Redditch
Redditch
Redditch is a town in Worcestershire, England. It is located 13 miles (21 km) south of Birmingham and has a population of around 85,000. Redditch was originally an agricultural town, but it later became known for its manufacture of needles and fishing tackle. The town is also home to the Ashridge Business School.
Redditch is a great place to visit, with plenty of things to see and do. The main attraction is the Redditch Palace, which was built in the 18th century and is now used as a museum. Other notable landmarks include the Abbey Green Clock Tower and the Kingfisher Shopping Centre.
Redditch is also home to a number of parks and gardens, including the Gainsborough Park and the Church Green Gardens. There are plenty of bars and restaurants to choose from, as well as a few shopping centres. Redditch is a great place to visit if you’re looking for something to do in the British countryside.
Created: 12 November 2022 Edited: 29 November 2023
Redditch
Local History around Redditch
There are some historic monuments around including:
Park Wood Camp, IpsleyThe Mount'Danes Bank'Feckenham manorial moated siteMoated site known as Moon's MoatBordesley AbbeyChurchyard cross in St John the Baptist's churchyardMoated site and fishpond at Hunt End, 120m south east of Chapel House FarmMoated site and fishponds at the Bishop's PalaceChurchyard cross in St Leonard's churchyardMedieval settlement at Coughton CourtMoated site at Astwood CourtThe Forge MillMoated site 130m north east of Moorgreen FarmStudley Old Castle : a motte castle.Wildlife in and Around Redditch
Mammals found in Redditch
There have been 27 species of mammals recorded in the redditch area.
| 45 Khz Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) |
| American Mink (Neovison vison) |
| Brown Hare (Lepus europaeus) |
| Chinese Barking Deer (Muntiacus reevesi) |
| Common Shrew (Sorex araneus) |
| 55 Khz Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pygmaeus) |
| Badger (Meles meles) |
| Brown Rat (Rattus norvegicus) |
| Common Dormouse (Muscardinus avellanarius) |
| Domestic Cat (Felis catus) |
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Fish found in Redditch
There have been 21 species of fish recorded in the redditch area.
| Bream (Abramis brama) |
| Brown/Sea Trout (Salmo trutta) |
| Carp (Cyprinus carpio) |
| Chub (Squalius cephalus) |
| Crucian Carp (Carassius carassius) |
| Brown Trout (Salmo trutta subsp. fario) |
| Bullhead (Cottus gobio) |
| Catfish (Silurus glanis) |
| Common Bream x Roach (Abramis brama x Rutilus rutilus) |
| Eel (Anguilla anguilla) |
