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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
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
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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
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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
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
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Tel:
01299 404740 Fax: 01299 404740
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Bewdley
Museum
The museum,
housed
in the town's old butcher's shambles, provides a fascinating insight
into
the growth and trades of the town and the lives of its people. Displays
feature
basket and besom making, charcoal burning, pewtering and brass
founding. Daily
demonstrations of rope making and clay pipe making, special events and
exhibitions.
Resident crafts people, herb garden and picnic area.
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Load Street
Bewdley
Worcestershire
DY12 2AE
Apr - Sep: 10 - 4.30 Oct: 11 - 4
BEWDLEY
MUSEUM
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Tel:
01299 403 573
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Blackwell
Golf Club
Blackwell
golf
club was formed in 1893 with a nine hole course on part of Lord Hewell
Estate.The Course measures 6260 yards
with a par of 70 and an SSS of 71. Today, Blackwell
is a club where golfers will find everything which is traditional to
the history
of the game. Indeed, the club's values are based on and dedicated to,
the
ideals which first inspired the game of golf - a fair but demanding
test
of skill and intelligence. Visitors can play by prior arrangement on
any
weekday. Tuesday is Ladies Day and visitors should check with the
professional
to see if any starting times are available. No visitors are allowed at
weekends
unless playing with a member.
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Agmore
Road, Blackwell
Bromsgrove, , Worcestershire B60 1PY
BLACKWELL
GOLF
CLUB CLICK |
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
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
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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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
CLICK |
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
PARK
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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
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
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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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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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Charles Hastings 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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HALESOWEN
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Hanbury Hall
Hanbury Hall
is
a stunning William and Mary style hous |
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.
