Redditch lies just south of (but is not part of) the West Midlands urban area, northwest of Studley on the A435, which skirts it to the East. The main route of access is the A441, a trunk road from Birmingham to Cookhill, via junction 2 of the M42 Motorway. The Roman Road known as Icknield Street is prominent, running North to South through the eastern side of the town. Today needle-making and other traditional industries have been replaced by modern light industry and services, with Redditch also functioning as a dormitory town for Birmingham. Halfords and engineering giant GKN both have their headquarters in Redditch. Manufacturer of precious metal contacts Samuel Taylor Ltd have manufacturing plants within the town.
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Local Attractions :
Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings :
www.avoncroft.org.uk
Forge Mill Needle Museum and Bordesley Abbey Visitor Centre :
www.forgemill.org.uk
Other Popular Attractions in Worcestershire