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HOME OF CHRISTMAS
FUN Santa Steam Specials, Winter Wonderlands Ice Skating, Mistletoe Festival, Winter Sports
HOME OF FLAVOUR
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Contents 4 Worcester City 7 North Worcestershire 10 Malvern Hills 12 Evesham 16 Home of Shopping 18 Home of The Arts 20 Home of Relaxation 22 Home of Sports 24 Home of History 27 Home of Flavour 30 Home of Family Fun 33 Worcestershire Stay Guide 35 Accommodation Quick Reference 42 Attractions 48 Eating Out 49 Food & Drink 51 Plan Your Trip
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Located in the Heart of England, Worcestershire offers a blend of experiences with quintessential English charm. With so much to discover you’ll want to visit every corner of this beautiful county and return again and again. Visit in the autumn and winter months and you will be astounded by the endless leisure and recreational possibilities, whatever your hobbies and interests. If you are just looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life, you’ll find that place of freedom and tranquillity in stunning Worcestershire. Worcester, in the heart of the county is a city of historical importance with considerable cultural heritage. Sir Edward Elgar, England’s greatest composer made his mark on the city with music, arts and entertainment being embedded into the city’s core with a fantastic calendar of events. Explore beyond the city and you will find a mixture of attractions which will entice you to stay even longer, from family fun on Santa Steam Specials and festivals and events galore to museums and art galleries
including the brand new Ashmolean Museum in Broadway. The contrasting landscapes of hill ranges, river valleys and ancient forests alongside the county’s distinct heritage offer of iron age hill forts, stately homes, steam railways, Civil War connections and Victorian industrial heritage provides an experience unlike any other. The quaint villages dotted throughout the county also add that extra something special with beautiful honey coloured Cotswold villages in the south and plenty of black and white villages in the rest of the county which add a little bit more of the past into Worcestershire’s tourism offer. Let this Visit Worcestershire Guide inspire you to plan your visit to this exceptional county.
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WORCESTER CITY
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orcester is a beautiful Cathedral & University city with a wealth of history, heritage, sports and culture so whether it’s a romantic break for two, visiting with friends or a family, young and old, there really is something for everyone. A trip to the city would not be complete without a visit to the magnificent Cathedral, but are you brave enough to climb the 235 steps to get an eagles eye view of the city from the top of the tower? Worcester is also home to the world renowned Worcester Porcelain, the piquant Worcestershire Sauce that is, to this day, produced in Worcester and the most picturesque cricket ground in the country.
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AN INDUSTRIAL PAST Famous for it’s Worcestershire Sauce and exquisite porcelain but did you know that Worcester was also a hive of industry producing fine gloves, vinegar, cast iron and much more? Worcestershire Sauce is still to this day made in Worcester with a secret recipe from India that wasn’t first mixed by master chefs but chemists John Wheeley Lea & William Perrins. Lord Sandys presented Mr Lea & Mr Perrins with the recipe and on first attempt the taste was putrid, however, leaving it to mature for a few years developed the piquant taste that we know today. Once perfected in 1837 the sauce was bottled and sold around the world. Dr Wall first opened the doors of the Royal Worcester Porcelain factory in 1751 to create fine tableware and intricate porcelain models of birds, flowers and figurines. Today the museum takes you on a journey through the evolution of the factory works up until the modern day. In the 1700s around 17,000 were employed in the gloving industry in Worcester producing world famous gloves; Dents & Fownes. In the 1960s the last gloving factory closed and is now The Fownes Hotel.
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Above: Worcester Cathedral by Derek Walker. Left: View of the River Severn.
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THE ENGLISH CIVIL WAR Worcester is “the ground where Liberty was fought” according to 2nd president of the USA John Adams, on a visit to Fort Royal Park with Thomas Jefferson in 1876. They were talking about the English Civil War, which both started with the first skirmish of the conflict at Powick Bridge in 1642 on the edge of modern-day Worcester, and ended nine years later with the Battle of Worcester in 1651. Many sites in Worcester bear witness to the struggle between Royalist (King Charles I) and Parliamentarian (Oliver Cromwell) troops: St. Martin’s Gate, Fort Royal, the Cathedral, The Commandery, The Greyfriars and the King Charles House.
ARTS & CULTURE IN WORCESTER All within the compact city centre is a varied choice of art galleries, theatres with a vibrant programme of events such as the Riverside Artists Market, Worcester Music Festival, Worcester Literary Festival and world famous Three Choirs Festival. The Worcester Music Festival is a mix of professional and community events with performances of every musical genre, so whether you enjoy rock and heavy metal or pop and the blues there will be an event to suit your taste. The Three Choirs Festival is the worlds oldest classical and choral music festival and it comes to Worcester once every three years in August. Started in the early 18th century, the event is rotated between the other local cathedral cities of Hereford & Gloucester. Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy the festival hosted by Worcester in 2014.
Above: Worcester Cathedral by Derek Walker. Left: Three Choirs Cathedral interior.
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MuseuM of Royal WoRces teR Severn Street, Worcester WR1 2ND t: 01905 21247 f: 01905 617 807 info@museumofroyalworcester.org www.museumofroyalworcester.org open MonDay to satuRDay March to October: 10am – 5pm November to February: 10am – 4pm Occasionally closed for private functions, please telephone for details.
See the world’s largest collection of Worcester Porcelain and learn about a fascinating workforce and history that spans over 250 years. Meet past Royal Worcester Artists and NADFAS conservators who regularly work in the galleries and visit our shop to find an ever changing selection of vintage and antique Royal Worcester made on the factory site for sale. Behind the scenes visits, refreshments, catering and private hire for special occasions available. ‘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.
DISCOVER HISTORY WALKS Tel: 07949 222137 www.discover-history.co.uk
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Come and join our qualified costumed guides as they walk you through the days of yesteryear, allowing you to relive the Worcester story and the making of our cathedral city.
• The Worcester Story walk takes place at 6pm daily. £5 per person. Booking essential. • Bookings available for schools and groups at times to suit you.
THEMED TOURS ALSO AVAILABLE Ghost walks, pub crawls, battlefield tours, women of Worcester, period specific or even a festive Christmas tour. We offer something for everyone. Have a look on our website for further details.
Open daily 7.30am – 6pm Choral Evensong at 5.30pm (most days) Coach drop off point close by
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North Worcestershire A destination with a difference
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n today’s busy world, opportunities to spend quality time with friends and family can be few and far between, which is why it’s important to make the most of them. Families or groups looking for a break with a difference will find themselves spoilt for choice in North Worcestershire. Centrally located and easilyaccessible, for most people in the UK this beautiful area is just a couple of hours away, making it an ideal destination for a short break or a reunion with friends or family. In and around the five principal towns of Bewdley, Bromsgrove, Kidderminster, Redditch and Stourport-on-Severn, visitors will find an amazing range of interesting and unusual things to
do, as well as places to stay. There’s also no shortage of great places to eat. At the Woodcolliers Arms in the picturesque Georgian riverside town of Bewdley, chef Boris Rumba serves dishes from his native Russia. His menu includes Atbivnaya, a dish prepared from an old family recipe, while in the winter he offers warming bowls of Borsch or Imperial Soup. Food and drink lovers are also in for a treat at Brockencote Hall, near Kidderminster, which has established itself as one of the Midlands’ finest hotels and restaurants. Set in 70 acres of parkland, the recently-refurbished Victorian country manor offers a selection of private dining facilities for groups and family
gatherings, as well as awardwinning food produced by head chef Adam Brown and his team. The hotel also boasts a superb wine cellar and as Adam’s menu states: “Food is our passion, wine is our pleasure.”
Above: West Midlands Safari Park is home to 165 species of exotic animals.
Wine is certainly the focus at Astley, near Stourport-on-Severn - home to one of Britain’s oldest vineyards. Guided tours can be arranged, by prior appointment, for groups of between 12 and 20 and all visitors are free to explore the five acres of vines, which are set in an idyllic wildlife haven. More importantly, there are plenty of opportunities to taste before you buy and the majority of Astley’s wines have won awards. They are also recommended by Rick Stein.
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NORTH WORCESTERSHIRE For those who prefer to work up an appetite before enjoying the culinary delights on offer, the West Midlands Safari Park is an ideal spot to get pulses racing. Visitors can enjoy a drive on the wild side to view some of its 165 species of exotic animals as well as more than 25 thrilling rides in the adjoining theme park. Adrenaline is also par for the course at the nearby Go Ape adventure which is situated 40 feet up in the heart of the Wyre Forest. Ideal for groups and families, it offers an exhilarating course of rope ladders, tree-top high wires and zip slides. Those preferring to keep their feet on the ground could be more at home on the shooting range at Marksman Leisure in Hanbury where options range from clay pigeon and laser clay shooting to indoor and outdoor laser tag. Alternatively, why not step back in time and experience the golden age of steam on a trip along the 16-mile Severn Valley Railway running between Kidderminster and Bridgnorth. For accommodation that’s out of the ordinary, North Worcestershire boasts everything from country house hotels and elegant townhouses to cosy pubs and stunning barn conversions.
www.visitworcestershire.org There’s even a chance to follow in the footsteps of royalty at Kateshill House, a beautifully-restored Georgian manor on the outskirts of Bewdley. Now a fivestar, award-winning B&B, Kateshill was once part of Tickenhall Manor, the home of Prince Arthur, Prince of Wales, son of Henry VII. Within the grounds is an ancient Sweet Chestnut tree with a girth of more than 10 metres and branches that have grown unchecked over the centuries and now extend almost 25 metres. Legend has it that the tree was planted to commemorate Prince Arthur’s proxy wedding with Catherine of Aragon, who later married his brother, Henry VIII. Another theory is that the tree was planted in 1567 by Sir Henry Sidney, Lord High Admiral of England, to celebrate the birth of a daughter.
pampered with a facial or massage from qualified beauticians in the comfort of their own cabin! Those seeking an amazing camping, or glamping, experience should look no further than Wyre Forest Tipis which are perfect for a group get-together, family adventure or romantic break. Three sizes of Tipi are available, with the largest sleeping six adults and all are comfortably furnished with an assortment of futons and camping beds, rugs and throws. Each has its own external fire pit with cooking frame for that all important campfire and out of season, the larger ones have a log burner for extra cosy evenings.
Accommodation is also available among the ancient trees of the nearby Wyre Forest with the luxury log cabins at Forest View Retreat providing an equally unforgettable stay. There’s even a hot tub and the chance for guests to be
Left: Marksman Leisure Above: Kateshill House visitors can follow in the footsteps of royalty at this five-star B&B in the Georgian riverside town of Bewdley.
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f you’ve still got the energy, North Worcestershire offers no shortage of options for evening entertainment and there’s a packed programme at the area’s two main arts centres - Bromsgrove’s Artrix and the Palace Theatre in Redditch. A modern theatre, cinema and live music centre, the annual Artrix schedule includes more than 200 performances ranging from chamber and orchestral concerts, jazz, folk and blues to top stand-up comedy, cutting edge theatre, dance and community-produced drama. Forthcoming acts over the autumn and winter include former Stranglers front man Hugh Cornwell, tributes to Abba, Led Zeppelin and the Rolling Stones, as well as comedians Mark Thomas, Jeremy Hardy and Ardal O’Hanlon, of Father Ted fame. A short drive away, the beautifully refurbished, grade two listed Palace Theatre is currently marking the centenary of its opening in 1913. Whilst the auditorium may be traditional, the autumn schedule is anything but and features visits from wrestling stars including Barbarian Karl Krammer as well as R&B legend Geno Washington and Welsh singer songwriter Cerys Matthews. Families will also love the theatre’s panto, which this year tells the story of Aladdin.
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Bewdley - Tel: 08457 607 7819 Redditch - Tel: 01527 60806 Top: Artrix - the annual schedule at Bromsgrove’s arts venue ranges from orchestral and pop concerts to dance and comedy. Below right: 100 not out - Redditch’s Palace Theatre is celebrating its centenary and has a varied programme that will appeal to all.
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Malvern Hills Welcome to The Malverns
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he Malverns are a year round holiday destination offering breath-taking scenery, high quality arts and entertainment and a warm welcome, and it is in the autumn and winter that the true essence of the land comes into its own. In these quieter months you can enjoy peaceful walks over the Malvern Hills in crisp clean air.
LAND OF HISTORY AND LEGENDS This time of year gives you the chance to explore the timeless scenery of the Hills - discover fortifications of Iron Age encampments, breathe in the history of long lost battles in Upton Upon Severn and revel in the folklore and legends surrounding mistletoe and apples in the border market town of Tenbury Wells. Whether it’s a striking autumnal sunset over the Hills or the charm of the glow of a traditional gas lamp along a snow covered path – you will experience the magic that this time of year brings.
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Above: Views above the Malverns by Neil Dotti Left: Winter View of Malvern Hills Top right: Tenbury Mistletoe Festival Bottom right: Malvinha Fountain
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TAKE IN THE AIR For over 100 years Malvern has been a key destination for wellness. A century ago doctors would have prescribed a cold bath and a run up the Malvern Hills before breakfast. Today you can simply relax and enjoy a quality spa experience at one of the areas leading hotels such as ‘The Malvern’ or ‘The Elms’ at Abberley.
FESTIVALS & FOLKLORE Tenbury Wells lies on the border of Worcestershire, Shropshire and Herefordshire. Nestled in the magical Teme Valley the town is steeped in history. There are still buried remains of an 11th century Norman Castle, known locally as Castle Tump, and a reminder of Tenbury’s spa heritage in the form of the historic Pump Rooms. For over 100 years Tenbury has been known for its winter mistletoe and holly auctions and now holds the prestigious title of ‘UK Mistletoe Capital’. The annual Mistletoe Season runs for six weeks featuring internationally renowned auctions, dance, storytelling and drama. This year British Poet Laureate Carol Anne Duffy will be appearing in the recently refurbished 1930’s Regal theatre. A famous Malvern legend relates to the Shadow of Ragged Stone Hill. It is said a curse befalls all who stand in the shadow of the Ragged Stone Hill on the Malvern Hills. This derives from the story, recorded by Charles Grindrod, of a 14th Century monk called John, who as a punishment for seeking the company of a woman was made to crawl on all fours up Ragged Stone Hill daily, while seeking forgiveness. Upton folk still fear the dark mysterious horseman who is said to haunt Rectory Road. Thomas Bound, a soldier in the Civil War is reputed to have killed each of his three wives before finally taking his own life in Causeway Pool. It is said that his ghost still haunts the local highway. The ‘Autumn in Malvern Festival’ runs throughout October featuring internationally respected classical artists, exhibitions and talks. Festival Director Peter Smith will be staging events celebrating the works of musicians and poets as diverse as Auden, Benjamin Britten and Arvo Part.
HISTORY IN THE ROCKS The rocks found in the main ridge of the Hills were formed in a geological period called the Pre-Cambrian which includes the very long period of time before there were many forms of life preserved as fossils. The age of the Malvern rocks is thought to be between 600 and 800 million years. The rock types are varied and many have been altered since their formation. The oldest of them are probably sediments laid down in a sea but these have had large volumes of molten rock squeezed into them under pressure. The Abberley and Malvern Hills Geopark is one of 10 Geoparks in the United Kingdom. Globally there are many Geoparks created to celebrate internationally renowned geological heritage and achieve sustainable development through geotourism.
Walk in the footsteps of the famous and take inspiration from the Malvern Hills stretching across this scenic landscape. Like some of our country’s greatest authors, poets and composers you will be inspired by the natural beauty of the region. From Tenbury Wells in the North, through Great Malvern to Upton, the Malverns include a designated area of outstanding natural beauty, alongside a variety of events to enjoy in the local towns which are rich in history. The land of the Malvern Hills and commons are home to a number of rare animals, plants, birds and butterflies. Great care is taken to protect these species, with a dedicated Wildlife Advisory Group supporting the Malvern Hills Conservators in protecting the local wildlife. As well as the more common species of mammal, rarer species such as the lesser horseshoe bat, the doormouse and the polecat are found on the Hills, and some 130 species of bird have been recorded, 70 as breeding species.
Whatever you decide to do during your stay, you will always receive a warm welcome in the Malverns.
www.visitthemalverns.org Malvern Tourist Information Centre
Tel: 01684 892289 Upton Tourist Information & Heritage Centre
Tel: 01684 594200 Tenbury Wells Tourist Information Centre
Tel: 01584 810136
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Evesham Experience the charm of historic Evesham
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vesham is a bustling historic, riverside market town. It boasts an enviable range of independent shops and national chains. With more than 130 independent traders and a large outdoor Saturday Charter Market you will be amazed at the range of goods and services on offer. Nestling in a natural loop of the River Avon at the heart of the vibrant Vale of Evesham this strong and diverse mix is unique - Evesham is not a clone of other towns. Its intriguing and eclectic offer of antique and
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vintage goods, boutique arcades and mews, bars, restaurants, the newly renovated art-deco Regal Cinema, Arts Centre, the Abbey Remains and iconic Bell Tower, Preedy Stained Glass and the Almonry Museum make it a year round destination.
Above: Santa in Evesham Above left: Evesham Pie & Ale Festival Right: Evesham Traditional Christmas Market
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Events this Autumn THIS AUTUMN WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO: The Mop Fayre 3rd to 5th October Evesham Bonfire 5th November Evesham Christmas Lights Switch-on sponsored by David Wilson Homes 23rd November Evesham Traditional Christmas Market 2nd to 15th December
A town steeped in history and intriguing architecture, there is plenty to see and do; whether you are keen to shop, dine with friends, visit our award winning Abbey Park, take in a show or film, an event or festival or simply meander along the historic streets and riverside paths we are sure you will enjoy your visit to Evesham. Evesham has reputation for hosting many events and festivals throughout the year.
This is just a few of the many events taking place in Evesham, there is plenty see and do. Evesham’s Tourist Information Centre is based at the Almonry Museum on Abbey Road and the team there will provide you with the latest information, assist with booking tickets and accommodation and help you to find your way around and ensure that you do not miss anything and don’t forget to visit our website. www.eveshamtown.co.uk
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ADMISSION PRICES Adults £6 Children £2 Under 3’s come in free
We also have a tearoom open to everyone and entrance into the tearoom is free to all visitors.
OPENING TIMES Wednesday to Sunday including bank holidays
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From high society to wilderness displays Encounter residents past and present amid the ruins of this palatial 19th century mansion.
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A wonderful day out for garden lovers
• Much more than a garden centre • Beautiful countryside setting amongst hills and farmland • Extensive home and garden furniture showrooms
• The award-winning Glasshouse Café and Gift Shop • Courtyards full of garden ornaments, pots and planters • Garden antiques, old farm artifacts and curiosities
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SHOPPING Midland’s Most Prestigious Themed Christmas Market Enjoy the festive season with a visit to the Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre from Thursday 28th November to Sunday 1st December 2013. Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre is the leading Victorian-themed street market in the West Midlands, celebrating its 21st anniversary this year. More than a hundred stalls will fill the atmospheric streets of Worcester’s historic heart with the colours, sounds and irresistible aromas of Christmas for this extra special time of year. From sparkly jewellery and festive home decorations to traditional roast chestnuts and warming mulled wine – a wonderful range of products are waiting to be discovered within the local arts and crafts maker area, international area, festive gifts area and food court. Embrace the Christmas spirit with the sounds of joyful choir and instrumental performances, view magical dance displays and travel back through time with juggling Victorian themed stiltwalkers. Experience the fun of the Fayre as you step aboard the Victorian carousel and enjoy
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the ride whilst listening to the sounds of barrel organ music. Make it an exciting, fun packed day out by combining your trip to the Fayre with a visit to Worcester’s historic attractions and exceptional range of independent boutiques and popular High Street names, or take the weight of your feet and relax in one of the city’s many cafes, pubs and restaurants. http://www.visitworcestershire.org/worcesterchristmasfayre
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A Christmas CrownGate experience With Christmas just around the corner, customers can enjoy an enhanced shopping experience at CrownGate Shopping Centre as 2013 saw the centre expand its already sizable leisure and retail offer. Earlier this year House, a restaurant and coffee shop by day and vibrant bar by night, opened its doors opposite Carluccio’s creating a thriving leisure quarter in Chapel Walk. In August, CrownGate also welcomed jewellery and accessory shop, Fatlip, to Chapel Walk from its previous location in Reindeer Court.
UNIQUE GIFTS MADE BY TRUE CRAFTSMAN IN THIS DAY AND AGE OF ‘AUSTERITY’ YOU NEED TO MAKE SURE THAT YOUR MONEY SPENT IS ‘WORTH IT’ - CHRISTMAS GIFTS ARE NO DIFFERENT. At the Jinney Ring Craft Centre you will find true craftsmanship and unique gifts for all, with items to suit most purses. The Craft Centre in Hanbury (between Bromsgrove and Droitwich) has 12 working craft units who earn their living by their trade. You can watch while Potters turn their pots; Glass makers ‘blow’ and cut colourful bowls, vases, mirrors and Christmas decorations; the Carpenter cuts his wood for jigsaw trees and beautiful limited edition pens. If you are looking for some glamour, the Jewellery has fresh water pearl bracelets, tiara and gold and silver necklaces, which can be made to order and are beautifully boxed. If colour is what you want, visit the rag rug shop, where recycling materials make throws, rugs and bags to brighten any house. This is just a taster – there are lots more besides and a cosy old barn restaurant with log fire when you have finished your shop. Finally, before returning to your car pop in the plant centre where they sell bird boxes and long lasting Christmas Trees and wreaths. Open every day, free parking and entrance. www.jinneyring.co.uk
The countdown to Christmas begins!! Come and join us for the traditional Christmas light switchon in conjunction with CrownGate and Sunshine Radio on Thursday 14th November. There will be entertainment outside the Guildhall from 4pm prior to the City Centre’s amazing array of lights being switched on. There will then be a procession following Santa to his grotto where you will then see the spectacular lights of CrownGate switched on, followed by more entertainment. This also marks the start of late night shopping so you can get in early before the Christmas rush! Enjoy shopping this Christmas in CrownGate with a variety of High Street brand names and independent retailers on offer ensuring you find those perfect gifts for your family and friends. www.crowngate-worcester.co.uk
ROBIN HOLDER, RIVER SEVERN ARTIST & TUTOR If you are planning a trip to Worcestershire, it is well worth visiting the studio of an artist who is passionate about one of Worcestershire’s most famous landmarks; the River Severn. Robin’s paintings are uncluttered and full of atmosphere, capturing life on the river or its neighbouring landscapes and clearly influenced by the artist’s lifelong love of his subject. His studio can be found in the heart of the county at The Fold in Bransford, halfway between Worcester and Malvern. He always welcomes visitors who can chat with him and view his beautiful paintings which are available to buy as originals or reproductions. Robin is also a highly acclaimed and popular tutor and will gladly organise workshops for visiting artists, either from his studio or on site in Worcestershire’s beautiful countryside. There are 9 designer arts and craft studios located at The Fold which makes is an ideal shopping destination for visitors to browse and buy. www.thefold.org.uk
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THE ARTS WORCESTERSHIRE WELCOMES THE ASHMOLEAN MUSEUM TO BROADWAY The Ashmolean, a Museum in Oxfordshire have been working closely with Worcestershire County Council, other local organisations, and the Keil family, to transform a historic building in the Cotswold village of Broadway, Worcestershire, into a new independent museum: The Ashmolean Museum Broadway. Opening in September 2013, the new Museum is based in ‘Tudor House’ on the main High Street in Broadway. It is one of the best loved and most popular villages in the Cotswolds and Tudor House is one of its most prominent buildings. Originally built in the seventeenth century
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as a coaching inn, it has been extended and adapted over the centuries and served at various periods as part of a school, a farm, and a private residence for various owners, including Benjamin Chandler, who refurbished the property with the Arts and Crafts architect, CE Mallows, in 1908. For nearly 80 years it was the headquarters for H.W. Keil Ltd, one of the leading dealers in antique furniture in the world. The objects on display are on loan from the Ashmolean Museum. They include paintings and furniture from the founding collections of the Ashmolean, given by Elias Ashmole to the University of Oxford in 1683. The displays are of fine and decorative art from the 17th to the 21st centuries over three floors, including local objects such as Sheldon tapestries, Worcester porcelain, Armorial Ceramics of Broadway families, William Morris tiles and Winchcombe Pottery. There are paintings by Gainsborough, Reynolds, Millais and Landseer. The top floor includes a dedicated gallery for temporary exhibitions, providing local artists and community groups with the opportunity for displays, as well as education and outreach programmes. www.visitworcestershire.org/ashmolean
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Classical Music, Visual Art & Literature THE ‘AUTUMN IN MALVERN FESTIVAL’, NOW IN ITS 24TH YEAR, IS A MONTH LONG SERIES OF EVENTS INCLUDING CLASSICAL MUSIC, VISUAL ART AND LITERATURE. The thematic strand running through the programme this year marks the centenary of the birth of the composer Benjamin Britten and his artistic collaboration with the poet W.H. Auden, who taught at The Downs School, Colwall, during the 1930’s. Highlights of the festival are the St. Petersburg String Quartet, Russian musicians of the highest level and the Royal College of Music Orchestra. Gabriel Woolf presents An Audenary Afternoon at The Downs. The principal exhibition in Malvern Library marks the Centenary of the Birmingham Repertory Theatre and there are features and talks on C.S. Lewis, who was at school in Malvern, and the poet John Masefield, plus much more. Ticket Hotline - 01684 892277 www.malvernfestival.co.uk
Evesham Arts Centre - for all kinds of entertainment! EVESHAM’S ARTS CENTRE STAGES ALL KINDS OF LIVE ENTERTAINMENT - EVERYTHING FROM STAND-UP COMEDY TO BALLET, TRIBUTE BANDS TO BRASS BANDS AS WELL AS SHAKESPEARE TO PANTOMIME. The 2013 Autumn/Winter programme includes appearances by comedians Phill Jupitus, Richard Digance, Alex Horne and Sean Hughes and well-known mediums Derek Acorah and Colin Fry. The Vienna Festival Ballet perform Snow White live on stage,
while classical pianist Paul Lewis is just one of the musicians giving recitals. Touring companies Slingshot Theatre and Don’t Go Into The Cellar present farces, gripping Sherlock Holmes tales and Old Time MusicalHall. There will be musical tributes including T.Rex, ABBA, Franki Valli & The Four Seasons as well as The BeeGees. On top of all that there are very impressive amateur shows and pantomimes, talks by art experts, concerts by local brass bands & choirs - and more! All this can be enjoyed, at very reasonable prices, in a purpose-built modern theatre with 300 comfortable seats, wheelchair access, coffee & licensed bar and a free car park. Full details & tickets from: www.EveshamArtsCentre.co.uk and Evesham Almonry Tourist Information WR11 4BG, Tel: 01386-446944.
TAKE A THEATRE BREAK Located across the county are many art and entertainment venues offering a superb choice of plays, live music, comedy, pantomimes, musicals plus many more productions including many from the West End circuit. Please visit the websites below for a full list of What’s On at each of the venues throughout the autumn and winter months. www.malvern-theatres.co.uk www.artrix.co.uk www.worcesterlive.co.uk www.eveshamartscentre.co.uk
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The Clover Mill - the place to be THE CLOVER MILL IS FAST BECOMING THE PLACE TO BE. TO BE RELAXED, YET REVITALISED, TO BE IN NATURE, TO BE IN A YOGA CLASS, TO BE IN A GORGEOUS TREATMENT ROOM HAVING A SUBLIME MASSAGE, OR, JUST, TO BE. The Clover Mill opened this spring. Formerly a crumbling water mill housing bats and ravens set in 11 acres of long untouched rural landscape, The Clover Mill is now sensitively restored and houses a yoga studio high in the loft, several treatment areas, showers and changing rooms and a luxury steam room down with the mill gearing. New Eco-lodges overlook the lake and here sleep guests on an Ayurvedic retreat. Ayurveda is a lifestyle science dating back thousands of years and is a tried and tested knowledge base of how to be healthy. Ayurveda sees each person as an individual and suggests a programme specific to that person. Diet plays a key role in Ayurveda – we are what we eat. The link between diet and many diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes and some cancers is well proven, yet GPs still give very little dietary advice. Ayurveda simply brings the intelligence of nature back into our ‘developed’ diet and lifestyle. At The Clover Mill, the two great sister systems of Ayurveda and Yoga work side by side to improve wellbeing. What better place than The Clover Mill to experience yoga, Ayurvedic meals, treatments and lifestyle tips, and simply, to be. www.theclovermill.com
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RELAXATION ENJOY A GLASS OF WINE AND DELICIOUS FOOD IN AN ART DECO CINEMA The Regal is a recently restored Art Deco cinema which provides luxury seating, a warm welcome and the chance to enjoy a glass of wine and delicious food while you watch films and live acts. With a thriving coffee shop and stylish cocktail bar, the Regal is the heart of the local community. For years it was neglected and derelict until funds were finally secured to buy the building and lovingly restore it with the help of hundreds of volunteers and helpers. The Regal now provides a vibrant and sustainable centre for film and the arts in Evesham and surrounding villages and were recently short-listed for the English Heritage Award for best restoration in the category sponsored by Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber. Our patron is local comedian Alistair McGowan who frequently plays to a packed house. The Regal regularly attracts other nationally acclaimed acts such as Nigel Kennedy and are proud to be part of National Theatre Live, Royal Shakespeare Company Live and Globe on Screen enabling them to screen live performances direct from London theatres. The New York Metropolitan Opera is an important initiative which we are pleased to support and our theatre-style venue is perfect for these sensational live performances. www.theregal.ac
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From Here to Infinity…... Dormy House Hotel near Broadway is about to get a stunning destination Spa that will set the standard in luxury, pampering and personal fitness. Called, naturally enough, House Spa, it is a long-awaited haven for day-spa addicts and an exclusive Mecca for members.
‘A Certificate For Excellence’ For Award Winning Hindlip Bed & Breakfast TERRY AND SYLVIA SMITH HAVE BEEN WELCOMING GUESTS TO MANOR COACH HOUSE BED AND BREAKFAST IN SEMI-RURAL HINDLIP FOR OVER 6 YEARS. DURING THIS TIME THE COUPLE HAVE ACHIEVED EXTREMELY HIGH STANDARDS, ALLOWING THEM TO ACCRUE MANY NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL AWARDS. Manor Coach House accolades include a 4 Star Gold Award and Breakfast Award from VisitEngland, as well as a 5 Star Access Award from PosAbility Magazine. On top of this, the B&B features in the prestigious Good Hotel Guide, a leading independent hotel guide for the best hotels and B&B’s in Great Britain.
Manor Coach House has also been recognised for “Excellence in Tourism and Travel” and features in ‘The Parliamentary Yearbook’ following a nationwide mystery guest visit programme carried out by the then Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media & Sport, Jeremy Hunt. Manor Coach House came 3rd in the UK. Terry and Sylvia are extremely happy to be endorsed by such great accolades but they both agree that one of their favourite awards is the ‘Certificate of Excellence’ Award from Trip Advisor. Now in its third year, the award celebrates hospitality excellence and is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveller reviews on TripAdvisor, which reflects the excellent reviews given by Manor Coach House guests. Winners of the ‘Certificate of Excellence’ are located all over the world and represent the upper echelon of businesses listed on the website, with only the top 10 percent receiving the prestigious award.
Fab features include a 16-metre infinity pool and Veuve Clicquot Champagne Nail Bar. There will be six treatment rooms, including Rasul mud therapy, and a full thermal suite. Luxury English beauty brand Temple Spa has been selected to provide all Spa treatment products and is working on a signature treatment featuring locally-grown lavender. www.dormyhouse.co.uk
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FULL OF ELEGANCE AND CHARM NESTLED DISCREETLY IN THE WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTRYSIDE, LAUGHERN HILL IS A GRADE II LISTED, 5 STAR AA RATED, MANOR HOUSE SURROUNDED BY EXTENSIVE BEAUTIFUL GROUNDS, PROVIDING THE PERFECT SETTING FOR A QUINTESSENTIALLY CLASSIC ENGLISH COUNTRY RETREAT. Dating from the mid 1700s, Laughern Hill offers understated elegance and charm at a beautiful rural location in the luxury guest accommodation in the Worcestershire countryside, only five miles from central Worcester. Guests at Laughern Hill have the opportunity to use the all-weather tennis court, sun on the terrace with a glass of champagne, play croquet or make use of the main lawn. After a restful night indulge yourself with our home cooked traditional breakfast in the main dining room, where guests can dine in sumptuous elegance around a beautiful antique baronial table, under a fabulous cut-glass chandelier www.laughernhill.co.uk
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UNIVERSITY TO HOST 2015 EUROPEAN WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS The University of Worcester has been selected to host the 2015 European Wheelchair Basketball Championships. Over 400 elite male and female athletes from across Europe will be based at the University and will play at the recently opened University of Worcester Arena. The announcement comes hot on the heels of the news that the
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University had been selected as the Standard Life GB wheelchair basketball team training venue in the lead up to the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games and the preceding World and European championships. The University’s successful bid for the Championships, which received support from UK Sport, was announced by the International European Wheelchair Basketball Federation President, Jan Berteling, during their recent Continental Clash involving Men’s Paralympic Champions Canada competing against Great Britain, Germany and Spain at the University of Worcester Arena. www.worcesterarena.com
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Worcester Warriors Aviva Premiership Fixtures 2013/14 SEASON Here are the forthcoming dates: Worcester Warriors v London Irish Saturday 14 September, 15:00 Worcester Warriors v Harlequins Friday 20 September, 19:49
Experience The True Spirit of Adventure in its Purest Form
Worcester Warriors v Newcastle Falcons Saturday 5 October, 15:00
Now you can take an exclusive Great Escapes package with Bed & Breakfast at Colwall Park Hotel and either a half-day or full day Land Rover Experience Adventure at nearby Eastnor Castle.
Worcester Warriors v Northampton Saints Saturday 30 November, 15:00
Experience the true spirit of adventure in its purest form. 5000 acres and 30 miles of carefully managed trails in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the grounds of Eastnor Castle. Land Rover Experience provides a unique adventure that encourages drivers to push both the vehicle and themselves to the limit.
Worcester Warriors v Saracens Saturday 28 December, 15:00 Worcester Warriors v Leicester Tigers Friday 7 February, 19:45 Worcester Warriors v Sale Sharks Saturday 22 February, 15:00 Worcester Warriors v London Wasps Friday 21 March, 19:45 Worcester Warriors v Exeter Chiefs Saturday 12 April, 15:00 Worcester Warriors v Gloucester Rugby Saturday 10 May, 15:00 Fixture dates correct at 9 August 2013. Please note all fixtures after 1st Nov 2013 are subject to change. For up to date information please check the website: www.warriors.co.uk
It’s an opportunity to tackle everything from the training slopes to the most demanding obstacles. The terrain here is so varied and challenging that it has been used for decades as a test facility to refine and test the off-road capability of every new Land Rover. Featuring steep slippery inclines, articulation tracks, ruts, open ground and deep water. With spectacular wildlife and stunning views as far as the Black Mountains thrown in for good measure. From Buzzards and Red Kites to Muntjac deer, wide open spaces and dark places. All surrounded by the stunning Malvern Hills. www.colwall.co.uk www.eastnor-castle.co.uk
Watch some of the Best Footballers & Most Exciting Games at The Hawthorns EXPERIENCE THE EXCITEMENT AND ADRENALINE THAT ONLY BARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUE FOOTBALL CAN OFFER BY VISITING THE HAWTHORNS, HOME OF WEST BROMWICH ALBION FOOTBALL CLUB. Boasting star players such as Ben Foster, James Morrison and Nicolas Anelka, Albion continue to play a blend of exciting football as they compete side by side with the game’s elite. With seasonal club membership priced at only £5 and specially discounted ticket prices for students, The Hawthorns is the home of elite Premier League football at an affordable price. Over the coming months the likes of Aston Villa,
Manchester City, Newcastle United, Everton and Liverpool are due to visit The Hawthorns, meaning you can watch some of the best footballers and most exciting games right on Worcestershire’s doorstep. With regular train services from Worcestershire to The Hawthorns, and their Hawthorns Express coach service and a direct motorway link to the M5, The Hawthorns can boast about being one of the most accessible football grounds in the country. Ticket prices for students start from just £15, with adult prices starting from £25, seniors from £20 and under 17s from £10. www.wba.co.uk
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Journey Through Turbulent Times in Harvington Hall’s Past Despite the difficult economic climate, Harvington Hall, near Kidderminster, Worcestershire, has still attracted plenty of visitors throughout the season. The glorious summer weather came at just the right time for the annual Harvington Festival, which, as always, involved several outdoor events. The Festival also coincided with the gardens open for the National Gardens Scheme and this year the borders, which are tended by Hall volunteers, looked better than ever. There are plenty of exciting events coming up for the Autumn and Winter Seasons, in particular a new venture called “Manor by Moonlight” where visitors experience an interactive journey through the turbulent times of the Hall’s past. The Hall, of course, is famous for its priests’ hiding places, and at this event visitors see the fascinating story of the Hall unfold before their eyes. As usual, there is a Christmas Elizabethan Evening, a special Christmas Open Day with the Hall beautifully decorated and re-enactments throughout all the rooms. There are also tours by Candlelight and a Christmas Wassail. The ever popular Hall tea-room, which can be accessed without paying to tour the Hall, will offer a special Christmas lunch event where visitors will be entertained to coffee in front of a log fire in the Hall’s Great Kitchen, before being guided on an Elizabethan tour. They finish with a traditional Christmas lunch in the decorated Moatside Tea Room. w ww.harvingtonhall.com
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HISTORY Spectacular Architecture Well Worth A Visit Historic St Lawrence’s Church sits in the heart of Evesham, in the market town’s glorious riverside Abbey Park. Together with the nearby parish church of All Saints’ and the former Abbey’s imposing bell tower, the three buildings form a spectacular architectural group well worth a visit. The impressive church is of Norman foundation, but was significantly rebuilt in the 16th century. It fell into ruin in the 18th century and was rescued and restored by the local architect H. Eginton in 1836. Outside, the east end has a great six-light stained glass window with elaborate tracery. Inside, the early 16th-century south chapel has richly panelled arches and a beautiful fan vaulted ceiling. It was from here that a now disappeared corridor led from St. Lawrence’s to the former Abbey complex, providing a convenient covered walkway for the Abbey’s monks. Today, you can still see evidence of the historic Monk’s lives within Abbey Park. The church windows contain fabulous glass by many of the major stained glass artists of the last 150 years, some of which tell the story of the founding of Evesham.
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‘HOORAY’ FOR COUNTY’S FUNDING SUPPORT
THE MORGAN THRILL ON THE HILL FESTIVAL
MUSEUMS WORCESTERSHIRE IS CELEBRATING TWO SUCCESSFUL FUNDING BIDS WHICH WILL CONTRIBUTE TO A PROGRAMME OF DEVELOPMENT AT ALL THREE SITES.
THE MORGAN THRILL ON THE HILL FESTIVAL WILL BE ON SATURDAY 28TH OF SEPTEMBER AT SHELSLEY WALSH HILL CLIMB. It will be the first time Morgan has held an event at Shelsley Walsh and is set to be a great family day out. Morgan is the last remaining British owned car manufacturer and Shelsley Walsh is the longest running motorsport venue in the world which will be a great association. There will be 100’s of Morgan Cars participating in the Hill Climb Race, 100’s of Morgan cars on display, live music, trade stands, fairground rides, a craft tent, a farmers market, a traction engine on display, a spitfire flypast, a theatre, a hill simulator and laser clay pigeon shooting and archery. The whole host of attractions and activities makes this a great family day out. Tickets are available from the Morgan Motor Company on 01684 573104 or can be obtained on the day. www.morgan-motor.co.uk
WIN A Worcester City Heritage Break In association with the Diglis House Hotel we are offering you the chance to win a two night stay Bed & Breakfast in the historic city of Worcester. The hotel is on the banks of the River Severn, an ideal location for discovering the city’s historic past including Worcester Cathedral, The Commandery, the Museum of Royal Worcester, Worcester Guildhall and The Greyfriars (National Trust) which are all right on your doorstep. To enter please visit www.visitworcestershire.org heritageprizedraw.
Hartlebury will benefit from £413,700 of Heritage Lottery funding, thanks to a joint bid by Museums Worcestershire with the Hartlebury Castle Preservation Trust. The bid is part of on-going efforts to secure Hartlebury Castle’s future as a heritage site and develop the 40-acre site into a major tourist attraction, bringing significant economic benefits to the county. The development grant allows Museums Worcestershire and the HCPT to submit a £4.3m Round 2 application to HLF for the purchase of the Castle and to improve visitor facilities, develop new displays and begin the first phase of a garden restoration. Meanwhile £132,500 from the Arts Council England Renaissance Strategic Support Fund will go towards strengthening museums and the visitor economy in Worcester and will put the City’s heritage firmly on the visitor map. The project enables potential developments to be explored at both the City Art Gallery & Museum and the Commandery, where new interpretation and displays will be piloted in order to improve the visitor experience of this beautifully restored building. www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk
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MODEL VILLAGE IS SET TO BE A BIG HIT! A WORCESTERSHIRE VISITOR ATTRACTION IS LAYING THE FOUNDATIONS FOR A NEW MODEL VILLAGE WHICH WILL USE 21ST CENTURY TECHNOLOGY TO HELP RECREATE 19TH CENTURY HISTORY. The construction at Arley Arboretum and Gardens, near Kidderminster, will take visitors back to circa 1820, a golden age for the historic Arley estate which is located on the banks of the River Severn. A focal point of Arleyensis - or little Arley - will be a recreation of the lord of the manor’s grand castle that was demolished in 1959. The developing quarter-acre site will also be home to a church, watermill, funicular railway and other features - all of which will be constructed from eco-friendly materials.
LOVE WORCESTER HERITAGE FESTIVAL 2014 LOVE WILL BE IN THE AIR IN WORCESTER FROM FRIDAY 14TH – SUNDAY 23RD FEBRUARY 2014 AT THE LOVE WORCESTER HERITAGE FESTIVAL. Worcester’s heritage attractions will be staging themed events over the two week’s to entice visitors and shoppers to the historic city. Whether you love history, love architecture or just love visiting historic places there will be something for you. Look out for special events at Worcester Cathedral, Tudor House Museum and Greyfriars House & Garden, plus Worcester Re-enactors presents a multi period Living History weekend including a history fair at The Commandery on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th February. Now into its tenth year, this is the first anniversary event. For the last nine years the event has been held at Worcester Guildhall but due to the popularity of the event the Living History weekend has now outgrown the venue. The 2014 Living History element will be based at The Commandery. The event will cover over 2000 years of history from Ancient Greeks to World War II with hands on activities available including Living History, a military drill, craft displays, re-enactments of a German air raid with
an RAF emergency ops room, a 17th Century court session and a Victorian Magic Lantern show. In the walled garden there will be period camps where the public will have a chance to see life from other eras and even take part in a 17th Century pike drill and see muskets being fired. In the outer garden there will be military and civilian vehicles plus so much more. At the Tudor House Heritage Centre you will see a cross section of Georgian life from fine dining to a court scene and soldiers being billeted, rested and preparing themselves before going to fight Napoleons Grande Armee. The Cathedral Cloisters will be the base for the History Fair, here you will be able to see history societies such as the Battle of Worcester Society, Tewkesbury Battle Society, and national organisations The Battlefields Trust. Re-enactment groups will be there with their recruitment and information stands, Local places of history interest will have display e.g. Mary Ardens Farm - part of Shakespeare’s Birthplace Trust, Hartlebury Trust plus local history and archaeology groups. www.visitworcestershire.org/loveworcester
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In keeping with its location within one of the UK’s finest tree collections, volunteers will plant more than 500 miniature trees and plants at Arleyensis, which will feature Italian, Japanese and Alpine areas. The brainchild of the Arboretum’s curator, Peter Howells, Arleyensis will be one of only 19 model villages in the UK and one of the first to make widespread use of the latest technology such as QR codes on information boards, low-energy lighting and real-time viewing on mobiles phones. On Arleyensis’ quayside, visitors will one day be able to control interactive versions of the boats that used to dock at Arley. The site has been designed for potential out-of-hours use by radio-control model enthusiasts — the castle even has its own helipad! www.arley-arboretum.org.uk
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Tenbury Wells Applefest TENBURY WELL’S ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF THE APPLE IS SET TO BE BIGGER THAN EVER THIS YEAR WITH HUNDREDS OF VARIETIES ON SHOW. The town’s historic link to the apple stretches back to 1832 when Princess Victoria visited Tenbury Wells with her mother the Duchess of Kent. She was presented with a basket of ‘The Stanardine’ apples by a local farmer. Before leaving she named the town ‘THE LITTLE TOWN IN THE ORCHARD’ and by Royal Command, the apples came to be known as ‘Princess Pippin’. Applefest takes place on Saturday 12th October on the Burgage in Tenbury Wells. Fruit expert Nick Dunn from Frank P Matthews is in charge of the famous ‘Applefest Marquee’. He said, “This year is expected to be a bumper crop so we are planning to display over 250 varieties of fruit on the day.” As well as the amazing array of apples on display at the festival, there will also be talks, demonstrations, music and children’s entertainment, plus a host of stalls offering the best in local food and drink. You can also learn about the history of local apple production, including how some of our great apples were named. ‘Scott Bridget’ is a Cherry Red apple with green patches believed to have been named in the Swan Hotel in Tenbury when a man placed two apples on the bar and enquired if anyone knew their name. No one did - so they decided to name them after the barmaid, she came from Scotland and her name was Bridget! www.Facebook.com/TenburyApplefest
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FLAVOUR DELIGHT AS HISTORIC PUB REOPENS! Worcester’s oldest pub officially reopened earlier in 2013 amid much festive fun and merrymaking. The Cardinal’s Hat on historic Friar Street is now pulling in customers who appreciate a proper pint after originally closing in June last year due to the tough economic climate. New proprietor Nigel Smith, who is also the landlord of the National Trust-owned Fleece Inn at Bretforton near Evesham, has now brought the pub back to its former glory as an English ale house after a sensitive refurbishment. The honour of conducting the opening ceremony fell to national treasure and local porcelain expert Mr Henry Sandon, who gave an entertaining speech to the gathered crowd detailing a potted history of the eighteenth century premises. Orginally built in 1482, the Cardinal’s Hat was known as the Coventry Arms between 1814 and 1974 and was the local pub to Mr Sandon’s parents-in-law, who ran the Starkey Shoe Shop that was formally situated opposite. Following the official opening ceremony, passers by, customers and revellers from the Worcester Re-enactors were treated to a display of energetic Morris dancing from Pebworth Morris. Nigel, who is also a Morris dancer and member joined in the May Day display with great gusto. www.the-cardinals-hat.co.uk
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SEASONAL PRODUCE AT HOPLEY’S FARM SHOP At Hopley’s the philosophy is simple. A love of great food and drink encourages the drive for locally sourced, fresh and seasonal produce of the highest quality – and provide it within a fully licensed farm shop. Those who are interested in local and quality foods will know that fruit and vegetables have their seasons, and autumn and winter holds host to some wonderful delights! Seasonal food is fresher, tastier and more nutritious, and the autumn/ winter period delivers us full and flavoursome root vegetables such as beetroot, celeriac, parsnips, swede and turnips and other winter musts like brussels sprouts and cauliflower. This season’s fruit mainly consists of different varieties of apples and pears, but also includes some treats such as cranberries, quince and pomegranate. Hopley’s stock a wide range of fruit and vegetables, alongside Wenlock Edge meats, charcuterie, artisan cheeses, daily fresh bread, a large selection of fine wines and local beers and much more. The store has a Scandinavian influenced interior with a roaring log burner and seating area to relax, have a drink and a slice of cake – an ideal setting for a chilly afternoon. www.hopleysfarmshop.com
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Holywell Well Spring Bottles at the Source THE MALVERN HILLS ARE AS FAMED FOR THEIR MAGNIFICENT BEAUTY AS THEY ARE FOR THE WATER THEY YIELD. SET MID WAY ALONG HIGH ABOVE MALVERN WELLS AND IN THE FOLD OF JUBILEE HILL IS THE HOLYWELL SPRING. The names derives from medieval English for ‘health’ and has for centuries been an important stop off point of refreshment for weary travellers. Indeed it was decreed by Elizabeth I in 1558 that there should
always be ‘rest and refreshment at Malvern’s Holywell’ as the rights of the spring were granted to a local landowner. Today there stands the building constructed by J Schweppes in 1843 which encompasses the only existing bottling facility for Malvern Water. Inside the building you will still find a public font with which to fill up your water bottle, as well as a free to enter visitor centre which contains story boards of the local history, geology and of course Malvern’s Victorian Water Cure. If you wish to buy Holywell Malvern Spring Water there are a number of local stockists in the town including Natural Choice in Barnards Green, Clives Fruit Farm and of course Waitrose. www.holywellspringwater.co.uk
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If you are looking for food and cookery presents this Christmas, then why not visit Eckington Manor Cookery School’s Cookshop. As well as stocking AGA cookware, and Zwilling knives, there is also home produce for sale, such as a delicious salad dressing which can be used as a marinade in the winter months, jams and chutneys, AGA baked granola and the sweetest apple juice pressed from apples grown in the Eckington orchards. The talented chefs will also be working hard to prepare Christmas table favourites, guaranteed to taste delicious and help you save valuable time this festive season. If you’re struggling to find an unusual gift for the person that has it all then you could purchase one of the fabulous gift vouchers which can be used in the new restaurant open for lunch and dinner, in the cookery school on a fun course such as ‘Exclusively Men’ or ‘Fish and Shellfish Cookery’ or for an indulgent escape in the five star gold, luxury accommodation. www.eckingtonmanor.co.uk
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TASTE IT, HARVEST IT, RELIVE IT, GROW IT, ENJOY IT! The Malvern Autumn Show is a true celebration of food, the countryside, gardening and nostalgia. After a long year, there’s nothing better than enjoying the fruits of the wonderful season. A show for food and gardening lovers, the event hosts a range of cookery demonstrations, gardening talks, vegetable displays, vintage tractors, crafts and more. Families and friends can enjoy a day out to remember. www.threecounties.co.uk
MORRIS & BROWN CAFE AND GIFT SHOP BROADWAY TOWER HAS LAUNCHED MORRIS & BROWN, A NEW EATING, SHOPPING AND LIVING EXPERIENCE. WITH PLENTY OF FREE PARKING, IT’S AN IDEAL PLACE TO MEET, WHETHER YOU FANCY A DELICIOUS LEISURELY LUNCH OR AFTERNOON TEA SERVED WITH THEIR RANGE OF SCRUMPTIOUS CAKES. Take a moment to explore their unusual, inspiring gifts; from handbags to cushions, jewellery to candles, soaps to cards and gift wrap – you will find the right treat for every occasion. Morris &
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Brown’s focus is always on the unusual, slightly contemporary gift. Due to the Tower’s William Morris connection they also stock a wide range of giftware featuring his timeless designs in the Broadway Tower Museum Shop. Browse through the collection of eye catching artwork featured in a large gift range from tapestries & needle point to fine bone china. You can even order your Morris fabrics and wallpapers to be delivered straight to your door. www.broadwaytower.co.uk
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What do you get if you create a recipe that’s in between Fudge and Truffle? A taste of Heaven, otherwise known as Fuffle. Handmade in Bromsgrove for the last 13 years, Gary Davis keeps on creating his unique and luscious recipes – there are currently 19 flavours available. From “almost traditional” Bustin Vanilla to Baileys Comet filled with real Baileys Liqueur, there’s something to suit most peoples’ taste buds. Available as bars, mini bites, swirl gift boxes, wedding favours, slabs and even cakes, there is something to suit everyone’s budget and needs. The shop is located alongside the canal in picturesque Stoke Prior just 5 minutes from Bromsgrove town centre. Come along and be Fuffled Monday to Friday between 10am and 5pm – you won’t be disappointed!
Situated just one and a half miles from Junction 6 of the M5 but surrounded by fields and black and white chocolate box cottages lies The Old Chequers in the village of Crowle. It’s a 400 year old village pub that has been sympathetically renovated, with an imaginary mix of contemporary and original. With a large open fire and sofas, the central bar has space for both diners and drinkers alike. The well stocked bar has a good selection of real ales, while the wine list mixes timeless classics with the best of the new world. Here you can choose from the famous Chequers two course meal for £12, a simple lunchtime sandwich or snack or perhaps something more substantial from the evening A La Carte menu. Whatever your choice you can expect full table service, nicely polished cutlery, sparkling wine glasses and linen napkins. The beautifully presented dining room adds that extra touch of elegance for any special occasion. From an intimate candle lit dinner for two, to your special wedding day, it all works perfectly in this most idyllic of country pub locations. www.oldchequersinn.co.uk
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A New Edition To Family Fun LITTLE OWL FARM PARK IS A RECENTLY RENOVATED, FAMILY RUN EDUCATIONAL FARM PARK, OFFERING NOT ONLY AN EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE, BUT ALSO A FUN PACKED DAY OUT FOR ALL THE FAMILY. SITUATED ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF OMBERSLEY, WORCESTERSHIRE, THIS BRAND NEW ATTRACTION OFFERS A GREAT TRIP OUT FOR YOUNG AND OLD. Outside, there are lots of exciting and unusual animals waiting to meet you and show you their homes and personalities, from foxes to pheasants as well as mischievous meerkats. There is also a half mile ramble course where you will find even more of the farm animals in the paddocks, including Reindeer and Rhea. You may even see a buzzard nesting in the Little Wood. Do not fear! If the Great British weather is up to its usual tricks, there is plenty going on indoors, with three animal barn’s with all your farm yard favourites, including newly hatched chicks, rabbits and guinea pigs plus sandpits, pedal tractors and a brand new soft play area, a cafeteria and seating area for refreshments for grown ups or even tasty meals for your long days out. www.littleowlfarmpark.co.uk
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FAMILY FUN Discounted Days Out Tickets at Family Friendly Hotel AWARD WINNING HOTEL LOCATED IN REDDITCH TOWN CENTRE OFFERING TRANQUIL SPACIOUS AIR CONDITIONED BEDROOMS AND WITHIN EASY REACH OF BIRMINGHAM AND SURROUNDING MIDLANDS. The family friendly hotel’s close proximity to M42/M40 motorways provides easy access and discounted tickets to tourist attractions such as Cadbury World and West Midland Safari & Leisure Park, and Severn Valley Railway. The hotel is adjacent to the Redditch Bus & Train Station on the Birmingham New Street service (30 minute journey) and offers complimentary on-site car parking for all guests. Your room is your personal retreat so you will have time to relax and make the most of your day during your visit. All rooms have air conditioning, flat screen TV with Freeview channels and high speed Wi-Fi internet access. Relax in the comfort of our fully licensed lounge bar with 42” flat screen TV and when it is time to eat, choose from one of our exceptional freshly prepared evening a la carte or daily special meals including kids menu, served in our comfortable Great Room Restaurant. http://www.hieredditchhotel.com
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A REAL FAMILY AFFAIR
THE NEWLY REFURBISHED HOP POLE INN, WHICH OFFERS EXCELLENT FOOD AND SERVICE, IS JUST ONE OF THE REASONS TO VISIT THE HISTORIC GEORGIAN TOWN OF BEWDLEY Daren and Louise Bale, who took charge in September 2011, have created a welcoming and informal atmosphere where drinkers and diners alike can relax in comforting surroundings. Children and families are particularly welcome, which is not surprising given that The Hop Pole is a real family affair, Daren in the kitchen and Louise ‘out front’ helped by her sister Polly, while Louise’s mother makes the traditional puddings and Sally, her other sister, does the books! The innovative menu combines pub classics and creative modern cuisine, including a choice of ever-changing mid week specials –and all dishes are made using local produce where possible. For instance, you could start your meal with the Forest Pig Charcuterie Platter of awardwinning salamis and cured meats, or a Pressing of Local Game. Whether you’re visiting The Hop Pole for a few drinks or washing down a delicious meal, you’ll be delighted with the selection of well-kept cask ales, extra chilled lagers and ciders complemented by an international wine list. And, in the summer months, you can enjoy both food and drink in the peaceful garden with plenty of room for the kids to play. www.thehoppolebewdley.co.uk
AT DUDLEY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS THERE’S CHRISTMAS MAGIC IN THE AIR THE DUDLEY ZOO WINTER WONDERLAND PACKAGE, WHICH RUNS FROM TUESDAY 3RD DECEMBER TO CHRISTMAS EVE, INCLUDES A MAGICAL TRAIN RIDE PAST THE WORLD’S RAREST ANIMALS AS YOU HEAD TO VISIT SANTA IN HIS SLEEPING BEAUTY-THEMED GROTTO SET WITHIN THE WALLS OF 11TH CENTURY DUDLEY CASTLE.
their busiest night of the year!
After receiving a special gift from Santa, it’s off to the fun-filled Glow in the Dark Christmas Show, before taking in a tour of the site. The festive package includes admission to Dudley Zoological Gardens and a chance to see favourite species and find out what they’re up to this Christmas. You’ll also meet Santa’s reindeer as they prepare for
What about adopting one of the animals including a Rothschild giraffe, a cheeky lemur or cute Humboldt penguin? There are nearly 200 species to choose from and all adoptions help fund vital conservation programmes right here at Dudley Zoological Gardens.
If you’re stuck for ideas for presents, why not treat your family and friends to Keeper for a Day or Little Zoo Keeper experiences, shadowing Dudley Zoological Gardens keepers as they go about their daily duties caring for some of the most exotic and endangered creatures on the planet.
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What’s on in Bewdley in Autumn? Autumn in Bewdley is busy with lots of thrilling events and festivals lined up which will guarantee a good family day out. The first of these events is the Bewdley Harvest Fair on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th October. This is a continually successful event with lots of visitors as local residents. It is a time to celebrate local produce, arts and crafts alongside the ever popular soup trail where soup lovers judge 8 quality home-made soups for only £3! This is not all. There will also be many events and exhibitions on around the town on both days. To follow this will be the 26th Bewdley Festival which is spread over a period of 10 days, where a collection of live acts perform their exquisite talent. Entertainment through the whole day and at reasonable prices, guarantees an enjoyable event. To finish the year will be the traditional and very popular Christmas Lights Festival and market. A festival heaving with tasteful Christmas produce to buy and taste alongside a Christmas Procession in Load Street. Come and join us to see the beautiful lights and decorations around Bewdley Town. www.bewdley.org.uk
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CHRISTMAS ICE RINK AT WEBBS, WYCHBOLD Saturday 23rd November 2013 - Monday 6th January 2014 (closed Christmas Day & Boxing Day) NOTHING MAKES YOU FEEL MORE FESTIVE THAN ICE SKATING OUTDOORS ON REAL ICE, AND KIDS JUST LOVE IT! The family ice rink at Webbs, Wychbold will be open 7 days a week, including some evening sessions. Each session is 45 minutes long and ticket price includes your hire of top quality skates. Refreshments available rink side from the Christmas Café. Adults and children skate from just £6! Tickets on sale from Monday 23rd September; book in store or on the website. Booking in advance is the only way to guarantee entry to the ice rink on the day/time you require. For full details of skate session times and prices pick up a leaflet in store or go to: www.webbsdirect.co.uk
IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS AT SEVERN VALLEY RAILWAY CELEBRATE THE FESTIVE SEASON WITH A VISIT TO FATHER CHRISTMAS, TAKE PART IN TRADITIONAL CAROL SINGING OR STEP BACK IN TIME AND DINE IN FESTIVE PERIOD STYLE AT SEVERN VALLEY RAILWAY. Travel by steam train to visit Father Christmas in his grotto at Arley station every weekend before Christmas, starting on Sunday 1st December, with Santa Steam Specials. Every fare-paying child will receive a present following an exciting train journey along the scenic Severn Valley from Kidderminster. Alternatively, why not join Father Christmas on SVR’s Santa Heralds for a journey by steam train to Highley on 20th, 23rd and 24th December. During the journey, Santa will visit everyone on the train, handing out presents and posing for photographs, so don’t forget your camera. For a traditional start to the festive season, enjoy an evening journey by diesel train aboard the Christmas Carol Trains on 7th, 14th and 21st December. After joining the train at Kidderminster, take part in carol singing accompanied by The New Dimensional Experience Choir while enjoying a mince pie and warming glass of punch. www.svr.co.uk
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FIND HOTELS, B&B’S, SELF CATERING AND CAMPING & CARAVANNING IN:
Worcester | The Malverns | Upton upon Severn Bewdley | Kidderminster | Stourport-on-Severn | Tenbury Wells Bromsgrove | Droitwich Spa | Redditch Broadway | Evesham | Pershore | Bromyard | Ledbury Visit Worcestershire autumn/winter 2013 33
QUALITY ASSURANCE & STAR RATINGS
STAY CONTENTS Accommodation Quick Reference 35 Worcester 36 The Malverns 39 Upton upon Severn 42 Bewdley, Kidderminster, 42 Stourport-on-Severn & Tenbury Wells Bromsgrove, Droitwich Spa 43 & Redditch Broadway, Evesham & 44 Pershore Bromyard & Ledbury 44 Attractions 46 Eating Out 48 Food & Drink 49 Map 50
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Quality Assurance & Star Ratings Cyclists welcome
This is the official mark of quality awarded to accommodation by VisitEngland and the AA. Annual visits are made to ensure quality.
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Accommodation providing specific equipment and services for cyclists, ie. meals, maps and secure storage.
Families welcome Accommodation that allows families to book with confidence knowing that thought has been given to their needs.
Walkers welcome Accommodation aimed at walkers providing meals, maps and drying room.
Excellent standard throughout
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Campus VisitEngland’s scheme covers the universities that are able to accommodate visitors during the vacation periods.
Gold & silver awards Silver Awards recognise exceptional quality at all levels. Gold Awards are given to the very ‘best of the best’.
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Indicates hotels that stand out as the very best, regardless of style. As selected by the inspectors.
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Gold star award Awarded by the AA and indicate an establishment is within the upper 10% score for 3, 4 or 5 star.
Breakfast award Given to hotels and guest accommodation with high scores for breakfast.
Green Tourism Business Award Awarded to businesses delivering demonstrable green initiatives. There are three levels bronze, silver and gold.
David Bellamy Conservation Award Awarded to businesses delivering demonstrable green initiatives. There are three levels bronze, silver and gold.
Tastes of Worcestershire Awarded to businesses that serve 70% or more local food and drink produce in their breakfasts, lunches or dinners.
Farm Stay Nationally recognised farmers consortium offering quality accommodation.
Malvern Bed & Breakfast Consortium Quality B&Bs in lovely houses and splendid locations with the warmest welcomes and exceptional comfort.
ACCOMMODATION QUICK REFERENCE
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ACCOMMODATION QUICK REFERENCE ESTABLISHMENT Worcester Hotels, Guest Houses and B&Bs Diglis House Hotel The Elms Hotels & Spa Worcester Whitehouse Hotel Green Farm B&B Hill Farm House Osborne House Phepson Farm B&B University of Worcester
LOCATION Worcester Abberley Worcester Crowle Green Nr Inkberrow Worcester Droitwich Spa Worcester
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Worcester Self Catering Diglis Lock Cottage The Firs The Hayloft Hazeldene Holly Lodge Hop Pickers Barn Look Out Lodge Maybury & Malvern View The New Cottage Phepson Farm Cottages Pitlands Farm Holidays University of Worcester
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The Malverns Self Catering The Dell House Greenbank Garden Flat Holywell Suite Mere End Cabin Rhydd Farm Barn Upton upon Severn Guesthouses and B&Bs Willow Cottages
Bewdley, Kidderminster, Stourport-on-Severn & Tenbury Wells Hotels, Guesthouses and B&Bs Brockencote Hall Cox's Barn
Chaddesley Corbett Cleobury Mortimer
Bromsgrove, Droitwich Spa & Redditch Hotels, Guesthouses and B&Bs The Abbey Hotel, Golf & Spa The Old Rectory Hotel St Andrews Town Hotel
Redditch Redditch Droitwich Spa
Bromyard & Ledbury B&Bs Huntlands Farm B&B Bromyard & Ledbury Self Catering Boyce Holiday Cottages Eastnor Cottages Five Bridges Cottages Shepherds Rest White House Cottages Woodside Country Park
Bromyard & Ledbury Touring & Camping Park Boyce Caravan Park
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The Elms Hotel, Abberley, Worcester WR6 6AT T 01299 896666 E info@theelmshotel.co.uk www.theelmshotel.co.uk The Elms is an elegant Queen Anne mansion transformed into a stylish and comfortable retreat for family and friends. Set within ten acres of enchanting gardens in beautiful rural Worcestershire, we not only have stunning views and pretty walks, but also a croquet lawn, tennis courts, ‘fairy trail’ and an extensive kitchen garden – where home-grown herbs, fruit and vegetables help create delicious seasonal dishes in our restaurant and café. No of rooms 23 Cash/Cheque/Credit Card Single from £95 Double/Twin from £120-£170 Family from £200
The perfect location for leisure and business travellers. Set on the banks of the River Severn yet only a five minute walk into the city centre. Food is served all day, with an à la carte and a bar menu. Free off-road parking and WiFi. Prices vary, weekend rates and special breaks available. No of rooms 28 Cheque/Credit Card Single from £70 Double/Twin from £90 Family room from £105
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HOTEL Foregate Street, Worcester WR1 1EA T 01905 24308 E enquiries@worcswhitehouse.com www.worcesterwhitehouse.co.uk Opposite Foregate Street train station the Whitehouse Hotel is well located for business and leisure guests. The hotel offers 84 en-suite rooms, all decorated to a high standard. Life@Whitehouse, offers private memberships and has an indoor swimming pool, spa bath, sauna and steam room complemented by a fully equipped gymnasium. Foregates Brasserie offers a wide selection of cuisine and the Star Bar boasts a large choice of wines and beverages. No of rooms 84 Cash/Cheque/Credit Card Single from £69 Double/Twin from £79 Family from £79
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HILL FARM HOUSE
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Crowle Green, Worcester WR7 4AB T 01905 381807 E thegreenfarm@btinternet.com www.thegreenfarm.co.uk Peaceful farmhouse accommodation. Each room has its own sitting room and entrance. Ideal for exploring all Worcestershire or as a stop-over on a longer journey. No of rooms 3 Cash/Cheque/Credit Card Single from £55 Double/Twin from £75
Dormston Lane, Nr Inkberrow Worcester WR7 4JS T 01386 793159 E enquiries@hillfarmhouse.co.uk www.hillfarmhouse.co.uk Hill Farm House is a small family-run business where you will find quality bed & breakfast accommodation and a warm welcome. No of rooms 4 Cash/Cheque Single from £50 Double/Twin from £65 Family from £85
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Nr Worcester, WR2 4UB T 01905 831736 E henwickhouse@hotmail.com www.henwickhouse.com The perfect getaway, nestling on the side of the Old Hills overlooking the HIstoric town of Worcester and with dramatic views to the Malvern Hills.
HOLLAND HOUSE
Worcester, WR5 2JT T 01905 353939 E beds@holland-house.me.uk www.holland-house.me.uk A warm welcome awaits you at this mid terrace house within walking distance of the cathedral and shops.
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LAUGHERN HILL ESTATE
THE MANOR COACH HOUSE
MANOR HOUSE B&B
WYATT GUEST HOUSE
Nr Worcester, WR6 6YB T 01886 888065 E enquiries@laughernhill.co.uk www.laughernhill.co.uk A Grade II listed manor house surrounded by extensive beautiful grounds, providing the perfect setting for a quintessentially classic English country retreat.
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17 Chestnut Walk Worcester WR1 1PR T 01905 22296 E rick@osborne-house.co.uk www.osborne-house.co.uk Family-run traditional B&B. Close to city centre, River Severn, railway station, Cathedral, horse racing, cricket, theatres. Off-road parking, free WiFi. No of rooms 4 Cash/Credit Card Single from £35 Double/Twin from £55 Family from £80
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Nr Worcester, WR3 8SJ T 01684 564382 E info@manorcoachhouse.co.uk www.manorcoachhouse.co.uk Situated in semi-rural Hindlip with beautifully furnished rooms, enjoy our wonderfully relaxing gardens and views of the surrounding countryside.
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Himbleton, Droitwich Spa WR9 7JZT T 01905 391205 E info@phepsonfarm.co.uk www.phepsonfarm.co.uk A rural escape set in peaceful Worcestershire countryside with fishing lake and wildlife walk. Relax in the well equipped bedrooms and enjoy award-winning breakfasts. No of rooms 6 Cash/Cheque Single from £50 Double/Twin from £75
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Nr Worcester, WR5 3JZ T 01905 820825 E s.jenkins123jenkins@btinternet.com www.manorhousekempsey.co.uk Grade II Georgian property in peaceful village three miles from Worcester in wonderful countryside close to Cheltenham and Malvern.
UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER
Worcester, WR1 1HU T 01905 26311 E wyatt.guest@virgin.net www.wyattguest.co.uk Small, independent, family run guest house within walking distance (10 mins) to city centre cathedral, racecourse and river.
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University of Worcester, City Campus Worcester WR1 3AS
University of Worcester, St John’s Campus Worcester WR2 6AJ
Stay at City Campus in the heart of Worcester. Ensuite rooms in flats of 6/7. Modern, fully equipped with kitchens, dining spaces, flat screen TVs. Self catering, B&B or other catering options. Individual and group bookings welcome.
Stay at leafy St John’s Campus, just 7 minutes by bus or an easy walk to the city centre. Choice of rooms to suit all budgets. Self catering, B&B or other catering options. Individual and group bookings welcome.
Units 30 People 1-175 Cash/Cheque/Credit Card Prices from £37 per person per night (available mid Jun – first week in Sep only)
Units 112 People 1-760 Cash/Cheque/Credit Card Prices from £29 per person per night (available mid Jun – first week in Sep only)
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THE BARN, BEECHCROFT
Nr. Worcester, WR5 3QH T 01905 820364 E info@thebarn-beechcroft.co.uk www.thebarn-beechcroft.co.uk Converted barn set in a rural location on smallholding. Private access and enclosed garden. Dogs welcome. Ideal for countryside, pubs, amenities and tourist attractions.
BRIDES MANOR AT STANBROOK ABBEY
Nr. Worcester, WR2 4TD T 01905 830195 E info@stanbrookabbey.com www.stanbrookabbey.com Five luxury bedroom suites including bridal suite wth dressing room, set in 21 acres of Stanbrook Abbey.
BROOKFIELD HOLIDAY COTTAGES
Nr. Worcester, WR2 6PU T 07977 475083 or 07846 702216 E brookfield@hotmail.co.uk http://www.cottages4you.co.uk Two adjoining barn conversions, the perfect location for guests seeking real peace and quiet, surrounded by fields and rolling countryside.
FOUR SEASONS
Worcester, WR5 2HW T 01905 357563 E haywardpowis2@hotmail.co.uk www.worcester4seasons.co.uk Two contemporary apartments set in an acre of garden, with south facing views over garden and orchard towards the Malvern Hills. Children welcome.
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SELF CATERING ★ ★ ★ ★ Mayhouse Farm, Hadley, Droitwich Spa WR9 0AS T 07770 883091 E thehayloft@mayhousefarm.com www.mayhousefarm.com The Hayloft is a modern barn conversion with two bedrooms and two bathrooms in a quiet and peaceful location just 6 miles north of Worcester.
SELF CATERING ★ ★ ★ ★ Little Lightwood Farm Lightwood Lane, Cotheridge, Worcester WR6 5LT T 01905 333236 E Richard@lightwoodfarm.co.uk www.lightwoodfarm.co.uk A beautifully constructed log cabin located on our family farm in the picturesque Teme Valley just 3 miles from Worcester. Enjoying a breathtaking view of the Malvern Hills and Martley hillside. 3½ miles from Worcester on A44 to Leominster, turn down Lightwood Lane and it is the first drive on the right. Views of the Malvern Hills; cricket, golf and swimming not faraway. Units 1 People 6 Cash/Cheque Prices from £300 Ç
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No 1 Lock Cottage, Diglis Dock Road, Worcester WR5 3BS T 07958 637261 E noelconnolly70@gmail.com www.diglislockcottage.co.uk Situated on Diglis Island within 10 mins walk into the heart of Worcester. A quaint place with comfy rooms & wood burning stoves. Long weekend or short breaks. Units 1 People 5-6 PayPal Prices £595 7 days or £295 3 days ` n & �L X f O Ç
Sailors Bank, Lower Broadheath Worcester WR2 6QT T 01905 641071 E rosiethom@btinternet.com www.thefirsbroadheath.co.uk In village of Elgar’s Birthplace, offroad, 4 star ground floor self-contained apartment for 2. Sitting room, bedroom, kitchen, shower room, shared utility. Quiet and relaxing.
HOLLYMOUNT
Nr. Worcester, WR6 5JJ T 0045 5122 2578 E miafolkmann@hotmail.com www.homeaway.co.uk/p1080537 Magnificent 16th-century holiday property, full of character, far reaching views from large mature garden. A perfect rural location at the end of a private drive.
Units 1 People 1-5 Cash/Cheque Prices from £385 Ç
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Birchall Green Farm, Sinton Green Hallow WR2 6NT T 07799 050424 E lookoutlodge@hotmail.co.uk www.lookoutlodge.co.uk A warm welcome awaits you at our ideally located country lodge. Perfect for Worcester and Malvern. Generous size for groups and families. Sleeps 6 + cot. Short breaks available. Units 1 People 6 Cash/Cheque Prices from £550 ` n { f& � L O v X
Upper Lightwood Farm, Lower Broadheath, Worcester WR2 6RL T 01905 333202 E upperlightwood@hotmail.co.uk www.upperlightwood.co.uk
HOLLY LODGE
Stay on a working farm in a quiet and unspoilt area with views across the Teme Valley and Malvern Hills. 3.5 miles from city centre. Units 2 People 2-6 Cash/Cheque Prices from £225 `n&{O�LfÇX Ç
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Nr. Worcester, WR6 6JT T 0870 333 1187 E holidaycottages@englishheritage.org.uk www.english-heritage.org.uk A private residence situated within the grounds of Witley, just a 10 minites walk from the mansion and comes with its own secluded garden.
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Hollybeds Farm, Earls Croome Worcester WR8 9DA T 01684 592877 E Sandra@hollylodge.biz www.hollylodge.biz
Dingle Road, Brockamin, Leigh, Worcester WR6 5JX T 01886 833668 E enquiries@hoppickersbarn.co.uk
Off A38 Earls Croome, a luxury log cabin set in idyllic surroundings, overlooking the Severn Valley on a working farm.
Hop Pickers Barn is in a glorious rural setting at the end of a private no through road. Accommodates 5 (+ 4 in new lodge 2014) Tennis court.
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Bridles End House, Greenhill Lane Hallow, Worcester WR2 6LG T 01905 640953 E jeeves@thenewcottage.co.uk www.thenewcottage.co.uk Well equipped and pleasantly situated modern cottage. The shower, toilet & one of the single bedrooms are situated on the ground floor.
Phepson Farm, Himbleton Droitwich Spa WR9 7JZ T 01905 391205 E info@phepsonfarm.co.uk www.phepsonfarm.co.uk Three cottages beautifully converted from traditional farm buildings retaining many original features. Set on a working farm in peaceful countryside with fishing lake and wildlife walk. Units 3 People 2-6 Cash/Cheque/Credit Card Prices from £240-£640 ` na{ & F � L X
Pitlands Farm, Clifton-upon-Teme Worcester WR6 6DX T 01886 812220 E info@pitlandsfarm.co.uk www.pitlandsfarm.co.uk
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Nr. Worcester, WR6 6AT T 01299 896500 E info@oldyatescottages.co.uk www.oldyatescottages.co.uk Real country cottages set in private, tranquil gardens surrounded by fields and woods. Fully heated, comfortably furnished, log fires, parios.
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34 Worcester Road, Great Malvern WR14 4AA T 01684 566990 E enquiries@bredonhouse.co.uk www.bredonhouse.co.uk A quiet, relaxed family-run guest house enjoying spectacular views across the Severn Valley towards the Cotswold Hills. Only 100 yards from the town centre which offers a choice of shops, restaurants and pubs as well as the acclaimed Malvern Theatres and Cinema complex. The Three Counties Showground is just ten minutes away by car. Wireless internet access available. No of rooms 10 Cash/Cheque/Credit Card Single from £45 Double/Twin from £80 Family on application
De Walden Road, West Malvern WR14 4DF T 01684 588967 E ecc.enquiries@elimhq.net www.elimconferencecentre.com
ABBEY HOTEL
Great Malvern, WR14 3ET T 01684 892332 E abbey@sarova.co.uk www.sarova-abbeyhotel.com In the heart of historic Great Malvern and with sensational views, the hotel offers you a tranquil haven.
AMAZING VIEW IN THE MALVERNS
Malvern, WR14 4PF T 01684 565808 E jonandchris@amazingview.info www.amazingview.info On the side of the Malvern Hills with two en-suite rooms. Enjoy the living room & garden as well as watercolour studio for your creative side.
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Enjoy B&B or a short break at this spectacularly situated location on the Malvern Hills and experience the exceptional, yet relaxed service we are renowned for. Just three minutes drive from Great Malvern, we offer superb value with ensuite, TV, WiFi, luxury beds and full breakfast all included. No of rooms 21 Cash/Cheque/Credit Card Single from £44 Double/Twin from £72 Family room from £90
COLWALL PARK HOTEL
Nr. Malvern, WR13 6QG T 01684 540000 E hotel@colwall.com www.colwall.co.uk A country house hotel, located in the centre of a peaceful rural village, on the sunny western flanks of the Malvern hills, with direct access onto the hills.
COTFORD HOTEL
Great Malvern, WR14 2HU T 01684 572427 E reservations@cotfordhotel.co.uk www.cotfordhotel.co.uk Beautiful family run Victorian hotel close to centre of Great Malvern with a renowned French themed restaurant.
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The Rhydd, Hanley Castle Worcester WR8 0AD T 01684 310405 E fredgies@aol.com
114 Graham Road, Malvern WR14 2HX T 01684 574813 E info@thepembridge.co.uk www.thepembridge.co.uk
Four Hedges with its friendly welcome is situated 100 yards from the River Severn. The Three Counties Showground which hosts the agricultural show and garden shows along with various dog and horse shows, is only 3 miles away. The house and garden are dog friendly with a 7 acre field for dog walking. Breakfasts include locally produced food when available and in season.
The Pembridge, built in 1867, is within easy walking distance of the town centre, theatres and restaurants and has a private car park. All rooms are ensuite, one being on the ground floor. We offer free broadband WiFi access. Older children are welcome.
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MOUNT PLEASANT HOTEL
COPPER BEECH HOUSE
GUEST ACCOMMODATION ★ ★ ★ 40 Worcester Road, Great Malvern WR14 4AA T 01684 574994 E info@sidneyhouse.co.uk sidneyhouse.co.uk Experience the spectacular view of the Severn Valley, from this family-run, Grade II B&B. Situated close to shops, pubs, restaurants and theatre. Easy access to the Hills for walkers (775463). Five minutes drive from Showground and stations, with WiFi access and off-road parking. Ideally located for business travellers with single rooms from £28. No of rooms 8 Credit Card Single from £28 Double/Twin from £59 Family from £85
COTTAGE IN THE WOOD
Great Malvern, WR14 2LG T 01684 588860 E reception@cottageinthewood.co.uk www.cottageinthewood.co.uk From high on the eastern slopes of the Malvern Hills, enjoy peace, relaxation, fresh air, breathtaking views, with fabulous food and wines.
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COWLEIGH PARK FARM
Malvern, WR13 5HJ T 01684 566750 E info@cowleighparkfarm.co.uk www.cowleighparkfarm.co.uk 17th century farmhouse. Bed & Breakfast & Holiday Cottage in a historical building set in tranquil & secluded gardens with ample parking.
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50 Belle Vue Terrace, Great Malvern WR14 4PZ T 01684 561837 E reception@mountpleasanthotel.co.uk mountpleasanthotel.co.uk Located within the town centre, with the advantage of being the gateway to the Malvern Hills. Complimentary car parking and WiFi. No of rooms 14 Cash/Credit Card Single from £74 Double/Twin from £105 Family from £200
32 Avenue Road, Malvern WR14 3BJ T 01684 565013 E enquiries@copperbeechhouse.co.uk www.copperbeechhouse.co.uk A warm welcome awaits you at this family-run Victorian house. All rooms are en-suite, free WiFi, large lounge and garden. Close to Great Malvern station, theatres, restaurants. No of rooms 9 Cash/Cheque/Credit Card Single from £44 Double/Twin from £75 Family from £115
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THE MALVERN
Malvern, WR14 1GD T 01684 898290 E enquiries@themalvernspa.com www.themalvernspa.com One of the most significant hotel and spa developments in the UK, providing first class spa and wellness facilities alongside luxurious accommodation and fabulous dining.
RETREAT AT THE CLOVER MILL
Nr Malvern, WR13 5NR T 01866 880859 E retreat@theclovermill.com www.theclovermill.com Contemporary and stylish eco-lodges, designed around Ayurvedic Vastu, constructing buildings to ensure a balance between man and nature, creating harmony with the surroundings.
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STAY GUEST HOUSES AND B&Bs / SELF CATERING MONTROSE HOUSE
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Gloucester Road, Corse, Staunton Nr Gloucester GL19 3RQ T 01452 840224 E sheila-barnfield@supanet.com smoothhound.co.uk/hotels/kilmorie
All ground floor, rural, ensuites, tea trays, TVs, central heating. Relax in large garden, watch hens, ponies or wildlife. Ample off-road parking. No of rooms 4 Cash/Cheque Single from £32 Double/Twin from £60 Family from POA
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TREHERNE HOUSE
Malvern, WR14 3QP T 01684 572445 E relax@trehernehouse.co.uk www.trehernehouse.co.uk Beautiful B&B as well as a former stable block and coach house offering superior, stylish accommodation in private setting with ample parking.
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THE DELL HOUSE
23 Graham Road, Malvern WR14 2HU T 01684 572335 E info@montrosehotelmalvern.co.uk www.montrosehotelmalvern.co.uk Located in an excellent position for access to the hills and the town by foot, with its pubs, restaurants and theatre complex.
POPLAR COTTAGE BED & BREAKFAST
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Old Worcester Road, Newland Malvern WR13 5AY T 01886 832397 E info@poplarcottage.co.uk poplarcottage.co.uk John and Lyn extend a very warm welcome to anyone staying at Poplar Cottage. Excellent breakfasts, all dietary requirements catered for. Off-road parking. No of rooms 3 Cash/Cheque/Credit Card Double from £65
Little Clevelode, Malvern WR13 6PE T 01684 310276 E mpa.cameron@googlemail.com www.portocksendbandb.co.uk An old Worcestershire farmhouse set in peaceful countryside; spacious and comfortable with large garden. Less than 10 minutes from Malvern, Upton and the Showground. No of rooms 2 Cash/Cheque Single from £35 Double/Twin from £56 Family from £68
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Malvern, WR13 5HJ T 01684 566750 E info@cowleighparkfarm.co.uk www.cowleighparkfarm.co.uk 17th century farmhouse. Bed & Breakfast & Holiday Cottage in a historical building set in tranquil & secluded gardens with ample parking.
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D6 SELF CATERING ★ ★ ★ ★ Wells House, Holywell Road Malvern Wells WR14 4LH T 07905 827082 E bookings@holywellsuite.co.uk www.holywellsuite.co.uk On the Malvern Hills with breathtaking far reaching views. Spacious comfortable 2 bedroom apartment; exposed beams. Idyllic location.
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Green Lane, Malvern Wells WR14 4HU T 01684 564448 E burrage@dellhouse.co.uk www.dellhouse.co.uk Charming mews cottage & two apartments at old Rectory in hillside grounds on the Malvern Hills. Fully equipped to a high standard. Walk to the Malvern Hills footpaths and the Three Counties Showground. Perfect for Walkers & Cyclists. Dogs & Children welcome. Views; WiFi; Non-Smoking; Short Breaks; Parking.
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Little Merebrook, Hanley Swan WR8 0EH T 01684 310899 E hanleyholidays@yahoo.co.uk www.mereendcabin.webs.com A Norwegian log cabin with a grass roof located at the foot of the Malvern Hills in its own wooded grounds by a stream. The cabin is non-smoking.
Rhydd Green, Hanley Castle, Malvern WR8 0AG T 01643 862359 E info@rhyddbarn.co.uk www.rhyddbarn.co.uk Outstanding barn conversion with spacious accommodation on 3 floors and wonderful views of the Malvern Hills. 15 acres of pasture.
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HIDELOW HOUSE COTTAGES Nr Malvern, WR6 5AH T 01886 884547 E info@hidelow.co.uk www.hidelow.co.uk Small stone country house in excellent self catering cottages. Tastefully refurbished, log fires, landscaped gardens with stunning views.
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WILLOW COTTAGES
MALVERN RETREAT AT TREHERNE HOUSE
Malvern, WR14 3QP T 01684 572445 E relax@trehernehouse.co.uk www.trehernehouse.co.uk Beautiful B&B as well as a former stable block and coach house offering superior, stylish accommodation in private setting with ample parking.
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NASH END FARM
Nr Gloucester, GL19 4PG T 01452 840888 or 07788 175007 E nashendfarm@aol.com Brand new for Autumn 2013! Escape to a luxury cosy self catering shepherd’s hut for 2, complete with central heating, internal kitchen and bathroom. Special offers for October 2013.
GILBERTS END FARM
Nr Tewksbury, GL20 7AN T 01494 722795 E enquiries@thebeckford.com www.thebeckford.com A stunning 18th Century Inn Offering Great Food and accommodation in the northern Cotswolds.
Nr Upton Upon Severn, WR8 0AR T 01684 311392 E chrissy@btinternet.com www.gilbertsendfarm.co.uk Peaceful farmhouse, in tranqil hamlet between Upton upon Severn & the Malverns. Luxury en-suite rooms with hearty breakfasts using local produce.
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BLACKMORE CAMPING & CARAVANNING CLUB
Hanley Swan, Nr Malvern T 01684 310280 E enquiries@thefriendlyclub.co.uk www.tcampingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/blackmore 17 acres on edge of the Malvern Hills, close to River Severn. Good for walking & convenient for Worcester, Tewkesbury & Great Malvern.
LITTLE GROVE STABLE
Nr Gloucester, GL19 3PR T 01684 833070 E anne@annehollingworth.com www.littlegrovestable.com Ground floor cottage for two offering a rural holiday central to Worcestershire, Gloucestershire and Herefordshire.
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Shuthonger, Tewkesbury GL20 6ED T 01684 298599 E RobBrd1@aol.com tewkesburybedandbreakfast.co.uk North of Tewkesbury, convenient for the Three Counties Showground, close to Hilton Puckrup Hall. Ensuite rooms, television, beverages. Ideal walking, cycling. Rivers, golf nearby. No of rooms 3 Cash/Cheque Single from £35 Double/Twin from £65
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BROCKENCOTE HALL HOTEL
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Stouport-on-Severn, DY13 9JA T 01299 289955 E stouport@menzieshotels.co.uk www.menzieshotels.co.uk Set in 23 acres of grounds, the hotel has a reputation for being one of the finest contemporary four-star country house hotels in Worcestershire.
COX’S BARN
Nr Bewdley, DY14 8TN T 01746 718220 E info@hardwickefarm.co.uk www.hardwickefarm.co.uk Peaceful 16th Century farmhouse in picturesque countryside, ideal base to explore area. Warm welcome assured.
LOWER HOUSE FARM
Nr Tenbury Wells, WR15 8RL T 01885 410233 www.kyre-equestrian.co.uk Superb countryside, character farmhouse. In a quiet location, and perfect for holidays with horses, spacious stables and grazing available.
THE LEAKING WELL
Nr Stourport-on-Severn, DY13 9SW T 01905 620455 E leakingwell@hotmail.co.uk www.leakingwell.com The 6 rooms all benefit from generous en-suite shower rooms with heated towel rails, digital TV’s and hairdryers.
WHARTON PARK GOLF
Bewdley, DY12 2QW T 01299 405222 E enquiries@whartonpark.co.uk www.whartonpark.co.uk 7 spacious boutique bedrooms set in idyllic surroundings with magnificent views boast super king beds, 40” HD TV’s, wet rooms, some have balconies.
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Chaddesley Corbett, Near Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 4PY T 01562 777876 E info@brockencotehall.com www.brockencotehall.com Brockencote Hall Hotel is a peaceful luxury retreat, tucked away amid some of England’s finest countryside. No of rooms 21 Cash/Cheque/Credit Card Single from £105 Double/Twin from £135 Family from £175
Bagginswood, Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire DY14 8LS T 01746 718415 E iain.thompson12@btopenworld.com www.coxsbarn.com Set in a tranquil, rural location near the town of Cleobury Mortimer. The house is a converted barn on a working farm. A warm welcome awaits you with tea or coffee and cake on arrival. No of rooms 3 Cash/Credit Card Single from £40 Double/Twin from £60
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TALL TREES COTTAGE B&B
Nr Stourbridge, DY9 0HN T 01562 883883 E talltreescottage@btconnect.com www.talltreescottage.co.uk Country cottage in quiet rural location, beautiful garden, plenty of pubs and restaurants nearby, close to M5 & M42.
FOREST VIEW RETREAT
Nr Kidderminster, DY14 9XF T 01299 266525 E kimsimmonds@hotmail.co.uk www.forestviewretreat.com Luxury 4 Star Gold self-catering log cabins especially for grownups. Set on the edge of the Wyre Forest now with DIY grazing and stabling.
FERN VIEW
Bewdley, DY12 2ER T 07899 797535 E bookings@fernviewbewdley.co.uk www.fernviewbewdley.co.uk A refurbished bungalow, sleeps 6 in three bedrooms. A short walk from Bewdley, the River Severn and beautiful countryside. Private parking.
ROCHFORD PARK COTTAGES
Nr Tenbury Wells, WR15 8SP T 01584 781392 E cottages@rochfordpark.co.uk www.rochfordpark.co.uk Situated on a working farm, Plum Tree Cottage and Mooncroft are sympathetically restored former farm buildings, each with its own fenced garden, sharing an open lawn.
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Nr Bromsgrove T 01562 710015 E enquiries@thefriendlyclub.co.uk www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/clenthills 7.5 acres in heart of countryside. Convenient for Birmingham and Worcestershire. Escape from it all! Non-members welcome.
Bewdley, DY12 2QL T 01299 402173 E info@hopleyscamping.co.uk www.hopleyscamping.co.uk Family campsite and four furnished tipis on outskirts of Georgian town of Bewdley, in heart of the Severn Valley.
ST ANDREWS TOWN HOTEL
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HOTEL St Andrews Drive, Droitwich, WR9 8AL T 01905 779677 E enquiries@st-andrewshotel.com www.st-andrewshotel.com Located in historic Droitwich Spa, we are the perfect setting whatever the occasion. 31 bedrooms - superb bar and restaurant - elegant function rooms tranquil garden. Enjoy a relaxing night’s sleep in one of our 31 bedrooms, all with ensuite bathrooms. Our superb restaurant ‘the dining room’ specialises in classic dishes with a contemporary twist. Food is sourced locally, and the menu changes regularly, with a particular highlight being the seasonal tasting menu. No of rooms 31 Cash/Cheque/Credit Card Single room from £65 Double/Twin from £80 Family room from £125 Heritage double delux £125
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS BIRMINGHAM REDDITCH
Redditch B97 6AE T 01527 584658 E reservations@express.gb.com www.meridianleisurehotels.com/ redditch Award winning Holiday Inn near the M42 J2 / J3, within easy reach of Birmingham’s NEC, ICC and the surrounding area.
THE VERNON
Nr Droitwich Spa, B60 4DB T 01527 821236 E info@thevernonhanbury.com www.thevernonhanbury.com Five exclusive individually decorated boutique bedrooms, all with luxurious bedding, contemporary decor and stylish en suite facilites.
THE DURRANCE
Nr Bromsgrove, B61 9EL T 01562 777533 E helenhirons@thedurrance.co.uk www.thedurrance.co.uk A Georgian farmhouse in rural setting with large garden. Spacious en-suite rooms, and furnished ground floor cottages with tennis court for your use.
INKFORD COURT COTTAGES
Nr Bromsgrove, B47 6DL T 01564 822304 E mbedford2011@hotmail.co.uk A superior restoration of 18th century buildings set around a central courtyard within 6.5 acres on the borders of Worcestershire and Warwickshire.
WOLVERLEY CAMPING & CARAVANNING CLUB
Nr Kidderminster T 01562 850909 E enquiries@thefriendlyclub.co.uk www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/wolverley From Kidderminster & the Severn Valley railway, in the heart of the Worcestershire countryside. Escape from it all! Non-members welcome.
ABBEY HOTEL GOLF & SPA
WYRE FOREST TIPI’S
Bewdley, DY12 2QL T 01299 402173 E info@hopleyscamping.co.uk www.hopleyscamping.co.uk Family campsite and four furnished tipis on outskirts of Georgian town of Bewdley, in heart of the Severn Valley.
THE OLD RECTORY
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Hither Green Lane, Redditch, Worcs B98 9BE T 01527 406600 E info@theabbeyhotel.co.uk www.theabbeyhotel.co.uk Stunning family owned hotel situated on a lovely 175 acre estate with Health Club & Championship 18 hole golf course. No of rooms 100 Cash/Cheque Single from £62 Double/Twin from £62 Family from £70
Ipsley Lane, Ipsley, Redditch, B98 0AP T 01527 523000 E ipsleyoldrectory@aol.com www.theoldrectory-hotel.co.uk
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CHATEAU IMPNEY HOTEL
Droitwich Spa, WR9 0BN T 01905 774411 E reservations@chateau-impney.com www.chateau-impney.com An enchanting and unique country house hotel with a blend of iconic French architecture and stunning English parkland setting.
HANBURY HALL (NATIONAL TRUST)
Droitwich Spa, WR9 7EA T 0844 800 2070 E cottages@thenationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk/holidays
Stay in a converted apartment in a wing of Hanbury Hall, early 18th century house, garden & park owned by the Vernon family for nearly 300 years.
An English country house hotel set in 3 acres of wooded gardens. Radiates comfort, charm and peace. Situated centrally for Stratford, Warwick, The Cotswolds and Birmingham. No of rooms 10 Cash/Credit card Double/Twin from £87
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HILTON BIRMINGHAM BROMSGROVE
Bromsgrove, B61 OJB T 0121 447 7888 E reservations.bromsgrove@hilton.
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www.hilton.com/bromsgrove A modern hotel with large bedrooms and an on site health club with pool. An ideal location to explore the heart of England.
MANOR HILL HOUSE
Nr Bromsgrove, B61 9HE T 01527 861200 E info@manorhillhouse.co.uk www.manorhillhouse.co.uk Refurbished contemporary country house with modern en-suite rooms in a rural setting. Convenient for M5/ M42, Bromsgrove, Droitwich and Worcester.
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DORMY HOUSE HOTEL
WOOD NORTON HALL
Broadway, WR12 7LF T 01386 852711 E reservations@dormyhouse.co.uk www.dormyhouse.co.uk 17th century hotel is set high in the rolling Cotswold countryside which has recently undergone a multi million pound renovation with a spa to be opened in 2014.
Nr Evesham, WR11 4YB T 0843 357 5585 E info@thewoodnorton.com www.bespokehotels.com/ woodnortonhall An impressive grade II listed building set in the countryside near the riverside town of Evesham, surrounded by the Malvern Hills and Cotswolds.
FARNCOMBE ESTATE CENTRE
THE FLEECE INN
Nr Broadway, WR12 7LJ T 01386 854100 E enquiries@farncombeestae.co.uk www.farncombeestate.co.uk Weekend leisure breaks, short courses and events in the Cotswolds. 89 en-suite bedrooms in 400 acres of countryside.
COACH HOUSE BARN
Nr Pershore, WR8 9BA T 01386 751955 E info@coachhousebarn.co.uk www.coachhousebarn.co.uk Two bedroom self-catering barn conversion renovated to an extremely high standard situated in Defford.
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HUNTLANDS FARM B&B
Nr Pershore, WR10 3BH T 01386 750297 E mail@efincher.plus.com www.courtclosefarm.co.uk A comfortable, completely self contained wing of a farmhouse and garden. The three bedrooms sleeps five and is convenient for essential supplies and local pubs.
Cropthorne, Pershore, WR10 3BN T 01386 860330 E enquiries@hollandhouse.org www.hollandhouse.org Hospitality and retreats lie at the heart of what we offer to all our guests.
Nr Pershore, WR10 3BH T 01386 751600 E info@eckingtonmanor.co.uk www.lowerendhouse.co.uk Located on the edge of the Cotswolds, providing luxury accommodation in this renovated historic farmhouse with individually designed bedrooms.
GARTH COTTAGE
HILLSIDE COTTAGE
Pershore, WR10 3HA T 01386 561213 E stephen.smith@homecall.co.uk www.garthcottage.co.uk Delightful detached fully equipped self contained cottage with garden, barbeque and use of heated outdoor pool. Peaceful location. Sleeps 2/3.
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Nr Pershore, WR10 3DE T 01386 750394 E anne.gittins@yahoo.co.uk www.upperclattsmore.co.uk A newly built stone cottage situated in picturesque rural setting on Bredon Hill. Ideal base for exploring Malvern’s, Cotswolds and Cheltenham.
HOPYARD FARM
NEW INN LANE
Nr Pershore, WR8 9BS T 01386 750902 E info@hopyard-farm.co.uk www.hopyard-farm.co.uk 25 acres of rivers, lake, woodland and open grassland where you can do coarse fishing, stay with your tent or caravan or in our holiday apartment and relax with the wildlife.
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LOWER END HOUSE B&B
HOLLAND HOUSE
COURT CLOSE FARM
No of rooms 3 Cash/Cheque/Electronic transfer Single from £60 Double/Twin from £70
Nr Pershore, WR10 3HQ T 01386 710285 E kerry@eveshamlodge.co.uk www.eveshamlodge.co.uk An extended 19th century gate lodge offering B&B in two well appointed en-suite rooms. Located between Pershore and Evesham at the foot of Bredon Hill.
Nr Pershore, WR10 2QX T 01386 860432 E info@avonreflections.co.uk www.avonreflections.co.uk Comfortable village centre B&B. Riverside views. En-suite twin, double and family rooms (one ground floor). Locally sourced breakfast.
Nr Evesham, WR11 7JE T 01386 831173 E info@thefleeceinn.co.uk www.thefleeceinn.co.uk Stay in the quintessential English pub owned by the National Trust and run with a love of tradition in a newly refurbished double room.
Accommodation Quick Reference 37 Worcester 38 The Malverns ?? Upton Upon Severn ?? Bewdley, Kidderminster, B&B ?? Whitbourne, Worcester WR6 5RD Stourport-on-Severn & Tenbury Wells T 01886 821955 / 07828286360 E lucy@huntlandsfarm.co.uk Bromsgrove, Droitwich Spa www.huntlandsfarm.co.uk & Redditch Experience a unique, rural retreat on a family run, working farm. Broadway, Evesham & Your hosts, ?? a farmer’s daughter who Stephen, a Jamaican who loves to cook and Lucy, Pershore loves to upholster, guarantee you a memorableBromyard stay. The house offers large & Ledbury ?? double bedrooms with en-suite facilities and fantastic views of the farm Map animals. The full English breakfast uses local produce including fresh eggs ?? from the farm’s free range chickens. Feast on Stephen’s homemade, seasoned, Plan Your Trip ?? culinary delights and naughty puddings by spending a night in for dinner.
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Hill Farm, Much Marcle, Ledbury HR8 2PH T 01531 660285 E wilcox550@btinternet.com
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Eastnor, Nr Ledbury HR8 1RL T 01531 633160 E enquiries@eastnorcastle.com www.eastnorcastle.com The Eastnor Castle Estate lies in the southern foothills of the Malvern Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and close to the ancient market town of Ledbury. Eastnor is the perfect holiday retreat, giving visitors easy access to the surrounding countryside with miles of unspoilt walks and cycle ways. There are 2 cottages available on the Estate, both completely renovated and appointed to a very high standard. Units 2 People 2-6 Cheque/Credit Card Prices from £315 - £1,025
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Boyce Farm, Stanford Bishop Bringsty WR6 5UB T 01886 884248 E enquiries@boyceholidaypark.co.uk www.boyceholidaypark.co.uk Beautiful, peaceful park located on the Hereford and Worcester county border within an easy drive of the West Midlands. The park is set in over 100 acres of privately owned farmland ideal for walking and has outstanding views of the Malvern Hills. Coarse fishing is available on our three private fishing lakes. Open: Touring: Mar - Oct inc. Static: Feb - Dec inc. Tent Pitches 14 Caravan Pitches 14 Cash/Cheque/Credit Card Prices per Pitch from £20 per night ÇWHITE
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SELF CATERING ★ ★ ★ ★ Falcon Lane, Ledbury HR8 2JN T 01531 670269 E info@woodsidelodges.co.uk woodsidelodges.co.uk The family-owned and run Woodside Lodges Country Park is set in 28 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, with outstanding views over open countryside. The site includes 10 Scandinavian log cabins, approximately one acre touring caravan site, two acres tent field, camping pods and bunk house accommodation to cater for individuals or larger parties of walkers and cyclists. Lodges 10 Bunk Houses 5 Touring Pitches 10 Camping Pitches 10 Camping Pods 3 Cash/Cheque Prices from £15–£800
THE OLD KENNELS FARM COTTAGE
Ledbury, HR8 1LG T 01531 635024 E info@oldkennelsfarm.co.uk www.oldkennelsfarm.co.uk Six comfortable cottages sleeping 2-6 people situated on the edge of ledbury on a small, friendly, family run working farm.
B7 SELF CATERING ★ ★ ★ - ★ ★ ★ ★ The White House, Aylton Nr Ledbury HR8 2RQ T 01531 670349 E bookings@whitehousecottages.co.uk www.whitehousecottages.co.uk Five very individual self catering cottages in tranquil setting, 5 miles west of Ledbury. Perfect for exploring the Malvern Hills, Herefordshire and the surrounding area. Units 5 People 1-5 Cash/Cheque/Bank Transfer Prices from £195-£520 ` f&F � L X O Ç
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Nr Ledbury, HR8 1JT T 01531 640212 E info@thecornmillhereford.co.uk www.thecornmillhereford.co.uk Escape to the country and discover rural Worcestershire. Beautifully styled luxury cottage for couples and families, set on one of the last remaining hop farms in England.
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ATTRACTIONS Almonry Museum & Heritage Centre Evesham, WR11 4BG
01386 446944 tic@almonry.ndo.co.uk www.almonryevesham.org A collection that spans the prehistoric to the 20th century, across 12 rooms and a garden. Find out how Evesham has developed and grown over time.
Arley Arboretum
Nr. Bewdley, DY12 1XG
01299 861368 info@arley-arboretum.org.uk www.arley-arboretum.org.uk One of the oldest privately owned arboretums in the UK with listed walled garden containing Italianate garden, herbaceous borders & tearoom.
Artrix
Bromsgrove, B60 1PQ
01527 577330 artrixboxoffice@btconnect.com www.artrix.co.uk
Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings Bromsgrove, B60 4JR
01527 831363 bookings@avoncroft.org.uk www.avoncroft.org.uk
CrownGate Shopping Centre
Evesham Arts Centre
01564 823402 info@beckettsfarm.co.uk www.beckettsfarm.co.uk
01905 610065 info@crowngate-worcester.co.uk www.crowngate-worcester.co.uk
Nr. Bromsgrove, B47 6AJ
Worcester’s premier shopping centre offering unrivalled shopping and leisure choices in the heart of the city.
Broadway Tower Country Park
07949 222137 discoverhistory@aol.com www.discover-history.co.uk
Broadway, WR12 7LB
01386 852390 info@broadwaytower.co.uk www.broadwaytower.co.uk
01386 859047
Nr. Malvern, WR13 6NP
Based in the historic property of Tudor House, the building has been refurbished with object displays from 17th - 21st Centuries and full of exciting exhibits include paintings and decorative arts.
Founded in 1996 and now recognised as a major manufacturer of fine bone china, particularly well known for exceptional quality and detail.
Avonbelle River Boat Trips
01886 888517 sales@cobhouse.org www.cobhouse.org
www.avonbelleriverboattrips.co.uk Take a relaxing 35min boat trip along the beautiful River Severn on our all weather waterbus ‘Avonbelle’.
Worcester, WR1 3LE
Becketts have been farming in Wythall nr Bromsgrove for 76 years. Now with a Cookery School, Farmshop, Deli and Restaurant they are bringing real food from the farm to the table.
01684 310888 enquiries@bronte-porcelain.com www.bronte-porcelain.com
07880 811972 hlmcgeary@yahoo.co.uk
01905 333224 birthplace@elgarmuseum.org www.elgarmuseum.org
Nr. Worcester, WR2 6RH
Becketts Farm Cookery School
Bronte Porcelain Company Ltd
Upton upon Severn, WR8 0JD
01905 371006 croomepark@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk/croome
Explore the life of one of England’s greatest composers and get an insight into the musical inspirations of Sir Edward Elgar, whose masterpieces include Pomp & Circumstance.
Ashmolean Museum Broadway
www.ashmoleanbroadway.org
Elgar Birthplace Museum
Nr. Worcester, WR8 9JS
Discover the beauty and space, the landscape and lakeside paths which stretch for miles, taking you on a journey through 18th-century pleasure gardens.
A year round programme of music, theatre, cinema, drama and comedy in a 300 seat auditorium.
victoria.mcguinness@ashmus.ox.ac.uk
Croome (National Trust)
A unique home for historic buildings rescued from demolition and rebuilt in a beautiful corner of Worcestershire’s rural countryside.
A unique Capability Brown Folly Tower open to visitors wanting to experience great English heritage in an inspiring location with amazing views.
Broadway, WR12 7DP
www.visitworcestershire.org
Cob House Fishery
Nr. Worcester, WR6 6YE
Set in 45 acres of rural countryside, with something for everyone. There is free entry to animals, cafe, play areas and grounds. Archery and fishing are chargeable.
Discover History
Worcester, WR1 2EY
A 90-minute historical walking tour about the making of Worcester which is led by one of its past characters. Starts 6pm every day from the Guildhall.
Droitwich Spa Heritage and Information Centre Droitwich Spa, WR9 8DS
01905 774312 heritage@droitwichspa.gov.uk www.droitwichspa.gov.uk Discover the history of Droitwich Spa from salt town to modern day. BBC radio room, brass rubbing, souvenirs, comprehensive TIC.
Dudley Zoological Gardens
01386 48883 events@eveshamartscentre.co.uk www.eveshamartscentre.co.uk Evesham Arts Centre is a 300 seat theatre for live professional & amateur shows from ballet to stand-up comedy, tribute bands to brass bands & Shakespeare to pantomime.
Farncombe Estate Centre Broadway, WR12 7LJ
033 3456 8580 enquiries@farncombeestate.co.uk www.farncombeestate.co.uk Weekend leisure breaks, short courses and events in the Cotswolds. 89 en-suite rooms in 300 acres of countryside.
Forge Mill Needle Museum & Bordesley Abbey Visitor Centre Redditch, B98 8HY
01527 62509 museum@redditchbc.gov.uk www.forgemill.org.uk Unique museum telling the history of needle making in a listed Victorian water mill. 12th Century Cistercian Abbey ruins & Visitor Centre.
Dudley, DY1 4QB
George Marshall Medical Museum
0844 474 2272 admin@dudleyzoo.org.uk www.dudleyzoo.org.uk
01905 760738 louise.price@worcsacute.nhs.uk www.medicalmuseum.org.uk
A zoo with hundreds of animals set around an 11th century castle incorporating the world’s largest single collection of Tecton buildings on a 40-acre wooded hillside .
Eastnor Castle
Nr. Ledbury, HR8 1RL
01531 633160 enquiries@eastnorcastle.com www.eastnorcastle.com Magnificent fairytale castle dramatically situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the foothills of The Malvern’s.
Eastnor Pottery
Nr. Ledbury, HR8 1RD
01531 633886 admin@eastnorpottery.co.uk www.eastnorpottery.co.uk Remarkable pottery experiences for individuals, groups and organisations. All ages and abilities, share the many benefits of working with clay.
Eckington Manor Cookery School Nr. Pershore, WR10 3BJ
01386 751600 info@eckingtonmanor.co.uk www.eckingtonmanor.co.uk State of the art cookery school teaching the story of food: from garden fork to dinner fork. Learn about quality ingredients and creating dishes with simple recipes.
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Evesham, WR11 4QH
Worcester, WR5 1DD
Home to a collection of fascinating artefacts illustrating the way medicine and health care have changed over the past 250 years. See our death masks, apothecary’s shop and 19th-century operating theatre.
Ghost Walks at Huntingdon Hall Worcester, WR1 3LD
01905 611427
boxofficemanager@worcesterlive.co.uk
www.worcesterlive.co.uk
Discover the secrets to Worcester’s hidden past, guided around one of the most historic and haunted cities in Britain. Fridays & Saturdays, 7.30pm.
Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Railway (GWSR) Nr. Gloucester, GL54 5DT
01242 621405 info@gwsr.com www.gwsr.com A day on the railway offers value for money and an insight into a gentler age of train travel. A dynamic, active and exciting re-creation of a bygone era.
Go Ape Tree Top Adventure Bewdley, DY14 9XQ
0845 643 9215 info@goape.co.uk www.goape.co.uk Take to the trees at Go Ape! Experience an exhilarating course of rope bridges, Tarzan swings and zip slides.
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Great Escape - Classic Car Hire
Jinney Ring Craft Centre
Museum of Royal Worcester
01527 893733 info@greatescapecars.co.uk www.greatescapecars.co.uk
01527 821272 enquiries@jinneyringcraft.co.uk www.jinneyring.co.uk
01905 21247
Nr. Redditch, B96 6JH
Nr. Bromsgrove, B60 4BU
Worcester, WR1 2ND
Get the best views in the Cotswolds and Worcestershire from the seat of a classic sports car. Daily and weekend classic car hire with a wide choice.
Beautiful 200 year old barns converted into 12 craft studio workshops and a restaurant. Superb landscape gardens with stunning views of the Malverns.
info@museumofroyalworcester.org www.museumofroyalworcester.org Learn of the talented workforce and everyday life as you travel through the Georgian, Victorian and 20th Century galleries. Free audio tour with entry.
Great Witley Church
Kyre Equestrian Centre
Old Halesonians Association
info@greatwitleychurch.org.uk www.greatwitleychurch.org.uk
01885 410233 www.kyre-equestrian.co.uk
01562 883036 www.oldhalesrfc.co.uk
Sixways Stadium
An amateur club in the National League 3 with great facilities, six rugby pitches, a floodlit training area, a gymnasium, a bar / members lounge and a 118 seat stand.
01905 454183 info@warriors.co.uk www.warriors.co.uk
Nr. Worcester, WR6 6JT
The most stunning interior of any Baroque church in England. Free entry.
Greyfriars (National Trust) Worcester, WR1 2LZ
01905 23571 greyfriars@nationaltrust.org.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/greyfriars A beautiful timber-framed Merchant’s house built in 1481 and saved from demolition in the 1940s.
Hagley Hall
Nr. Stourbridge, DY9 9LG
01562 887290 info@hagleyhall.com www.hagleyhall.com
Grade 1 Georgian house containing a fine collection of 18th century portraits and furniture. Home of Viscount & Viscountess Cobham.
Hanbury Hall (National Trust) Nr. Droitwich Spa, WR9 7EA
01527 821214 hanburyhall@nationaltrust.org.uk
Nr. Tenbury Wells, WR15 8RL
Over 40 years old with access to a wide range of different safe rides and well equipped indoor and outdoor schools.
Little Malvern Court Nr. Malvern, WR14 4JN
01684 892988 littlemalverncourt@hotmail.com www.littlemalverncourt.co.uk Prior’s Hall of a former Benedictine Monastery. Library, religious vestments, embroideries, paintings. 10 acre garden - lakes, spring bulbs, blossom, old roses and shrubs.
Little Owl Farm Park
Nr. Stourport-on-Seven, DY13 9SS
01905 620325 info@littleowlfarmpark.co.uk www.littleowlfarmpark.co.uk
Little Owl Farm Park is a family run educational farm park, offering not only an educational experience, but also a fun packed day out for all the family.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hanburyhall Early 18th Century house, garden & park owned by the Vernon family for nearly 300 years.
01562 777846 harvingtonhall@btconnect.com www.harvingtonhall.com
Chipping Campden, GL55 6LR
01386 438333 hidecote@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hidcote
Malvern Theatres Malvern, WR14 3HB
01684 580944 post@malvern-theatres.co.uk www.malvern-theatres.co.uk
Morgan Visitor Centre
Huntingdon Hall
Severn Expeditions
Upton upon Severn, WR8 0PB
01684 592654 severnexpeditions@yahoo.com www.severnexpeditions.co.uk
01299 403816 www.svr.co.uk
A service of steam passenger trains operate along the beautiful Severn Valley between Kidderminster and Bridgnorth. Open daily from May to October with special event weekends throughout the year.
Beautiful historic garden set in 30 acres of tranquil countryside. One of the country’s finest gardens filled with rare and beautiful plants.
Swan Theatre
Worcester, WR1 3ED boxofficemanager@worcesterlive.co.uk
www.worcesterlive.co.uk
A full programme of entertainment; professional theatre, dance, amateur, live music, spoken word events and comedy. Various locations
0207 213 0660 central@tcct.org.uk www.visitchurches.org.uk Visit various churches within the county cared for by The Churches Conservation Trust.
The Commandery
Worcester, WR1 2HU
01905 361821
commandery@worcestershire.gov.uk www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk Glorious Grade I listed building dating back to the 12th century, with a long and varied history. Uncover its past, from mediaeval to Victorian, and its characters. Nr. Worcester, WR6 5JB
01886 833633 info@thefold.org.uk www.thefold.org.uk
01684 584580
A slow food cafe/restaurant and shop, nine designer maker studios and a complementary therapy centre in one environmentally conscious community.
angela.hymas@morgan-motor.co.uk
www.morgan-motor.co.uk
Morgan Motor Company, over 100 years of driving passion! Guided factory tours - be amazed at hand craftsmanship, museum and shop.
The Hive
boxofficemanager@worcesterlive.co.uk
01562 69028 info@museumofcarpet.org.uk www.museumofcarpet.org.uk
01886 812211 gill@mac1901.co.uk www.shelsley-walsh.co.uk
The Living Legacy, opened in October 2012. Discover 300 years of carpet heritage in this small market town.
01453 810303 hp@spetchleygardens.co.uk www.spetchleygardens.co.uk
The Fold
Shelsley Walsh Motor Sport
Huntingdon Hall is Worcestershire’s premier live music venue, staging an eclectic programme of live music, comedy & spoken word events.
Nr. Worcester, WR5 1RS
The Churches Conservation Trust
Museum of Carpet
www.worcesterlive.co.uk
Spetchley Park Gardens
Severn Leisure Cruises
Malvern, WR14 2LL
Kidderminster, DY10 1AZ
A great place to come and visit whether you’re a diehard Worcester Warriors supporter, just love rugby or want to try something different.
01905 611427
Worcester, WR1 3LD
01905 611427
Worcester, WR3 8ZE
A family run business offering Day Boat Hire and Guided Fishing Trips. What better way to spend a day with family or friends than on the secluded joys of the River Severn in a self drive motor boat?
Bewdley, DY12 1BG
Holloways
Experts in conservatory and garden living, also selling garden ornaments, pots & plants. Gift shop and café.
Our farm shop offers you only the best locally sourced food and drink. While you’re here why not meet the animals, walk along our trails or stop off at our tearoom.
Severn Valley Railway
Justly famous for its series of exquisite garden rooms, decorated with an overflowing abundance of plants.
01886 884665 sales@holloways.co.uk www.holloways.co.uk
01527 894167 info@oldyarrestates.co.uk www.oldyarrestates.co.uk
Largest passenger vessel operating on the River Severn, quality day & evening cruises for 20 - 200 passengers.
One of the country’s leading regional venues, delightfully situated in the shadow of the famous Malvern Hills. There is a wide choice each year with over 150 different shows, concerts, plays and performances to enjoy.
Nr. Malvern, WR6 5JX
Redditch, B96 6PS
01684 593112 info@severnleisurecruises.co.uk www.severnleisurecruises.co.uk
Nr. Kidderminster, DY10 4LR
Hidcote Manor Garden (National Trust)
Old Yarr Estates
Upton upon Severn, WR8 0HG
Harvington Hall
An Elizabethan moated manor house with rare wall paintings & the largest series of priests hiding places in the country.
Nr. Stourbridge, DY9 9JP
Nr. Tenbury Wells, WR6 6RP
The oldest motor sport venue in continuous use, first used in 1905, older than Indianapolis, Le Mans or Monza.
Worcester, WR1 3DT
01905 822866 admin@thehiveworcester.org www.thehiveworcester.org Home to a rich variety of resources and facilities, the first fully integrated public and university library in Europe. Winner of ‘Best New Build’ 2013, beating other international finalists.
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Malvern, WR14 1GD
01684 898290 enquiries@themalvernspa.com www.themalvernspa.com One of the most significant hotel and spa developments in the UK in recent times, providing first class spa and wellness facilities alongside luxurious accommodation and fine dining.
The Pump Hous Environment Centre Worcester, WR1 3EZ
01905 734934 pumphouse@dwt.org.uk www.dwt.org.uk
Upton Warren Outdoor Education Centres
Worcester Arts Workshop
01527 861426
info@worcesterartsworkshop.org.uk www.worcesterartsworkshop.org.uk A vibrant arts hub in the heart of city. With the colourful Café Bliss at its core offering a range of creative activities and events as well as spaces for hire.
Nr. Bromsgrove, B61 7ER
uwoecenquiries@worcestershire.gov.uk
www.uptonwarren.com
40 acre site with lake offering water sports instruction plus land based activities such as climbing, ropes course, team building challenges, archery and nature reserve.
Webbs at West Hagley West Hagley, DY9 0JB
01562 700511 info@webbsofwychbold.co.uk www.webbsdirect.co.uk
Free admission, activities and displays around the environment, guaranteeing an informative and fun filled time.
Perfect local garden centre, where you can pick up essentials for your garden. Lovely cafe and good range of concessions on site.
The Transport Museum
Nr. Droitwich Spa, WR9 0DG
Wythall, B47 6JX
01564 826471 enquiries@wythall.org.uk www.wythall.org.uk Home to 100 buses & battery-electric vehicles. Open March until the end of October. Exhibits & miniature steam trains operate on event days.
Webbs at Wychbold
01527 860000 info@webbsofwychbold.co.uk www.webbsdirect.co.uk
One of Britain’s best garden centres, including display gardens, restaurant, award-winning indoor & outdoor plants & everything you could need for your garden and home.
Top Barn
Nr. Worcester, WR6 6NH
01905 622223 office@topbarnactivity.com www.topbarnactivity.com A wide range of activities to keep everyone interested. Sailing, canoeing and archery to zip wire. On site fishing, a farm park, harvest shop and cafe.
Treasure Trails
Herefordshire & Worcestershire
01568 611705 hw@treasuretrails.co.uk www.treasuretrails.co.uk
Treasure hunts in your own time and pace around the historic towns and villages of Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Tudor House Heritage Centre Worcester, WR1 2NA
01905 426402 manager@tudorhouse.org.uk www.tudorhouse.org.uk
A 500 year + building showing its life over the centuries from weaving, tavern, school clinic and WWII ARP/ billeting station.
Worcester, WR1 2LA
01905 732900 info@worcestercathedral.org.uk www.worcestercathedral.co.uk
One of England’s most magnificent and inspiring buildings, a place of prayer and worship for 14 centuries.
Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum Worcester, WR1 1DT
01905 25371
gallerymuseum@worcestershire.gov.uk www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk A programme of exhibitions and events for all the family. Explore displays, exhibitions, cafe, shop and Worcestershire Soldier Galleries.
Worcester Guildhall Worcester, WR1 2EY
01905 722018
0871 271 1100 enquiries@wbafc.co.uk www.wba.co.uk
Bewdley, DY12 1LF
Over 250 days of events throughout the year, everyone can enjoy a great day out at The Showground.
Worcester Cathedral
The Guildhall is a truly beautiful building which dates back to 1721. It was once the seat of justice throughout the city and even housed a prison.
West Midland Safari & Leisure Park
01684 584900 info@threecounties.co.uk www.threecounties.co.uk
01905 25053
ben.schiffmann@worcester.gov.uk
Watch a match at the Premiership football club, The Hawthorns, located in West Bromwich, just 20 minutes from the north Worcestershire border.
Malvern, WR13 6NW
Worcester, WR1 1UH
West Bromwich Albion FC West Midlands, B71 4LF
Three Counties Showground
www.visitworcestershire.org
01299 402114 info@wmsp.co.uk www.wmsp.co.uk
A great line up of fantastic family entertainment for the summer season. Open every day until 10th Nov 2013.
Wharton Park Golf Club Bewdley, DY12 2QW
01299 405222 enquiries@whartonpark.co.uk www.whartonpark.co.uk
All weather golf course, with stunning views set in 200 acres of woods & parkland. Greens Restaurant well known for its fine food, elegant surroundings and al fresco dining.
Witley Court & Gardens (English Heritage) Nr. Worcester, WR6 6JT
01299 896636
customers@english-heritage.org.uk www.english-heritage.org.uk/ witleycourt A beautiful ruin of a bygone age of great wealth. Lovely gardens & lake, woodland walks, amazing fountains - a magical world for children to explore.
Worcester Arena
Worcester, WR2 5JN
www.worcester.gov.uk
Worcester Racecourse
Worcestershire County Cricket Club Worcester, WR2 4QQ
01905 748474 info@wccc.co.uk www.wccc.co.uk
Dubbed as one of England’s loveliest sporting grounds, you can’t fail to enjoy the quintessentially English game of cricket in the shade of Worcester Cathedral.
Worcestershire County Museum Nr. Kidderminster, DY11 7XZ
01299 250416 museum@worcestershire.gov.uk www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk Telling Worcestershire’s story from prehistory to the twentieth century and is housed in the magnificent surroundings of Hartlebury Castle.
Worcestershire Wildlife Trust Worcester, WR3 8SZ
01905 754919
enquiries@worcestershirewildlifetrust.org
www.worcswildlifetrust.co.uk
Protecting wildlife for the future, owning and managing over 75 nature reserves covering over 2200 acres.
EATING OUT Becketts Farm
Nr. Bromsgrove, B47 6AJ
01564 823402 info@beckettsfarm.co.uk www.beckettsfarm.co.uk
Worcester, WR1 3EJ
The best of British home cooking served every day with our famous four roast carvery served every Sunday till 4pm.
21 exciting summer jumping race days, from May-Oct, in the heart of Worcester on the banks of the Severn.
Belle House Restaurant
01905 25364 info@worcester-racecourse.co.uk www.worcester-racecourse.co.uk
Worcester Walks
Worcester, WR1 2EY
07890 222117 info@worcesterwalks.co.uk www.worcesterwalks.co.uk
Historic walks around the ancient streets of Worcester revealing the rich heritage and amazing tales of the heroes and villains that have helped to create the city as we know it.
Worcestershire Countryside
Various locations countryside@worcestershire.gov.uk
www.worcestershire.gov.uk/ countryside
Visit one of the many countryside sites including Worcester Woods, Waseley Hills and Kingsford Forest Park.
Pershore, WR10 1AJ
01386 555055 mail@belle-house.co.uk www.belle-house.co.uk A welcoming, friendly atmosphere, serving Mediterranean influenced dishes with an innovative twist, using seasonal and local ingredients.
Bridges Entertainment Venue Worcester, WR3 8SB
01905 757117 bridges1111@hotmail.co.uk www.bridgesworcester.co.uk Carvery served 6 days a week with some entertainment including cabaret and tribute acts. Call to book for weekends/large groups.
Broadway Tower Country Park Broadway, WR12 7LB
01386 852945 info@broadwaytower.co.uk www.broadwaytower.co.uk Enjoy something to eat in the William Brown cafe in the settings that Capability Brown designed which in turn inspired William Morris and his designs.
01905 544444 april.white@worc.ac.uk www.worcesterarena.com
Cafe Bliss at Worcester Arts Workshop
This iconic facility hosts university, community and international sporting and cultural events. The innovative focus upon disability sport provides a unique venue.
01905 25053
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info@worcesterartsworkshop.co.uk
www.cafeblissworcester.co.uk
An inspiring space and menu with influences from the Caribbean & Mexico, as well as more popular dishes.
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Cardinal’s Hat
Mac & Jac’s Deli-Cafe
The Coffee Corner at Top Barn
01905 724006 info@the-cardinals-hat.co.uk www.the-cardinals-hat.co.uk
01905 731331 jacky@macandjacs.co.uk www.macandjacs.co.uk
01905 621954 shop@topbarn.co.uk www.topbarn.co.uk
A fifteenth century inn located within the historic city of Worcester. Offering a broad range of bottled beers, lagers and wines to compliment a fresh, local and artisan-led menu.
An independent Cafe-Deli situated in historic Friar Street. Fully licensed café serves breakfast & lunch Mon-Sat, with monthly supper evenings.
Open all year and located inside the Harvest Shop, offering real coffee, a range of hot drinks, home-made cake, light refreshments and lunches.
Malvern Theatres
Carluccio’s
Malvern, WR14 3HB
The Fleece Inn (National Trust)
01905 612040 www.carluccios.com/restaurants/ worcester
malvernbistro@thelindleygroup.com
Worcester, WR1 2NA
Worcester, WR1 3LD
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served all day, enjoy a tasty Italian meal even if you’re short on time.
Great Witley Tea Rooms Nr. Worcester, WR6 6JT
01299 896016 gill@witleytearooms.co.uk www.witleytearooms.co.uk The Garden Tea Rooms at Witley are a Worcestershire treasure and treat. Morning coffee and toasted teacake, a light lunch, afternoon tea with freshly baked scone or big slice of cake.
Worcester, WR1 2NA
01684 567751
www.malverntheatresbistro.com Offering morning coffee, lunch, afternoon tea and pre-theatre dining, with a focus on high quality, freshlyprepared food using locally-sourced produce.
Mayfly Cafe at Cob House Fisheries Nr. Worcester, WR6 6YE
01886 888517 sales@cobhouse.org www.cobhouse.org
Offering superb buffet breakfasts, carvery lunches or coffee and cake seven days a week with views of the lakes, parkland and timber trail play area.
Greenhouse Cafe at Holloways
Old Chequers Inn
01886 884665 sales@holloways.co.uk www.holloways.co.uk
01905 381275 oldchequersinn@btconnect.com www.oldchequersinn.co.uk
Nr. Malvern, WR6 5JX
Nr. Worcester, WR7 4AA
Set inside a stunning conservatory, serving Italian coffee, delicious homemade lunches and afternoon tea.
400 year old village pub and restaurant in beautiful surroundings, serving real ales, fine wines and fantastic locally sourced food with full table service.
Harvington Hall Tea Room
Old Yarr Tea Room
Nr. Kidderminster, DY10 4LR
01562 777846 harvingtonhall@btconnect.com www.harvingtonhall.com A variety of light lunches and afternoon teas are available each time the Hall is open. Visitors do not have to pay entry to the Hall to access the Tea Room.
Hop Pole Inn
Bewdley, DY12 2QH
01299 401295
contact@thehoppolebewdley.co.uk
www.thehoppolebewdley.co.uk Traditional English pub/restaurant with lots of quirky decorations making you feel comfortable and relaxed. Backed up by delicious food and great service.
Ring’s Restaurant
Hanbury, Bromsgrove, B60 4BU
01527 821272 enquiries@jinneyringcraft.co.uk www.jinneyring.co.uk
Redditch, B96 6PS
01527 894167 info@oldyarrestates.co.uk www.oldyarrestates.co.uk Try an all day breakfast, an extensive lunch menu, hearty homemade daily specials, and homemade cakes. We use seasonal, local produce including our own eggs and meat.
Prior’s Parlour at Worcester Cathedral Worcester, WR1 2LA
01905 732900 info@worcestercathedral.org.uk www.worcestercathedral.co.uk
A great cafe serving light meals, home made cakes and drinks. Situated in the east cloister, open daily.
Stanbrook Abbey
Nr. Worcester, WR2 4TD
01905 832932 info@stanbrookabbey.com www.stanbrookabbey.com
Fine country fayre with excellent wine list. Superb location and delightful ambience. Ample free parking.
‘Dining with a Difference’, a unique dining experience in one of the UK’s most iconic venues plus afternoon tea’s & Sunday lunches. Must pre-book.
Mac & Jac’s Cafe
The Beckford Inn
Malvern, WR14 3ES
01684 573300 dan@macandjacs.co.uk www.macandjacs.co.uk An independent, family run café. Nestled at the foot of the Malvern hills in Abbey Road, perfect for pre-theatre dining.
Nr. Tewkesbury, GL20 7AN
01386 881532 enquiries@thebeckford.com www.thebeckford.com
We pride ourselves on the quality of our food, from talented Chefs using only the finest and freshest local seasonal food.
Nr. Worcester, WR6 6NH
Nr. Evesham, WR11 7JE
01386 831173 info@thefleeceinn.co.uk www.thefleeceinn.co.uk
The quintessential English pub, run with a love of tradition.
The Fold
Nr. Worcester, WR6 5JB
01886 833633 info@thefold.org.uk www.thefold.org.uk
We aim to be a ‘living’ example of a local sustainable business, offering a wide range of examples-in-action and great cuisine from local food and drink.
The Forest Cafe
LOCAL FOOD & DRINK Becketts Farm
Nr. Bromsgrove, B47 6AJ
01564 823402 info@beckettsfarm.co.uk www.beckettsfarm.co.uk Becketts have been farming in Wythall nr Bromsgrove for 76 years. Now with a Cookery School, Farm Shop, Deli and Restaurant they are bringing real food from the farm to the table.
Top Barn
Nr. Worcester, WR6 6NH
01905 621954 shop@topbarn.co.uk www.topbarn.co.uk Whether looking for home-grown fruits and vegetables, home-reared meats, freshly baked goods, or plants propagated on the farm, you’ll be spoilt for choice in our farm shop. Fewer food miles, more farm-yards!
Bewdley, DY14 9XQ
Hopleys Farm Shop
01299 266944 forestcafe.wyre@goape.co.uk www.goape.co.uk/forest-cafe-atwyre-forest
01299 402826 malin@malinhopley.co.uk www.hopleysfarmshop.com
Much more than your average cafe in the forest. A friendly atmosphere & log fires guarantee a warm welcome in the heart of the Wyre Forest.
The Garden Room at Dormy House Hotel Broadway, WR12 7LF
reservations@dormyhouse.co.uk www.dormyhouse.co.uk
Enjoy dining in a modern, light-filled setting with dishes full of seasonal food, both farmed and foraged, using suppliers who are known personally to the hotel.
The Leaking Well
Nr. Stourport-on-Seven, DY13 9SW
01905 620455 leakingwell@hotmail.co.uk www.leakingwell.com
Restaurant & bar, offering home cooked meals seven days a week including a traditional carvery served every Sunday and most Bank Holidays.
The Pump House Cafe Worcester, WR1 3EZ
01905 734934 pumphouse@dwt.org.uk www.dwt.org.uk
Enjoy hot and cold drinks plus soup, teacakes, toast and locally produced cakes. Seating is available inside and in the south facing garden.
The Restaurant at Eckington Manor Nr. Pershore, WR10 3BJ
01386 751600 info@eckingtonmanor.co.uk www.eckingtonmanor.co.uk
British dishes with a European influence, created using the very best seasonal ingredients featuring beef from our own farm. Open Thursday to Saturday and Sunday lunch.
Bewdley, DY12 2QL
Fresh and seasonal produce sold within a fully licensed farm shop. Locally sourced meat and dairy products, bread, cakes, biscuits, preserves and local beverages.
Old Yarr Farm Shop Redditch, B96 6PS
01527 894167 info@oldyarrestates.co.uk www.oldyarrestates.co.uk Our farm shop offers you only the best locally sourced food and drink from independent growers and manufacturers as well as from our own estate.
Holywell Malvern Spring Water Malvern, WR14 4LE
01684 568548 info@holywellspringwater.co.uk www.holywellspringwater.co.uk The Holywell Spring is the original and now only source of Malvern Water - records indicate that bottling production began on the site of the Holy Well as early as 1622.
FudgeHeaven
Nr. Bromsgrove, B60 4JZ
07774 884029 gaz@fudgeheaven.co.uk www.fudgeheaven.co.uk Fuffle is a totally unique sweet treat. Secret recipes created that combine the textures of both fudge and truffle make tasting them a delight and a wonderful sin.
Tasting England Nr. Worcester
01905 640126 tinaboughey@hotmail.com www.tastingengland.co.uk We tailor make your experience, specialising in traditional English tours with passion for cooking. We deliver you a first class trip!
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THE CLOSE PROXIMITY TO OTHER POPULAR TOURISM DESTINATIONS MAKES WORCESTERSHIRE A GREAT PLACE TO BASE YOUR STAY. ONCE YOU HAVE ENJOYED THE DELIGHTS ON OFFER IN WORCESTERSHIRE WHY NOT TRAVEL A SHORT DISTANCE TO THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:
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The Cotswolds Worcestershire is referred to as The Gateway to the Cotswolds with south Worcestershire part of the North Cotswolds. Once you have visited the honeycoloured village of Broadway and enjoyed the vistas across the Cotswolds from Fish Hill you can journey deeper into England’s largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Birmingham England’s second largest city is located just 20 minutes north and makes a great day out. You can shop until you drop in The Bullring, visit the National Sea Life Centre or enjoy a concert of your choice at the National Indoor Arena or at the LG Arena.
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Just 45 minutes away from the north of the county is the Ironbridge Gorge Museum. Ironbridge is a World Heritage Site, recognised for the area’s unique contribution to the birth of the Industrial Revolution in the 18th century. Today you can visit a ‘Victorian’ town and many other attractions on offer.
Located just over an hour away down the M5 and is home to the historic Roman Baths as well as the Thermae Bath Spa.
The Beach The nearest beach is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes away but if you have a bit more time to spare, venture into Wales for rugged coastlines, beautiful beaches and a variety of wildlife spotting opportunities.
London With great rail links London is only a 2 hour 30 minute train ride away. Travelling by train takes all the stress out the journey and also means you do not have to pay parking fees and congestion charges!
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