Exploring around Kidderminster by Bus!

15 August 2024

With the school holidays now in full swing its a great time to explore your local Kidderminster area by bus!

There are lots of places to visit all across the Diamond Kidderminster Bus Network, so why not grab a family day ticket and enjoy a day out with the kids...

Here are some great ideas to get you started...

125 Stourbridge to Bridgnorth:

• Spend a day in the picturesque towns of Bewdley or Bridgnorth
• West Midlands Safari Park is home to some of the world's most beautiful and exotic animal species. Drive through the Safari and come face to face with some of the fastest, tallest and cutest animals around. For visitors travelling by public transport, a guided tour of the park by safari minibus is available to book via their website and is a great way to learn more about the animals and for the whole family to enjoy the experience.
• The Crystal Leisure Centre is centrally situated in the town of Stourbridge, comprising of a large leisure pool for lots of family fun.
• Its easy to make connections at Stourbridge to a shoppers Paradise at Merry Hill or Historic Dudley

292 Kidderminster to Ludlow:

• Ludlow & Ludlow Brewery, Ludlow Castle - Take a wander around the fine medieval Castle ruins as part of your day visiting the many independent shops and eateries in the historical town of Ludlow.
• Check out Bewdley for museums and the famous Severn Valley Railway.
• Head out to Wyre Forest for your next family adventure! Choose one of the walking trails where you can discover the most beautiful parts of the forest. Or, get active at the Go Ape curse or cycling trails!

52 Kidderminster to Redditch:

• Take Afternoon Tea at Rowberrys Tea Rooms or visit Bromsgrove or Redditch town centres

3 Kidderminster to Areley Kings:

• Experience thrills and family rides in a traditional fairground with dodgems, a games arcade and boat rides at Stourport Fair

303 Kidderminster to Worcester:

• Spend a day visiting the amazing Worcester Cathedral and historic City Centre
• or experience a fun packed day out for all the family at Little Owl Farm, situated just on the outskirts of Ombersley

294/296 Kidderminster to Worcester:

• Take a trailer tour and learn about local farming at Top Barn Farm Park
• Enjoy days out in Worcester, Stourport or Bewdley

192 Kidderminster to Halesowen:

• Stop off at the famous Webbs Garden Centre, Hagley
• Its easy to get connections at Halesowen to Merry Hill 

145/145A to Bromsgrove, Droitwich, Rubbery & Wychbold:

• Avoncroft Museum is home to over 30 historic buildings and structures which have been rescued and re-built just outside of Bromsgrove in rural Worcestershire.
• Take a dip at the amazing Droitwich Lido
• Stop off at the famous Webbs of Wychbold Garden Centre

580 Kidderminster to Kinver:

• Check out the historic secrets of the Drakelow Tunnels Museum
• Explore the lovely village of Kinver

Looking for something closer to home?

• Have a fun filled family visit to the Mini Pro Golf Park at Wolverley on the 9/9A.
• Learn about the famous local Kidderminster trade at Kidderminster Carpet Museum near the centre of town
• Just a short bus hop along Comberton Rd, The Severn Valley Railway is a great day out. Enjoy the unspoiled scenary and quaint 'olde worlde' charm of country stations, each one giving ready access to local villages and riverside walks. 

There's lots to see and do, and these are just a few highlights, so why not get out and about and explore by bus today!