Salt Heritage and Magnificent Mosaics

• Mileage: 6 miles
• Grade: Easy
• Maximum walkers: 25
• Refreshments: Please bring a snack and we’ll be calling at ‘The 19th  Bar & Coffeeshop’ at Gaudet Luce Golf Club towards the end of the walk.
• Child friendly: No
• Dog friendly: No
• Information: Parking charges apply. Toilets available en route.

Description:

Droitwich’s salt heritage is rooted in its natural brine springs, which have been a valuable resource since Roman times. We begin our exploration of its history along the canals that transported this important commodity before arriving in Vines Park with its informative displays and brine pit. After visiting the town and its Heritage Centre we wander through Lido Park on our way to the Sacred Heart Church, an early 20^th century  building that belies the breathtaking vision inside – magnificent ecclesiastical mosaics inspired by those in Ravenna and Rome. A representative of the church will give a short talk outlining the background to the design and installation of the mosaics and we’ll have time to look round at our leisure. Our return route is via Hadzor with a coffee stop at Gaudet Luce Golf Club.

Meeting point:

• Meet: Gateway Car Park, Hanbury Road, Droitwich
• Map ref: SO 915 631
• Postcode: WR9 7DU
• what3words: incursion.shelter.hydration

Come along to The Fleece Inn on Friday the 26th and meet up with fellow Festival walkers for a social evening featuring the Lockdown Layabouts. Don’t forget to book your place (Event 12A).