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 Bewdley Tourist Information Centre, Load Street,
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Bewdley
Museum, Load Street, Bewdley, Worcestershire DY12 2AE Tel: 01299
403 573 The museum is housed in the town's old butcher's shambles
and provides an insight into the growth and trades of the town.
Displays feature basket and besom making, charcoal burning, pewtering
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The Severn Valley Railway, The Railway Station,
Bewdley DY12 1BG Tel: 01299 403816. The Severn Valley Railway
operates steam-hauled passenger trains between Bridgnorth, Bewdley
and Kidderminster. Trains run every weekend and daily May to
September plus local school holidays. www.svr.co.uk. Bewdley Station, Station Road, DY12
1BG. |
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Midland Safari and Leisure Park, Spring Grove, Bewdley, Worcestershire,
DY12 1LF. Tel: 01299 402114. There are usually all kinds of baby
animals on show throughout the season - how many will you spot
in the amazing four mile Safari drive? Elephant, Rhino, Lion.
Pets Corner, Seal Aquarium, Animal and Reptile Encounters, Reptile
House, Sealion Theatre, Hippo Lakes, Goat Park, Amusement Area.
www.wmsp.co.uk. About 2 miles east of Bewdley. |
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The Wyre Forest lies on the border of Worcestershire
and Shropshire. The usual point of access to the forest is from
Bewdley, through which runs the River Severn. |
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Rays
Farm Country Matters, Billingsley, Bridgnorth, Shropshire WV16
6PF. Tel: 01299 841255. At Rays Farm you will see a variety of
deer, friendly goats and farm animals. Back at the farm take
a rest in the tea-shop or browse around our interesting selection
of toys and gifts. www.raysfarm.com. About 6 miles north of Bewdley. |
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Hailes
Abbey, Nr Winchcombe, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 5PB.Tel:
01242 602 398. Built in the 13th century by Richard, Earl of
Cornwall, Hailes became famous when presented with a phial that
was said to contain the blood of Christ. National Trust. Charges
apply. Location: About
6 miles south west of Broadway. |
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Cotswold Farm Park, Guiting Power, Nr Stow
on the Wold, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 5UG. (5 miles
from Bourton on the Water) Tel: 01451 850 307. The Home of Rare
Breed Conservation with over 50 flocks and herds of British rare-breed
farm animals. The Farm Park is regularly featured on television,
including holiday programmes, The Really Wild Show and Absolutely
Animals. cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk. Location: About 8 miles south of Broadway. |
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Snowshill
Manor, Snowshill, nr Broadway, Gloucestershire WR12 7JU. Tel:
01386 852410. Cotswold manor house. The home of thousands of
fascinating treasures collected entirely by architect and craftsman,
Charles Paget Wade. Arts & Crafts-style garden. National
Trust. Charges apply. About 2 miles south of Broadway. |
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Batsford Park, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire,
GL56 9QB. Tel: 01386 701441. A large private collection of 3,000
labelled plants, trees, and shrubs, the arboretum shares space
in Batsford Park with the Cotswold Falconry Centre. www.batsarb.co.uk.
About 5 miles east of
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Gloucestershire
Warwickshire Steam Railway plc, The Railway Station, Toddington,
Gloucesteshire, GL54 5DT. Telephone: 01242 621405. Since 1981,
volunteers have restored over 10 miles of line, together with
platforms, buildings, steam and diesel locomotives and rolling
stock. Visit the GWR at Toddington, Winchcombe, or Cheltenham
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Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings, Stoke
Heath, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 4JR. Tel: 01527 831363
or 01527 831886. Avoncroft is a fascinating museum of historic
buildings spanning seven centuries, rescued and rebuilt on a
beautiful open-air site. The Museum now has 25 historic building
exhibits, as well as a further 10 exciting activities and areas
of interest, including rides on a model steam railway, a beautiful
wild flower meadow and orchard, and our Sensory Garden project.
www.avoncroft.org.uk. Location:
On the outskirts of Bromsgrove. |
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Bromsgrove
Museum, 26 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove, Worcs. B61 0DD. Tel:
01527 831809. Exhibits of the glass, salt, nail and button making
industries. It also contains an attractive range of shop windows,
which feature costumes, toys, cameras and much more - many items
of which were produced in Bromsgrove itself.
Location: In the centre
of Bromsgrove. |
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Artrix, School Drive, Bromsgrove, B60 1AX.
Tel: 01527 577330. Art and entertainment events. Its comfortable
auditorium seating up to 301, spacious studio and range of meeting
rooms has sprung to life with a rich programme of theatre, music
and film offering the best in live performance, cinema and the
visual arts supported by a host of creative classes and workshops.
www.artrix.co.uk. Location:
In the centre of Bromsgrove. |
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The
Dolphin Centre, School Drive, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire. B60
1AY. Tel: 01527 881720. 25m x 12m Main Pool, 10m x 7m Learner
Pool, 4 Court Sports Hall, 36 piece Fitness Suite. Location:
In the centre of Bromsgrove. |
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Hartlebury Castle, Hartlebury Nr Kidderminster
Worcestershire DY11 7XZ. Tel: 01299 250416. 13th century fortified
bishop's palace. Presently the residence of the Bishop of Worcester,
with two-thirds of the building leased out to Worcestershire
County Council who use it as the County Museum. About 7 miles west of Bromsgrove. |
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Hanbury
Hall, School Road, Hanbury, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, WR9
7EA. Tel: 01527 821214. 18th-century country house, garden and
parkland. William and Mary-style house with magnificent staircase.
Play a game of bowls on the restored 18th-century bowling green.
National Trust. Charges apply. About
4 miles south of Bromsgrove. |
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Bromyard Heritage Centre, Rowberry Street,
Bromyard, HR7 4DU. Tel: Heritage Services on (01432) 260692.
This museum is dedicated to Hops and Hop Picking. The displays
include scenes from hop picking life and many original artefacts
and tools. Location: In
the centre of Bromyard. |
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Brockhampton
Estate, Greenfields, Bringsty, Herefordshire WR6 5TB. Tel: 01885
482077. Romantic medieval moated manor house on Herefordshire
/ Worcestershire borders. 14th-century great hall with an immense,
locally-timbered roof. National Trust. Charges apply. About 2 miles
east of Bromyard. |
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The Elgar Birthplace Museum. Crown East Lane,
Lower Broadheath, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR2 6RH. Tel: +44
(0)1905 333 224. Elgar was born on 2nd June 1857. The cottage
he was born in is about 3 miles from Worcester, and houses manuscripts,
scores, concert programmes, and press cuttings. We welcome visitors
from all over the world. www.elgarfoundation.org. Location: About 9 miles east of Bromyard. |
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Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings, Stoke
Heath, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 4JR. Tel: 01527 831363
or 01527 831886. Avoncroft is a fascinating museum of historic
buildings spanning seven centuries, rescued and rebuilt on a
beautiful open-air site. The Museum now has 25 historic building
exhibits, as well as a further 10 exciting activities and areas
of interest, including rides on a model steam railway, a beautiful
wild flower meadow and orchard, and our Sensory Garden project.
www.avoncroft.org.uk. About
5 miles north of Droitwich. |
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Sacred
Heart Presbytery, 208 Worcester Road, Droitwich Spa, Worces,
WR9 8AZ. Church of the Sacred Heart and St. Catherine of Alexandria
is covered in mosaics. This beautiful church can be reached by
taking the A38 from Droitwich towards Worcester and is only a
short journey from the town. Car parking available. Tel: 01905
773258. www.sacredheartdroitwich.org.uk.
Location: In the centre
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Hartlebury Castle, Hartlebury Nr Kidderminster
Worcestershire DY11 7XZ. Tel: 01299 250416. 13th century fortified
bishop's palace. Presently the residence of the Bishop of Worcester,
with two-thirds of the building leased out to Worcestershire
County Council who use it as the County Museum. About 5 miles north of Droitwich. |
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The
Elgar Birthplace Museum. Crown East Lane, Lower Broadheath, Worcester,
Worcestershire, WR2 6RH. Tel: +44 (0)1905 333 224. Elgar was
born on 2nd June 1857. The cottage he was born in is about 3
miles from Worcester , and houses manuscripts, scores, concert
programmes, and press cuttings. We welcome visitors from all
over the world. www.elgarfoundation.org. Location: About 6 miles south west of Droitwich. |
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Hanbury Hall, School Road, Hanbury, Droitwich
Spa, Worcestershire, WR9 7EA. Tel: 01527 821214. 18th-century
country house, garden and parkland. William and Mary-style house
with magnificent staircase. Play a game of bowls on the restored
18th-century bowling green. National Trust. Charges apply. About 3 miles east of Droitwich. |
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Ragley Hall, Alcester,
Warwickshire B49 5NJ 01789 762090 Stately Home & Gardens set in 400
acres of Capability Brown Parkland, Lakeside Play & Picnic
Area, famous Adventure Wood, Maze, Woodland Walk, Stables. About 7 miles
north of Evesham. |
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The
Almonry Heritage Centre, Abbey Gate, Evesham, WR11 4BG. Tel:
01386 446944. The Almonry Heritage Centre is housed in the Almoner’s
House of the eighth century Abbey of St. Ecgwin, immediately
adjacent to the site of the Great Gatehouse of the Abbey. Location:
In the centre of Evesham. |
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Hidcote Manor Garden, Hidcote Bartrim, nr
Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, GL55 6LR. Tel: 01386 438333.
Beautiful 20th-century garden in the Cotswolds. Old roses, unusual
plants and trees from around the world. National Trust. Charges
apply. About 8 miles east
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Hailes
Abbey, Nr Winchcombe, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 5PB.Tel:
01242 602 398. Built in the 13th century by Richard, Earl of
Cornwall, Hailes became famous when presented with a phial that
was said to contain the blood of Christ. National Trust. Charges
apply. Location: About
9 miles south of Evesham. |
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Snowshill Manor, Snowshill, nr Broadway, Gloucestershire
WR12 7JU. Tel: 01386 852410. Cotswold manor house. The home of
thousands of fascinating treasures collected entirely by architect
and craftsman, Charles Paget Wade. Arts & Crafts-style garden.
National Trust. Charges apply. About
7 miles south of Evesham. |
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Gloucestershire
Warwickshire Steam Railway plc, The Railway Station, Toddington,
Gloucesteshire, GL54 5DT. Telephone: 01242 621405. Since 1981,
volunteers have restored over 10 miles of line, together with
platforms, buildings, steam and diesel locomotives and rolling
stock. Visit the GWR at Toddington, Winchcombe, or Cheltenham
Race Course stations. www.gwsr.com. Station at Toddington 7 miles south)
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Rays Farm Country Matters, Billingsley, Bridgnorth,
Shropshire WV16 6PF. Tel: 01299 841255. At Rays Farm you will
see a variety of deer, friendly goats and farm animals. Back
at the farm take a rest in the tea-shop or browse around our
interesting selection of toys and gifts. www.raysfarm.com. About
9 miles north of Hartlebury. |
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Kidderminster
Railway Museum, Station Approach, Comberton Hill, Kidderminster,
Worcs. DY10 1QX. Tel: 01562 825316. A vast range of railway artefacts
from pen nibs to clocks to rolling stock. The museum was first
opened in 1990. There is a ramp for wheelchairs giving access
to the ground floor. We regret that we have no disabled access
to the upper floor. www.krm.org.uk. Location: About 4 miles north
of Hartlebury in the centre of Kidderminster. |
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Hartlebury Castle, Hartlebury Nr Kidderminster
Worcestershire DY11 7XZ. Tel: 01299 250416. 13th century fortified
bishop's palace. Presently the residence of the Bishop of Worcester,
with two-thirds of the building leased out to Worcestershire
County Council who use it as the County Museum. About 2 miles
east of Hartlebury. |
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Midland Safari and Leisure Park, Spring Grove, Bewdley, Worcestershire,
DY12 1LF. Tel: 01299 402114. There are usually all kinds of baby
animals on show throughout the season - how many will you spot
in the amazing four mile Safari drive? Elephant, Rhino, Lion.
Pets Corner, Seal Aquarium, Animal and Reptile Encounters, Reptile
House, Sealion Theatre, Hippo Lakes, Goat Park, Amusement Area.
www.wmsp.co.uk. About 2 miles north of Hartlebury. |
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The Severn Valley Railway, The Railway Station,
Bewdley DY12 1BG Tel: 01299 403816. The Severn Valley Railway
operates steam-hauled passenger trains between Bridgnorth, Bewdley
and Kidderminster. Trains run every weekend and daily May to
September plus local school holidays. www.svr.co.uk. Bewdley
Station, Station Road, DY12 1BG, 2 miles north of Hartlebury. |
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Rays
Farm Country Matters, Billingsley, Bridgnorth, Shropshire WV16
6PF. Tel: 01299 841255. At Rays Farm you will see a variety of
deer, friendly goats and farm animals. Back at the farm take
a rest in the tea-shop or browse around our interesting selection
of toys and gifts. www.raysfarm.com. About 8 miles north west of Kidderminster
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Kidderminster Railway Museum, Station Approach,
Comberton Hill, Kidderminster, Worcs. DY10 1QX. Tel: 01562 825316.
A vast range of railway artefacts from pen nibs to clocks to
rolling stock. The museum was first opened in 1990. There is
a ramp for wheelchairs giving access to the ground floor. We
regret that we have no disabled access to the upper floor. www.krm.org.uk.
Location: In the centre
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Hartlebury
Castle, Hartlebury Nr Kidderminster Worcestershire DY11 7XZ.
Tel: 01299 250416. 13th century fortified bishop's palace. Presently
the residence of the Bishop of Worcester, with two-thirds of
the building leased out to Worcestershire County Council who
use it as the County Museum. About 5 miles south of Kidderminster. |
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The Severn Valley Railway, The Railway Station,
Bewdley DY12 1BG Tel: 01299 403816. The Severn Valley Railway
operates steam-hauled passenger trains between Bridgnorth, Bewdley
and Kidderminster. Trains run every weekend and daily May to
September plus local school holidays. www.svr.co.uk. Kidderminster Station, Comberton Hill,
DY10 1QX. |
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Midland Safari and Leisure Park, Spring Grove, Bewdley, Worcestershire,
DY12 1LF. Tel: 01299 402114. There are usually all kinds of baby
animals on show throughout the season - how many will you spot
in the amazing four mile Safari drive? Elephant, Rhino, Lion.
Pets Corner, Seal Aquarium, Animal and Reptile Encounters, Reptile
House, Sealion Theatre, Hippo Lakes, Goat Park, Amusement Area. www.wmsp.co.uk. Location:
On the outskirts of Kidderminster. |
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The
Almonry Heritage Centre, Abbey Gate, Evesham, WR11 4BG. Tel:
01386 446944. The Almonry Heritage Centre is housed in the Almoner’s
House of the eighth century Abbey of St. Ecgwin, immediately
adjacent to the site of the Great Gatehouse of the Abbey. The
present building is the result of successive phases of building,
alteration and rebuilding carried out over a period of at least
700 years. Location: About 6 miles east of Pershore. |
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Pershore Abbey, Pershore, Worcestershire.
Tel: 01386 552071. Pershore Abbey was founded in the 7th century.
The history of Pershore Abbey is beautifully illustrated in two
stained glass windows in the south choir aisle of the present
building. Location: In
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Bredon
Barn, Bredon, nr Tewkesbury, Worcestershire. Tel: 01985 843600.
14th-century barn, beautifully constructed of local Cotswold
stone. Noted for its dramatic aisled interior and unusual stone
chimney cowling. National Trust. Charges apply. About 5 miles south of Pershore. |
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Coughton Court, nr Alcester B49 5JA Tel: 01789
400777 Coughton Court is one of England’s finest
Tudor houses. Associated with the Gun Powder Plot and Civil War
intrigue. Fine collection of furniture, porcelain and paintings.
National Trust. Charges apply. Location:
About 4 miles south of Redditch. |
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Hanbury Hall, School Road, Hanbury, Droitwich
Spa, Worcestershire, WR9 7EA. Tel: 01527 821214. 18th-century
country house, garden and parkland. William and Mary-style house
with magnificent staircase. Play a game of bowls on the restored
18th-century bowling green. National Trust. Charges apply. About 6 miles west of Redditch. |
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Avoncroft
Museum of Historic Buildings, Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire,
B60 4JR. Tel: 01527 831363 or 01527 831886. Avoncroft is a fascinating
museum of historic buildings spanning seven centuries, rescued
and rebuilt on a beautiful open-air site. The Museum now has
25 historic building exhibits, as well as a further 10 exciting
activities and areas of interest, including rides on a model
steam railway, a beautiful wild flower meadow and orchard, and
our Sensory Garden project. www.avoncroft.org.uk. Location: About 6 miles west of Redditch. |
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Rays
Farm Country Matters, Billingsley, Bridgnorth, Shropshire WV16
6PF. Tel: 01299 841255. At Rays Farm you will see a variety of
deer, friendly goats and farm animals. Back at the farm take
a rest in the tea-shop or browse around our interesting selection
of toys and gifts. www.raysfarm.com. About 9 miles north of Stourport on
Severn. |
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Kidderminster Railway Museum, Station Approach,
Comberton Hill, Kidderminster, Worcs. DY10 1QX. Tel: 01562 825316.
A vast range of railway artefacts from pen nibs to clocks to
rolling stock. The museum was first opened in 1990. There is
a ramp for wheelchairs giving access to the ground floor. We
regret that we have no disabled access to the upper floor. www.krm.org.uk.
Location: About 4 miles
north of Stourport on Severn in the centre of Kidderminster. |
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Hartlebury
Castle, Hartlebury Nr Kidderminster Worcestershire DY11 7XZ.
Tel: 01299 250416. 13th century fortified bishop's palace. Presently
the residence of the Bishop of Worcester, with two-thirds of
the building leased out to Worcestershire County Council who
use it as the County Museum. About
2 miles east of Stourport on Severn. |
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West Midland Safari and Leisure Park, Spring
Grove, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 1LF. Tel: 01299 402114.
There are usually all kinds of baby animals on show throughout
the season - how many will you spot in the amazing four mile
Safari drive? Elephant, Rhino, Lion. Pets Corner, Seal Aquarium,
Animal and Reptile Encounters, Reptile House, Sealion Theatre,
Hippo Lakes, Goat Park, Amusement Area. www.wmsp.co.uk. About 2 miles north of Stourport on
Severn. |
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Severn Valley Railway, The Railway Station, Bewdley DY12 1BG
Tel: 01299 403816. The Severn Valley Railway operates steam-hauled
passenger trains between Bridgnorth, Bewdley and Kidderminster.
Trains run every weekend and daily May to September plus local
school holidays. www.svr.co.uk. Bewdley Station, Station Road, DY12 1BG, 2 miles north
of Stourport on Severn. |
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Ludlow Castle, Castle Square, Ludlow, Shropshire,
SY8 1AY. Tel: 01584 873355. A vast 11th century castle with much
of its masonry intact, in a spectacular setting above the river
Teme. From the huge Outer Bailey a bridge across the moat leads
to the Inner Bailey with the Keep,Great Chamber, Solar Wing and
other interesting buildings. www.ludlowcastle.com. Location: About 6 miles north west
of Tenbury Wells, in Ludlow. |
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Berrington
Hall, nr Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 0DW. Tel: 01568 615721.
Neo-classical mansion with fine interiors, set in landscaped
grounds. Amazing painted ceilings and French Regency furniture.
'Capability' Brown's last garden design. National Trust. Charges
apply. About
5 miles west of Tenbury Wells. |
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Hartlebury Castle, Hartlebury Nr Kidderminster
Worcestershire DY11 7XZ. Tel: 01299 250416. 13th century fortified
bishop's palace. Presently the residence of the Bishop of Worcester,
with two-thirds of the building leased out to Worcestershire
County Council who use it as the County Museum. About 8 miles north of Worcester. |
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Worcester
Racecourse, Pitchcroft, Worcester, WR1 3EJ. Tel: 0870 220 2772.
Join us for summer jump racing at one of Britain's oldest racecourses
where racing has taken place on the banks of the River Severn
since 1718. www.worcester-racecourse.co.uk. Location: In the centre of Worcester. |
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Museum of Worcester Porcelain, Severn Street,
Worcester, WR1 2NE, Tel: +44(0)1905 746000. The Museum houses
the world's largest collection of Worcester Porcelain, archives
and records of factory production. www.worcesterporcelainmuseum.org.uk.
Location: In the centre
of Worcester. |
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Worcestershire
County Cricket Club, County Ground, New Road, Worcester, WR2
4QQ, Tel: 01905 748474. Worcestershire County Cricket Club was
formed officially at The Star Hotel, Worcester, on the 4th March
1865. www.wccc.co.uk. Location: In the centre of Worcester. |
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Worcester Cathedral, Worcester, Worcestershire
WR1 2LH. Phone: +44 (0)1905 28854. Our friendly helpful staff
look forward to your visit. Location:
In the centre of Worcester. |
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The
Elgar Birthplace Museum. Crown East Lane, Lower Broadheath, Worcester,
Worcestershire, WR2 6RH. Tel: +44 (0)1905 333 224. Elgar was
born on 2nd June 1857. The cottage he was born in is about 3
miles from Worcester , and houses manuscripts, scores, concert
programmes, and press cuttings. We welcome visitors from all
over the world. www.elgarfoundation.org. Location: About 3 miles west of Worcester. |
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Worcester City Museum and Art Gallery, Foregate
Street, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 1DT. Telephone +44 (0)
1905 - 25371. Collection of fossils and geological artefacts.
Location: In the centre
of Worcester. |
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Hanbury
Hall, School Road, Hanbury, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, WR9
7EA. Tel: 01527 821214. 18th-century country house, garden and
parkland. William and Mary-style house with magnificent staircase.
Play a game of bowls on the restored 18th-century bowling green.
National Trust. Charges apply. About
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- The Severn Valley Railway, The Railway Station, Bewdley DY12
1BG Tel: 01299 403816. svr.co.uk.
- Worcester Racecourse,
Pitchcroft, Worcester, WR1 3EJ. Tel: 0870 220 2772. worcester-racecourse.co.uk.
- West Midland Safari and Leisure Park, Spring Grove, Bewdley,
Worcestershire, DY12 1LF. Tel: 01299 402114. wmsp.co.uk.
- Hartlebury Castle, Hartlebury
Nr Kidderminster Worcestershire DY11 7XZ. Tel: 01299 250416.
- Pershore Abbey, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 1DT. Tel: 01386
552071