Salt heritage, canals, parks, independent shops and one of the country's few remaining outdoor saltwater swimming pools.
Droitwich Spa is one of Worcestershire's most distinctive historic towns, shaped for centuries by the natural brine found beneath its streets.
The town's salt deposits attracted settlement from Roman times and later helped establish Droitwich as an important centre for salt production.
Today visitors can explore its historic centre, walk beside the canals, discover its spa heritage, enjoy green spaces and visit one of Britain's few remaining open air saltwater swimming pools.
Discover the town's remarkable salt story, swim outdoors, walk the canal network and explore the historic centre.
Discover the Salt Story and learn how natural brine shaped the town from its ancient origins through to its development as a spa destination.
Swim outdoors at one of the UK's few remaining inland open air saltwater pools, surrounded by Lido Park.
Walk, cycle or simply enjoy the restored waterways which pass close to the town centre and connect with the wider canal network.
Droitwich owes much of its existence to the natural brine beneath the town. Salt production has taken place here for centuries and became one of the area's most important industries.
During the nineteenth century, industrialist John Corbett transformed salt production in Droitwich and helped establish the town's reputation as a spa destination.
The opening of brine baths brought visitors to the town for health treatments and eventually led to the name Droitwich Spa.
Explore Worcestershire heritage →Wander through the traditional streets around High Street, Victoria Square and St Andrew's Square.
Enjoy Lido Park, Vines Park and the open spaces around the town and waterways.
Discover cafés, pubs, restaurants and independent businesses throughout the town centre.
Explore shops and local businesses alongside familiar high street names in the centre of town.
Droitwich's waterways were originally created to support the town's salt trade. The Barge Canal opened in 1771, linking Droitwich with the River Severn.
The Junction Canal later connected the town with the Worcester and Birmingham Canal. After decades of decline the canal network was restored and reopened, creating new routes for walking, cycling and boating.
Discover the town's salt heritage, walk beside the canal, explore the historic centre or enjoy the parks and outdoor Lido.