Ladywood, Droitwich, WR9 0AL

Ladywood, Droitwich lies in the heart of Worcestershire, England, less than two miles southwest of the town of Droitwich. The area is characterised by open country and a rural ambience. Nearby, the Droitwich Canal, a historic waterway, runs through the region. The canal was originally formed by the merger of the Droitwich Barge Canal, opened in 1771, and the Droitwich Junction Canal, opened in 1854. Both canals were built to transport salt and were abandoned in 1939, but have since been the focus of restoration efforts. The Barge Canal was officially reopened in 2010, and the Junction Canal reopened in July 2011. The ownership of the canal now lies with the Canal and River Trust, which oversees its maintenance and development. The surrounding countryside offers a peaceful setting for residents and visitors alike, with the canal providing a historic touchstone to the area’s industrial heritage.