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Great British Heritage Pass
- Visit Britain with the Great British Heritage Pass - the
best of British sightseeing and historic Britain for UK
visitors. Get free entry to almost 600 British heritage
tourist attractions around England, Scotland, Wales and
Northern Ireland.
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All Saints
Rebuilt in 1715, the church suffered badly during the
Civil War however the lower tower dates back to
medieval times. Interesting features include a civic
sword rest and chained bible which still remain. There
is also a monument to the City�s first Mayor, Richard
Hurdman.
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Deansway, Worcester, WR1 2JF
ALL SAINTS CLICK
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Tel: 01905 25952
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Alvechurch Boat Centre
With almost 30 years experience of holiday narrow
boat rental, the company continues to move forward to
keep up with today's changing lifestyle whilst
offering a very traditional holiday experience.We are
very pleased for the second year running to have been
awarded the "Boat Operator of the year" Gold Award,
and for the first time the "Tourism Website of the
year" Silver Award. All our boats are independently
inspected each year by the English Tourism Council.
Your guarantee of quality.
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Scarfield Wharf, Alvechurch, B48 7SQ
ALVECHURCH BOAT CENTRE CLICK
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Tel: 0121
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Anderson Gallery
This delightful gallery specialises in modern
paintings, sculpture, furniture and other assorted
crafts. Boasting a wide range of styles and prices,
this gallery aims to cater for everyone who loves
modern art and design. The gallery owners hold regular
exhibitions featuring exciting original work by
serious artists. This gallery also prides itself on
recognising that abstract and experimental work has
now been around for over a hundred years and it
delights in showing work by Whistler, Sickert,
Christine Barnett and Anthony Hodge.
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96 Upper High Street, Broadway WR12 7AJ
10am-1pm and 2pm-5pm
E-mail:
ronald.anderson@
easynet.co.uk
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Tel: 01386
858086
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ARROW VALLEY COUNTRYSIDE CENTRE
The Countryside Centre is set within 900 acres of the
Arrow Valley Country Park. There is a superb network
of footpaths and cycleways through the Country Park
and fantastic play areas for children. The Lake View
Cafe has a balcony overlooking the 30 acre lake where
you can enjoy a meal, tea/coffee or ice cream. The
centre also has an excellent gift shop full of
interesting toys and books and there are conference
facilities available for hire. You can fish on the
lake, take a picnic or canoe with Youth Afloat. There
are events and activities at the centre throughout the
year, pick up a leaflet or visit our website for
details.
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Battens Drive, South Moons Moat, Redditch,
Worcestershire, B98 0LJ
ARROW VALLEY COUNTRYSIDE CENTRE
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Tel: 01527 464000
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Avoncroft Museum Of Historic Buildings
Avoncroft is a fascinating museum of historic
buildings spanning seven centuries, rescued and
rebuilt on a beautiful open-air site in the north of
Worcestershire.
You can see craftsmen working in a 19th century
workshop, admire the splendor of our furnished
historic houses, or be transported to the heart of
historic social and working life at one of our special
events and exhibitions.At Avoncroft you can visit many
buildings from different periods, including Victorian
Britain at the Toll House, Church and Ledbury Cell
Block; Tudor life in our magnificent Merchants House
and String of Horses buildings, and experience life
getting back to normal following World War II in our
reconstructed Arcon V Prefab.View revolutionary
machinery that changed the face of architecture
through the centuries, as well as seeing our
fascinating exhibits of traditional farm buildings,
including a 19th century windmill, Perry Mill and our
beautiful tithe barn, from Cholstrey in
Warwickshire.
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Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove B60 4JR
The Museum is located 2 miles south of Bromsgrove off
the A38 bypass, and is signposted from Junctions 4 and
5 of the M5, and Junction 1 of the M42.
opens to the public from the beginning of March
until the first weekend of December, when the Museum
holds its annual Festive activities. March : Tuesday -
Thursday, Saturday & Sunday 10.30 - 4.00
April - June : Tuesday - Friday 10.30 -
4.30 Saturday & Sunday 10.30 - 5.00 July &
August : All Week 10.30 - 5.00 September & October
:Tuesday - Sunday 10.30 - 4.00 November :
Tuesday to Thursday, for pre booked schools only
December : First Weekend Only 10.30 - 4.00
E-mail:
avoncroft1@
compuserve.com
AVONCROFT MUSEUM CLICK
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Tel: 01527 831 363
or 831 886
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Battle of Worcester
One of the most momentous events in our history was
the Battle of Worcester in 1651. The success of
Cromwell in defeating an army made up mainly of
Highlanders, had an effect not only on the history of
Great Britain, but also of North America.Click here to watch the BBC's enactment of the
battle
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Contact the Worcester Tourist
Information Centre
Email: touristinfo@cityofworcester.gov.uk
BATTLE OF
WORCESTER CLICK
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Tel:
01905 726311
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Bayton
Just a few miles west of the town of Bewdley and the
River Severn, Bayton is arguably the ideal place from
which to explore the magnificent Wyre Forest. The
surrounding area has spectacular views - with the
Brecon Beacons, the Cotswolds and the Birmingham Hills
all visible on a clear day.
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Bevere Vivis Gallery & Picture Framers
A converted coach house, 3 miles from city centre,
offering constantly changing exhibitions of original
artwork, woodwork and pottery in a friendly and
relaxed atmosphere. Full programme of courses,
creative picture framing.
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Bevere Lane, Bevere, Worcester, WR3 7RQ
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Tel: 01905 754484
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Bewdley
The peaceful riverside setting and the beautiful mix
of unspoilt buildings make Bewdley a piece of living
history. Dominated by St Anne�s church and Sir Thomas
Telford�s bridge, Bewdley is a pretty and peaceful
Georgian town, much as it was in the 18th Century. In
Bewdley there is an award winning museum with daily
demonstrations of traditional crafts and special
exhibitions.
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Load St, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 2AE
Email:
bewdleytic@btconnect.com
BEWDLEY CLICK
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Tel: 01299 404740 Fax: 01299 404740
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Bewdley Museum
The museum, housed in the town's old butcher's
shambles, provides a fascinating insight into the
growth and trades of the town and the lives of its
people. Displays feature basket and besom making,
charcoal burning, pewtering and brass founding. Daily
demonstrations of rope making and clay pipe making,
special events and exhibitions. Resident crafts
people, herb garden and picnic area.
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Load Street
Bewdley
Worcestershire
DY12 2AE
Apr - Sep: 10 - 4.30 Oct: 11 - 4
BEWDLEY MUSEUM CLICK
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Tel:
01299 403 573
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Blackwell Golf Club
Blackwell golf club was formed in 1893 with a nine
hole course on part of Lord Hewell Estate.The Course measures 6260 yards with a par of 70 and
an SSS of 71. Today, Blackwell is a club where golfers
will find everything which is traditional to the
history of the game. Indeed, the club's values are
based on and dedicated to, the ideals which first
inspired the game of golf - a fair but demanding test
of skill and intelligence. Visitors can play by prior
arrangement on any weekday. Tuesday is Ladies Day and
visitors should check with the professional to see if
any starting times are available. No visitors are
allowed at weekends unless playing with a member.
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Agmore Road, Blackwell
Bromsgrove, , Worcestershire B60 1PY
BLACKWELL GOLF
CLUB CLICK
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Tel: 0121 445 1994
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Bransford Golf Club
Bransford Golf Club at the Bank House Hotel, Golf
& Country Club first opened in 1992. It was
designed by Bob Sandow and started life as a '11 hole'
course which was extended to '18 holes' in 1994.The
final stage in 1998 was the completion of a purpose
built clubhouse overlooking the 9th and 18th greens,
and the Malvern Hills.
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Bransford
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR6 5JD
BRANSFORD GOLF
CLUB CLICK
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Tel:
01886 833551
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Broadway
Picture perfect with its honey-coloured Cotswold
stone buildings, Broadway is one of the most
picturesque of the Cotswold villages. Broadway has
attracted visitors from around the world for
centuries, with its chocolate box looks you could be
stepping onto a film set. With a wide range of antique
and high quality shops, breathtaking scenery and with
lovely places to stay, Broadway is delightful at any
time of the year.
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1 Cotswold Court, Broadway, Worcestershire, WR12
7AA
BROADWAY CLICK
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Tel: 01386 852937
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Broadway Golf Club
We consist of my father John Freeman, a Professional
for 50 years, James Latham my Senior Assistant and
myself.
We are based at the picturesque Broadway Golf Club,
situated on the edge of the Cotswold escarpmentOur
ethos is to assist all golfers to reach their full
potential and gain maximum enjoyment from their golf,
whatever their ability.
We believe in a blend of old traditions and modern
ideas; this is why we specialise in club fitting,
repairs and coaching, just like �The keeper of the
Green� one hundred years ago.Let myself and my team
assist you in whatever way we can.
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Willersey Hill, Broadway WR12 7LG
E-mail:
martyn.freeman@virgin.net
BROADWAY GOLF
CLUB CLICK
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Tel: 01386 853683
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Broadway Tower & Animal Park
Climb the impressive 18th century Folly Tower 'on
top' of the Cotswolds, travel in time and witness the
amazing history of Broadway Tower and then hold your
breath for views of a lifetime! Playground, kid's
farmyard and much more.Fish Hill provides the impressive backdrop to
Broadway and on top stands Broadway Tower, a 65 foot
(20m) high folly, built by the Earl of Coventry in the
18th Century for his wife. From its commanding
position the Tower has spectacular views of 12
counties.
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Broadway, WR12 7LB
BROADWAY TOWER
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Broadfield House Glass Museum
Situated in the historic Glass Quarter, Broadfield
House celebrates the magical art of glassmaking. Our
world-famous collections feature the very best of
British glass, much of which was made in the
Stourbridge area. The collections range from the
elegance of the 18th century to exciting contemporary
work by Britain's leading glass artists. See
glassmakers at work in the studio and visit the gift
shop, selling contemporary studio glass.
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Broadfield House Glass Museum, Compton Drive,
Kingswinford, West Midlands DY6 9NS
BROADFIELD HOUSE
MUSEUM CLICK
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Tel: 01384 812745
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Brockhampton Estate
This 688ha (1,700-acre) estate was bequeathed to the
National Trust in 1946 and still maintains traditional
farms and extensive areas of woodland, including
ancient oak and beech. Visitors can enjoy a variety of
walks through both park and woodland, which combine to
form a rich habitat for wildlife such as the dormouse,
buzzard and raven. A stone-flagged trail leads to the
Lawn Pool and provides some access for those with
disabilities. At the heart of the estate lies Lower
Brockhampton House, a late 14th-century moated manor
house with a beautiful timber-framed gatehouse and
interesting ruined chapel.
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National Trust
Lower Brockhampton House
Lower Brockhampton' Bringsty
Worcester, Worcestershire
WR6 5TB
3 Apr-29 Sep, Wed-Sun, Bank Hol Mon, 1230-1700
2-27 Oct, 1230-1600.
BROCKHAMPTON ESTATE CLICK
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Tel:
01885 482077
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Bromsgrove
Bromsgrove is a town with a rich industrial past that
is still in evidence today. In 1894 the Guild for
Applied Arts was set up and the group became renowned
for their decorative ironwork, one of their most
famous pieces are the gates of Buckingham Palace. Much
of Bromsgrove�s earlier history can be seen at
Bromsgrove Museum.A quirky annual event in Bromsgrove
is Court Leet, which is brought to life around
Midsummer�s Day. Court Leet is a forerunner of modern
Trading Standards where members test the strength of
the ale, not a bad job for some!
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The Museum, 26 Birmingham Rd, Bromsgrove,
Worcestershire, B61 0DD
BROMSGROVE CLICK
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Tel:
01527 831809
Fax:
01527 577983
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Bronte Porcelain
"We have great pleasure in introducing Bronte to you
- a group of highly skilled artists and technicians,
who together produce exquisite and elaborate porcelain
sculptures.Many of the sculptures are authentic
studies of flora and fauna artistically interpreted by
Bronte design staff.Each sculpture demonstrates an
optimum degree of ceramic excellence, considering the
technical demands relating to the piece being
subjected to an initial firing temperature of almost
1300 degrees Centigrade.It is a combination of this
artistic and technical expertise that make Bronte
editions, both 'limited' and 'open', so
collectable.Creating beautiful works of art is one of
the most rewarding of occupations and Bronte
appreciate this, and therefore produce models of
infinite beauty and quality which we hope will
continue to give pleasure to a great number of people
around the world." Henry Sandon- Director
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Merebrook Business Park
Hanley Road
Malvern
Worcestershire
WR13 6NP
BRONTE PORCELAIN
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Tel: 01684 310 888
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Burford House & Garden Centre
Uniquely situated where three counties meet, the 7
acres of lawn and stunning borders of Burford House
Gardens sweep along the banks of the picturesque River
Teme. Originally designed by the late John Treasure in
1952 around an early Georgian Mansion now selling
country house furnishings, the gardens contain a
National Clematis Collection, along with around 2000
other kinds of plants.Burford Garden Company's store
at Burford House has been designed to inspire and
delight all garden lovers. We have 200 varieties of
clematis for sale and our excellent garden centre and
caf� are bursting with a glorious assembly of garden
goods - and wonderful food!
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Nr Burford
Tenbury Wells
Worcestershire
WR15 8HQ
BURFORD HOUSE
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Tel: 01584 810 777
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Camping & Caravan Sites in Herefordshire
& Worcestershire
This site lists places for camping and
caravanning.
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CAMPING CLICK
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This picturesque village has half-timbered cottages
and many old buildings. The Talbot Inn dates to the
14th century, as does the local church, which is
dedicated to St Cassian who was murdered locally. The
church�s font is even older, dating to the 12th
century. Nearby is the moated Tudor manor house of
Harvington Hall and its secretive priest holes.
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Chapter Meadows
Sited opposite Worcester Cathedral and managed to
safeguard landscape, history and wildlife, the meadow
provides fantastic rural views and walks in the heart
of the city. Open all year.
Chapter Meadows was purchased on behalf of the people
and the city of Worcester by the Duckworth
Worcestershire Trust in October 1998. We intend to
protect this superb natural site, in the heart of the
city, from development. It is managed to safeguard its
landscape, wildlife and historical importance.
Seasonal flooding of the meadow, by the River Severn,
has resulted in an area of land unchanged since
records began.
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Slingpool Walk, Bromwich Road, St John's,
Worcester
CHAPTER MEADOWS CLICK
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Tel: 01905 459343
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Chateau Impney
Chateau Impney is an imposing 19th century house near
Droitwich, England. It was built for industrialist
John Corbett in the style of a Louis XIII French
chateau. Corbett's wife, Hannah Eliza O'Meara, was of
mixed French/ Irish descent and he built the house in
the 1870s, as a cost of GBP 247,000, to satsify her
nostaglia for Paris. Sadly, she never lived in the
house, preferring one of Corbett's properties in
Towyn, North Wales. In 1945, the house was purchased
by Ralph Edwards who restored it and developed it as a
hotel.The Chateau Impney, standing majestically in 150
acres of surrounding parkland, specialises in
residential conferences, conventions, banquets and
exhibitions; combining the style and grandeur of the
Chateau itself with modern purpose built conference
facilities.
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Droitwich Spa
Worcestershire
WR9 0BN
CHATEAU IMPNEY
CLICK
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Tel:
01905 774411
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City Ranger Walks & Activities
Diverse series of guided walks & events, led by
the City Ranger service, throughout the year. Walks
vary from butterfly hunt to bat watching.
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For location details please telephone or email
.wneale@cityofworcester.gov.uk
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Tel: 01905 722328
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The Clent Hills
Clent Hills have a special place in the hearts of
Stourbridge people. Before mass transport it was the
nearest thing working people had to a holiday, along
with Kinver Edge. Just about 1,000 feet high, there
are fantastic views from Clent Hills to the West over
the Worcestershire plain and Severn Valley, across to
the hills of Shropshire and even the Welsh
borders.
To the North and East is the West Midlands
conurbation, encompassing the UK's second city,
Birmingham, and the Black Country region, a major
manufacturing region of the UK. The photos below show
the extraordinary diversity of the region, beautiful
scenery close to major residential and commercial
areas
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CLENT HILLS CLICK
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The Commandery
Also known as St Wulfstan's Hospital, this
fascinating site offers displays about the history of
the building as well as a major exhibition on the
English Civil War. With a full programme of activites
and events throughout the year, and with its own
gardens and nearby Fort Royal Park, the site makes for
an ideal family visit.
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Sidbury, Worcester, WR1 2HU
COMMANDERY CLICK
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Tel: 01905 361821
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Crowngate Shopping Centre
Heritage Trail
Discover the fascinating heritage of Worcester from
its earliest beginnings to the recent past, uncovered
during the construction of the Crowngate Centre.
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Crowngate Shopping Centre,
Worcester, WR1 3LE
Tel: 01905 610065
CROWNGATE SHOPPING
CENTRE CLICK
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Droitwich
Droitwich literally means �Place of Salt� and gets
its name from the time that the Romans occupied the
area and exported the then very valuable commodity.
The Victorians took advantage of the natural brine,
its strength second only to the Dead Sea, and
developed the town into a fashionable spa. Nowadays
visitors can still enjoy the therapeutic benefits of
the water in the baths that opened in 1985. The
attractive town centre is dotted with medieval
churches and half-timbered buildings. Nearby is Webbs
of Wychbold, the Midlands largest garden centre, with
something to suit all green fingers. The Jinney Ring
Craft Centre at Hanbury is an award winning craft
centre set in beautiful old timbered barns and has 12
individual craft studios; where better to pick up a
piece of locally produced handicraft?
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St Richard's House, Victoria Square, Droitwich Spa,
Worcestershire, WR9 8DS
Email:
heritage@droitwichspa.gov.uk
DROITWICH CLICK
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Tel: 01905 774312 Fax: 01905 794226
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Dudley
Dudley, part of the West Midlands conurbation, is
located south of Wolverhampton and is the largest town
in the Black Country. The town centre is traditionally
part of an exclave of Worcestershire entirely
surrounded by Staffordshire - which has determined the
fact that, in ecclesiatical terms, it has remained
part of the diocese of Worcester.Dudley has a history
dating back to medieval times; a castle has stood in
Dudley since the 8th century, the present castle dates
from the 13th century, and provided the centre around
which the town grew. (see Dudley Castle) The town
industrialised rapidly in the 18th and 19th centuries,
and its population grew dramatically. Due to its heavy
and highly polluting industries it became a central
part of the Black Country. The main industries in
Dudley included coal and limestone mining. Other
industries included iron, steel, engineering,
metallurgy, glass cutting, textiles and
leatherworking. Most of these industries have declined
in recent decades.
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39 Churchill Centre , Dudley, West Midlands DY2
7BL
DUDLEY CLICK
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Tel: 01384 812830 Fax: 01384 815580
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Elgar Birthplace Museum
The Elgar Birthplace Museum gives a fascinating
insight into the life and music, family and friends,
development and inspirations of Sir Edward Elgar, one
of England�s greatest composers. Following her
father�s wishes, Elgar�s daughter Carice set up a
Museum in the country cottage where he was born on 2nd
June 1857. The Birthplace Cottage is set in the heart
of the countryside Elgar loved and took great
inspiration from.With the growth of worldwide interest
in Elgar�s music, and the addition of many more
treasures to the unique collections here, the Museum
was expanded in 2000 by the opening of the Elgar
Centre, providing more display space and better
facilities for visitors.
The Elgar Birthplace Museum has a busy events
programme including special exhibitions, talks and
concerts.
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Crown East Lane
Lower Broadheath
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR2 6RH
The Elgar Birthplace Museum is situated 3 miles west
of Worcester, signposted off the A44. From the M5, use
junction 7 and the A4440. Feb - Dec
ELGAR BIRTHPLACE
MUSEUM CLICK
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Tel:
01905 333 224
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The Elgar Trail
A 40 mile sign posted route through Elgar's beloved
countryside taking in many of the houses and venues
associated with the composer's life.
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Worcester, The Malverns & Worcestershire
ELGAR TRAIL CLICK
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Tel: 01905 726311
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Evesham
On the banks of the River Avon is the busy and
ancient market town of Evesham. Evesham has a rich
religious past and once had one of the wealthiest
monastery�s in the land, nowadays only the Almonry
remains and houses the Tourist Information Centre.
However, the Abbots left a lasting mark by founding
much of the fruit growing and market gardening that
continues in and around the town
today.
The Vale of Evesham is renowned for good quality fruit
and vegetables, particularly asparagus and plums. In
the spring the fruit trees in blossom are a beautiful
sight, go on the �blossom trail� and you�ll go through
some of the prettiest spring landscapes you�ll see
anywhere.
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The Almonry ,Abbey Gate ,Evesham ,Worcestershire WR11
4BG
Email:
tic@almonry.ndo.co.uk
EVESHAM CLICK
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Tel:
01386 446944
Fax:
01386 442348
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Evesham Treasure Hunt
No prior knowledge of Evesham is required as all clues
are solved by observation. Both young and old will
be fascinated whilst getting out for a couple of hours
seeing the sites and solving the clues. Children will
enjoy beating adults to solve the clues! We even
supply a map just in case you get lost. The
answers are at the back of the book so you can check any
unsolved ones before you leave. The hunt starts at the
Tourist Information Centre , Abbey Mews, Evesham, WR11
4BG. From Evesham or just visiting, you will be
surprised at how much you walk past without even
noticing. We so often walk around blinkered without
appreciating the great features which make our towns and
cities fabulous. By following our hunt these things will
be highlighted rather than hidden away. Our
Evesham treasure hunt packs contain all the necessary
elements for you need including maps, clues, answer
sheet, and tips on how to get things going.
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EVESHAM TREASURE HUNT CLICK
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Feckenham
This pretty village stands on an old Roman road and
boasts a number of half-timbered and Georgian
buildings. It was once the centre for the manufacture
of needles and fishhooks before the industry moved to
nearby Redditch.
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The Fleece Inn
Medieval building, still in use as a village inn.
Black-and-white half-timbered house. Originally
sheltered a farmer and his stock under the same roof.
First became a licensed house in 1848. After suffering
serious fire damage in 2004, The Fleece has been fully
restored and continues to host a variety of events
throughout the year
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Bretforton, nr Evesham, Worcestershire WR11 5JE
Email:
fleeceinn@nationaltrust.org.uk
FLEECE INN CLICK
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Tel:
01386 831173
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Forge Mill Needle Museum and Bordesley Abbey Visitor
Centre
The Forge Mill Needle museum tells the fascinating
and sometimes gruesome story of needle making in
Victorian times. The Mill is a listed building which
houses original water powered machinery, and is
situated in peaceful surroundings adjacent to a
tranquil mill pond.
Beside the Mill is a Visitor Centre which contains
some of the extraordinary artefacts from the medieval
Abbey which has been extensively excavated by
archaeologists. The Abbey ruins are a short walk from
the museum and are well worth visiting. The museum
shop has a range of gifts, souvenirs and unusual
needles, which also provides a mail order service. The
museum has a lively programme of temporary exhibitions
and events throughout the year, pick up a leaflet or
visit the website.
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Needle Mill Lane
Riverside
Redditch
Worcestershire
B98 8HY
Forge Mill Needle Museum
and Bordesley Abbey Visitor
Centre Click
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Tel: 01527 - 62509
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Fox & Badger Trails
The Fox & Badger trails are both 1/2 mile way
marked circular walks around Worcester Woods Country
Park. The Fox trail takes you through wild flower
meadows and the Badger trail through ancient
woodland.
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Worcester Woods Countryside Centre, Wildwood Drive,
Worcester, WR5 2LG
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Tel: 01905 766493
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GEORGE MARSHALL MEDICAL MUSEUM
The museum illustrates the history of medicine,
nursing and the associated health care professions
with particular reference to Worcester and the
surrounding area. It contains 500 items of equipment
including a 19th century operating theatre and
apothecary's shop. We now have touch screen computers,
audio guide. Group visits welcome.
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Charles Hastings Education Centre, Worcestershire
Royal Hospital, Charles Hastings Way, Worcester, WR5
1DD
GEORGE MARSHALL
MEDICAL MUSEUM CLICK
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Tel: 01905 760738
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The Ghost Walk of Worcester
Opening Times: September to April, Friday &
Saturday 8pm. Booking Essential. Private parties by
prior arrangement. Traditional tales, tragedies and
true accounts of modern day ghost phenomena are
included, in a night of history and mystery to capture
the imagination. NOT FOR THE FAINT HEARTED!
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City Centre
Worcester
WR1 2EY
Email:
ghosts@h7rgt.fsnet.co.uk
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Tel: 01905 759499
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Great Witley
Ravaged by fire in 1937, once-sumptuous Witley Court
is now a mere shell but its remarkable fountain has
been restored by English Heritage and �fires� on most
days. The town�s restored parish church of St
Michael�s has an opulent baroque interior replete with
painted glass windows, decorated carvings, monuments
and ceiling paintings by the Italian artist Antonio
Bellucci. The organ case is from an instrument
originally played by Handel.
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The Greyfriars
A fine timber-framed merchant�s house, built in 1480
next to the Franciscan friary. Rescued from demolition
and carefully restored, the panelled interior contains
interesting textiles and furnishings. An archway leads
through to the delightful walled garden.
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Friar Street, Worcester, WR1 2LZ
GREYFRIARS CLICK
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Tel:
01905 23571
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The Guildhall
A notable restored 18th century building built by
Thomas White, a local architect. Exhibits include a
cannon, scold's bridle, leather fire buckets and oil
paintings.
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High Street, Guildhall, Worcester, WR1 2EY
GUILDHALL MUSEUM CLICK
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Tel: 01905 723471
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Hagley
A large village, Hagley is best-known for the
Palladian mansion Hagley Hall that was built for
George, 1st Lord Lyttleton, in the late 18th century.
In the panelled Barrel Room two of the gunpowder
plotters were caught before being hung, draw and
quartered. In the splendid 350-acre landscaped park
surrounding the house are Gothic ruins, an Ionic
temple and a rotunda. The Hall is now exclusively used
for events such as conferences and themed events.
Nearby is a popular falconry centre.
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Hagley Hall
The last of the Grand Palladian houses, designed by
Sanderson Miller and completed in 1760. The house
contains the finest example of Rococo plasterwork by
Francesco Vassali and a unique collection of 18th
century furniture and family portraits, including
works by Van Dyck, Reynolds and Lely. Location: just
off A456 Birmingham to Kidderminster. Exit 3 or 4 from
M5. Is within easy reach of M6, M42, M40. Specialists
in Corporate Entertaining, Conferences and Weddings.
Open to the public for guided tours
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Hagley
Worcestershire
DY9 9LG
January and February and Bank Holidays from 2pm
- 5pm 2pm - 5pm 18 - 22 April 25 May - 28 May
24 - 27 Aug
HAGLEY HALL CLICK
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Tel: 01562 882 408
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Halesowen
The town is situated on the right bank of the River
Stour in the midst of scenery which is still beautiful
in spite of its proximity to the Black Country. There
is now no trace of the boundaries of the ancient
borough, but an Exchequer suit of the 17th century
mentions crosses on the various roads leading into the
town as the boundaries. It is probable that the houses
centred round the High Street, which is mentioned in
the time of Edward III as the site of the market, and
possibly extended along Great and Little Cornbow
towards Cornbow Bridge over the Stour. At the north
end of High Street is the church of St. John the
Baptist. In the middle of the 19th century the town is
described as consisting 'chiefly of one street in
which are some respectable houses, and of some smaller
streets containing humbler dwellings irregularly
built.' Since that date it has been extended
considerably towards the west. There are several
places of interest near the town, including the ruins
of the once famous abbey. The Leasowes, 1� miles to
the north-east of the town, was at one time the home
of William Shenstone, who spent many years of his life
in beautifying the grounds, which are said to have
been 'the envy of the great and the admiration of the
skilful. The manufacture of nails, screws and
screw-shafts for steamers, gun-barrels, files, chains
and all kinds of hardware is carried on in Halesowen
to some extent. Nail-making was an industry in
Halesowen and the surrounding hamlets in the 17th
century. Coal was found in the Hill township in the
time of Edward I. Another attempt to work the
mines was made in the 18th century, but it was found
unprofitable.
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Hanbury Hall
Hanbury Hall is a stunning William and Mary style
house completed in 1701. Interior includes outstanding
wall and ceiling murals by Sir James Thornhill and the
fascinating Watney collection of fine porcelain and
flower paintings. Beautiful tranquil gardens include
an unusual Ice House and working Mushroom House, and
colourful eighteenth century formal gardens with newly
reconstructed Bowling Green, available for play by
visitors during the summer months.
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School Road
Droitwich
Worcestershire
WR9 7EA
House open 1pm - 5pm
HANBURY HALL CLICK
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Tel: 01527 821 214
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Hartlebury
Worcestershire�s enthralling County Museum can be
found in the grounds of Hartlebury Castle, home to the
Bishops of Worcester for more than 1,000 years. The
north wing hosts a range of exhibitions explaining the
history of Worcestershire from Roman times to the
present day while the palace�s state rooms are opened
to the public at certain times.
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Harvington Hall
Harvington Hall is an Elizabethan moated Manor House
with the country's finest series of priests hiding
places and original Elizabethan wall paintings. There
are charming gardens running down to the moat and a
tiny herb garden based on an original design.Guided
tours are available during opening times and groups
and schools are welcome at all times of the year. Tea
room and gift shop available. Ground floor, garden,
shop and tea room accessible for disabled visitors
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Harvington
Kidderminster
Worcestershire
DY10 4LR
Mar and Oct, Sat and Sun; Apr - Sept, Wed - Sun
HARVINGTON HALL
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Tel: 01562 777 846
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Jinney Ring Craft Centre
Welcome to the Jinney Ring Craft Centre - an ideal
day out for all the family. Situated in Hanbury, near
Bromsgrove we have a wide range of items available in
our gallery / shop, plus a range of craft workshops
and a restaurant on site where you can enjoy morning
coffee or afternoon tea, or something more
substantial, whilst taking in the views across the
gardens to the Malvern Hills.We are probably the most
visited craft centre in the West Midlands and pride
ourselves on being a traditional craft centre where
you can watch skilled craftsmen (and women!) at work -
rather like stepping back in time to the days of Olde
England.
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The Jinney Ring Craft Centre
Hanbury, near Bromsgrove, Worcestershire B60 4BU
Tuesday - Saturday (and Bank Holiday Mondays)
10.30am - 5.00pm Sundays 11:00am - 5:00pm
JINNEY RING
CRAFT CENTRE
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Tel: 01527 821 272
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Kidderminster
Kidderminster is most famous for its beautiful
carpets. The industry began on a cottage scale in the
18th century. The invention of the power loom meant
that large-scale production was possible and mills
sprang up around the town, many of which remain today
as a testament to the town�s industrial heritage. The
town is famous as the birthplace of Rowland Hill, the
inventor of the Penny Post and helped revolutionise
communications.
Kidderminster also lies at the southern end of
Britain�s premier steam line, the Severn Valley
Railway, which runs for 16 miles to Bridgnorth. The
steam hauled train takes in superb views en route.
Nowadays Kidderminster is reinventing itself with a
brand new shopping and leisure complex.
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Kidderminster Harriers Football Club
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers were formed in 1886 after nine
years as an athletics and rugby union club. At
that time association football was in its infancy and
only friendly matches were played as leagues were yet
to be formed.
The Football League was formed in 1888, being quickly
followed by the Birmingham and District League (now
the West Midlands League) in 1889 and the Harriers
were one of 12 founder members of the local
league. Due to the vast number of Football
League reserve teams participating in the league,
Kidderminster Harriers didn't taste championship
success until 1938. In 1998/99 they gained
promotion to the Football League. However the team are
now back in the Conference.
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Aggborough Stadium, Hoo Road, Kidderminster,
Worcestershire. DY10 1NB
E-mail:
info@harriers.co.uk
KIDDERMINSTER
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Tel:
01562 823 931
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Kidderminster Railway Museum
The Kidderminster Railway Museum houses a vast range
of railway artefacts, most of which date back to the
days of steam travel. From pen nibs to clocks, from
signs to signalling equipment, from photographs to
timetables and rolling stock - there is a vast amount
to see when you visit us. The items in the museum come
from all over the country, and are essentially related
to the British Isles.
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Station Approach, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10
1QX
KIDDERMINSTER RAILWAY
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Tel:
01562 825316
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Kinver
Kinver is a beautiful village just 5 minutes drive
away from Stourbridge. The River Stour that gave
Stourbridge its name also runs alongside the village.
The existence of the village was first recorded in
736AD as CYNIBRE, meaning "great hill". There is an
abundance of fantastic old buildings in and around the
village, such as the old Grammar School and the
Whittington Inn.
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Kinver Edge
But perhaps even more impressive is Kinver Edge,
three hundred acres of national trust land within easy
walking distance of the village itself. Kinver Edge,
like nearby Clent Hills, was once the nearest thing
Stourbridge people had to a holiday, if you had no
money, you walked it, if you had some money, you took
the tram! The tramway started in Amblecote,
Stourbridge and travelled though lovely scenery to the
village of Kinver itself. Sadly the tramway was
removed many years ago, today only grandparents
remember it.
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Little Malvern Court
14th Century Prior's Hall once attached to 12th
Century Benedictine Priory, with Victorian addition by
Hansom. Family and European paintings and furniture.
Collections of 18th and 19th Century needlework. Home
of the Berington family by descent since the
Dissolution. 10 acres of former monastic grounds.
Magnificent views, lake, garden rooms, terrace. Wide
variety of spring bulbs, old fashioned roses, shrubs
and trees.
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Little Malvern
Malvern
Worcestershire
WR14 4JN
3 miles south of Great Malvern on
Upton-on-Severn Road (A4104).
LITTLE MALVERN
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Tel: 01684 892 988
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Lower Brockhampton House
Located on the border between Herefordshire and
Worcestershire, Lower Brockhampton is a romantic
medieval moated manor house. The timber-framed
property is owned by the National Trust and was built
between about 1380 and 1400. It has a wonderfully
photogenic crooked gatehouse bridging the moat and a
ruined Norman chapel. Inside the 14th Century great
hall, you can see the massive timbers supporting the
roof which were harvested locally. The Lower
Brockhampton Estate is traditionally farmed and there
are woodland walks and a sculpture trail in the
grounds.
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Greenfields, Bringsty, Worcestershire WR6 5TB
BROCKHAMPTON ESTATE CLICK
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Tel:
01885 488099
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Malvern
Malvern is famous for its hills, some of the oldest
in the World (650 million years old). The Malvern
Hills form a striking landmark rising above the flat
Severn Plain. The name �Malvern� is derived from the
Celtic term for �bare hill�, which tells you something
aboutthe geology of the 9 mile range. Walks to the
ridge can be as gentle or strenuous as you like, the
views are well worth the effort though, it has been
claimed that you can see 15 counties from the summit
of Worcestershire Beacon. The hill�s beauty inspired
Sir Edward Elgar to compose �Pomp and Circumstance�
(Land of Hope and Glory). Now if the area can inspire
a man to write such a tune, imagine what the scenery
is like! And it is not just Sir Edward Elgar that has
been inspired by the untamed beauty of the magnificent
slopes. Many famous writers and musicians have
been motivated by the scenic beauty and atmosphere
provided by the Malvern Hills. Famous writers
include C.S Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkein, William Langdon and
W.H. Auden. Malvern is also home to the English
Symphony Orchestra.Malvern is also famous for its
water. Hydrotherapy treatment started in Malvern in
the late 18th Century and became fashionable when the
likes of Queen Victoria and the poet Tennyson took the
waters.Much of Malvern�s ornate architecture dates
from the Victorian period. Nowadays visitors from all
over the world still come to enjoy the spectacular
views and pleasant walks and to take the waters that
run freely from the various springs dotted around the
hills.There is so much more to Malvern than just the
hills, water and Elgar. Malvern�s town centre is
dominated by the ancient Priory with its fabulous
collection of medieval tiles. The Morgan Sports car is
still built by hand here.Malvern can also boast a
first class theatre that stages many West End
productions before they reach the West End! Many
famous inventions and products have originated from
Malvern, a selection of them are on display in Malvern
Museum which charts the towns many achievements, for
exampledid you know scientists based in Malvern
developed RADAR, LCD and thermal imaging?
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21 Church St, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2AA
E-mail:
malvern.tic@
malvernhills.gov.uk
MALVERN CLICK
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Tel: 01684 892289 Fax: 01684 892872
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Malvern College
A leading public school, now co-educational,
beautifully set on the side of the Malvern Hills.Built
of cotswold stone. Established 1865 it has become a
leader both educationally and for its sporting
prowess. Famous for the "Foster" cricketing family
through to Roger Tolchard. Maybe the leading soccer
school.Was headquarters of Free French during World
War II. and it is where many inventions were made
including radar.Many political leaders, captains of
industry and educationlists were educated here. They
include: Lord MacLaurin, Jeremy Paxfman, Lord Malvern,
Sir Mortimer Wheeler-Bennett, C.S.Lewis and Alistair
Crawley!
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Malvern College, College Road, Malvern,
Worcestershire, WR14 3DF
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Tel: 01684 581 500
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Malvern Girls College
On the site of the former railway hotel this is one
of the finest girls Public Schools.Malvern Girls'
College was founded in 1893 by Isabel Greenslade and
Lily Poulton. For more than 100 years the College has
been educating girls to develop their individual
talents to the full.The world has changed greatly
since then; the opportunities for women are greater;
the choices they face in life are more complicated.
The need for young women with self-confidence,
integrity, judgement and commitment is greater than
ever.
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15 Avenue Road
Great Malvern
Worcestershire
WR14 3BA
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Tel. 01684 892288
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Malvern Museum
Displays in five rooms depicting the geological
structure of the Malvern Hills, Medieval history of
the town, the water cure / Victorian Malvern and more
recently Morgan Motors and radar technology.The
building that houses Malvern Museum was originally the
gatehouse guarding the entrance to the medieval
priory, and dates back to c 1470. The huge hinged
wooden gateposts can still be seen under the
archway.
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Priory Gatehouse, Abbey Road, Malvern,
Worcestershire, WR14 3ES
MALVERN MUSEUM CLICK
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Tel: 01684 567811
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Malvern Priory
Great Malvern Priory has a rich heritage going back
over 900 years. The building itself is a combination
of Norman and Perpendicular Gothic architecture. Its
treasures include fifteenth century English stained
glass, medieval floor and wall tiles, and some unusual
carvings.
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Malvern Priory Church
Parish Office,
Church Street,
MALVERN
WR14 2AY
MALVERN PRIORY
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Tel: 01684 561020
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Malvern Theatres
The Festival Theatre, together with the adjacent
cinema and concert hall, was until recently managed by
the Local Authority, but in April 1996 the management
reverted to a a charitable Trust, with the aim of
operating all the buildings that comprise the Malvern
Theatres as a unified centre of entertainment with
improved facilities for concerts, film and drama.
Day-to-day management of the Theatres which now
comprises the 'Forum' concert hall (capacity 1000),
Theatre (capacity 800) and the Cinema (capacity 400),
together with programming, is the responsibility of
the complex manager who reports to the Trustees. The
Theatres have a full-time technical staff and shares
staff for administration and other matters between the
three auditoria.
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Grange Road
Malvern
Worcestershire
WR14 3HB
MALVERN
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Tel:
01684 892 277
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Museum of Worcester Porcelain
The Museum of Worcester is an independent registered
charity and nestles in the heart of historic Worcester
within easy walking distance of the Cathedral, the
Royal Worcester Porcelain Works and the Commandery
Civil War Centre.
The imaginative use of room settings, shop fronts and
period scenes transport the visitor on a journey from
1751, when shapes and patterns were copied from the
Far East for the homes of the very rich, to the
contrasting Victorian era where deep colours,
extravagant exhibition pieces and works of
breathtaking craftsmanship fill the show cases.A
wealth of archive material provides a backdrop of
historical information and detail throughout and the
journey ends in the Twentieth Century where changing
life styles demanded new ranges of tableware and
designers tested production to its limits. With a
lively programme of exhibitions, events and guided
tours the museum is a must for visitors.
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Severn Street
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR1 2NE
WORCESTER PORCELAIN MUSEUM CLICK
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Tel: 01905 746 000
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Old St Martins
The Church dates back to 1768 and is constructed with
bricks made from clay brought down by river from the
coal mines in the North of the County. The church
contains the earliest records of Freemasonry in the
City in a memorial to Samuel Swan; The Lodge was
founded at the Reindeer Inn in 1791. It is also
famously reputed to be the intended marriage place of
William Shakespeare & Ann Whately in November
1582. However the following day a bond was issued for
him to marry Ann Hathaway of Stratford upon Avon, who
was with child. It is generally believed that
Shakespeare married Ann Hathaway in preference and the
records of this are held at the County Records Office
in Worcester, due to the fact that at the time,
Stratford upon Avon was part of the Worcester
Diocese.
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The Cornmarket, Worcester, WR1 2DF
OLD ST MARTINS CLICK
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Tel: 01905 25952
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Ombersley Golf Club
Set in the heart of rural Worcestershire,
Ombersley Golf Club is renowned for its friendly
and relaxing atmosphere and welcomes all visiting
golfers - regardless of handicap.Offering top
quality golf on a pay and play basis, our
beautiful all weather course offers 18 holes of
delightful golf in a spectacular setting high
above the Severn Valley, with panoramic views
across to the Malvern, Abberley and Clee hills.
Located between Birmingham and Worcester, our
peaceful setting is surrounded by an excellent
road network, only 5 miles from junction 5 of the
M5 motorway, offering easy access with a relaxing
game - an unbeatable combination!
So, whether you are looking for a club to join
locally, a society venue, or are just visiting the
area, why not take a look around our web site and see
what Ombersley Golf Club has to offer.
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Bishopswood Rd . Lineholt .
Ombersley . Droitwich
Worcestershire . WR9 0LE
OMBERSLEY GOLF
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tel: 01905 620621
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Palace Theatre
The Palace refit is finally finished and the new
foyers and gleaming auditorium are ringing with the
sounds of an excitied audience once again . This grand
reopening season promises a fabulous feast of
entertainment, something that you have come to expect
from the venue and which has been sorely missed during
the closure. Redditch Borough Council has undertaken a
major refurbishment of the town's Palace Theatre by
investing over �3 million into the future of the
building. The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) also awarded
a grant of �920,500 as part of a �4 million scheme to
restore the Grade II listed theatre to its former
glory.
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Alcester Street
Redditch
Worcestershire
B98 8AE
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Tel: 01527 60243
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Pershore
Pretty Pershore is on the banks of the river Avon and
is one of Worcestershire�s famous market towns. The
town grew up around its 7th century Abbey, which was
heavily rebuilt in Norman times, despite much
demolition during Henry VIII�s dissolution of the
monasteries a large part of it still survives today.
This mainly Georgian town with its wide main street,
where many of the houses have elaborate doorways and
cast-iron balconies, has regular markets where local
produce is still bought and sold.
The town is famous as a centre for fresh produce
especially plums and asparagus, both of which have
their own festivals.
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Town Hall, 34 High Street, Pershore, Worcestershire,
WR10 1DS
E-mail:
tourism@pershore-tc.gov.uk
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Tel:
01386 556591
Fax:
01386 561996
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Pershore Abbey
Pershore Abbey was one oif the largest abbeys in
Britain, larger even than Worcester Cathedral. The
abbey itself ewas destroyed in the Reformation, but
the local inhabitants saved the church from
destruction by purchasing it for their own use. The
striking lantern tower dates from 1350, while in the
interior the round font is beautifully carved, and the
interior as a whole boasts superb vaulting joined by
carved bosses featuring beasts, leaf and foliate head
patterns.
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High Street, Pershore, Worcestershire
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Powick Bridge
This was the first real skirmish of the Civil War,
and Worcester was also to be the setting for the last
battle in 1651. On 23rd September 1642
Worcester was held for the King by Sir John Byron
together with a considerable amount of Royalist
treasure. Rupert was sent to Worcester to defend it
from approaching parliamentarian forces. Rupert
arrived with a troop of 500 horsemen and some dragoons
and found that it was not possible to defend the town.
He ordered Byron to retreat to Shrewsbury.Covering
this withdrawal, Rupert placed his men in a field
called Brickfield Meadow near Powick Bridge to the
south of the town. It was not long before they noticed
a disturbance on the opposite side of the river
Teme.Approximately 1000 parliamentarian horsemen under
the command of Nathaniel Fiennes had reached the
bridge and started to cross. They were weary after
being in the saddle all night.
Colonel Sandys led them across the bridge at 4pm only
to meet gunshot from Prince Rupert's dragoons. The
Colonel was mortally wounded and Rupert's cavalry
charged.The parliamentary forces withheld their fire
until the last minute firing their carbines at the
charging horsemen only at the last moment.The action
only lasted about 15 minutes. The parliamentarians
lost 150 men and were routed by the charging cavalry,
retreating back across the river.Prince Rupert
received a slight wound from a sword.It was at Powick
Bridge that Prince Rupert won a reputation as a
dashing cavalry commander. After the battle
Rupert sent Richard Crane to take the news to the King
where he was knighted.
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Site of battle is around Powick Bridge Malvern
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Redditch
Redditch grew up from a small hamlet known as �La
Rededich� that had developed around the Abbey at
Bordesley, built by Cistercian Monks in the 12th
century. The first documented reference to the
settlement dates back to 1348. After moving to drier
ground the settlement grew rapidly and in the 19th
Century Redditch became famous for leading the field
in needle making. In 1964 Redditch was designated a
New Town which led to redevelopment, including the
landscaping of the 900 acre Arrow Valley Park.
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Civic Square, Alcester St, Redditch, Worcestershire,
B98 8AH
Email: info.centre@redditchbc.gov.uk
REDDITCH CLICK
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Tel:
01527 60806
Fax:
01527 60806
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Royal Worcester Visitor Centre
Established in 1751 along the banks of the River
Severn The Royal Worcester Visitor Centre nestles
amidst Victorian factory buildings, just 2 minutes
walk from the Cathedral & historic city centre.
Something of interest for everyone whether you take a
guided tour and see skilled craftsman at work or try
your hand at paint a plate.Our Royal Worcester
Bestware & Seconds Shops offer an extensive range
of quality bone china, porcelain & giftware with
great savings and special offers throughout the year.
The Shopping Court, home to a many famous names,
offers an unrivalled array of Home Accessories,
Cookware, Linens, Luggage, Glassware, and Cutlery.
Facilities available: Factory Shops, Museum, Visitor
Centre, Cafe, Car/Coach Parking, and Disabled
Facilities.
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Severn Street
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR1 2NE
2 mins walk from cathedral/city centre
Easy access, 3 miles from junction 7 of M5
7 days (Mon � Sat 9am � 530, Sun 11am � 5pm)
ROYAL WORCESTER VISITOR CENTRE CLICK
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Tel: 01905 232 21
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Severn Leisure Cruises
The MV Conway Castle is the largest passenger vessel
operating on the River Severn in Upton-upon-Severn,
Worcestershire. Offering weekly cruises from may to
September with shopping trips to Tewksbury and
Worcester, afternoon tea cruises and party nights.
Also available for private charter from March to
December for groups of 40 to 200. Ideal for family
celebrations, wedding receptions, corporate
hospitality etc.
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Waterside, Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire WR8
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Severn Valley Railway
The Severn Valley Railway runs for 16 miles from
Kidderminster in Worcestershire to Bridgnorth in
Shropshire and boasts one of the largest collections
of working steam locomotives and coaches, including
some rolling stock which is over 80 years old. It
hosts many special events throughout the year
including visits by those children's favourites
'Thomas the Tank Engine' and of course 'Santa'. Other
events include the popular '1940s Weekend', 'Classic
Car and Bike Day' and 'Severn Valley in Bloom', which
highlights the beautiful Station gardens.The Railway
also offers a wide variety of catering facilities
ranging from the buffets at the main stations, a
trolley service on the trains, through to the ever
popular Sunday luncheon trains. These trains operate
on most Sundays throughout the year and advance
booking is required. The beautiful valley of the River
Severn is best seen from the train or by alighting at
one of the intermediate stations you can enjoy a walk
along the riverside paths.
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The Railway Station
Bewdley
Worcestershire
DY12 1BG
SEVERN VALLEY
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Tel: 01299 403 816
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The Severn Way
A way marked walking trail following the course of
the River Severn. Includes the centre of Worcester. An
accompanying guide book is available from this address
or good bookshops.
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Worcestershire County Council, PO Box 373, County
Hall, Spetchely Road, Worcester, WR5 2XG
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Spetchley
A fine collection of monuments dedicated to the
locally-important Berkeley family, and a 16th century
chapel, can be found at All Saints Church which
adjoins the fine 19th century mansion of Spetchley
Park. Surrounding the house is 20 acres of picturesque
parkland.
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Stourbridge
Stourbridge is a historic town on the edge of the
region known as the Black Country, a region of great
industrial heritage. Stourbridge - Sturbrug or
Sturesbridge as it is spelt in the 1255 Worcestershire
assize roll - evidently owes its name to an ancient
bridge erected across the River Stour which, until
recently, formed the boundary of the counties of
Worcester and Stafford.The medieval township lay
within the more extensive manor manor of Swynford (or
Swinford) which, as the name indicates, was called
after a ford - possibly situated near near the present
riverside estate called Stepping Stones. Stourbridge has glorious countryside to
the south and west. .For centuries glass has been
manufactured in the Stourbridge area. The rich natural
resources of coal and fireclay for lining furnaces
made it the perfect location for the industry.
Stourbridge Glass is recognised as amongst the finest
in the world and has been used countless times as
gifts for royalty and visiting dignitaries.
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STOURBRIDGE CLICK
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The Stourbridge Lion
Much has been written about this locomotive, largely
because of its claim to fame - that it was the first
steam locomotive to run on a commercial line in the
United States. Built by Foster, Rastrick & Co. in
1829, the Stourbridge Lion's historic first run took
place on August 8th of that year. It is now on view at
the B&O Railroad Museum, Baltimore MD, on loan
from The Smithsoniam Institute, Washington DC.
175 anniversary running of the Stourbridge Lion
in Honesdale, PA. The foundry where the Stourbridge
Lion was built stands to this day but is now under
threat of demolition. The Grade II listed building has
been vandalised since the last business went bankrupt
and is in a sorry state
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"Stourbridge Schindler"
The plaque above can be seen at the entrance to Mary
Stevens Park in Stourbridge in recognition of the late
Frank Foley, the Stourbridge man who saved thousands
of Jews in World War 2. The plaque was unveiled on 27
January 2004, Frank Foley was a secret service agent
who posed as a passport officer in Berlin, issuing
fake documents to around 10,000 Jews, saving them from
almost certain death in the Nazi concentration camps.
Mr Foley lived most of his life in Stourbridge and
died in 1958 and is buried at Stourbridge
Crematorium.
Foley: The Spy who saved 10,000 Jews - buy the book
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 Foley: The Spy who saved 10,000 Jews
by Michael Smith
Published by Hodder & Stoughton General
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Stourport
As a canal town Stourport on Severn owes its
existence to the construction of the Staffordshire and
Worcestershire Canal in the 1760s. This town, with
its� lovely Georgian buildings was once one of the
busiest inland ports in the Midlands. It is now an
inland resort with pleasure boats cruising on both the
canals and the river Severn. A Town Trail leaflet,
giving information on many of these features and
details of a thirty minute stroll around
Stourport-on-Severn, is available by post at �1.00 inc
P&P from Stourport-on-Severn Civic Society. Tel:
01299 826719
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Tourist Information Centre. Tel: 01299
404740
STOURPORT CLICK
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Tel: 01299 404740
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Swan Theatre
The Swan Theatre was re-opened in April 2003 by
Huntingdon Arts. It is an intimate, 350 seat venue,
with a warm and friendly welcome guaranteed!
The Swan Theatre hosts a diverse and varied range of
events throughout the year, including professional
touring theatre, comedy, dance, music, film,
children's theatre and the cream of local amateur
talent.
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The Moors
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR1 3EF
SWAN THEATRE CLICK
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Tel:
01905 27322
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Tenbury Wells
Tenbury Wells has an interesting position on the
borders of Worcestershire, Herefordshire and
Shropshire. Located in the town is the Teme Bridge, an
ancient stone structure that marks the boundaries
between Worcestershire and Shropshire. For centuries
Tenbury has been known as �The Town in the Orchard�
because of its location in the Teme Valley, which is
famous for its hops, fruit, holly and mistletoe.
As the �Wells� in the name suggests Tenbury also
boasts natural springs (saline) and has an ornate pump
room that is classed as �Chinese Gothic� in design, it
is also one of the earliest examples of a
prefabricated building.
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21 Teme Street , Tenbury Wells , Worcestershire
TENBURY WELLS
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Tel:
01584-
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THREE COUNTIES SHOW
(GLOUCESTERSHIRE, HEREFORDSHIRE &
WORCESTERSHIRE)
Set with a backdrop of the magnificent Malvern Hills
this is the main agricultural & Horse Show in the
area. Masses of trade Stands and other attractions.
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3 Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcs.
Doreen Smillie, The Showground, Malvern, Worcs WR13
6NW tel: 01684 584900 fax: 01684 584910 email:
info@threecounties.co.uk
THREE COUNTIES CLICK
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tel: 01684 584900 fax: 01684 584910
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Upton on Severn
Upton upon Severn is a pretty and vibrant town on the
banks of the River Severn. The first recording of the
town is in 897 when King Coenwulf mentioned its
foundation. It was an important coaching stop and the
many Georgian Inns are a testament to this, notably
the White Lion, which is said to be the model for
parts of Henry Fielding�s �Tom Jones�. Nowadays Upton
is famous for its annual Jazz, Blues, Water and Folk
festivals.
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4 High St, Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire, WR8
0HB
E-mail:
upton.tic@
malvernhills.gov.uk
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Tel:
01684 594200
Fax:
01684 594185
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Vale Wildlife Visitors Centre
Vale Wildlife Visitor Centre offers a unique
opportunity to observe the often unseen world of
British wildlife. Shy, nocturnal and rare creatures
can all be viewed in a 'visitor friendly' environment.
British wildlife including; foxes, barn owls, tawny
owls, red squirrels, fallow deer and Scottish wildcats
can all be encountered at close quarters, and
nocturnal small mammal species can be seen in
specially lit and maintained enclosures. There is also
a wide selection of non-native species; fruit bats,
meerkats, raccoons, tamarin monkeys, exotic birds and
reptiles. We have a range of friendly domestic and
farmyard animals who can be fed by visitors with food
purchased from the Visitor Centre shop.
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Evesham Country Park, Evesham Road, Norton, Evesham,
Worcestershire
VALE WILDLIFE RESCUE CLICK
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Tel: 01386 443348
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West Midlands Safari Park
We are continually adding to our events programme and
you will find all the latest news and details about
new events and the coming season, as well as family
favourites on our website. There are usually all kinds
of baby animals on show throughout the season - how
many will you spot in the amazing four mile Safari
drive!
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West Midland Safari and Leisure Park
Spring Grove, Bewdley
Worcestershire DY12 1LF
The West Midland Safari And Leisure Park is open
10.00am daily, including Bank Holidays, from Saturday
11th February, until Friday, 3rd November 2006.
WEST MIDLANDS
SAFARI PARK CLICK
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Tel
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Witley Court & The Jerwood Foundation
Spectacular ruins of a once great country house. This
vast Italianate mansion incorporates porticoes by John
Nash and is surrounded by magnificent landscaped
gardens, the 'monster work' of William Nesfield, which
contains the Perseus & Andromeda Fountain and the
Jerwood Sculpture Park.
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Worcester Road, Great Witley, Worcester, WR6 6JT
WITLEY COURT CLICK
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Tel: 01299 896636
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Worcester
Worcester has been described as one of England�s
finest shire towns, with a
vibrant mix of the old and new. The city is built on
the banks of the river Severn with its magnificent
11th century cathedral at its heart. The city
has a wide variety of attractions, including the world
famous Royal Worcester Porcelain Visitor Centre, the
Commandery has a warren of rooms that that served as
the Royalist Headquarters for the Battle of Worcester
in 1651.The Guildhall is an ornate building by Thomas
White, a prot�g�e of Sir Christopher Wren. Worcester
has a pleasant riverside as well as museums and
historical buildings.
Worcester is very popular with sporting enthusiasts.
Worcestershire County Cricket Club play at what has
been described as the most beautiful cricket ground in
the World. Other popular sporting venues include
Worcester Racecourse and �Sixways� � home of
premiership side Worcester Rugby Club, just to mention
a few. In the centre of the city the busy high street
offers many well-known shops, whilst the arcades
provide a more unique shopping experience.One of the
city�s most famous exports, Worcestershire Sauce, is
still made in Worcester to its original secret
recipe.
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The Guildhall, High St, Worcester, WR1 2EY
Email:
touristinfo@
cityofworcester.gov.uk
WORCESTER CLICK
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Tel:
01905 726311
Fax:
01905 722481
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Worcester Castle
An earth and timber was built in 1069 with a motte
with a tower and an oval bailey defended by a ditch
and rampart. The castle was later strengthened with
stone walls after the wooden structure burnt down in
1113. The motte was levelled between c.1820-1840, and
the castle site is now occupied by the King's School.
Severn Street still follows the line of the castle
ditch.
The city was surrounded by stone walls and a ditch by
the 13th century. There were thought to have been 5
towers of which only a part of one remains (photo
below). The walls were repaired as part of the city's
defences during the Civil War.
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Castle Street, Worcester
WORCESTER CASTLE CLICK
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Worcester Cathedral
WORCESTER CATHEDRAL is England's loveliest cathedral,
with Royal tombs, medieval cloisters, an ancient crypt
and Chapter House, and magnificent Victorian stained
glass. The Tower is open 10.30-4pm on Saturdays and
school holidays in the summer. Entry is free,
donations are welcome.We have regular exhibitions,
concerts and festivals - contact us for details.
We welcome families, groups, and individuals, with
refreshments, a gift shop, and disabled access to all
facilities and gardens.
We also offer exciting new Conference facilities, with
rooms catering for 6-60. There is nearby parking, bus
and train stations.
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10A College green
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR1 2LH
WORCESTER CATHEDRAL
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Tel:
01905 28854/21004
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Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum
Worcester's principal art gallery and museum hosts a
unique programme of contemporary art exhibitions, as
well as housing a historic picture collection and an
intriguing selection of objects including a 19th
century chemist's shop.
Opened in 1896, the beautiful Victorian building
includes a marvellous caf�, an activity space for
young visitors, the city library, a gallery shop and
the museums of the Worcestershire Regiment and
Yeomanry.The gallery runs an enjoyable programme of
workshops, children's holiday activities, Family
Workshops, artist led events and lectures.Admission is
FREE to Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum.
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Foregate Street
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR1 1DT
Mon - Fri: 9.30 - 5.30
Sat 9.30 - 5.00
Closed Sunday
WORCESTER CITY ART
GALLERY & MUSEUM CLICK
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Tel:
01905 25371
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Worcester Treasure Hunt
No prior knowledge of Worcester is required as all
clues are solved by observation. Both young and
old will be fascinated whilst getting out for a couple
of hours seeing the sites and solving the clues.
Children will enjoy beating adults to solve the
clues! We even supply a map just in case you get
lost. The answers are at the back of the book so
you can check any unsolved ones before you leave. The
hunt starts at the Tourist Information Centre , High
Street, Worcester, WR1 2EY. From Worcester or just
visiting, you will be surprised at how much you walk
past without even noticing. We so often walk around
blinkered without appreciating the great features which
make our towns and cities fabulous. By following our
hunt these things will be highlighted rather than hidden
away. Our Worcester treasure hunt packs contain all the
necessary elements for you need including maps, clues,
answer sheet, and tips on how to get things
going.
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Worcestershire County Cricket Club
Perhaps the most picturesque cricket ground, It used
to be the site of the tourist's opening game of the
season. This ground has been home to the greats of
cricket including: the forsters, Don Kenyon, Roly
Jenkins, George Chesterton,Peter Richardson, Basil
D'Olivera, Graham Hick, & Ian Botham. And the teas
the ladies make are superb.
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County Ground
New Road
Worcester
WR2 4QQ
Email:
info@wccc.co.uk
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY CRICKET CLUB CLICK
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Tel:
01905 748474
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Worcestershire County Museum
Permanent and temporary exhibitions, facilities for
schools, gift shop, caf�, object identification
service, talks and lectures, admission to Castle's
State Rooms.
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Hartlebury Castle, Hartlebury, Kidderminster,
Worcestershire, DY11 7XZ.
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY
MUSEUM CLICK
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Tel: 01299 250416
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WORCESTERSHIRE GOLF CLUB
A members owned Golf Club founded in 1879. Amongst
the five oldest Clubs in
England, the oldest in Worcestershire, and renowned
as one of the best in the area.
A new �1M clubhouse was completed in December
2001.
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Wood Farm, Malvern Wells
Worcestershire, WR14 4PP
WORCESTERSHIRE
GOLF CLUB CLICK
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Tel: 01684 575992
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Worcester Racecourse
The home of summer jump racing in the West Midlands.A
Day Out By The River. Join us for summer jump racing
at one of Britain's oldest racecourses where racing
has taken place on the banks of the River Severn since
1718.
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Pitchcroft, Grandstand Road, Worcester, WR1 3EJ
WORCESTER RACECOURSE CLICK
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Tel:
0870 2202772
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Worcester Walks
The only way to "Discover Worcester" - a guided walk
around medieval streets of our riverside Cathedral
city. Fascinating tales of Civil war, Worcestershire
Sauce, King John, Elgar, Royal Worcester Porcelain
etc. Individuals and groups welcome.
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Worcester, WR1 2EY
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Tel:
07890 222117
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Worcester Warriors Rugby Football Club
WORCESTER chairman Cecil Duckworth has announced
plans to transform Warriors into "one of the best
clubs in Europe" with a major ground expansion. Here
you can see premiership rugby
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Sixways, Pershore Lane, Worcester WR3 8ZE
Take Junction Six off the M5 motorway. Take the A4538
to Droitwich.
WORCESTER RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB CLICK
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Tel:
01905 459307
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Worcester Woods Country Park
Explore 110 acres of ancient oak woodland and
wildflower meadows or follow one of the short way
marked circular walks. There is also a caf�,
children's play area, picnic area and toilets.
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Wildwood Drive, Worcester, WR5 2LG
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Tel: 01905 76649
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Wycheway Country Walks
Wycheway Country Walks organise guided and
self-guided walking holidays in Worcestershire,
e.g. the Worcestershire Way. Special interest
breaks include a 2 day Elgar walk and the 1651
Civil War in Worcester.
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39 Sandpiper Crescent, Malvern, WR14 1UY
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Tel: 01886 833828
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Wyre Forest Visitor Centre
The Centre offers home-cooked food, interactive
displays, shop and information. There are off road
cycle routes, way-marked trails and a programme of
special events throughout the year.
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Callow Hill, Bewdley Rock, Kidderminster,
Worcestershire, DY14 9XQ
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Tel:
01299 266944
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WORCESTERSHIRE CCC CRICKET FIXTURES 2010
& THE SITUATION AT THE NEW ROAD GROUND
The Worcestershire County Cricket Club has suffered
the worst disaster in its history and probably the
worst disaster ever to hit any County Club. Much
progress has been made since the terrible floods.
The entire surface of the playing area has been
removed and the square has already been sacrified,
top dressed and seeded. Over 250 tons of top
dressing and 1000kgs of seed will be used during
this exercise. In addition hundreds of metres of
extra drainage has been installed on the pavilion
side of the ground which should ensure a quicker
drying outfield in future seasons.he financial losses will be over �500,000. Many
people have come up with ideas and donations.
However we at www.mercia.me.uk take this opportunity
to ask not only the supporters of Worcestershire
County Cricket Club bur cricket lovers everywhere to
assist in bringing one of the most beautiful grounds
back to its former splendour by sending a donation
to "Worcestershire County Cricket Club" and send it
to The County Ground, New Road, Worcester, WR2
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A great site from the
Worcestershire county cricket club. Keep
up-to-date by reading the recent news articles.
In between the cricket, these guys take a keen
interest in wine, browse through the wine shop.
Information on the club, the players, fixtures
and more.
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THE WORCESTER & BIRMINGHAM CANAL
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Although the Worcester & Birmingham
Canal is one of the most heavily locked in
the country, the hard work in navigating it
is more than compensated by
long stretches of idyllic scenery
as the line descends the 30 miles between
Birmingham
and
Worcester.
Leaving Birmingham, the canal manages to
remain on the same level for 15 miles,
diving through tunnels when necessary. Then
the locks begin - and how. The Tardebigge
Flight has 30 locks in just over two miles,
making it one of Britain's steepest.
Though largely rural, the line is steeped
in history and its five tunnels contribute
an aura of mystique
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THE GARDENS OF
WORCESTERSHIRE
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Bodenham Arboretum and Earth Centre
Bodenham Arboretum has a collection of over 2700
trees.The arboretum is set in 156 acres of
Worcestershire countryside with 11 pools, four miles
of footpaths and a working farm. The main part
of the Arboretum looks out onto the big pool and many
rare and ornamental trees can be seen in flower or
fruit giving splendid displays throughout the
seasons, the autumn colours are particularly
well worth seeing. The Grand Avenue, now in its
infancy, is planted with Popes Seat Provenance Beech
which will mature in 200 years time! It stretches up
the hillside to the higher reaches of the Arboretum
where there are outstanding views to the Clent Hills
and surrounding countryside.Take time to visit the
award-winning Visitor Centre set in the hillside which
overlooks the Big Pool. Open all Year: 11am - 5pm.
Daily during Oct & Dec. Closed 24/25 Dec. Other Months - closed Mon & Tues. except Bank
Holiday Mondays. Open Thursday Evenings during May,
June, July and August. January to February 15th - open
weekends only. Visitor Centre, Restaurant, Disabled
access, dogs on lead.
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Wolverley, Kidderminster,
Worcestershire
DY11 5SY
BODENHAM ABORETUM CLICK
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Tel :01562 852444
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Burford House & Garden Centre
Uniquely situated where three counties meet, the 7
acres of lawn and stunning borders of Burford House
Gardens sweep along the banks of the picturesque
River Teme. Originally designed by the late John
Treasure in 1952 around an early Georgian Mansion
now selling country house furnishings, the gardens
contain a National Clematis Collection, along with
around 2000 other kinds of plants.Burford Garden
Company's store at Burford House has been designed
to inspire and delight all garden lovers. We have
200 varieties of clematis for sale and our excellent
garden centre and caf� are bursting with a glorious
assembly of garden goods - and wonderful food!
Opening times - All year. Daily execpt Christmas Day
and Boxing Day. Open 9am to 6pm or dusk if
earlier.
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Nr Burford
Tenbury Wells
Worcestershire
WR15 8HQ
Burford House Gardens are 1 mile west of Tenbury
Wells on the A456.
BURFORD HOUSE
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Tel: 01584 810 777
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Croome Landscape Park
A house and park designed by Lancelot Brown,
described by Dorothy Stroud as 'one of the largest
undertakings of Brown's early practice'. The estate is
on low marshy ground, Brown designed a river, a
rotunda, a grotto and a Corinthian summer house. Croome has undergone 12 years of restoration,
following 18th century plant bills. There are specimen
trees throughout the park including Gingko, Manna Ash
and Plane trees. Commissioned by the 6th Earl of
Coventry in 1751, Croome is 'Capability' Brown's first
complete landscape, influencing garden designs around
the world and establishing Brown's reputation. Brown
designed the exterior of the house along with the a
number of garden buildings and the church. Robert Adam
had his first architectural commission in the form of
the Temple Greenhouse and went on to design the
interior of the church and several rooms in Croome
Court. James Wyatt was brought in after the deaths of
Brown and Adam to complete and tweak several designs -
he also introduced a number of Coade stone statues.
Opening times - 1 Feb-1 Mar '09 Saturdays and Sundays
10am-4pm 4 Mar-29 Mar '09 Wednesday to Sunday
10am-5.30pm 30 Mar - 31 Aug '09 every day 10am-5.30pm
2 Sep-1 Nov '09 Wednesday to Sunday 10am-5.30pm 7
Nov-20 Dec '09 Saturdays and Sundays 10am-4pm 26
Dec-3Jan '10 every day 10am-4pm 9 Jan-31 Jan '10
Saturdays and Sundays 10am-4pm
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High Green, Severn Stoke
Worcestershire, WR8 9JS
Croome lies 8m South of Worcester off the A38, and
6m West of Pershore off the B4084. Exit 1 off the
M50 (A38N) and Exit 7 off the M5 (B4084 to Pershore)
map
CROOME PARK
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Tel: 01905 371 006
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Eastgrove Cottage Garden Nursery
A thatched cottage with a well-planted cottage garden
run in conjunction with a nursery. The cottage is
ancient and set in lovely countryside. The garden was
made by Malcolm and Carol Skinner. Opening times -
Open April to October. Closed August. Open 2pm to
5pm.
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Sankyns Green,
Near Shrawley,
Little Witley,
Worcestershire,
WR6 6LQ
Eastgrove Cottage Garden is 8 miles north west of
Worcester, between the B4196 and the A443.
EASTGROVE COTTAGE GARDEN CLICK
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Hagley Park
A serpentine park with temples, urns, obilisks and a
ruined castle, laid out by the owner, George
Lyttleton, after 1747. Like the nearby Leasowes
estate, the design is based on a circuit walk and has
good views. Hagley is not open to the public but the
park is visible from the public footpath which leads
to the church and Milton's Seat. Opening times - Not
open to public, but visible from public footpath
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Hagley,
Worcestershire,
SO920 810
Hagley Park is in the village of Hagley, on the A465.
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Hanbury Hall Gardens
A William and Mary house with an eighteenth century
orangery, an ice house and two domed nineteenth
century gazebos. Hanbury Hall had a 'Dutch style in
England' garden in the early eighteenth century and it
is being restored. Keen to have an up to date and fashionable garden in
the early 18th century Thomas Vernon employed the
pre-eminent garden designer of the day, George London,
to create such a garden which was to include all the
elements associated with the formal style of
gardening; a Parterre, Fruit Garden, Wilderness, Grove
and Bowling Green. The garden remained as such until
the 1770s when it was swept away as the fashions
changed from the very formal to the natural landscape
style. In the mid 1990s with help from generous bequests and
a European Union grant, the garden was carefully
restored using the original plan, the distinguished
surveyor, James Dougharty�s, 1731-1733 garden survey,
and archaeological work to confirm the garden design
accuracy. Today the gardens are truly spectacular;
from the beautiful intricately laid out formal
parterre, fruit garden and grove to the bowling green,
a visit to Hanbury Hall�s garden is
unforgettable.Opening times - March to October: all
facilties are open Saturday to Wednesday open 11am to
5:30pm. Garden, Park, cafe and shop 7 day opening
during local school holidays and July and August.
November to February: Garden, Park, cafe and shop open
Saturday and Sunday 11am - 4pm.
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School Road
Droitwich
Worcestershire
WR9 7EA
Hanbury Hall garden is 4.5 miles east of
Droitwich and 4 miles south east of junction 5 on
the M5
map
HANBURY HALL CLICK
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Tel: 01527 821 214
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Little Malvern Court
14th Century Prior's Hall once attached to 12th
Century Benedictine Priory, with Victorian addition
by Hansom. Family and European paintings and
furniture. Collections of 18th and 19th Century
needlework. Home of the Berington family by descent
since the Dissolution. 10 acres of former monastic
grounds. Magnificent views, lake, garden rooms,
terrace. Wide variety of spring bulbs, old fashioned
roses, shrubs and trees.Opening dates and times: Sun
21 Mar; Mon 3 May (2-5).
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Little Malvern
Malvern
Worcestershire
WR14 4JN
3m S of Malvern. On A4104 S of junction with A449
map
LITTLE MALVERN
COURT CLICK
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Tel: 01684 892 988
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Picton Gardens
The Picton Garden has evolved during several decades on
the original site of Ernest Ballard's Michaelmas Daisy
nursery. There are many fine specimens of interesting
trees and shrubs, creating a backdrop to thousands of
herbaceous perennials. The garden is intensively planted
with both traditional borders and areas of more modern,
natural planting schemes.The main feature is the NCCPG
Plant Heritage Collection of Autumn Flowering Asters.
Also known as Michaelmas Daisies, these create a rich
tapestry of colour through September and October. A wide
range of other late season Herbaceous Perennials are
grown with the Asters. Many of them bring colour from
late July onwards. The garden has been featured on T.V.
and in many national newspapers and quality magazines.
see website for openings.
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Old Court Nurseries
COLWALL,
Malvern,
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR13 6QE
PICTON GARDENS CLICK
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Tel 01684 540416
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Snowshill Lavender
53 acres of lavender fields, planted since 2000. The
lavender is harvested and essential oils are extracted
and sold in the farm shop. The best time to visit is
July. Opening times - Late May to late August. Daily.
Open 10am to 5pm.
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Hill Barn Farm,
Snowshill,
Broadway,
Worcestershire, ,
WR12 7JY
SNOWSHILL LAVENDER CLICK
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Snowshill Manor
This charming small organic garden surrounds this
Cotswold Tudor Manor House known as Snowshill Manor.
It is set in the middle of the Cotswolds amongst some
of the most beautiful countryside in the British
Isles. Very much in the Hidcote style but much smaller with
garden rooms planted to the brim. The 2 acre gardens are organically grown with
colourful borders, water features and splendid views. The Manor House is also open with fascinating
collections of almost everything. Because the
Snowshill Manor Gardens are small make sure you see
the house too. NT Snowshill Manor and Garden open 2010
- 13 March - 31 October, - Weds to Sundays 11 -
5.30 House - same days but 12 - 5. open BH Mondays.
Restaurant and shop.
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Snowshill Manor,
Broadway
WR12 7JU
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Tel 01386 852410
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Spetchley Park Gardens
A Georgian house in a deer park with a lake and a
Victorian garden. The gardens were largely designed
by Rose Berkeley (grandmother of the current owner)
and her sister, the great Edwardian gardener, Miss
Ellen Wilmott. They comprise a Georgian House, Deer
Park, Garden Lake, Herbaceous Borders, Fountains,
Walled Gardens - and is widely described as a
'Plantsman's Paradise'.Opening times - Late March to
September. Wednesday to Sunday and Bank Holiday
Mondays. Open 11am to 6pm. Also open Saturdays and
Sundays in October 11am to 4pm.
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Spetchley Park,
Worcester,
WR5 1RS
Spetchley Park Garden is 2 miles east of Worcester
on the A44. Leave M5 at junction 6 or junction 7.
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Tel: 01905 345224
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Stone House
Stone House is a romantic garden set in an old
walled kitchen garden. The area is only 1 acre but seems
much larger- hedges divide it into different
compartments and create diverse habitats in which to
grow the vast selection of rare and unusual plants that
thrive here. Unusual brick follies adorn the walls and
these in turn, are covered with a multitude of climbing
and twining plants in which the garden specialises. The
Stone House garden acts as a shop window for the
adjoining nursery. Here you can buy plants of almost all
that grow in the garden - the list of shrubs and
climbers includes many hardly ever seen for sale in this
country.
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Stone
Near Kidderminster, Worcestershire
DY10 4BG
Stone House Cottage Gardens are 2 miles south east
of Kidderminster via the A448 towards Bromsgrove.
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STONE HOUSE
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Tel 01562 69902
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Wagon House Gardens
The garden is situated by a nineteenth century barn
and wagon house. Brick walls divide the garden
into rooms. There are herbaceous borders, box hedges
and follies. Opening times - Thursday to Sunday and
Bank Holidays. End March to late December.
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Brickhouse Lane,
Stoke Prior,
Bromsgrove,
Worcestershire,
B60 4LY
WAGON HOUSE
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White Cottage (Cranesbill Nursery)
A garden run in conjunction with a nursery. It has
herbaceous borders, flowering shrubs, a stream garden
and a wild flower meadow. A peaceful garden
blending formal and informal areas with almost round
the year interest. Island beds display herbaceous
plants, roses grow up through trees as well as in the
rose garden. The spring wild flower area is carpeted
with fritalleries, primroses and cowslips.An abundance
of colour and form are displayed in the stream garden.
The rockery is home to many hardy geraniums. The
garden has developed over 27 years from virtually an
overgrown field. It is very heavy clay with some free
lime although the ph is neutral. Plants of Note We
have a nursery in the garden which specialises in
Hardy geraniums and also a collection of echinacea and
other less common herbaceous plants. Opening times -
By appointment
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Earls Common Road,
Stock Green,
nr Redditch,
Worcestershire,
B96 6SZ
White Cottage garden is 7 miles east of Worcester.
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Tel : 01386 792414.
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Whitlenge Gardens
Wander through the three-acre show garden of
professional designer Keith J Southall, set around
his 18th century cottage. Walk the 'Twisted Brick
Pergola' with its fan trained apples and pears, sit
in the 'Verdigris Gazebo', see the Water Gardens
with its split level waterfalls, listen to the
Bubblers and marvel at the size of the Gunnera in
the Bog Garden against the compactness of the Scree
gardens. Walk into the manmade Cave and Fernery,
dwell upon the mystic of the 'Green Man' and the
'Sword in the Stone' features. A plantsman's delight
with over 800 varieties. Come and be inspired.
Opening dates and times: Suns, Mons 4, 5 Apr; 2, 3,
30, 31 May; 29, 30 Aug (10-5).
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Whitlenge Lane
Hartlebury
Worcestershire
DY10 4HD
5m S of Kidderminster, on A442. Take A449
from Kidderminster towards Worcester, then A442 (signed
Droitwich) over small island, �m, 1st R into Whitlenge
Lane. Follow signs
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Tel: 01299 250720
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Witley Court & The Jerwood Foundation
Spectacular ruins of a once great country house.
This vast Italianate mansion incorporates porticoes
by John Nash and is surrounded by magnificent
landscaped gardens, the 'monster work' of William
Nesfield, which contains the Perseus & Andromeda
Fountain and the Jerwood Sculpture Park. Opening
times - Open all year except Christmas and New Year.
Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays November to February.
Open 10am to 6pm or dusk if earlier.
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Worcester Road,
Great Witley,
Worcester,
WR6 6JT
Witley Court garden is 10 miles north west of
Worcester, off the A443.
WITLEY COURT CLICK
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Tel: 01299 896636
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The territory of the Hwicce roughly corresponded
to the Roman civitas of the Dobunni. The area
appears to have remained largely British in the
first century or so after Britannia left the Roman
Empire, but pagan burials and place-names in its
north-eastern sector suggest an inflow of
Angles, who may have exacted tribute from
British rulers.
It is likely that the Hwicce were converted to
Christianity by the British Church, rather than
the mission from Pope Gregory I, since Bede was
well-informed on the latter and does not mention
the conversion of the Hwicce. Though
place-names show that Anglo-Saxon settlement was
widespread in the territory, the limited spread of
pagan burials suggest that British Christianity
survived the influx, as do two eccles place names.
There are also probable British Christian burials
beneath Worcester Cathedral and St Mary de Lode,
Gloucester.[ So it seems that incoming
Anglo-Saxons were absorbed into the existing
Church. The ruling dynasty of the Hwicce were
probably key figures in the process. Perhaps they
sprang from intermarriage between Anglian and
British leading families.
By a complex chain of reasoning, we can deduce
that Eanhere married Osthryth, daughter of Oswiu
of Northumbria and had sons by her named Osric,
Oswald and Oshere. Osthryth is recorded as the
wife of �thelred of Mercia. An earlier marriage to
Eanhere would explain why Osric and Oswald are
described as �thelred's nepotes � usually
translated as nephews or grandsons, but here
probably meaning stepsons.
