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visitors. Get free entry to almost 600 British
heritage tourist attractions around England,
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PICTURE
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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 |
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 |
Tel: 0121
445
1133
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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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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
CLICK |
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 café 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
CLICK
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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
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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 |
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 |
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
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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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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Education Centre, Worcestershire Royal
Hospital, Charles Hastings Way, Worcester, WR5
1DD
GEORGE
MARSHALL
MEDICAL MUSEUM CLICK |
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 |
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 |
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, 1½ 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
CLICK
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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 |
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
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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
HARRIERS CLICK |
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
MUSEUM CLICK |
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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KINVER
EDGE CLICK |
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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
COURT CLICK |
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 |
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
MALVERN COLLEGE CLICK |
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 |
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
CLICK |
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
THEATRES CLICK |
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 |
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 |
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
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Ombersley . Droitwich
Worcestershire . WR9 0LE
OMBERSLEY
GOLF
CLUB CLICK |
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
PALACE
THEATRE CLICK |
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
PERSHORE
CLICK |
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 Road, Worcester
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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 |
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 0HG
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(0)1684 593112
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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
RAILWAY CLICK |
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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Tel: 01905 766879
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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 |
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
CLICK
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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 |
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 |
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 protégée
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 |
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
CLICK |
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 café, 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 |
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, café, 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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
café, 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 4QQ
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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,
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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
café 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
CLICK |
Tel: 01584
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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
CLICK |
Tel: 01905
371 006 |
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 |
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 |
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.
map
SPETCHLEY
PARK GARDENS CLICK
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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.
map
STONE
HOUSE
GARDENS CLICK
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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
GARDENS CLICK
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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.
map
WHITE
COTTAGE CLICK
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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, ¼m, 1st R
into Whitlenge Lane. Follow signs
map
WHITLENGE GARDENS CLICK |
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 |
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 Æthelred of
Mercia. An earlier marriage to Eanhere
would explain why Osric and Oswald are
described as Æthelred's nepotes — usually
translated as nephews or grandsons, but
here probably meaning stepsons. 
