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The needle-making heritage (Redditch produced 90% of the world's needles), the Forge Mill Needle Museum, Arrow Valley Lake, and a Worcestershire new town with fascinating industrial roots
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Redditch was the world's needle-making capital — at its peak producing 90% of the world's needles and fish hooks. The Forge Mill Needle Museum tells this remarkable story. The town was designated a new town in 1964 and grew substantially. Arrow Valley Country Park has a beautiful lake.
The Forge Mill Needle Museum is genuinely fascinating — the machinery is extraordinary. Arrow Valley Lake for walking and water sports. The town centre for local shopping. Birmingham is 15 miles away.
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Redditch has good independent food. The town centre has improving independent restaurants. Local Worcestershire produce throughout.
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The needle-making heritage (Redditch produced 90% of the world's needles), the Forge Mill Needle Museum, Arrow Valley Lake, and a Worcestershire new town with fascinating industrial roots Roam surfaces the hidden gems that make Redditch worth exploring.
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Redditch serves a large Worcestershire catchment. Independent businesses are growing. The needle heritage brings some tourism. List your Redditch business on Roam to reach local customers in Worcestershire.
Roam covers all of Redditch including Headless Cross, Webheath, Batchley, Matchborough, Winyates. The Forge Mill Needle Museum is genuinely fascinating — the machinery is extraordinary. Arrow Valley Lake for walking and water sports. The town centre for local shopping. Birmingham is 15 miles away.
