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4^th Jun, 2026

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NEWS 1^st May, 2026

All you need to know about Droitwich's St Richard's Canal Festival which starts today

NEWS 16^th Apr, 2026

Living history festival returns to Avoncroft Museum

NEWS 5^th Dec, 2025

Go back to Christmases of years gone by at Bromsgrove's Avoncroft Museum

NEWS 27^th Nov, 2025

Memorial calls for the Droitwich Spa High teacher who was The Beatles bassist

NEWS 28^th Feb, 2025

Guided tours programme announced for Droitwich Spa

Help uncover mysteries of Willow Court Farm in Droitwich history project

NEWS 6^th Nov, 2024

Thanksgiving feast at Droitwich care home in honour of Edward Winslow

NEWS 4^th Nov, 2024

Armed Forces veteran lands carpentry role in Willow Court restoration

NEWS 26^th Aug, 2024

Droitwich's SaltFest is coming back bigger and better than ever

NEWS 19^th Jul, 2024

'Sort out the building or face legal action' - Council's warning to owner of Droitwich's Raven Hotel

NEWS 19^th Mar, 2024

Delve into Chateau Impney's history at latest Civic Society talk

NEWS 28^th Feb, 2024

Droitwich Heritage Centre and Salt Museum funding application makes good progress

NEWS 3^rd Jan, 2024

Developer sheds light on the work being undertaken at Droitwich's Raven Hotel

NEWS 3^rd Jul, 2023

Join the latest Droitwich guided town walk this weekend

NEWS 9^th Jun, 2023

APPEAL - Timber frame building at Avoncroft Museum set on fire and roof destroyed in suspected arson attack

NEWS 14^th Mar, 2023

Two history talks will explore Droitwich Spa's timber-framed buildings

NEWS 20^th Feb, 2023

FREE activities at Droitwich Heritage Centre this half-term

NEWS 9^th Jan, 2023

Chateau Impney's deer park is subject of Droitwich History and Archaeology Society's next talk

NEWS 3^rd Oct, 2022

Droitwich History and Archaeology Society's latest talk to take place this Wednesday

11^th Sep, 2022

VIDEO - Almost 300 people turn out for Droitwich Spa's Accession Proclamation of King Charles III

NEWS 7^th Sep, 2022

FREE Heritage Open Day event to shed light on Droitwich's historic Willow Court Farmhouse with links to Henry VIII

21^st Apr, 2022

Did you know? Check out the fascinating history of the century-old 144 Birmingham to Worcestershire bus route

NEWS 21^st Apr, 2022

Pride of Longbridge Rally set for big return to Cofton Park this weekend

First Droitwich underpass mural - inspired by Westlands First School pupils - is complete

NEWS 23^rd Feb, 2022

Droitwich Town Council seeking its first ever apprentice and a new Heritage Manager as exciting posts become available

22^nd Jan, 2022

Hanbury First School pupils set sail to explore viking history

NEWS SPECIAL REPORT 30^th Nov, 2021

Revelations from the Brine Baths - New exhibition gives 'fascinating insight' into Droitwich's saltwater heritage

Step back into Second World War Britain when 1940s event comes to Bromsgrove's Avoncroft Museum

NEWS 14^th Aug, 2021

Countdown on to Droitwich's new heritage trail and mobile app

NEWS 29^th Jul, 2021

Explore town's past at Droitwich Heritage Centre this summer holiday

22^nd May, 2021

Bromsgrove Court Leet set to officially reopen Avconcroft Museum's historic buildings after vandal attack

NEWS 20^th Oct, 2020

Spooky (but Covid-safe) goings-on at Avoncroft Museum this Halloween

NEWS 17^th Oct, 2020

Avoncroft Museum given lifeline £183,943 grant from Government's Covid Culture Recovery Fund

NEWS 16^th Oct, 2020

Young explorers can take in some Droitwich history this half-term with Heritage Centre's trail

22^nd Sep, 2020

Go back to the war years at Avoncroft Museum's 1940s extravaganza

Historic church with links to Salt King John Corbett will be restored to its former glory, thanks to £330,000 Heritage Lottery Grant

NEWS 5^th Mar, 2020

Learn about Droitwich's past and historic buildings at first Heritage Walk of 2020

NEWS SPECIAL REPORT 11^th Feb, 2020

Seth Lakeman's praise for Droitwich Spa and its Norbury Theatre after his 'A Pilgrim's Tale' Mayflower show

NEWS 3^rd Jan, 2020

Presentation on King Richard III to be given in Droitwich

Chateau Impney Hill Climb takes the chequered flag to win an RAC Historic Award

NEWS 11^th Oct, 2019

Photographer Paul's postcards to be showcased at Droitwich and Dodderhill History Group meeting

NEWS 11^th Oct, 2019

Get an insight into town's past with the latest Droitwich Heritage Walk

John Corbett talk and book signings by Droitwich authors to take place at town's library

NEWS 13^th Sep, 2019

Step back in time as 16th Century Droitwich building opens its doors this weekend

10^th Sep, 2019

Probus' praise for community as visitors to Salt Fest flocked to dress as Romans at its stall

NEWS 30^th Aug, 2019

Volunteers sought for Droitwich Heritage Centre

22^nd Aug, 2019

600-year-old medieval silver brooch unearthed in Wychbold by metal detectorist

NEWS 16^th Jul, 2019

Droitwich Heritage Centre receives complimentary copy of new Lido Guide which features the town's outdoor pool

NEWS 12^th Jul, 2019

Heritage walk tomorrow will shed light on Droitwich's past

NEWS 2^nd Jul, 2019

Himbleton community came together to toast the village hall's 90th anniversary

NEWS 7^th Jun, 2019

Next Droitwich heritage walk takes place tomorrow

NEWS 13^th May, 2019

Worcester Cathedral 'wins the lottery' with £1million grant to help it become a unique historic learning, arts and heritage venue

NEWS 5^th May, 2019

Joy as restored Droitwich Town Mural is unveiled

NEWS 12^th Apr, 2019

Latest Droitwich Town Heritage Walk to take place tomorrow

NEWS 10^th Apr, 2019

Fully-restored Droitwich Town Mural to be officially unveiled at special ceremony

NEWS 19^th Mar, 2019

'Cavalier Dogs and Roundhead Rogues' talk to take place in Droitwich tonight

NEWS 23^rd Feb, 2019

Illustrated talk on Victorian and Edwardian buildings to be held in Droitwich

NEWS 19^th Feb, 2019

Council chiefs urged to save Worcestershire’s award-winning Archive and Archaeology Service

NEWS 16^th Feb, 2019

Families can go back in time this half-term with Medieval Day at Droitwich Heritage Centre

17^th Jan, 2019

Parade takes place to remember Droitwich historian Nelly

NEWS 9^th Jan, 2019

Parade through Droitwich to mark what would have been Nelly Copson's 100th birthday

11^th Nov, 2018

The story of Sapper Richard Langrick - a First World War soldier buried in Droitwich

NEWS 8^th Nov, 2018

Latest Droitwich Town Heritage Walk to take place this weekend

NEWS 24^th Oct, 2018

Droitwich's St Peter's Academy transforms its playground into Roman battleground

NEWS 19^th Oct, 2018

Wartime experience exhibition heading to Droitwich Heritage Centre

NEWS PICTURE SPECIAL

11^th Sep, 2018

Thousands braved the rain to attend this year's Droitwich Salt Fest

30^th Aug, 2018

SPArkles WI members have a splashing time finding out the history of Droitwich Lido

17^th Jul, 2018

Mural at Droitwich's Lido Park to be given new design, reflecting the town's history

NEWS 14^th Jul, 2018

Talk on 'the Edwardians and the First World War' at next meeting of Salwarpe WI

NEWS 28^th Feb, 2018

Latest Droitwich history and heritage presentation will be on The Star Yard