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Welcome to the 2016 edition of Herefordshire & Worcestershire Signpost, your indispensable guide to the best tourist attractions and days out the county has to offer. We hope that you find our guide, a pleasure to read, both interesting and informative, and that you will take it away with you, to use again and again.
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Experience the delights of Herefordshire and Worcestershire on a journey of discovery with the National Trust.
From magnificent homes set in extensive parkland, to peaceful walled gardens and beautiful open countryside, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
For more great value days out, ask the visitor reception teams about National Trust membership, which gives free entry and parking at more than 300 historic houses and gardens.
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Berrington Hall, near Leominster Lancelot Brown was born in 1716 and is still remembered 300 years later as he designed over 170 parks in England, many of which still exist today. He is widely known as "England's greatest gardener” and was called "Capability" Brown, because he would characteristically tell his landed clients that their estates had great "capability" for landscape improvement.
Berrington has been chosen to take part in the tercentenary celebrations as it was the last landscape Brown completed before his death in 1783. As the culmination of his lifetime’s work the park is today seen as ‘natural’ rather than an
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ingeniously designed and engineered landscape. Come and stand in front of the mansion and see what we mean.
The celebrations will take place throughout the year starting in February so there is plenty to see whenever you come. Red earth; Genius Loci - contemporary art exhibition
Brown’s vision has been developed by successive generations. The plan at Berrington is to restore the original Brownian landscape over the next few years. This process will free up materials and vistas which a team of environmental artists called Red earth will use to create installations which illustrate and enhance the original landscape. They need your help, so check when they’re on site and come along to cut reeds or draw maps. Visit Berrington Hall this year and join in the celebrations of the 300th anniversary of the birth of renowned garden designer Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown, at the home of his final landscape design.
One of the few surviving masterpieces of Henry Holland, this Georgian mansion, set in acres of designed parkland, contains beautiful interiors, painted ceilings and French Regency
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furniture, tapestries and carpets. Why not explore the family rooms, or walk in the servants’ footsteps as you explore Berrington below stairs?
Don’t miss the Delicarta exhibition of life-sized characters and costumes, all exquisitely handmade from paper, or outfits from the Charles Paget Wade collection that explore the connections between fashion and the garden. Berrington will also be home to an exhibition by the Embroiderers’ Guild during 2016, showcasing hand crafted textiles inspired by Capability Brown’s designs for the parkland.
Why not go wild outdoors and run off some energy in the park or have a go at building your own den in our natural woodland play area. Whilst in the parkland, look out for the art installations created by Red Earth that celebrate Capability Brown’s work at Berrington.
Afterwards, take a walk through the parkland on one of our waymarked trails, relax by the lake or visit the Servants’ Hall tea-room enjoy homecooked seasonal food, or pick up a gift from the Old Harness Room shop.
For admission prices, opening times and a full list of events, please call 01568 615721 or visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/berrington-hall
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Located deep in the heart of the Herefordshire countryside, Croft Castle is surrounded by 1,500 acres of historic farm, woodland and parkland. Home to the Croft family for almost 1,000 years, the castle has connections dating back to the Norman Conquest.
In the castle, family portraits sit alongside superb gothic decoration from the 18th century, including exceptional ceilings, paintings and furniture. Explore the family photographs, sit and read through auction catalogues or even have a play on the piano. For 2016, the Croft story is themed around World War 1 – find out how the war impacted upon the Croft family and the local community and discover memorabilia depicting life on the home front and the Crofts at war.
Outside, take a stroll through the parkland up the Croft Ambrey, the Iron Age hill fort, or follow one of the woodland trails and discover Croft’s 1,000 year old Quarry Oak tree. Why not take a walk up to the Wood Pasture and discover the conservation work being done to protect Croft’s ancient and veteran trees as areas of woodland are returned to traditional wood pasture.
Don’t miss the 3 acre walled garden, complete with historic orchards, vineyard and a 1908 glass house which is currently being restored. Younger visitors can explore the mini castle play area, or have fun on the natural play trail. The Carpenters tea-room offers fresh, seasonal produce from the garden including hot meals, homemade cakes, ice-cream and Sunday roasts, while the Stables shop has gifts and souvenirs for all.
For admission prices, opening times and a full list of events, please call 01568 782120 or visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/croft-castle
Brockhampton estate, near Bromyard Brockhampton estate sits in 1,700-acres of open parkland, traditional orchards, working farmland and ancient woodland and was given to the National Trust in 1946 by Colonel John Talbot Lutley.
Nestled in the heart of this landscape is the picturesque medieval manor house at Lower Brockhampton. Surrounded by a moat and borders of colourful seasonal flowers, the house
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is entered via a charming timber-framed gatehouse.
Meet the families that lived here for over 600 years and take a journey through time from 1425 to the present day. Discover how peoples lives changed through the ages and how ancient traditions continue to exert an influence today.
Enjoy the peace and tranquillity as you sit in the damson orchard or enjoy a stroll along the nature trail to discover a rich variety of wildlife, along with historic farming breeds such as Hereford cattle and Ryeland sheep. The estate offers miles of way-marked walks around ponds and through valleys, with breathtaking views across the surrounding countryside to the Malvern and Clee Hills. Don’t miss the new Carriage Rides walk, or if you’re feeling adventurous, try out the natural play trail and den building area. Cwmmau Farmhouse, © national trust Images
For admission prices, opening times and a full list of events, please call 01885 482077 or visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/brockhampton
Cwmmau Farmhouse, Brilley, Whitney on Wye Built in the 1920s by Philip Holman, who later went on to become High Sheriff of Herefordshire, Cwmmau is a black and white timbered farmhouse that boasts many original features including stoned tiled roofs, double bread oven and washing coppers in the kitchen.
The farmhouse shows how the estate developed from the 17 century to until the present day, with rooms retaining all of their charm and character. Many of the original farm buildings also remain, with stables and barns and other out buildings to explore.
Cwmmau Farmhouse was left to the National Trust in 1964 and is open to the public twice a year, for four days in June and October. The rest of the year it is run as a popular National Trust holiday cottage.
Visitors can walk around the gardens of the house to find fantastic views towards nearby Kington and the surrounding Herefordshire countryside.
For admission prices or details of opening dates for 2016, please call 01568 780246 or visit w w w. n a t i o n a l t r u s t . o r g. u k / c w m m a u farmhouse Visit the granary shop for a great selection of National Trust and Herefordshire gifts, including local produce. The Old Apple Store tea-room serves lunches, hot and cold drinks, cakes and snacks. The Granary shop at Lower Brockhampton also offers refreshments.
Dogs welcome on leads in the grounds, woods and parkland.
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Bordered by the River Wye, The Weir sits within unspoilt Herefordshire countryside and has the Weir © national trust Images
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Lovingly designed by Roger Parr in the 1920’s, who had purchased the estate to enjoy salmon fishing along the river, the garden also contains interesting Roman archaeology, including the largest standing piece of Roman masonry in Herefordshire and Worcestershire, thought to have been part of a villa.
These stunning riverside gardens are perfect for exploring at any time of the year; carpets of spring bulbs give way to beautiful wild flowers in the summer, then the colours change again in the autumn. Paths can be uneven and there are lots of steps, so visitors should wear suitable footwear.
Don’t miss the recently restored walled garden with its mix of herbaceous borders and vegetables including onions, beans, beetroots and carrots, all of which can be purchased from reception.
After all that fresh air, pop into the self-service tea tent for some well-earned refreshments, or bring a picnic and enjoy it on the deckchairs alongside the River Wye.
For admission prices, opening times and a full list of events, please call 01981 590509 or visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/the-weir
Croome, near Pershore
there’s more than meets the eye at Croome. A secret wartime airbase was once a hub of activity for thousands of people and its hospital has been restored as a 1940s visitor centre and museum.
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many historical secrets to uncover. For centuries this site has been used as a pleasure ground for fishing, boating and swimming. It is managed in a natural way to create a varied habitat for wildlife.
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Outside is the grandest of English landscapes and ‘Capability’ Brown’s masterful first commission, with commanding views over the Malverns. 2016 is his 300th birthday year and there is lots to see and do in celebration of this extraordinary man.
The parkland was nearly lost, but is now great for walks and adventures with a temple, folly or statue around every corner.
At the heart of the park lies Croome Court. The 6th Earl was an eighteenth century trend-setter, and today Croome follows his lead using artists and craftspeople to tell the story of its eclectic past in inventive ways. Explore four floors of the mansion, and witness the long-awaited return of the Coventry collection saved from the 1948 auction.
For admission prices, opening times and details of events please call 01905 371006 or visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/croome
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Hellens, still a privately-owned property, is a living monument to much of England’s history. It contains a wealth of period furnishings, paintings and decorations. There are heirlooms of Ann Boleyn, Mary Tudor, the Earl of Essex ( a favourite of Elizabeth I), Charles I, the Duke of Wharton and of the house’s inhabitants over the centuries.
The gardens are being redeveloped along Tudor and Jacobean lines, reflecting the house’s history. They incorporate a rare 17th century octagonal dovecote, a walled knot garden, a yew labyrinth, and a short woodland and pond walk. There are also the Derby Coach and family carriages to be seen, as well as the Old Cider Mill house.
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Harvington Hall is an Elizabethan Manor house with the largest series of Priests hides in the country and rare wall paintings. The Hall, which lies South East of Kidderminster, is open from March to October and has a tea room, gift shop and charming walled gardens enclosing a picnic area.
As always we look forward to the start of the new season with optimism and enthusiasm for the months ahead. The usual full programme of events is planned and organised and the Hall will look at its best to welcome 2016’s visitors. Daffodils in full flower, ducks nesting on the moat and the trees, in the charming walled gardens, heavy with blossom and buds.
During the winter period important conservation work has been undertaken on the sandstone quoins in three different areas of this ancient Grade I listed building, the work is due to be completed well in time for the opening on March 2nd.
More information may be obtained from 01562 777846, harvingtonhall@btconnect.com or www.harvingtonhall.com
The Hall’s Booking Office opens in late February and there is always a rush of orders for the most popular events such as the Christmas Wassail, the Elizabethan Evening and the Murder Mystery event, which this year is set in the 1940’s. The Hall’s leaflet and website, www.harvingtonhall.com, have all the details in full.
A particularly exciting event is the appointment of a new Hall Manager on the retirement of the present Manager, she will be warmly welcomed by staff, volunteers and visitors alike and has promised to start a Facebook page so that visitors can be fully up to date with the regular happenings at the Hall!
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Hall volunteers receiving the prestigious Sandford award for education outside the Classroom. It is the second time that the Hall’s education volunteers have won this award, they were very highly praised for the quality of their work.
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Harvington Hall
Meet the Shropshire Mammoth! Local lunches, frothy coffees & Shropshire cream teas Gallery & Exhibition Family Friendly Events & Activities Explore the 30 acre Meadow beside the River Onny Training courses & workshops
School Road, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9RS Tel: 01588 676060 @SH_DiscoveryCen Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
www.shropshirehillsdiscoverycentre.co.uk the home of Grow Cook Learn Registered Charity Number: 1158795
Elizabethan moated, manor house with rare wall paintings and the largest series of Priests hides in the country.
Tea Room, Gift Shop & Walled Gardens open March - october tel. 01562 777846 www.harvingtonhall.com email : harvingtonhall@btconnect.com
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A magnificent 15th Century Medieval Castle, Award Winning Gardens and Parkland with 1,000 acres of imagination.
The Hampton Court Estate has a rich and fascinating history dating back to the 15th Century.
The Gardens at Hampton Court are one of the most ambitious garden creations of our time.
Original Victorian garden walls enclose stunning flower gardens divided by canals, island pavilions and pleached avenues. The kitchen garden is an ornamental garden of fruit and vegetables. It is managed organically, supplying produce to the Orangery for its seasonal menu.
There is a maze of a thousand yews with a gothic tower at its centre. Climb to the top for a panoramic view of the gardens or descend underground to a tunnel that leads to a waterfall in the sunken garden. Walk behind the waterfall and hop across the cascade stepping stones.
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Beautiful herbaceous borders stretch out from a one hundred and fifty year old wisteria tunnel that leads to vast lawns and ancient trees beside the castle. Beyond the lawns are riverside and woodland walks.
Adjoining the castle, in the grand conservatory designed by Joseph Paxton in 1846, is the Orangery Café. Here delicious lunches and teas can be enjoyed.
Complete your day out by visiting the beautiful Garden Bothy Gift Shop where you will find plants to remind you of your visit, garden ornamentals and most unusual gifts including Fair Trade and local crafts and all at reasonable prices!
Hampton Court Castle, Gardens and Parkland are to be found in the beautiful Herefordshire countryside between Hereford and Leominster (close to the junction of the A49 and A417). telephone 01568 797777 www.hamptoncourt.org.uk
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Events 2016
25th - 31st March
Exotic Animal and Bird Encounters
23rd April
Classic Car Rally - up to 100 visiting cars
28th - 30th May
Medieval Village & Flying Birds of Prey Spectaculars
18th - 19th June
Hampton Court’s Annual Midsummer Fair
28th July
Peter Pan – Performance 6.30pm*
2nd May
4th June
23rd - 24th July
Annual Tractor Rally
Midlands Air Ambulance Day
Sealed Knot – Civil War Re-enactment
6th August - 6th September
Beatrix Potter Children's Trail Celebrating 150th anniversary of her birth
28th - 29th August
Six horse jousting with Cavalry of Heroes*
18th August
Railway Children – Performance 6.30pm*
* event/price may vary - always check website
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Old Mayor’s Parlour, 23 Church Street, Hereford, HR1 2LR.
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Old Mayor’s Parlour, was built in the 14th century. Originally used by the Custos Rotulorum, the keeper of the rolls (county records), and the Vicars Choral (the men of the nearby Hereford Cathedral choir) and then later as the mayor’s parlour. The Mayor in 1605 created an ornate plaster ceiling, which shows the first version of the Herefordshire coat of arms, as well as, cherubim, oak leaves, and acorns. About the same time a fresco of Hereford Castle was created between the roof trusses. The timber-framed front of the building was restored in 2014.
This wonderful building has a bright modern gallery space in the Old Mayor’s Parlour, run as Gallery@OMP for the not-for-profit Trust that own it. The first-floor is open when art exhibitions are on. Access: There are steps into the building, and stairs up to the parlour on the first floor. The age of the building prevents a lift or stair-aid being installed.
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Only 15 minutes drive from Hereford this 15th Century Castle is set in over 1,000 acres of parkland and woodland, including the spectacularly designed formal gardens which have received worldwide acclaim. The Joseph Paxton designed Orangery restaurant is also open for delicious lunches and teas. • The Castle and Gardens will be open to the public from 20th March - end of October. • For opening time please call or visit our website. • Gardens open each day. Castle may be closed for private functions.
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One of the oldest and most spectacular arboreta in Britain is open to the public to enjoy Wednesday - Sunday (Plus bank holiday Mondays and extra days in the school holidays) throughout the year from February until December. The Arboretum was originally planned by Earl Mountnorris around 1800, and it is thanks to his botanical knowledge, discoveries and foresight, that the arboretum is as it is today.
Go back in time and watch the Severn Valley Railway trains steam across the hill from one of the magnificent sign posted walks. There are new joint tickets available through the Severn Valley Railway for both individuals and school
trips. There is plenty to do for all ages including the Italian Gardens with its spectacular 18ft fountain, a range of child friendly trails, a Hornbeam Maze and a new play area which is a big favourite with younger visitors. Lots of exciting children’s activities and events run throughout the year, especially during the school holidays.
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the Magnolia Garden
The number of pathways around the arboretum has been increased to add to the numbers of areas that can be reached by pushchairs and wheelchairs. Look out for the doves in the dove cote in the Italian garden and two blue and two white peacocks.
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The Arboretum is a perfect day out in any season… After the peaceful, muted colours of winter, the Arboretum is transformed in spring with a riot of reds, pinks and blues in a spectacular display of Rhododendrons and Azaleas. There are few sights more impressive than the Magnolia Garden in full blossom. Hidden behind a living arch, the long curving path and low box border is the perfect setting and for a few magical weeks in spring it is unmissable!
entering the arboretum and gardens. The Tea Room has had a makeover and we can now take advanced bookings for afternoon teas. You will find a great selection of freshly prepared hot and cold food. If you fancy something a little sweeter there is an array of homemade cakes and freshly baked scones to choose from.
The Arboretum is now licensed to hold civil wedding ceremonies, and are in the top 10 places in Worcestershire to get married.
Throughout the Summer, the whole Arboretum is alive with colour. The herbaceous borders make up one of the highlights to every visit and the Laburnum Arch which was extended in 2013 to make it the longest in Britain (65m) will be covered in bright yellow flowers in May/June.
In Autumn, the arboretum is on fire with the rich colours of autumn leaves. Arley Arboretum boasts a fine collection of Acers which make beautiful focal points in the Autumn display.
All trees are special in some way, but at Arley Arboretum there are some particularly interesting residents. One of the most unusual and interesting trees in the Arboretum is a layered beech, which covers nearly one quarter of an acre. The Arboretum boasts a number of magnificent Crimean Pines, one of which is among the tallest in the UK, being in excess of 140ft. in height. The Garden Tea Room which is located within the walled gardens is a great place to relax and is free to enter for all visitors, not just those
During 2016 there are several events planned, with many more to be announced, visit www.arleyarboretum.co.uk to see what’s on. There is a forestry adventure club that runs during school holidays and a mini adventures club for preschool children during the term times. Why not try the photography courses for beginners ?
On the 10th June, Arley Arboretum host The Plant Hunters Fair which will be the perfect event for all plant lovers. MadCap Theatre Productions return on the 31st July for an open air performance of “Much ado about nothing.” Follow Arley Arboretum on Facebook and Twitter to see what’s happening today!
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Brobury House is a charming Victorian building on the banks of the river Wye in Herefordshire. Since arriving in 2001 current owners Keith and Pru Cartwright have carefully renovated the house, and carried out major restoration and development of the eight acres of gardens, in conjunction with their garden designer Peter Antonius, all whilst retaining the original Victorian character.
Brobury House Gardens were originally laid out in the 1880s when the house was built. The setting, on the banks of the River Wye by Bredwardine Bridge, was the perfect site for a terraced Victorian garden, the panoramic views of the surrounding countryside complementing the formal gardens. The magnificent trees which give structure to the garden were part of the original design and provide focal points for the gardens. Subsequent owners have enhanced the theme with features such as the striking stand of Paper Birches.
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The gardens certainly reward time spent: from the watercolour-like beauty of the view of the River Wye and the arched Bredwardine Bridge, to the more formal, laid out gardens and finally the main lawn with its magnificent spreading Cedar Tree (an ideal backdrop for a wedding marquee). There are plenty of benches dotted around the gardens - so do profit from these to enjoy and contemplate the views of the house, river and many splendid trees.
Water is a recurring theme; three formal water features have been woven into the original terraces – the most recent a Lutyens inspired pool with double steps and parterre. A bog garden has been established at the bottom of the specimen tree walk and from this informal paths follow a stream through woodland with architectural planting, leading finally to the two acre watermeadow beyond.
From the grounds you can look across the valley to the beautiful Regency style Bredwardine Vicarage, where the Rev. Francis Kilvert the Victorian diarist, finally lived and is buried. Brobury House is built on the old vegetable garden of the vicarage and Kilvert is said to have planted the Mulberry tree which graces the top lawn.
Keith and Pru offer B&B in the main house as well as two holiday cottages on site.
telephone: 01981 500229 www.broburyhouse.co.uk Bedwardine, Herefordshire, HR3 6BS
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Spring Festival gives more, more, more
The 2016 Ludlow Spring Festival promises to be a real corker bringing together the very best regional beer, food, music, plus gorgeous classic cars in the form of the Marches Transport Festival. This is a beer festival and so much more, with 180 plus glorious beers from more than 60 local brewers available to taste over the weekend. For those not so keen on beer, don’t worry there will also be ciders, perry, fruit flavoured liqueurs and local wines.
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brewers about their beers and sample the full selection. With prizes handed out early in the weekend, favourites sell out quickly so the Friday preview is an opportunity not to be missed.
There will also be plenty of artisan producers too, so don’t wait till the September Festival to stock up on your favourite products.
As always the beer and food are accompanied by a wealth of great music from jazz and blues to Latin and folk, as well as The Marches Transport Festival. You’ll be able to peruse pre war gems right through to modern days classics of the 70’s and 80’s.
This year’s Ludlow Spring Festival runs 14-15 May, however; there is a special preview evening on Friday 13 May when visitors can ‘Meet the Brewer’. It’s a unique opportunity to talk to
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Great music all weekend
More attractions can be found on the festival’s website where you can also buy advance tickets, visit www.ludlowspringfestival.co.uk 2016 oPenInG tIMeS: Friday 13th May - Meet the Brewer Preview night - 5.00 pm to 9.00 pm Saturday 14th May - 10.00 am to 9.00 pm Sunday 15th May - 10.00 am to 5.00 pm
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Music festival in the gardens of the Lion, Leintwardine
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Head down to the Lion Hotel in Leintwardine, near Ludlow and Craven Arms, for their annual Lionstock music festival in May.
Lionstock is held over the May Bank Holiday weekend in the stunning riverside grounds of the Lion Hotel in the picturesque village of Leintwardine. The festival is a a couple of days of family fun and music on the banks of the River Teme in the gardens of the Lion. Lionstock is a charity fund raising events and over the last couple of years Lionstock has raised £1000s for local charities
Whilst visiting Lionstock be sure to have a look around the Lion Hotel and its restaurant - the Chef and his team have spent a lot of time and effort sourcing local producers of quality, fresh ingredients.
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You can enjoy a meal in the stylish lounge bar or dine more formally in the restaurant or private dining room all year round and in the summer dine in the gardens where the lawn gently slopes down to the river, with picturesque views of the Welsh Marches beyond. •Children’s entertainment •al fresco food and drinks. •Battle of the Bands competition Saturday 30th april – noon – 11pm – local bands, al fresco food and drink. ticket price: £5.00
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Sunday 1st May – noon – 10.30pm Battle of the Bands - a competition of local bands, al fresco food and drink. ticket Price £2.50. telephone 01547 540203 www.thelionleintwardine.co.uk
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BuRWaRton SHoW
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a Great Day out in glorious Shropshire countryside
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This year we celebrate 125 years since the first Burwarton Show in 1891. Not quite 125 shows allowing breaks for two world wars, inclement weather, disease and a break for revitalisation in 1970. A proud record indeed and each year growing in strength and reputation as one of the foremost one-day agricultural shows in the country.
out for young and those a little over twenty-one in the glorious Shropshire countryside.
The Show puts great importance on being a traditional agricultural show. As well as competitive classes to show off the best cattle, sheep, pigs, goats, heavy horses and horses led,
Twenty thousand visitors to the Show cannot be wrong. Some have been coming for a lifetime and others for a much shorter spell – but always with the parting comment – we’ll be back again next year!
The emphasis for the organising committee – all volunteers, by the way - is on providing visitors with the best possible experience and a great day Images © Mike ashton
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ridden and driving, our wide range of trade stands will provide you with everything from a tractor to a tee-shirt, a cake to a cup of tea and will also show you how to shear a sheep or become a proficient fly-caster.
The show starts at 8.15am and there is a continuous programme of competitions and events in the Main Ring, the seven horse rings below the railway line and displays and demonstrations throughout the day in the craft marquee, food hall, conservation area, the W.I.
and Horticulture marquee, and if all this is not enough then try a little retail therapy in the Shopping Arcade and browse the trade stands. This year's main ring entertainment is the Diggerland Dancing Diggers Stunt Team plus Joseph with his Amazing Camels racing fast and furious and playing polo. Other parts of the showground offer plenty of entertainment for our younger visitors including the Panic Family Circus offering non-animal clowns and the Village Green with music, magic and Punch & Judy.
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Head up to the RAF Cosford Air Museum in Shropshire for the
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Fine food and flying machines! Following on from the success of previous festivals which have seen in excess of 20,000 people attend, over 75 local producers from across Shropshire, Staffordshire and the West Midlands will be tempting visitors with some of the region’s finest artisan produce, tastiest treats and best cooked dishes at this year’s event.
Taking place outdoors with the VC10 and Hercules aircraft acting as a backdrop for the bustling food market, there will be a wide range of exquisite local, fresh and handmade produce not available from your average supermarket store. With everything from organic produce to handmade indulgences and thirst quenching beverages on offer, there is sure to be something to suit everyone’s taste buds.
Visitors will learn from top chefs during our cooking demonstrations courtesy of the Wot’s Cooking team and our amazing local Chef ’s. Plus, visitors can sit back and enjoy live musical performances, sample some of the culinary delights available and take part in some of the children’s food and craft activities. With plenty of entertainment for the entire family taking place over the weekend, it is sure to be a great day out.
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admission Prices: Adult £5.00, Senior Citizen £4.00 Child (5-15 years) £2.00 Family (2 adults, up to 4 children) £12.00 Children under 5 - FREE
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25th - 30th august 2016
The Presteigne Festival is looking forward to an exciting and artistically invigorating 2016.
The central musical theme, prompted by the centenary of the Battle of the Somme next summer, is the examination of war and the influence it has had on composers and their music. Included are important works by Messiaen, Shostakovich and Stravinsky, together with Adrian Williams’ extended chamber cantata The Ways of Going (settings of Alun Lewis), Robert Saxton’s new work, The Resurrection of the Soldiers, inspired by Stanley Spencer’s powerful canvas of the same name, Richard Rodney Bennett’s choral setting of A Farewell to Arms and the Fauré Requiem, often associated with remembrance. We are honoured to announce Robert Saxton as composer-in-residence. Currently Professor of Composition at the University of Oxford and Tutorial Fellow at Worcester College he is, without doubt, one of the most highly regarded musical statesmen working in the UK today.
There are important birthday celebrations for the Presteigne Festival’s founding artistic director, Adrian Williams (60) and for Welsh musical polymath Huw Watkins (40). We also honour Henri Dutilleux in his centenary year, allowing for a noticeable French accent in the musical content.
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New commissions are always important at Presteigne and 2016 is no exception – James Francis Brown’s The Heavens and the Heart for chorus and orchestra, a group of solo piano Preludes from Michael Berkeley, Robert Saxton’s string orchestra work, a chamber ensemble piece from Adrian Williams and the 2015 Royal Philharmonic Society/Presteigne Festival Alan Horne memorial commission, a work for oboe and piano by prize-winner Ninfea CruttwellReade.
The artist line-up includes both those who have appeared previously and a talented group of newcomers making their Presteigne debuts: Carducci Quartet, Nova Music Ensemble, pianists Huw Watkins and Clare Hammond, Alice Neary cello, Alexandra Wood violin, wind players Emily Pailthorpe oboe, Rozenn Le Trionnaire clarinet and Angela Whelan trumpet, Damian Thantrey baritone, Elizabeth Scorah harp, a specially formed Festival Chamber Choir (director: Philip Sunderland) and the muchlauded Presteigne Festival Orchestra.
Brochures will be available in April 2016 from: Presteigne Festival, PO Box 30, Presteigne, Powys LD8 2WF Huw Watkins
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a feast for all the senses ... The Ludlow Food Festival was first run in 1994 and was the result of a pub table conversation amongst likeminded friends looking to preserve and promote the independent shops and producers of the town and surrounding area. These principles still guide everything the festival continues to do today.
The event has grown from an initial 500 visitors to around 20,000 and is renowned across the globe with visitors from across the UK as well as the United States, Japan and Australia having attended.
Organisers of the Ludlow Food Festival are hard at work bringing together a host of new and favourite attractions for visitors from 9-11 September.
This will be the 22nd Ludlow Food Festival and there will be more than 160 of the very best
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local food and drink producers sharing their skills, enthusiasm and of course amazing products across the weekend.
The line up of chefs, food experts and enthusiasts across Ludlow’s two main stages, promises to be full of exceptional talent and variety with some new faces promised this year. In the past we have welcomed great chefs such as Tom Kerridge, Will Holland and a host of Great British Menu and Great British Bake-off winners. Keep an eye on the festival’s website www.foodfestival.co.uk for details in the coming months. Masterclasses, tasting sessions and specialist talks are always incredibly popular. Little ones won’t miss out either with a special kids cookery school.
Of course the ever-popular sausage, ale and bread trails will also be taking place around Ludlow along with the pudding tasting and the Sunday producers market.
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For those who want to learn more about particular ingredients or methods of cooking the Taste Workshops are a must. Led by expert producers or chefs, they will guide you through a tutored tasting. Previous talks have included ‘snout to tail’, sherry tasting and the art of fruit distillation.
For more details about the festival please visit the website www.foodfestival.co.uk
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26th - 27th november 2016
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Join us in the stunning setting of Ludlow’s very own Medieval Castle for this fantastic fun weekend with entertainment galore and a huge range of food, drink and shopping.
On Saturday, visitors will be treated to a full day and evening opening from 10am – 9pm, joining knights, maidens, entertainers and stall holders as the sun sets across South Shropshire and the castle comes alive for an evening of fiery Medieval Revelry. On Sunday visitors can enjoy a day filled with Medieval festivities from 10am – 4pm. On both days explore over 100 stalls selling seasonal wares, food and drink, crafts, historical goods and more; the ideal chance to find the perfect original gift or indulge in a unique treat!
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There’s a wide range of food and drink stalls to tickle your taste buds, from mulled wine and cider, to roast chestnuts and pies or head over to our local Beer Tent for carol singing and traditional wassails to whet your appetite for our big entertainment programme. With everything from bone-crunching fighting knights, medieval music, jesters and juggling to our giant ten foot puppets, there’s entertainment all weekend!
For the latest information and updates, visit www.ludlowmedievalchristmas.co.uk or find us on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest
Head across the moat to the Inner Bailey for storytelling, hands-on-history, demonstrations and activities as well as more food and drink! From St. Nicholas in his magical den to try-on armour, have-a-go archery and crossbow and birds of prey, there really is something for all the family to enjoy.
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HeReFoRDSHIRe MuSeuMS
Leominster Museum Started in the 1970s, Leominster Museum has reflected town life for over 40 years. In 2015, it was selected to join five other small museums across England in the Arts Council funded Creative Museums project (see http://www.museumsassociation.org/museums -journal/news/03112015). Exciting times ahead!
The Museum will open on the 26th of March, and close on the 29th of October 2016. The 2016 temporary exhibition will tell the story of some of the lost buildings of Leominster.
16, Etnam Street, Leominster, HR6 8AQ Telephone 01568 615186 Email info@leominstermuseum.org.uk Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm Saturday 10am – 1.00pm Admission free www.leominstermuseum.org.uk twitter : @leomuseum
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The Museum tells the story of Leominster and its people from pre Roman times to the present day. It has a cider house, stables and agricultural implements as well as the main building which also houses the collection of artefacts, pictures, photographs, postcards and documents, including a gallery holding an important collection of paintings and drawings by famous Leominster Victorian artist, John Scarlett Davis.
the launch of the second temporary exhibition last year, about a local business, Bengry Motors, and its founder Bill Bengry
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Butcher Row House Museum, Ledbury The museum, in Church Lane, is one of a row of 15 burgage houses and shops, many of them butchers which ran down the middle of what is now the High Street. They were bought out by public subscription in 1830 and one or two were re-erected; this one used to be in the back garden of 14 High Street before moving to its current home.
Church Lane, Ledbury, HR8 1DW Telephone: 01531 653069 e: chrisjohnson@bronwin.freeserve.co.uk w: www.ledburycivicsociety.org open: 1 April – 30 Sept, daily from 11am-5pm; Oct, daily 11am-3pm Admission: Free
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The Museum contains a wide variety of artifacts connected with the town as well as reproduction helmets and breastplates as worn in the Battle of Ledbury in 1645 and a small collection of musical instruments ranging from a 'hurdygurdy' to a Tibetan pipe fashioned from a thigh bone are among the varied items to be seen in the museum. On show are bygones of all kinds. There is a collection of costume and much historical information available, including copies of historic documents.
The museum attracts around 14,000 visitors a year. It is open daily from 11am to 5pm from 1 April to 30 September and from 11am to 3pm in October. Admission is free but donations are very much welcomed from those who wish to show their appreciation of this volunteer run museum.
This Grade2* Listed building dating to the 17th century is situated by the mill stream and the bridge over the River Arrow in picturesque Eardisland.
Renovated in 1999 you can view the nesting places and exhibitions including WW1 and the parish contribution and AA memorabilia to complement the AA box on the village car park. A community shop opened in the ground floor in 2009 focussing on local food and drink products and newspapers. opening times are: January to March Monday to Saturday 8am to 4pm Sunday & bank Holidays 10am to 2pm
April to December Monday to Saturday 8am to 5pm Sunday & Bank Holidays 10am to 2pm Telephone : 01544 388984
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Herefordshire Society of Model engineers
Broomy Hill is home to a remarkable, popular and thriving club. Hereford Society of Model Engineers, founded in 1962, now has 130 members. They share an interest in modelling engineering in miniature. They have their own pleasant riverside site of nearly 5 acres, with model boating lake and rail tracks.
New members are welcome to come along on a Tuesday 10am to 3pm, visit us on a Public Running Day or download an application form from www.hsme.co.uk.
The Museum and Research room is on the site of the old Court and Police Station, adjacent to the library. Opening Hours: April to September Monday 10am – 1pm & Thursday 2pm - 5pm Bank Holiday Mondays 10am - 1pm and 2pm - 5pm
The museum is also open at other reasonable times by arrangement. Contact G. Harley 01544 318278 or S. Hubbard 01981 590319 to discuss.
On 17 days a year, from Easter Sunday until the 29th October, the members operate the Broomy Hill Railway, with miniature train rides for children and adults from noon to 4.30.
From the Greyfriars Bridge (over the River Wye) in Hereford follow the brown signs for the Waterworks Museum. After one mile you will pass between the Waterworks Museum on your right and Hinton Football Club on your left. Continue another 50 metres and turn in the blue gate with ‘HSME’ on the top. Satnav postcode HR4 0LJ and on a bit!
Bromyard and District Local and Family History Centre
The Bromyard and District Local History Society is based in Bromyard and was founded in 1966. It is run entirely by volunteers and receives no regular financial support other than membership fees. The centre was opened for public use on 1 May 2003 and exists to foster interest, enjoyment, research and publication of Bromyard's local history.
5 Sherford Street, Bromyard, HR7 4DL Telephone 01885 488755 opening times All year Thurs & Fri 10am–1pm & 2pm-4.30pm Saturday 10am12.30pm. Admission: Free e: bromyardhistory@btconnect.com w: www.bromyardhistorysociety.org.uk
Running days in 2016 are: Mar 27th, 28th apr 10th, 24th May 8th,29th,30th Jun 12th, 26th. July 10th, 31st. aug 14th, 28th,29th Sept 11th, 25th. oct 9th All 12 noon to 4.30pm oct 31st Halloween 2pm-6pm
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Grange Court is a Grade II* Listed 17th Century market house built by John Abel in 1633 and is unique as the last surviving timber-framed market house of its kind in the UK. Grange Court opened to the public on July 1st 2013 after a project to transform the building into a community, heritage and enterprise hub. It is free to enter and enables the people of Leominster and visitors to work, learn and play. Grange Court is owned by the community through LARC Development Trust, which is a registered charity.
Ledbury Heritage Centre, run by volunteers, in association with Ledbury Civic Society, offers visitors a glimpse of Ledbury past through photographic displays housed in a magnificent early 16th century timber framed building known locally by many as The Grammar School reflecting its educational use for much of its life until the mid-19th century. The centre has
permanent displays showing the construction and history of the building. Discover also famous residents, such as John Masefield and Elizabeth Barrett Browning, or read about the changes wrought in the town in the Victorian era when the canal and the railway arrived. See Ledbury in days gone by in the wonderful Tilley photographic collection, and soak up the atmosphere of this stunning black and white building.
Visit Grange Court to learn its fascinating history through lively and hands on displays, and an interactive tablet tour. Do try the café, selling teas, coffee, light lunches and delicious cakes.
Grange Court, Pinsley Road, Leominster HR6 8NL, 01568 737980, info@grangecourt.org, www.grangecourt.org, open Monday – Frday until Easter and thereafter Monday- Saturday. 10am-4pm, entry is free.
We have several hands-on fun activities for accompanied children. Church Lane Ledbury HR8 1DN Telephone 01531 635680
Opening hours: Daily 10.30–16.30 from April through October.
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Museum prides itself on having its engines in operating condition and is run entirely by volunteers. It is a friendly museum where all the staff have time to talk to visitors.
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This is a children's paradise with an extensive Water Park just for them. In a safe area children can operate pumps of all sorts, carry water with a yoke, work an old-fashioned well and even take the part of a pony turning a capstan pump. Loads more activities including trails, timelines, play-table and dressing-up box.
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The Waterworks Museum – Hereford is a 150year time-capsule of working machinery and social history which tells the fascinating story of drinking water supplies ancient and modern.
The range of engines and pumps on display is unique. Most of the machines are the last examples of their kind working anywhere in the world. Its historic buildings and grounds are set close by the beautiful River Wye, about 1km from the city centre. Follow the heritage signs from the A49. The treasure of the collection is the oldest working triple-expansion steam engine in Britain. It stands two-floors high and is quite awesome in operation. The
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www.waterworksmuseum.org.uk The Museum welcomes pre-arranged group visits throughout the year. School visits are freeof-charge. Waterworks Museum - Hereford Broomy Hill, Hereford HR4 0LJ 01432 275 198
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The Waterworks Museum on Broomy Hill in Hereford will be holding its annual Gala Day on Sunday 31st July from 1pm to 4pm. Not only does the Museum tell the fascinating story of drinking water and how it reaches our homes, this is a great opportunity to see all the engines and pumps in full steam along with a fine vintage, veteran and classic vehicle cavalcade which will travel through the city and line up on site for your enjoyment.
The guest of honour will be the Mayor of Hereford who will officially open a new display of historic working engines. Waterworks Museum – Hereford Broomy Hill, Hereford, HR4 0LJ 01432 275 198 www.waterworksmuseum.org.uk
Special Stirling engine event The Waterworks Museum is renowned as a centre of excellence for the display and understanding of hot-air engines. This year is the bicentenary of the first patent taken out by the Rev Robert Stirling, their inventor, in 1816. Named in his honour, Stirling engines had their heyday in the 1890s but versions are still in use today. To mark the event, national celebrations will be held at the Waterworks Museum. There will be new interactive displays all summer and a national exhibition of Stirling engines on Sunday 9th October. Don’t miss it!
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The Cider Museum is housed in an original cidermaking factory and is designed to look at the whole cidermaking industry worldwide, from its earliest beginnings through to the mass production methods which exist today.
Learn about the history of cider making – how the apples were milled and pressed and how the resulting juice was fermented to produce cider.
Set in a former cider making factory, visitors can explore original cider cellars and view cidermaking equipment, a cooper’s work-shop and a vat house.
Listen to oral history recordings and watch vintage film. Admire a rare collection of English lead crystal cider glasses dating from 1740 onwards and 19th century watercolours of cider apples and perry pears.
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The original Champagne cider cellars reveal racks of bottles where the “Methode Champagnoise” (a bottle fermentation process used in French Champagne production) was first applied to cider in 1905. The hydraulic presses, vat house and bottling machinery date from the late 19th century.
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You can lie on the beds, read the judge’s books and even pump water in the kitchen. Below stairs there is the full range of servants’ rooms to explore, with kitchens, sleeping quarters and workrooms; a whole gaslit world to discover. The tour is finished by a trip to the vast echoing courtroom, where you are haunted by the echoes of trials long since concluded. You are guided through this Victorian world by an eavesdropping audiotour featuring the voice of actor Robert Hardy.
One of the world’s most appealin g small mu seums’ Dr John Davies, historian.
‘Truly inspirational’ is how HRH Prince of Wales described The Judge’s Lodging on a visit to this stunningly restored Victorian courthouse. Historic Royal Palaces Curator & historian, Lucy Worsley exclaimed ‘WHAT a stunning place!’ after filming for the BBC in the building and the Hudson's Heritage Awards hailed it as ‘Britain’s Best Hidden Gem’. You really do need to see for yourself what all the fuss is over this exceptional courthouse in the tiny Welsh border town of Presteigne.
The Judge’s Lodging has long had a reputation for liking the quirkier side of history, so a visit to the museum will treat you to all sorts of fascinating insights into Victorian living, from jelly-making and napkin folding to toilet habits and household maintenance hints. This awardwinning historic judge’s accommodation and court offers a most unusual journey back in time. Wander through the judge’s private apartments and make yourself at home, for The Judge’s
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There’s a host of special events and exhibitions to add to your entertainment. Every school holiday will come with exciting trails and activities to entertain the young, along with their own guidebook, full of facts about toilets, pants and things odd. Look out for special events and news throughout the year on the website, or follow on facebook.com/theJudgesLodging
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our Favourite things, the exhibition which runs to September 2016, brings together items from throughout the local history collections, exploring why people are drawn to certain objects and pictures. Star of the show will be an Ethiopian Emperor’s shield, whose recent conservation won the young student who worked on it, the Student Conservator of the Year Award. This once forgotten and mislabelled object, hidden away in the storeroom, turned out to be really rather important in the Anglo-Ethiopian Treaty negotiations of 1897 – a small local object with a big world connection.
The Judge’s Lodging has also teamed up with the owner of Stapleton Castle, whose ruins occupy a commanding position over the town, to offer guided walks throughout the year. Tours last about an hour, taking in the 12th century castle site, ruins of the later house, the mill site and a stroll through the gardens. There is no general public access to the site and tours are only by prior arrangement, but bookings can easily be made by calling the owner on 01544 267327, preferably giving 24 hours notice. They will endeavour to suit your requirements. Your personal tours are £5 per person, with a minimum charge of £25. All proceeds from the tours will be donated equally to The Judge’s Lodging and the National Garden Scheme.
If you want more information on the castle walks, the museum and any of its activities, visit the website or just call the staff who are always happy to chat.
telephone 01544 260650 www.judgeslodging.org.uk
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Whether you are looking for a fun family day out, a chance to learn something new, a peaceful stroll through nature or just a nice cup of tea and a cake Worcestershire County Museum has it all. The County Museum, housed in historic Hartlebury Castle, home to the Bishops of Worcester for over 1000 years, is a fascinating place to explore.
The museum collections include toys, domestic items, costume and transport and our displays look at the wonders of Worcestershire, the history of the county's farming and agriculture
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and the importance of water to the region. There is also a large collection of horse drawn vehicles including a superb display of beautiful Gypsy caravans. Visitors can also explore room sets such as the Schoolroom, Nursery, Victorian and Civil War rooms.
The newest gallery will be opening in March 2016 and will explore the years when Hartlebury Castle was used as a VAD convalescence hospital during the First World War. The exhibition will display original artefacts and stories from the soldiers who stayed here and the volunteer nursing staff who worked here.
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Throughout the year the museum holds exciting event days for all the family, including children's craft activities in the school holidays and special events on Bank Holidays with themes such as pirates, dinosaurs and knights. See website for more information.
There is also a fabulous museum shop selling a wide range of gifts and souvenirs, including a large display of unique, handmade craft items from the Worcestershire Guild of Designer Craftsmen.
the normal entry price (these rooms are occasionally closed for functions, please phone to check availability if this is an important part of your visit).
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The displays will raise the Museum of Royal Worcester’s profile and attract new audiences. Plans include an innovative educational programme, community projects and a lively programme of events.
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Royal Worcester is the oldest porcelain manufacturer in Britain and touched the lives of thousands of people in Worcester, from its formation in 1751 to its closure in 2008. The company exported to every corner of the world. Porcelain orders were commissioned by monarchs and statesmen, and millions of people marked the special moments in their lives by dining off Royal Worcester china.
In February 2016 it was announced that the Museum of Royal Worcester had received a confirmed grant of £1,282,700 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for the project ‘Celebrating 250 Years of Innovation, Industry and Craftsmanship’.
Henry Sandon MBe, Museum Patron, said: “The museum possess a great archive of the lives and work of the thousands of craftsmen and it will be wonderful to display this in a modern way so that it can be brought to life and the public can appreciate the human person behind the superb work We are delighted The Heritage Lottery Fund has given us this support and we are looking forward to welcoming new audiences to our doors.” telephone: 01905 21247 Website www.museumofroyalworcester.org email info@museumofroyalworcste.org ‘Royal Worcester’ and the C51 crown device are registered by and used under kind permission from Portmeirion Group UK Ltd to whom all rights are reserved.
This project will bring the story of Worcester Porcelain alive, by focusing on social history, the sense of community that the factory inspired and the extent of its worldwide distribution.
Hidden stories and exhibits from the archives will illustrate the skills, techniques and developments of this remarkable factory. Exerts from the workers audio recordings will describe the camaraderie and rivalry that existed between departments and show just how many skills and pairs of hands each piece took to create.
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DID you knoW tHe aRt oF PReMIuM BRItISH CeRaMICS IS on youR DooRSteP, HeRe In WoRCeSteRSHIRe? Producing ceramic art of the very highest quality in the heart of Worcestershire, is Chamberlain & Co, a new luxury fine bone china brand, with statement pieces designed to enhance and embellish luxury homes, hotels, and galleries.
First impressions are important and the Chamberlain Witley vase standing 85cm tall will certainly amaze, “In a world where much is mass produced, we believe there is an appreciation of, and demand for, handmade British products of the highest quality. Our artists are handpicked and we believe to be the most talented in England” says David Leader, Operations Manager.
Showcasing at the Bronte show room in Malvern, is the Chamberlain launch collection which can only be described as “a celebration of British ceramic skills” not only in the production techniques used but also the hand painted illustrations that adorn the surface.
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Chamberlain’s reimagined heritage designs are as relevant today as they were when originally created in the 19th Century. The George III collection is a celebration of Chamberlain’s proud Georgian heritage; the Imperial Imari, a nod to the company’s namesake Robert Chamberlain who was one of the first British ceramic artists to recreate oriental designs, Heritage Garden features weaving floral sprays and Chamberlain Black, is an innovative range decorated to deliver impact. Simply Spectacular.
The handmade nature of our products makes each piece an individual work of art, consequently designs can be customised to suit particular tastes emphasises David, “the company is perfectly positioned to undertake bespoke commissions too, as in reality each piece is bespoke.” telephone 01684 310888 www.bronte-porcelain.com www.chamberlainco.co.uk Malvern, WR13 6nP
BRITISH LUXURY CERAMICS You are welcome to contact us to arrange a visit to our showroom or to organise a studio tour for a better insight into the traditions of the ceramics industry and the exceptional skills that set Chamberlain & Co apart. For more information on the Chamberlain & Co collections and details of your nearest stockist please contact
Chamberlain & Co Merebrook Business Park, Hanley Swan Malvern WR13 6NP Tel: +44 (0) 1684 311704 enquiries@chamberlainco.co.uk www.chamberlainco.co.uk
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Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings is an award-winning open-air museum spanning over 700 years of life in the Midlands in a stunning rural setting. It is also home to the National Telephone Kiosk Collection, a miniature railway and traditional cider and perry orchards.
Avoncroft is England’s first open-air museum and is home to over 30 exhibits including domestic, industrial, ecclesiastical and agricultural buildings which have been rescued, restored and reconstructed on our site. The collection includes a windmill, a Tudor townhouse, a 1940s prefab, a traditional ice house, a 200 year old perry mill and an earth closet.
There is a play area for younger visitors, a gift shop and an Edwardian Tea Room serving a delicious selection of cakes and light meals using local produce wherever possible, including produce from the Museum’s own period gardens.
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There is a lively and varied programme of events including historical re-enactments, traditional celebrations, activity days and cultural events. There are regular windmill demonstrations and you can also see the blacksmith and chain-maker in action on key event days.
Avoncroft Museum is just outside Bromsgrove in north Worcestershire and is easily accessible from the M5, M40 and M42. There is a large free car park and it is just a few minutes’ drive from Webbs of Wychbold, Jinney Ring Craft Centre and Hanbury Hall. It is within half an hour’s drive of the cities of Birmingham and Worcester.
Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 4JR Telephone: 01527 831363 / 831886 www.avoncroft.org.uk
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Traditional May Day celebration. Monday 2nd May Maypole dancing, folk music, country crafts and ‘The Battle of the Green Man’.
Museums at Night: bat walk Friday 13th May, £6 per person (adults & children). A guided evening walk around Avoncroft’s grounds. Free post-walk hot chocolate included!
Candlelit Christmas evening Saturday 3rd December A magical evening when the Museum grounds are lit by lanterns and buildings are decorated in authentic Christmas period styles. Carol singers, bands and festive food. Pre-booking is essential, please call 01527 831363 or see the website: www.avoncroft.org.uk for more details.
VW Day Sunday 15th May Classic cars at Avoncroft Museum.
Explore Avoncroft: the flora & fauna of Avoncroft Museum thursday 19th May, 11.00 am – 1.00 pm. Tickets £10. A guided tour around the Museum including its ponds, orchard and wildflower meadow to find and identify the animals and plants that live here. Find out more or book your place by phoning the Museum 01527 831363 or emailing courses@avoncroft.org.uk Spring Bank Holiday Monday 30th May A traditional family fun day featuring animal tales. First World War Weekend Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th June
Gorgeous Georgians Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th June Outdoor Shakespeare: Much Ado About Nothing Sunday 10th July, evening performance Prefabulous: 70 years of Avoncroft’s prefab Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th July
Joust! Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th September
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This popular Museum, dedicated to the life and times of England’s best loved composer, is situated 3 miles west of the cathedral city of Worcester. In the modern Elgar Visitor Centre you can explore Sir Edward Elgar’s life and musical development through interactive exhibitions featuring old film and photographs which transport visitors back to Elgar’s Victorian and Edwardian past and breathe life into the fascinating objects on display.
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The picturesque grade II Listed Birthplace Cottage still retains its unique charm and remains the highlight of any visit to the Museum. Here you can capture the atmosphere of Elgar’s “study” and see objects including his
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desk which he would have used daily throughout his composing life. In other rooms you can discover Elgar’s family and friends, his varied hobbies including golf, cycling and chemistry, and find out about his extensive travels abroad to a myriad of places including Germany, America and the Amazon rainforest.
A highlight is the Jubilee Family Garden, which was created to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. The Garden includes outdoor musical instruments which can be enjoyed by the whole family, as well as introducing children to music and composition. A fun addition to the Jubilee Family Garden is a mural by local artists weloveart. The piece, titled ‘Cycle d’Amour’, was installed at the start of the Tour of Britain and depicts Elgar on his bicycle, hurtling towards you as he may have done whilst cycling the lanes of Worcestershire whilst looking for inspiration for his music in his natural surroundings. In the delightful cottage garden you can sit with Elgar as he takes in the view towards the Malvern Hills which inspired so much of his work. Enjoy Elgar’s thatched summer house and the beautiful
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colours of the traditionally planted cottage garden whatever the season. Find out more about the garden and the Elgar statue with the interactive outdoor “Chatter Boxes”, which provide informative commentary.
End your visit by browsing in the gift shop which is well-stocked with gifts, cards and souvenirs and which holds an unrivalled collection of Elgar CDs. Relax in the café bar area where you can enjoy Elgar’s wonderful music over morning coffee or afternoon tea. Museum entry also includes a free audio guide with an introduction to the Museum by world renowned mezzo-soprano Dame Janet Baker, as well as an informative introductory video to Elgar and his life.
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The Museum has a full and varied events programme which ranges from regular talks, concerts and exhibitions. These events take place in the Carice Elgar Room, a multifunction room which is also available for private hire. For families and those with younger children there is a new Family Events Programme for 2016, packed with craft workshops and quirky trails during the school holidays.
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Groups are always welcome and special benefits are in place to make these visits unique. There are Joint Visits with other local tourist attractions in the area including Spetchley Park Gardens, the George Marshall Medical Museum, the Tudor House Heritage Centre, Lovells Vineyard in Malvern and the National Trust Brockhampton Estate. And groups of 25 or more can book an exclusive private evening visit just for them!
telephone - 01905 333224 address - the elgar Birthplace Museum, Crown east Lane, Lower Broadheath, Worcester WR2 6RH Website: www.elgarmuseum.org email: birthplace@elgarmuseum.org
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The museum is open five days a week, Friday to Tuesday 11am to 5pm from Friday 12th February to Sunday 18th September. For special extended hours please see our website – www.elgarmuseum.org – or call 01905 333224 for further details. We are ten minutes off Junction 7 of the M5 at Worcester, just off the A44 - simply follow the Worcester ring road (A4440). Do not follow Elgar Route signs.
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Gabrielle Bullock and Sounds arty present
On the eve of St George’s Day and Shakespeare’s birthday and the in bard’s 400th anniversary year, Sounds Arty present a sometimes lighthearted look, in words and music, at Shakespeare, his legacy and all things English – including St George – who wasn’t. Friday 22nd April, 7.30pm – Tickets £8 including refreshments
David Birtwhistle and John Harris exhibition
David Birtwhistle and John Harris will be returning to the Museum this summer and over the Three Choirs Festival period, to exhibit their paintings and prints for the thirteenth year. All work is for sale. Friday 15th July to Tuesday 30th August. Museum admission applies.
2016 Donald Hunt Lecture Series
Talks begin at 10:30am and end at approx. 12:15pm, with free interval refreshments. Tickets £6.00 per talk. All talks include recorded and/or live performances. Tuesday 8th March - ‘Not only Nimrod but also…’ Tuesday 12th April - Sir Arthur Sullivan – Victorian Musician Tuesday 10th May - The Savoy Operas in British Musical History Tuesday 14th June – The Lure of the Movies Tuesday 12th July – Pomp and Poetry Tuesday 13th September – Ralph Vaughan Williams, a distinctive English voice
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elgar’s enigmas (part of Love Worcester Heritage Festival) Mon 15th February – Did you know Edward Elgar was a code maker and breaker? Create your own detective outfit and a personalised code maker so you can be a code breaker too! Sat 13th to Sun 21st – Pick up a free Mystery trail from our Front Desk and solve the code to find Elgar’s lost batons!
easter – animal eggstravaganza Thurs 31st March – Make Easter animal pencil toppers, design your own Easter bunny ears or design and colour in an Easter egg and hang it in our Cottage garden (or take it home to hang in your own!) Sat 26th March to Sun 10th April – Continuing our Easter theme, have a go at our Farmyard Animal Trail finding hidden chicks, rabbits and ducks around the Museum
Crafty Countryside Fri 3rd June – Focusing on animals in the Worcestershire countryside, make animal masks, decorate and design your own tree paintings and a range of craft animals! Sat 28th May to Sun 5th June – For our Countryside Trail, explore the Jubilee and Cottage gardens for various plants and insects
Summer Holidays – Making Musical Memories Sat 23rd July to Sun 4th September– Find a variety of children’s stations on site including a musical instrument area, a colouring post and try our Memory Game using Elgar’s very own desk! And why not try our Musical Melodies Trail, learning about Elgar’s many compositions he wrote throughout his lifetime.
Both Events will be can be partaken in at any time during the summer holidays. All visitors who complete Trails and take them to the Front Desk will receive a small Prize!
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With six attractive, beautifully-maintained stations along the route as well as the Engine House Visitor Centre at Highley, offering interactive exhibits including up to eight steam locomotives, a magnificent royal carriage and a ‘how the SVR works’ exhibition and café, there is a wealth of opportunity for all the family to enjoy.
A range of children’s activities, holiday clubs, interactive exhibitions and exciting events will ensure that visitors want to return time and time again.
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Following on from its hugely successful Golden Jubilee celebrations, the Severn Valley Railway is well on track for a bumper 2016.
The Severn Valley Railway welcomes more than 200,000 visitors per year, and is among the UK’s most popular and much-loved historical attractions. Run largely by a dedicated body of more than 1,500 volunteers, the full-size, standard-gauge railway line runs regular steamhauled passenger trains along a scenic 16-mile route between Kidderminster in Worcestershire and Bridgnorth in Shropshire for visitors and enthusiasts alike to enjoy.
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Hot on the heels of a jam-packed 50th Anniversary year, which featured Royal Visits, celebrated Galas, award wins, star locomotives and a record-breaking Christmas, the SVR is
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preparing to thrill visitors once again with its much-loved mix of heritage steam trains, stunning scenery and fantastic events.
The famous attraction was named the winner of the BBC Countryfile Magazine ‘Heritage Site of the Year’ award as well as the Group Travel Award for Best Preserved Railway for Groups.
Not one to rest on its laurels, the Railway is putting the finishing touches to its busy 2016 events schedule, which features some new additions alongside the perennial favourites.
The famed Spring Steam Gala will be returning from March 18th -20th, while the Diesel Enthusiasts Gala moves from its usual October slot to become the Spring Diesel Festival, from May 19th – 21st.
Two heritage steam superstars will be certain to draw the crowds when they visit from September 22nd – 26th. Flying Scotsman, recently voted the World’s most famous locomotive, and famous engine Tornado will be appearing together for the first time at the SVR to take passengers along the line. Joining children’s favourites Peppa Pig & George, who will be making popular appearances at the SVR on May 8th, will be a certain marmalade sandwich-loving bear, who will be paying a visit on September 11th for a new Meet Paddington Bear event.
Visitor favourite the Step Back to the 1940s Weekends will steam in on June 25th -26th and July 2nd-3rd, while Classic Vehicle Day on July
24th, Peep Behind the Scenes on July 16th,On the Buses on September 4th and the infamous Halloween Ghost Trains are back by popular demand.
The Engine House Visitor Centre will be home to a range of new events, including a Robbie Williams Tribute Night on July 23rd, a Glam Rock Tribute Night on September 10th and Psychic Nights on March 26th and October 15th. It will also host an all-new Home and Garden Fayre on June 4th -5th and Christmas Gift Fayre on November 5th -6th.
Half-term and Easter holidays will be filled with family fun, while the Steam & Whistle Activity Club will keep youngsters entertained on a range of dates throughout August, before the Railway prepares to host its sell-out Santa Steam Specials and festive services once again.
Clare Gibbard, the SVR’s marketing and communications manager, said: “Last year’s Golden Jubilee was absolutely fantastic and our actionpacked schedule of events, Royal visits, famous locomotives and new exhibitions - not to mention our two national awards - firmly cemented our place as one of the UK’s best-loved heritage attractions. “We are now planning for another exciting year, with a busy events schedule, packed with visitor favourites and fresh new additions.” Telephone 01562 757900 for the SVR:
or 01746-862387 for The Engine House:
Visit www.svr.co.uk
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Broadfield Court is a unique venue nestled in a tranquil and scenic location in the heart of glorious Herefordshire countryside in the west of England.
This magnificent home is set within 1,000 acres of its own farm estate. Broadfield Court has mention in the Domesday Book and in its colourful history it has played host to such figures as Sir Winston Churchill, the Mitford sisters and Sir Derek Jacobi.
Broadfield Court is owned and run by the James family. While Mark looks after the estate’s working farm, visitors are given the very warmest of welcomes by Alexandra, an exuberant hostess who was once an actress with the Royal Shakespeare Company. Vineyards & Gardens; the most established in Herefordshire, is over forty years old having
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been planted in 1971. Here at Broadfield Court we are fortunate to boast not only 10 acres of vineyard but also wonderfully diverse, vibrant and traditional grounds. Right in the centre of it all is our kitchen garden, which supplies the Court Café with fresh fruit and vegetables on a daily basis. Our David Austen Rose Garden that was planted in March 2014 and there is a further 4 acres of heavenly English horticulture to explore.
Wines at Broadfield Court are acknowledged to be some of the finest in the UK. In 1971 an experimental 50 vines were planted with an additional 500 Reichensteiner the following year, continuing until the expansion programme was completed, covering the finest south facing slopes. We offer tutored wine tasting (booking essential), which is an informative but fun way to spend an hour and follow this with a delicious lunch in the Court Café afterwards.
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Court Café & Shop are open through the summer months and offers delicious home cooked food, prepared on site using only the freshest of local ingredients. The shelves of our shop are packed with goodies ranging from jars of locally made pickles and preserves to the delicious wines from our own vineyard.
Weddings at Broadfield Court offer the most romantic, secluded and exclusive wedding setting, where privacy and a relaxed but professional service is assured,
During the summer months we are open Wednesday to Saturday, for winter opening and further information on tutored Wine tasting, events and weddings, please call 01568 797483 or email info@broadfieldcourt.co.uk
person to include lunch, refreshments throughout the day and entrance to the gardens and vineyards at Broadfield Court.
To call or make a booking for any of these events please call 01568 797483 or email info@broadfieldcourt.co.uk
Friday 29th and Saturday 30th July – Madcap Theatre Productions return to Broadfield Court to preform Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare on the front lawn, bring a picnic or enjoy a pre dinner theatre meal in The Court Cafe first. Tickets £13 for adults, £11 for concessions and £38 for family ticket, 2 adults & 2 concessions.
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Saturday 19th March – Making Loveliness From The Garden Workshops - Lyme Cottage Industries - Full day of experiencing and making lovely natural based products from herbs and flowers that we grow in our gardens. Learn about the health giving properties of the herbs & of the natural base products to use. £80 per person to include lunch, refreshments throughout the day and entrance to the gardens and vineyards at Broadfield Court.
Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th May – Two day workshop with the Fabulous Cob Oven Company at Broadfield Court - learn how to build a cob oven and finish by cooking your own pizza using produce from the walled kitchen garden at Broadfield Court. £110 for the two days to include lunch and refreshments on both days.
Broadfield Court Vineyard Estate, Bowley Lane, Bodenham, Herefordshire HR1 3LG www.broadfieldcourt.co.uk
Wednesday 11th May – Making Loveliness From The Garden Workshops - Lyme Cottage Industries - Full day of experiencing and making lovely natural based products from herbs and flowers that we grow in our gardens. Learn about the health giving properties of the herbs & of the natural base products to use. £80 per
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Westons Cider was established in 1880 and is still a family owned firm, renowned for both traditional and premium ciders, such as Stowford Press, Old Rosie and Henry Westons Vintage. The family is celebrating 135 years of cider and perry making and along with its world famous products, we have our award winning herd of Hereford Cattle and much loved resident shire horses Ben and Prince, who are great ambassadors for Westons heritage, offering anything from dray rides to a one-of-a-kind wedding transportation.
Stop by the Visitor Centre shop for great offers and cider tasting and stock up for the holiday season, open 7 days a week. Our Daily guided mill tours give you the opportunity to gain a unique insight into the business, its heritage and traditions (11.00am, 12.30pm, 2.00pm and 3.30pm, booking recommended, private tours also available). The Scrumpy House restaurant is located within the grounds of Westons Cider Mill in Much Marcle. With rustic charm ambience and traditional country menus, we offer a warm welcome to customers old and new. We can cater for large group bookings or perhaps a personalised small gathering with friends and family. Special dietary requirements are catered for. To reserve a table or make an enquiry please call 01531 660626
The Orchard Tearoom is open throughout the summer months serving a selection of homemade cakes, freshly baked pastries and jacket potatoes.
Tour packages are available please visit website for more details.
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The Bounds, Much Marcle, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 2NQ telephone 01531 660108 www.westons-cider.co.uk
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Westons Cider events 2016:
Free Play Park – re-opens Good Friday 25th March to Tuesday 1st November Picnic Area
open Farm Sunday Event at Nuttal Farm/Westons Cider on 5th June. Our tractor and trailer ride leaves Westons Visitor Centre for our farm, to see many farming activities and our award winning herd of Hereford cattle, returning to Westons on a tractor and trailer, a relaxed and informative family day out.
Big apple Weekend in Much Marcle 8th and 9th October 10am – 4pm. Take part in a seasonal celebration of English apples and cider in the Herefordshire parishes of Marcle Ridge. Join us for breakfast or lunch at the Scrumpy House. Leominster Morris Men will be joining us during the course of the day. Cider Mill tour and tastings will be available during the day.
Harvest Celebration – Supper and tour £19.95 per head. Friday 21st and Friday 28th October (Starting at 7.00pm). Join with family and friends to celebrate the end of a good harvest. Enjoy an evening tour of the Cider Mill to see the apples being milled and then sit down to a 2 course hot supper. Please book early to avoid disappointment, limited tickets available. To book your tickets call 01531 660108
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The Wychwood Brewery is tucked away behind the main street of the market town of Witney, in the heart of the Oxfordshire Cotswolds. Witney is historically famous for its three B’s; bread, blankets and beer. Brewing has taken place in Witney for centuries dating back to 1811, and Wychwood Brewery is sited at the Old Eagle Maltings, built more than 150 years ago when barley was malted for the towns brewery.
Today Wychwood brews more than 50,000 barrels of high quality crafted ale each year using traditional methods and is home to the Legendary Hobgoblin and Brakspear beer.
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Following the closure of the Brakspear Brewery in Henley on Thames, in October 2002, Wychwood was committed to bringing the brewing of Brakspear back to Oxfordshire. After undergoing a £1million redevelopment the Wychwood Brewery site now incorporates a separate Brakspear brewhouse and fermenting
room. Much of the original equipment from Henley has been used, including the famous ‘double drop’ fermenting system, used to brew Brakspear beers since 1779.
All Brakspear beers are brewed alongside Wychwood beers, and are still supplied weekly to all the Brakspear pubs.
Telephone 01993 890800 www,wychwood.co.uk Satnav OX28 4DP
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Store & Tours
Our Brewery Store is open 10am - 5pm Monday to Saturday The Hobgoblin orders you to come and browse his selection of gifts and merchandise with exclusive in-store offers and promotions on bottled and cask beers. Brewery tours operate every Friday, Saturday and Sunday offering a two hour experience for those interested in seeing mischief in the making.
Come and see us if you dare but be warned‌most things bite!
Book online at www.wychwood.co.uk or call: 01993 890 800* (*pre booking essential) Wychwood Brewery, Eagle Maltings, The Crofts, Witney, Oxon OX28 4DP.
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The home of traditional cider making
WESTONS VISITOR CENTRE Westons Cider has been making cider in the Herefordshire village of Much Marcle, since 1880. Join a tour and go behind the scenes to discover how your favourite cider is produced.
CIDER MILL TOURS DAILY - 11.00AM, 12.30PM, 2.00PM AND 3.30PM OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK | CIDER SHOP | RESTAURANT & CAFE Arrange your visit today call 01531 660108 Westons Cider, The Bounds, Much Marcle, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 2NQ T: 01531 660108 E: enquiries@westons-cider.co.uk @WestonsCiderMil
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Blists Hill Town own Victorian T Ironbridge
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Victorians Join the V ictorians at Blists Hill Victorian Town V own and discover ictorian T hands-on design & technology at Enginuity all set in a spectacular World pectacular W orld Heritage Site
The IRONBRIDGE GORGE MUSEUMS Coalbrookdale Telford Shropshire TF8 7DQ Visit www.ironbridge.org.uk, email tic@ironbridge.org.uk or call 01952 433424