Kidderminster is a market town and civil parish situated in Worcestershire, England, within the United Kingdom. It lies approximately 18 miles south-west of Birmingham and 15 miles north of Worcester, positioned north of the River Stour and east of the River Severn. The town serves as the main administration centre for the wider Wyre Forest District, which encompasses Stourport-on-Severn and Bewdley. Its location in the far north of Worcestershire places its northern suburbs near the borders of Staffordshire and Shropshire.

The settlement's origins trace back to the Anglo-Saxon tribe known as the Husmerae, with early references found in the Ismere Diploma. The earliest documented name, Chideminstre, appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, meaning Cydda or Cydela's minster. King Charles I granted a borough charter in 1636, which was later superseded by municipal reform in 1835. In 1974, the old borough merged into Wyre Forest District, and Kidderminster was re-established as a civil parish with its own town council following a 2015 referendum.

The town is defined by its historic carpet industry, which became the staple trade in the early 18th century after weaving techniques were introduced. This economic foundation led to the creation of Brintons park and numerous other manufacturing sites. Architectural landmarks include the grade I listed parish church of St Mary and All Saints, dating from the 15th and 16th centuries, and two Commissioners' churches built in the 19th century. The current Town Hall on Vicar Street was constructed in 1877, reflecting the town's administrative growth.

Cultural heritage is preserved at the Museum of Carpet, which opened in 2012 to showcase the reversible Ingrain carpets that were popular from the 18th to early 20th centuries. The local newspaper retains the name The Shuttle, honoring the loom shuttles used in production. Visitors are drawn to the Severn Valley Railway, which operates steam-hauled trains between Kidderminster, Bewdley, and Bridgnorth. The area also features the Shrubbery, converted into a military headquarters in the late 19th century, and nearby Hartlebury Castle.

According to the 2021 census, the population was 57,409. The economy remains influenced by its industrial past, though the carpet industry has declined since the 1970s. Transport access is facilitated by Kidderminster station, which connects Birmingham Snow Hill to Worcester via both Foregate Street and Shrub Hill. The town is twinned with Husum in Germany and maintains a diverse demographic profile, with the majority of residents identifying as Christian or having no religion.