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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
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Tel: 01905 25952
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Alvechurch Boat Centre
With almost 30 years
experience of holiday narrow boat rental, the company continues to move
forward to keep up with today's changing lifestyle whilst offering a very
traditional holiday experience.We are very pleased for the second year
running to have been awarded the "Boat Operator of the year" Gold Award,
and for the first time the "Tourism Website of the year" Silver Award.
All our boats are independently inspected each year by the English Tourism
Council. Your guarantee of quality.
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Scarfield Wharf, Alvechurch, B48 7SQ
ALVECHURCH
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Tel: 0121
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Anderson Gallery
This delightful
gallery specialises in modern paintings, sculpture, furniture and other
assorted crafts. Boasting a wide range of styles and prices, this gallery
aims to cater for everyone who loves modern art and design. The gallery
owners hold regular exhibitions featuring exciting original work by serious
artists. This gallery also prides itself on recognising that abstract and
experimental work has now been around for over a hundred years and it delights
in showing work by Whistler, Sickert, Christine Barnett and Anthony Hodge.
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96 Upper High Street, Broadway WR12 7AJ
10am-1pm and 2pm-5pm
E-mail:
ronald.anderson@
easynet.co.uk
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Tel: 01386
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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
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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
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Tel: 01527 831 363
or 831 886
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Battle of Worcester
One of the most momentous events in our history was
the Battle of Worcester in 1651. The success of Cromwell in defeating an
army made up mainly of Highlanders, had an effect not only on the history
of Great Britain, but also of North America.Click
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Contact the Worcester Tourist
Information Centre
Email: touristinfo@cityofworcester.gov.uk
BATTLE OF
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Tel:
01905 726311
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Bayton
Just a few miles west of
the town of Bewdley and the River Severn,
Bayton is arguably the ideal place from which
to explore the magnificent Wyre Forest. The
surrounding area has spectacular views - with
the Brecon Beacons, the Cotswolds and the
Birmingham Hills all visible on a clear day.
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Bevere
Vivis Gallery & Picture Framers
A converted coach
house, 3 miles from city centre, offering constantly changing exhibitions
of original artwork, woodwork and pottery in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
Full programme of courses, creative picture framing.
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Bevere Lane, Bevere, Worcester, WR3 7RQ
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Tel: 01905 754484
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Bewdley
The peaceful riverside
setting and the beautiful mix of unspoilt buildings make Bewdley a piece
of living history. Dominated by St Anne’s church and Sir Thomas Telford’s
bridge, Bewdley is a pretty and peaceful Georgian town, much as it was in
the 18th Century. In Bewdley there is an award winning museum with daily demonstrations
of traditional crafts and special exhibitions.
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Load St, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12
2AE
Email: bewdleytic@btconnect.com
BEWDLEY
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Tel: 01299 404740 Fax: 01299 404740
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Bewdley Museum
The museum, housed
in the town's old butcher's shambles, provides a fascinating insight into
the growth and trades of the town and the lives of its people. Displays feature
basket and besom making, charcoal burning, pewtering and brass founding. Daily
demonstrations of rope making and clay pipe making, special events and
exhibitions. Resident crafts people, herb garden and picnic area.
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Load Street
Bewdley
Worcestershire
DY12 2AE
Apr - Sep: 10 - 4.30 Oct: 11 - 4
BEWDLEY
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Tel:
01299 403 573
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Blackwell Golf Club
Blackwell golf club
was formed in 1893 with a nine hole course on part of Lord Hewell Estate.The
Course measures 6260 yards with a par of 70 and an SSS of 71. Today, Blackwell
is a club where golfers will find everything which is traditional to the
history of the game. Indeed, the club's values are based on and dedicated
to, the ideals which first inspired the game of golf - a fair but demanding
test of skill and intelligence. Visitors can play by prior arrangement
on any weekday. Tuesday is Ladies Day and visitors should check with the
professional to see if any starting times are available. No visitors are
allowed at weekends unless playing with a member.
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Agmore Road, Blackwell
Bromsgrove, , Worcestershire B60 1PY
BLACKWELL GOLF
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Tel: 0121 445 1994
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Bodenham
Arboretum
Bodenham Arboretum
has been awarded National Heritage status for a new English landscape and
arboretum, and a Centre of Excellence by the Forestry Authority who described
it as 'A showpiece woodland rich in habitats for wild flowers, water-fowl
and other birds'.Over 2700 species of trees and shrubs, landscaped within
156 acres, incorporating a working farm. Five miles of paths through dells,
glades, lakes and pools and fields where sheep and cattle graze and rare
breeds and poultry roam.The unique underground visitors centre won the CLA
Presidents Award for the Best New Rural Building in England ans Wales 1998/9.
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Wolverley
Kidderminster
Worcestershire
DY11 5SY
March 1 - Christmas; 11 - 5
Jan & Feb weekdays (except half term) - no restaurant facilities
BODENHAM ARBORETUM
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Tel: +44 (0) 1562 852 444
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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
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Tel:
01886 833551
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Broadway
Picture perfect
with its honey-coloured Cotswold stone buildings, Broadway is one of the
most picturesque of the Cotswold villages. Broadway has attracted visitors
from around the world for centuries, with its chocolate box looks you could
be stepping onto a film set. With a wide range of antique and high quality
shops, breathtaking scenery and with lovely places to stay, Broadway is delightful
at any time of the year.
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1 Cotswold Court, Broadway, Worcestershire,
WR12 7AA
BROADWAY
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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
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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
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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
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Tel: 01384 812745
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Brockhampton
Estate
This 688ha (1,700-acre)
estate was bequeathed to the National Trust in 1946 and still maintains
traditional farms and extensive areas of woodland, including ancient oak
and beech. Visitors can enjoy a variety of walks through both park and woodland,
which combine to form a rich habitat for wildlife such as the dormouse,
buzzard and raven. A stone-flagged trail leads to the Lawn Pool and provides
some access for those with disabilities. At the heart of the estate lies
Lower Brockhampton House, a late 14th-century moated manor house with a
beautiful timber-framed gatehouse and interesting ruined chapel.
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National Trust
Lower Brockhampton House
Lower Brockhampton' Bringsty
Worcester, Worcestershire
WR6 5TB
3 Apr-29 Sep, Wed-Sun, Bank Hol Mon, 1230-1700
2-27 Oct, 1230-1600.
BROCKHAMPTON
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Tel:
01885 482077
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Bromsgrove
Bromsgrove is a
town with a rich industrial past that is still in evidence today. In 1894
the Guild for Applied Arts was set up and the group became renowned for their
decorative ironwork, one of their most famous pieces are the gates of Buckingham
Palace. Much of Bromsgrove’s earlier history can be seen at Bromsgrove Museum.A
quirky annual event in Bromsgrove is Court Leet, which is brought to life
around Midsummer’s Day. Court Leet is a forerunner of modern Trading Standards
where members test the strength of the ale, not a bad job for some!
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The Museum, 26 Birmingham Rd, Bromsgrove,
Worcestershire, B61 0DD
BROMSGROVE
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Tel:
01527 831809
Fax:
01527 577983
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Bronte
Porcelain
"We have great pleasure
in introducing Bronte to you - a group of highly skilled artists and technicians,
who together produce exquisite and elaborate porcelain sculptures.Many
of the sculptures are authentic studies of flora and fauna artistically
interpreted by Bronte design staff.Each sculpture demonstrates an optimum
degree of ceramic excellence, considering the technical demands relating
to the piece being subjected to an initial firing temperature of almost
1300 degrees Centigrade.It is a combination of this artistic and technical
expertise that make Bronte editions, both 'limited' and 'open', so collectable.Creating
beautiful works of art is one of the most rewarding of occupations and Bronte
appreciate this, and therefore produce models of infinite beauty and quality
which we hope will continue to give pleasure to a great number of people
around the world." Henry Sandon- Director
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Merebrook Business Park
Hanley Road
Malvern
Worcestershire
WR13 6NP
BRONTE
PORCELAIN
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Tel: 01684 310 888
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Burford
House & Garden Centre
Uniquely situated
where three counties meet, the 7 acres of lawn and stunning borders of Burford
House Gardens sweep along the banks of the picturesque River Teme. Originally
designed by the late John Treasure in 1952 around an early Georgian Mansion
now selling country house furnishings, the gardens contain a National Clematis
Collection, along with around 2000 other kinds of plants.Burford Garden
Company's store at Burford House has been designed to inspire and delight
all garden lovers. We have 200 varieties of clematis for sale and our excellent
garden centre and 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
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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
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Tel: 01905 459343
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Chateau
Impney
Chateau Impney is
an imposing 19th century house near Droitwich, England. It was built for
industrialist John Corbett in the style of a Louis XIII French chateau.
Corbett's wife, Hannah Eliza O'Meara, was of mixed French/ Irish descent
and he built the house in the 1870s, as a cost of GBP 247,000, to satsify
her nostaglia for Paris. Sadly, she never lived in the house, preferring
one of Corbett's properties in Towyn, North Wales. In 1945, the house was
purchased by Ralph Edwards who restored it and developed it as a hotel.The
Chateau Impney, standing majestically in 150 acres of surrounding parkland,
specialises in residential conferences, conventions, banquets and exhibitions;
combining the style and grandeur of the Chateau itself with modern purpose
built conference facilities.
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Droitwich Spa
Worcestershire
WR9 0BN
CHATEAU IMPNEY
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Tel:
01905 774411
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City
Ranger Walks & Activities
Diverse series of
guided walks & events, led by the City Ranger service, throughout the
year. Walks vary from butterfly hunt to bat watching.
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For location details
please telephone or email
.wneale@cityofworcester.gov.uk
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Tel: 01905 722328
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The Clent Hills
Clent Hills have a special
place in the hearts of Stourbridge people. Before mass transport it was
the nearest thing working people had to a holiday, along with Kinver Edge.
Just about 1,000 feet high, there are fantastic views from Clent Hills to
the West over the Worcestershire plain and Severn Valley, across to the
hills of Shropshire and even the Welsh borders.
To the North and East is the West Midlands conurbation, encompassing
the UK's second city, Birmingham, and the Black Country region, a major
manufacturing region of the UK. The photos below show the extraordinary
diversity of the region, beautiful scenery close to major residential
and commercial areas
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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
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Tel: 01905 361821
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Croome
Park
Croome Park is “Capabilitiy”
Brown’s first complete landscape design. The gardens consist of paths
winding through shrubberies, and past charming garden buildings. Brown
created a lake, complete with grotto, and an artificial river. The wider
parkland contains stunning follies – designed to ‘catch your eyes’ from
the gardens. For 200 years Croome was celebrated for its beauty but since
the 1950s, nature reclaimed much of Croome. The National Trust’s most ambitious
garden restoration project to date gives visitors an opportunity to travel
back 250yrs to see how England’s greatest gardener created this magical
landscape from marshland. 2006 is the 10th anniversary of restoration and
a full programme of events is in place.
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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).Mar-May: Wed-Sun & BH Mons 10-5.30
May-Aug: Daily 10-5.30 Sep-Oct: Wed-Sun 10-5.30
Nov-Dec 17: Wed-Sun 10-4
CROOME
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Tel: 01905 371 006
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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
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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
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Tel: 01905 774312 Fax: 01905 794226
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Dudley
Dudley, part of
the West Midlands conurbation, is located south of Wolverhampton and is
the largest town in the Black Country. The town centre is traditionally part
of an exclave of Worcestershire entirely surrounded by Staffordshire - which
has determined the fact that, in ecclesiatical terms, it has remained part
of the diocese of Worcester.Dudley has a history dating back to medieval
times; a castle has stood in Dudley since the 8th century, the present
castle dates from the 13th century, and provided the centre around which
the town grew. (see Dudley Castle) The town industrialised rapidly in the
18th and 19th centuries, and its population grew dramatically. Due to its
heavy and highly polluting industries it became a central part of the Black
Country. The main industries in Dudley included coal and limestone mining.
Other industries included iron, steel, engineering, metallurgy, glass cutting,
textiles and leatherworking. Most of these industries have declined in
recent decades.
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39 Churchill Centre , Dudley, West
Midlands DY2 7BL
DUDLEY
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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
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Tel: 01905 726311
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Evesham
On the banks of
the River Avon is the busy and ancient market town of Evesham. Evesham
has a rich religious past and once had one of the wealthiest monastery’s
in the land, nowadays only the Almonry remains and houses the Tourist Information
Centre. However, the Abbots left a lasting mark by founding much of the
fruit growing and market gardening that continues in and around the town
today.
The Vale of Evesham is renowned for good quality fruit and vegetables,
particularly asparagus and plums. In the spring the fruit trees in blossom
are a beautiful sight, go on the ‘blossom trail’ and you’ll go through
some of the prettiest spring landscapes you’ll see anywhere.
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The Almonry ,Abbey Gate ,Evesham
,Worcestershire WR11 4BG
Email: tic@almonry.ndo.co.uk
EVESHAM
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Tel:
01386 446944
Fax:
01386 442348
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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
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Tel: 01527 - 62509
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Fox
& Badger Trails
The Fox & Badger
trails are both 1/2 mile way marked circular walks around Worcester Woods
Country Park. The Fox trail takes you through wild flower meadows and the
Badger trail through ancient woodland.
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Worcester Woods Countryside Centre, Wildwood Drive,
Worcester, WR5 2LG
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Tel: 01905 766493
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GEORGE
MARSHALL MEDICAL MUSEUM
The museum illustrates
the history of medicine, nursing and the associated health care professions
with particular reference to Worcester and the surrounding area. It contains
500 items of equipment including a 19th century operating theatre and apothecary's
shop. We now have touch screen computers, audio guide. Group visits welcome.
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Charles Hastings Education Centre, Worcestershire
Royal Hospital, Charles Hastings Way, Worcester, WR5 1DD
GEORGE
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Tel: 01905 760738
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The
Ghost Walk of Worcester
Opening Times: September
to April, Friday & Saturday 8pm. Booking Essential. Private parties
by prior arrangement. Traditional tales, tragedies and true accounts of
modern day ghost phenomena are included, in a night of history and mystery
to capture the imagination. NOT FOR THE FAINT HEARTED!
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City Centre
Worcester
WR1 2EY
Email:
ghosts@h7rgt.fsnet.co.uk
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Tel: 01905 759499
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Great Witley
Ravaged by fire in 1937, once-sumptuous
Witley Court is now a mere shell but its remarkable
fountain has been restored by English Heritage
and ‘fires’ on most days. The town’s restored
parish church of St Michael’s has an opulent
baroque interior replete with painted glass
windows, decorated carvings, monuments and
ceiling paintings by the Italian artist Antonio
Bellucci. The organ case is from an instrument
originally played by Handel.
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The
Greyfriars
A fine timber-framed
merchant’s house, built in 1480 next to the Franciscan friary. Rescued
from demolition and carefully restored, the panelled interior contains interesting
textiles and furnishings. An archway leads through to the delightful walled
garden.
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Friar Street, Worcester, WR1 2LZ
GREYFRIARS
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Tel:
01905 23571
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The
Guildhall
A notable restored
18th century building built by Thomas White, a local architect. Exhibits
include a cannon, scold's bridle, leather fire buckets and oil paintings.
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High Street, Guildhall, Worcester, WR1 2EY
GUILDHALL
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Tel: 01905 723471
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Hagley
A large village, Hagley
is best-known for the Palladian mansion Hagley
Hall that was built for George, 1st Lord Lyttleton,
in the late 18th century. In the panelled
Barrel Room two of the gunpowder plotters
were caught before being hung, draw and quartered.
In the splendid 350-acre landscaped park surrounding
the house are Gothic ruins, an Ionic temple
and a rotunda. The Hall is now exclusively
used for events such as conferences and themed
events. Nearby is a popular falconry centre.
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Hagley
Hall
The last of the
Grand Palladian houses, designed by Sanderson Miller and completed in 1760.
The house contains the finest example of Rococo plasterwork by Francesco
Vassali and a unique collection of 18th century furniture and family portraits,
including works by Van Dyck, Reynolds and Lely. Location: just off A456 Birmingham
to Kidderminster. Exit 3 or 4 from M5. Is within easy reach of M6, M42,
M40. Specialists in Corporate Entertaining, Conferences and Weddings. Open
to the public for guided tours
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Hagley
Worcestershire
DY9 9LG
January and February and Bank Holidays from 2pm - 5pm 2pm - 5pm 18
- 22 April 25 May - 28 May
24 - 27 Aug
HAGLEY HALL
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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
1 March - 31 October, Saturday - Wednesday
Gardens open 11am - 5.30pm
House open 1pm - 5pm
HANBURY
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Tel: 01527 821 214
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Hartlebury
Worcestershire’s enthralling
County Museum can be found in the grounds of
Hartlebury Castle, home to the Bishops of
Worcester for more than 1,000 years. The north
wing hosts a range of exhibitions explaining the
history of Worcestershire from Roman times to the
present day while the palace’s state rooms are
opened to the public at certain times.
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Harvington
Hall
Harvington Hall
is an Elizabethan moated Manor House with the country's finest series of
priests hiding places and original Elizabethan wall paintings. There are
charming gardens running down to the moat and a tiny herb garden based on
an original design.Guided tours are available during opening times and groups
and schools are welcome at all times of the year. Tea room and gift shop
available. Ground floor, garden, shop and tea room accessible for disabled
visitors
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Harvington
Kidderminster
Worcestershire
DY10 4LR
Mar and Oct, Sat and Sun; Apr - Sept, Wed - Sun
HARVINGTON HALL
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Tel: 01562 777 846
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Jinney
Ring Craft Centre
Welcome to the Jinney
Ring Craft Centre - an ideal day out for all the family. Situated in Hanbury,
near Bromsgrove we have a wide range of items available in our gallery
/ shop, plus a range of craft workshops and a restaurant on site where
you can enjoy morning coffee or afternoon tea, or something more substantial,
whilst taking in the views across the gardens to the Malvern Hills.We are
probably the most visited craft centre in the West Midlands and pride ourselves
on being a traditional craft centre where you can watch skilled craftsmen
(and women!) at work - rather like stepping back in time to the days of Olde
England.
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The Jinney Ring Craft Centre
Hanbury, near Bromsgrove, Worcestershire B60 4BU
Tuesday - Saturday (and Bank Holiday Mondays)
10.30am - 5.00pm Sundays 11:00am - 5:00pm
JINNEY
RING
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Tel: 01527 821 272
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Kidderminster
Kidderminster is
most famous for its beautiful carpets. The industry began on a cottage scale
in the 18th century. The invention of the power loom meant that large-scale
production was possible and mills sprang up around the town, many of which
remain today as a testament to the town’s industrial heritage. The town is
famous as the birthplace of Rowland Hill, the inventor of the Penny Post and
helped revolutionise communications.
Kidderminster also lies at the southern end of Britain’s premier steam
line, the Severn Valley Railway, which runs for 16 miles to Bridgnorth.
The steam hauled train takes in superb views en route. Nowadays Kidderminster
is reinventing itself with a brand new shopping and leisure complex.
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Kidderminster
Harriers Football Club
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers
were formed in 1886 after nine years as an athletics and rugby union club.
At that time association football was in its infancy and only friendly matches
were played as leagues were yet to be formed.
The Football League was formed in 1888, being quickly followed by the
Birmingham and District League (now the West Midlands League) in 1889 and
the Harriers were one of 12 founder members of the local league.
Due to the vast number of Football League reserve teams participating in
the league, Kidderminster Harriers didn't taste championship success until
1938. In 1998/99 they gained promotion to the Football League. However
the team are now back in the Conference.
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Aggborough Stadium, Hoo Road, Kidderminster,
Worcestershire. DY10 1NB
E-mail: info@harriers.co.uk
KIDDERMINSTER
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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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
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Tel: 01684 892289 Fax: 01684 892872
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Malvern
College
A leading public
school, now co-educational, beautifully set on the side of the Malvern
Hills.Built of cotswold stone. Established 1865 it has become a leader both
educationally and for its sporting prowess. Famous for the "Foster" cricketing
family through to Roger Tolchard. Maybe the leading soccer school.Was headquarters
of Free French during World War II. and it is where many inventions were
made including radar.Many political leaders, captains of industry and educationlists
were educated here. They include: Lord MacLaurin, Jeremy Paxfman, Lord
Malvern, Sir Mortimer Wheeler-Bennett, C.S.Lewis and Alistair Crawley!
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Malvern College, College Road,
Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 3DF
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
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Tel: 01684 561020
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Malvern
Theatres
The Festival Theatre,
together with the adjacent cinema and concert hall, was until recently
managed by the Local Authority, but in April 1996 the management reverted
to a a charitable Trust, with the aim of operating all the buildings that
comprise the Malvern Theatres as a unified centre of entertainment with improved
facilities for concerts, film and drama. Day-to-day management of the Theatres
which now comprises the 'Forum' concert hall (capacity 1000), Theatre (capacity
800) and the Cinema (capacity 400), together with programming, is the responsibility
of the complex manager who reports to the Trustees. The Theatres have a
full-time technical staff and shares staff for administration and other
matters between the three auditoria.
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Grange Road
Malvern
Worcestershire
WR14 3HB
MALVERN
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
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Tel: 01905 746 000
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Old
St Martins
The Church dates
back to 1768 and is constructed with bricks made from clay brought down
by river from the coal mines in the North of the County. The church contains
the earliest records of Freemasonry in the City in a memorial to Samuel Swan;
The Lodge was founded at the Reindeer Inn in 1791. It is also famously reputed
to be the intended marriage place of William Shakespeare & Ann Whately
in November 1582. However the following day a bond was issued for him to
marry Ann Hathaway of Stratford upon Avon, who was with child. It is generally
believed that Shakespeare married Ann Hathaway in preference and the records
of this are held at the County Records Office in Worcester, due to the fact
that at the time, Stratford upon Avon was part of the Worcester Diocese.
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The Cornmarket, Worcester, WR1 2DF
OLD
ST MARTINS CLICK |
Tel: 01905 25952
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Ombersley Golf Club
Set in the
heart of rural Worcestershire, Ombersley Golf Club is renowned for its friendly
and relaxing atmosphere and welcomes all visiting golfers - regardless of
handicap.Offering top quality golf on a pay and play basis, our beautiful
all weather course offers 18 holes of delightful golf in a spectacular setting
high above the Severn Valley, with panoramic views across to the Malvern,
Abberley and Clee hills.
Located between Birmingham and Worcester, our peaceful setting is surrounded
by an excellent road network, only 5 miles from junction 5 of the M5 motorway,
offering easy access with a relaxing game - an unbeatable combination!
So, whether you are looking for a club to join locally, a society venue,
or are just visiting the area, why not take a look around our web site and
see what Ombersley Golf Club has to offer.
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Bishopswood Rd . Lineholt .
Ombersley . Droitwich
Worcestershire . WR9 0LE
OMBERSLEY GOLF
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
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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
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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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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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Spetchley
Park Gardens
Garden covering
30 acres. Large collection of trees, shrubs and plants, many rare or unusual.
Deer park with red & fallow deer.
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Spetchley Park, Worcester, WR5 1RS
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Tel: 01905 345224
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Stone
House Cottage Garden
At the Stone House
Cottage Garden you will find three quarters of an acre walled garden full
of plants, with rare wall shrubs, climbers and herbaceous plants. All these
can be brought in the adjacent nursery. 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.
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Tel:
01562 69902
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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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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
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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-
810136
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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.
16/06/06 - 18/06/06
are the dates for this year
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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
:01299 402114
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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.
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Whitlenge Lane
Hartlebury
Worcestershire
DY10 4HD
WHITLENGE GARDENS CLICK
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Tel: 01299 250720
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Witley
Court & The Jerwood Foundation
Spectacular ruins
of a once great country house. This vast Italianate mansion incorporates
porticoes by John Nash and is surrounded by magnificent landscaped gardens,
the 'monster work' of William Nesfield, which contains the Perseus &
Andromeda Fountain and the Jerwood Sculpture Park.
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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
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Tel:
01905 25371
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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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MERCIA ME TOURISM
