Museums · West Midlands
Wyre Forest District
Wyre Forest District — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Wyre Forest District is a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Wyre Forest District is a museum located in the West Midlands. It showcases the history and culture of the surrounding area, offering insights into local heritage and industry. The museum features various exhibits and displays relevant to the region's development over time.
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Background
History
The district was formed on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972. The new district covered the area of four former districts, which were all abolished at the same time: The new district was named after the ancient woodland of Wyre Forest, much of which lies within the area. Since 2011, Wyre Forest has formed part of the Greater Birmingham & Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership. Wyre Forest District Council made headlines in June 2024 when it announced that it had banned bouncy castles on council-owned land because of insurance problems.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3890, -2.2550
- County
- Worcestershire
- District
- Wyre Forest
- Parish
- Kidderminster
- Postcode
- DY11 6XE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wyre Forest
Sources
- wikipedia: Wyre Forest District (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wyre Forest District?
- Wyre Forest District is in Worcestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DY11 6XE), in the parish of Kidderminster.
- Who owns Wyre Forest District?
- Wyre Forest District is owned by Wyre Forest District Council.
- How do I get to Wyre Forest District?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DY11 6XE. It sits within the Wyre Forest parliamentary constituency.