| Huddington | |
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 Huddington Court | |
  Huddington Location within Worcestershire | |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Droitwich |
| Postcode district | WR9 |
| Police | West Mercia |
| Fire | Hereford and Worcester |
| Ambulance | West Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
Huddington is a village in Worcestershire, England.
Huddington is located 5 miles (8.0 km) east of Worcester and 5 miles (8.0 km) south east of Droitwich Spa.
Huddington is associated with Huddington Court and the Worcestershire element in the Gunpowder Plot.
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