Famous as the headquarters of the severn valley railway the picturesque town of bewdley dates back to the 18th century it offers beautiful and tranquil walks along the river severn and being set in 20 acres of worcestershire countryside the mercure kidderminster offers peaceful walks of its own set on the edge of the wyre forest theres easy access to the popular west midland safari park and warwick castle the mercure kidderminster also has an extensive health club with a three section gy