicated team of staff and volunteers at the centre are working hard behind the scenes. All of the centre’s artifacts, which were on display in the Salt Museum, have been safely stored away or returned to the institution they were loaned from. Some will be back on display in the centre’s new exhibition, following some conservation work, alongside some other exciting new artefacts.
The team are also ‘excited’ to be working closely with local experts to create new interactive displays. The new look Salt Museum aims to tell a fascinating story – from the geological formation of
Droitwich Spa and how/why it has attracted people, to stories of the area from prehistoric times, all the way through to the present day.
As part of the redevelopment, the centre is also making its ‘Radio Room’ more accessible by making it easier to get to as part of the museum journey and are confident this will help to shine a brighter light on the ‘Droitwich on the dial’ narrative.
A spokesperson for Droitwich Spa Heritage and Information Centre said: “We’re proud to be a part of the Droitwich Spa community, and we’re so looking forward to providing the town with a refurbished Heritage Centre equipped to support local people, inform tourists, and educate on the history of this wonderful town for years to come.”
An artist’s impression showcasing how the heritage centre will look is available to view on the centre’s website. Information on the upcoming events can also be found.
Visitors are still encouraged to attend the centre to say hello to volunteers if you need help or would like a chat about Droitwich’s heritage. Access is now via door 22 of St Richard’s House, at the far end of the building.
Those visiting need to walk down the corridor and into the council chambers.
Visit https://www.droitwichheritagecentre.org.uk/ for more.
