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Steve Widdowson
Wyre Valley Line
Hagley - Hartlebury
2:45
Hours from
LONDON
0:47
Hours from
Birmingham
Journey through rolling picturesque countryside, on your way into the heart of Worcestershire.
The Wyre Valley Line, from Hagley to Hartlebury, runs south from the boundary with the West Midlands to the heart of Worcestershire.
Starting your journey at the historic Hagley Station, make sure you save time to admire the Grade II listed footbridge. The footbrige dates back to 1884 and is one of the few surviving ornamental ironwork bridges on the rail network.
Next stop is Blakedown, with its old signalbox now used as a community hub. You can see the signal box as you leave the station on the right.
The impressive, recently rebuilt Kidderminster Station is next along the line. Here you can leave the train and join the Severn Valley Railway, located across the station forecourt.
Kidderminster is famous for carpet weaving and visitors can explore the fascinating history at the Museum of Carpets, a short walk from the station.
Head to the bus station for connections to the West Midland Safari Park.
Back on the train you'll soon reach Hartlebury. Leave the train here and explore the Grade I listed Hartlebury Castle. Discover the Palace that was home to the Bishops of Worcester for over 1000 years. Now you can explore the fascinating history of Worcestershire county.
Highlights
Hagley Station with its Grade II listed footbridge & local artists' exhibitions
The GWR signal box, now a community hub
Leaving Kidderminster going south, look out for the engine sheds of Severn Valley Railway before the line crosses the impressive Hoobrook Viaduct
Find out more
Getting there
Train/bus
Car
Plane
Limited parking at all four stations. If you are coming by car, base yourself at Kidderminster, with many car parks, and use public transport to explore further afield.
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Kidderminster is the hub of the local bus network.
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Local trains run from Birmingham Moor Street & Snow Hill stations through to Worcester. Chiltern run early morning services from Kidderminster to London Marylebone and evening services back. GWR run services to Worcester from London Paddington.
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Route
Hagley - Hartlebury
Cost
£5.30 Day Return
Opening times
All year | 7 days a week
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
Hagley Station
Explore the historic station that dates back to 1884. The Grade II footbridge has been used by Hornby for a 'OO' gauge model.
Take time to explore the poster boards along the platforms, showcasing local art society members' artwork.
Blakedown
The local community saved this historic signal box and it is now used as a community hub. You can see the hub on the right as you leave the station going south.
Kidderminster
Extend your day out on the railway with a trip along the Severn Valley Railway, located across the station forecourt. Built in late Victorian style and based on the former GWR station at Ross-on-Wye, the station was opened in 1984.
Don't miss a visit to the Museum of Carpets to learn about the area's facinating history of carpet weaving.
Leaving Kidderminster heading south on the train, the extensive locomotive and carriage facilities of the Severn Valley Railway can be seen to the right before the line crosses the impressive 23m high Hoobrook Viaduct built from 7 million blue bricks in 1884-85.
Hartlebury
As you leave the train in Hartlebury, stop for a drink or bite to eat at the former station building, now home to The Tap House.
Explore further and visit the Grade I listed Hartlebury Castle, home of the Bishops of Worcester for over 1000 years.
More lines to explore nearby
Nearby heritage railways
Severn Valley Railway
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Bridgnorth - Kidderminster
Lines to explore
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