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Read MoreAbout Salt Fest
Droitwich Spa Salt Fest started in 2006 to celebrate the town’s unique salt heritage. Since then the event has grown considerably taking place across the whole town centre and attracting thousands of visitors. Whilst the salt heritage and Romans are still important aspects, the event has now become a showcase for the town, businesses and community. Many local groups take part running stalls and organising activities whilst the music showcase features young and up and coming local performers. Salt Fest is a great day out for all the family. This year the programme has been extended and will start at 6pm on Friday 9th September with live music, real ale bar in Vines Park. The event runs throughout the weekend ending on the evening of Sunday 11th September. Highlights of the 2016 Festival include: Town History and Salt Heritage Salt Alley Town Centre – Saltbarrow Market Displays and activities featuring the town’s unique salt heritage and local history. Learn about the buoyancy properties of brine and how it was used to make salt in the Iron Age over 2,000 years ago. Watch a salt carving demonstration and browse the stalls to learn how the town’s history has been shaped by the underground brine deposits. See model cars powered by salt! Join in a ‘salty sing-along’ or find out about the history of democracy with the Vernons of Hanbury Hall. Saturday 10.30am – 4.30pm Roman and Living History Re-enactment Vines Park Visitors will have chance to meet the Romans and find out how they lived at the encampment in the park. Learn about the life of the Roman Soldier, find out about the clothes they wore and what they ate and listen to storytelling. Saturday and Sunday 10.30am – 4.30pm Salt Museum – Heritage and Tourist Information Centre Town Centre – Victoria Square Visit the museum to find out about the town’s fascinating salt history. Other exhibits and activities include the history of radio and brass rubbing. Saturday 10am – 4pm Guided Town Walk Join the guided town walk to find out more about the town’s fascinating history. Walk last about 1 1/2 hours and costs £2. Booking essential. T: 01905 774312. Saturday 11.30 am and 2pm from the Heritage and Information Centre. St. Andrews Church Town Centre – St. Andrews Street Visit the church in the heart of the town and enjoy some quiet time in the gardens. Saturday 10am – 4.30pm St. Augustine’s...
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Read MoreEvent Exhibitors
Community Organisations The 2016 exhibitors are: 4 Shires Festivals Organising Live Music – Vines Park 01905 770192 festivals@4shires.events Boy Brigade and Girls Association Information stall Blue Cross Raising money and awareness for animals in need of homes in Worcestershire Canal & River Trust Information Stall Cancer Research UK Awareness and fundraising County Fostering Team Information Stall Cramar Cat Rescue Information stall Droitwich AED Raising funds to provide free defibrillators and training Droitwich.AED@talktalk.net Droitwich Air Cadets Fundraising and information Droitwich Arts Network Art exhibitions and activities Droitwich Fairtrade Group Fairtrade jewellery, crafts, chocolate, tea and coffee Droitwich Lions Club Bric-a-brac, games and tombola Droitwich Spa Rotary Club Raising awareness of small local charities Droitwich Royal British Legion Raising awareness of the work of the Royal British Legion Droitwich Spa and Rural Council for Voluntary Service Promoting the role of volunteers, including community transport, education and the Community Hub Droitwich Spa Model Boat Club Display of Model Boats on Basin – Sunday Droitwich Spa Salvation Army Information about Salvation Army Droitwich Waterways (Pamela May) Trust Boat trips along the canal Friends of Guiding Mug Raffle and Children’s Games Hanbury Hall and Gardens (National Trust) Visitor information and National Trust Membership Hanbury Hall and Gardens, School Road, Hanbury, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 7EA 01527 821214 Happy Staffie Rescue Teddy Tombola and pet goodies. Rescue and rehoming for Staffordshire bull terriers Healthwatch Worcestershire Information about local health and social care services Heart of England Ferret Association Ferret racing and ferret welfare Himbleton C of E First School Information and Fundraising Stall Hounds for Heroes Merchandice, raffle & Ball Game The Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Worcester Branch Demonstrations of the use of salt batteries to power model vechicles. King George V Sports C.I.C. Raffle Tickets – with grand draw Little Duckling books Independent bookseller for young readers Lurcher Link Handmade tote bags Michelle Parker – Artisan Blacksmith Promoting the Ypres 2016 Cenotaph installation The Norbury Theatre Information Stall Probus ’87 Demonstrating salt making, buoyancy of brine, arthritic attenuation using aerated brine; and showing how Droitwich avoided paying salt tax The Protection of Unwanted Puppies Society Soft toys and dog related products RSPB Wildlife conservation, membership information and lots of family activities Salters Medical Practice SOBBS (Save Our Brine Baths) Information, displays and activities The Spa Medical Practice NHS GP Practice Stoke Prior Parish Council Displays about the “Salt King” West Mercia Police Crime Prevention advice and Giveaways Wartime Display ww1 and ww2 displays Worcestershire Wildlife Trust Information and Promotion...
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Read MoreSalt Fest Entertainment
2016 Entertainment Programme Friday 09 September 5.30pm – 10pm This year’s Salt Fest starts on the Friday evening with a fantastic line up of music in the Vines Park marquee featuring . Polly Edwards Trio Kringo Blue Hayley Kate. Polly Edwards Stuart Woolfenden Saturday 10 September Listen out for the St. Augustine’s Church bells as they ring to welcome you to Salt Fest at 10am Grand Opening Gather in Victoria Square at 10.30am for the official opening by Cllr Frances Smith, Chairman of Wychavon District Council and Cllr Roy Murphy, Mayor of Droitwich Spa. Followed by a parade through town led by Droitwich Air Cadets Band accompanied by the Romans and other exhibitors. Victoria Square 10.30am. Roman March Look out for the Romans as they march through town. Town Centre 1.30pm Town Walk Why not join a guided walk to find out more about the town’s fascinating history. Walks last about 1½ hours and cost £2. 11.30 am and 2pm Booking essential (tel 01905 774312). Heritage and Information Centre, Victoria Square 2pm Saltbarrow Market Take some time out to enjoy a mixed programme of entertainment in Salt Alley (Saltbarrow Market) St. Andrews Square Shopping Centre Join the ‘Salty Pirates” for a great programme of live children’s entertainment by Wren Arts 10.30 – 11.15am – Balloon Modelling (Pirate on foot), Giant Bubbles (Pirate on foot), Pirate on stilts 11.45 – 12.45pm – Have a go circus skills with the Jolly Pirates plus Pirate tricks 1.15 – 2.00pm – Balloon Modelling (Pirate on foot), Giant Bubbles (Pirate on foot), Pirate on stilts 2.30 – 3.15pm – Have a go circus skills with the Jolly Pirates plus Pirate tricks 3.00– 4.00pm – Balloon Modelling (Pirate on foot), Giant Bubbles (Pirate on foot), Pirate on stilts We also have a storytelling caravan which will be set up in the shopping centre. The caravan will be open all day and have lots of things for children to explore, but there will be 2 set story telling times, 12:45 and 2pm. This is running through Shindig, the Rural West Midlands Performing Arts group. DAN Arts @Meetbox, St Andrews Shopping Centre Make a mosaic and paint a masterpiece in under 10 minues Live music and entertainment in the shopping centre all day Vines Park Live Music in the Marquee (Daytime) Youth Music Showcase featuring a fantastic line up of local young performers. 11.30am W Factor – finalists from this year’s W Factor, showcasing young talent across Wychavon 12.30pm...
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Read MoreVisitor Information
Droitwich Spa: Visit and Stay Salt Fest is held in the Worcestershire town of Droitwich Spa. Droitwich Spa has much to offer visitors. The town blends old and new and is a place of great charm and character. The town has a rich history of salt production, especially in the Roman, medieval and Victorian periods. In Roman times Droitwich was known as Salinae and the origins of salt extraction in the area go back to prehistoric times. Droitwich Spa brine exists far below the ground and emanates at the surface as springs. The brine is so salty, that the Dead Sea is the only other natural source of salt water able to equal its strength and density. Today, there is still evidence of this salt history in the High Street where many of the buildings lean at interesting angles due to brine extraction. The town offers a good choice of shops, pubs, restaurants and cafes ranging from small independent businesses in the High Street to the modern shopping centre in St. Andrews Square. The Heritage Centre in Victoria Square hosts a Salt Museum along with the Tourist Information Centre. There is also a good range of leisure activities including 2 Parks, Theatre, Leisure Centre and a recently restored canal. Lido Park boasts a children’s playground, tennis courts and, in the summer, open air bathing in the Lido Pool. Droitwich Canal runs through Vines Park and provides a good base to explore the local area either on foot or by bicycle. For further information on Droitwich Spa call Droitwich Spa Heritage and Information Centre on (01905) 774312 or visit visitdroitwichspa.com Useful Information Getting to Droitwich Spa Accommodation First Aid Parking Places to Eat and Drink Shopping Toilets Getting to Droitwich Spa Get Directions For: Driving Walking Bicycling show options hide options Avoid Tolls Avoid Highways From: To: Fetching directions...... Reset directions By Road Droitwich Spa is easily accessible from Junctions 5 and 6 of the M5; Bromsgrove and Worcester via A38; Kidderminster via A442; Redditch via A441 and B4090 Salt Way. The post code for SatNav purposes is WR9 8LB By Bus There are services to Droitwich Spa from Birmingham, Bromsgrove, Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester as well as places in the immediate area. For more information visit Worcestershire County Council Bus Timetables here. By Train Droitwich Spa is easily accessible by train from Birmingham, Bromsgrove, Hereford, Kidderminster, Malvern and Worcester. For more information visit Worcestershire...
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Salt Fest 2015 was a fantastic event with chance to meet the Romans and find out about find out about the town's fascinating salt history. The 2016 event takes place Saturday 10th – Sunday 11th September. Further information will be added in 2016. In the meantime, please browse the website to find out about the attractions on offer, exhibitors and visiting the event.
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About Salt Fest
Droitwich Spa Salt Fest started in 2006 to celebrate the town’s unique salt heritage. Since then the event has grown considerably taking place across the whole town centre and attracting thousands of visitors. Whilst the salt heritage and Romans are still important aspects, the event has now become a showcase for the town, businesses and community. Many local groups take part running stalls and organising activities whilst the music showcase features young and up and coming local performers. Salt Fest is a great day out for all the family. Highlights of the 2014 Festival included: Town History and Salt Heritage Salt Alley Town Centre – Saltbarrow Market Displays and activities featuring the town’s unique salt heritage and local history. Learn about the buoyancy properties of brine and how it was used to make salt in the Iron Age over 2,000 years ago. Watch a salt carving demonstration and browse the stalls to learn how the town’s history has been shaped by the underground brine deposits. See model cars powered by salt! Visitors can also enjoy two live performances of “A Flavour of a Salt Maker’s Celebration” depicting a late 17th century Michaelmas Feast. Performances at 11.30am and 2pm. Saturday 10.30am – 4.30pm Roman and Living History Re-enactment Vines Park...
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