Andrew’s guide to the area
Great houses and gardens
Spectacular ruins, stunning fountains, restored gardens and woodland walks make for a great day out. As featured on BBC's Countryfile!
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Witley Court i Jardins
Worcester RoadSpectacular ruins, stunning fountains, restored gardens and woodland walks make for a great day out. As featured on BBC's Countryfile!
'Capability’ Brown - designed gardens and a stunning 18th Century house.
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National Trust Berrington Hall
'Capability’ Brown - designed gardens and a stunning 18th Century house.
Brockhampton is a National Trust property comprising a traditionally farmed estate and medieval manor house. At the heart of this 687-hectare (1,700-acre) farmed estate lies Lower Brockhampton, a romantic timber-framed manor house dating back to the late 14th century.
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National Trust - Brockhampton Estate
Brockhampton is a National Trust property comprising a traditionally farmed estate and medieval manor house. At the heart of this 687-hectare (1,700-acre) farmed estate lies Lower Brockhampton, a romantic timber-framed manor house dating back to the late 14th century.
Another firm favourite of ours - the perfect place for plant and garden lovers to spend a few hours. The four-acre garden is home to a medieval pigeon house, kitchen garden, water gardens and well-planted borders. It also has a café. And visit our sister establishment The Stockton Cross, just across the road!
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Stockton Bury Gardens
Another firm favourite of ours - the perfect place for plant and garden lovers to spend a few hours. The four-acre garden is home to a medieval pigeon house, kitchen garden, water gardens and well-planted borders. It also has a café. And visit our sister establishment The Stockton Cross, just across the road!
Historic Museums etc
Just taken over by the National Trust, the museum provides a fascinating insight into the life and music, family and friends, development and inspirations of Sir Edward Elgar.
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The Firs: Birthplace of Sir Edward Elgar
Crown East LaneJust taken over by the National Trust, the museum provides a fascinating insight into the life and music, family and friends, development and inspirations of Sir Edward Elgar.
Enjoy a fully guided tour of the factory watching the craftsmen and women using traditional skills to make the Morgan Sports Cars.
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Morgan Motor Company Ltd
Pickersleigh RoadEnjoy a fully guided tour of the factory watching the craftsmen and women using traditional skills to make the Morgan Sports Cars.
The Museum nestles amidst the old Victorian buildings that used to be home to the Royal Worcester factory, is just two minutes’ walk from Worcester Cathedral and the city centre and is proud to hold the largest collection of Worcester porcelain in the world.
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Museum of Royal Worcester
Severn StreetThe Museum nestles amidst the old Victorian buildings that used to be home to the Royal Worcester factory, is just two minutes’ walk from Worcester Cathedral and the city centre and is proud to hold the largest collection of Worcester porcelain in the world.
A motor/cycle route through some of the prettiest villages and most beautiful landscape in England. The 40 mile circular trail leads west from the ancient town of Leominster, through a rich landscape of orchards, hopyards and distant hills, taking in the most picturesque black and white villages along the way as well as the little market town of Kington.The villages are more than just pretty places to visit. Each one has its own character and community, with tea-rooms, shops, craft workshops and pubs waiting to welcome the visitor.
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Black and White Trail
61 Bridge StA motor/cycle route through some of the prettiest villages and most beautiful landscape in England. The 40 mile circular trail leads west from the ancient town of Leominster, through a rich landscape of orchards, hopyards and distant hills, taking in the most picturesque black and white villages along the way as well as the little market town of Kington.The villages are more than just pretty places to visit. Each one has its own character and community, with tea-rooms, shops, craft workshops and pubs waiting to welcome the visitor.
Hereford Cathedral is home to the Mappa Mundi and the Chained Library.
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Catedral de Hereford
Cathedral CloseHereford Cathedral is home to the Mappa Mundi and the Chained Library.
Food scene
Our second favourite restaurant of all time (after the Baiting House!). Joe Evans and his team have transformed an old pig sty into a restaurant which only opens on Friday and Saturday evenings. One sitting, no choices, 7 courses of amazing food. Great for that special treat.
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Green Cow Kitchens
Our second favourite restaurant of all time (after the Baiting House!). Joe Evans and his team have transformed an old pig sty into a restaurant which only opens on Friday and Saturday evenings. One sitting, no choices, 7 courses of amazing food. Great for that special treat.
Chase Distillery make some of the best spirits in the world (not that we're biased...) and they now offer exclusive tours around their single-estate distillery just a few miles down the road from us.
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Chase Distillery
Chase Distillery make some of the best spirits in the world (not that we're biased...) and they now offer exclusive tours around their single-estate distillery just a few miles down the road from us.
A tour around this great brewery (try the stairway!) with a demonstration of how the beer is brewed. Tours are £7 per person and include samples of all six beers and a free pint. They're available 3pm Monday to Friday and 2pm on Saturdays.
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Ludlow Brewing Co
Station DriveA tour around this great brewery (try the stairway!) with a demonstration of how the beer is brewed. Tours are £7 per person and include samples of all six beers and a free pint. They're available 3pm Monday to Friday and 2pm on Saturdays.
Set in Hereford, world centre of the cider industry. The museum is in a former cider making factory, visitors can explore original champagne cider cellars and view cidermaking equipment, a cooper’s workshop and a vat house.
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The Cider Museum
Pomona PlaceSet in Hereford, world centre of the cider industry. The museum is in a former cider making factory, visitors can explore original champagne cider cellars and view cidermaking equipment, a cooper’s workshop and a vat house.
We are biased (we own it) but this is our all time favourite dining pub in the world! The food is sublime - try the delicious home made sourdough and save room for pudding!
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The Baiting House
Upper SapeyWe are biased (we own it) but this is our all time favourite dining pub in the world! The food is sublime - try the delicious home made sourdough and save room for pudding!
Pensons
Just awarded a Michelin star!
Fun for kids
Enjoy two to three hours in the trees taking on Zip Wires, Tarzan Swings, Rope Ladders and a variety of obstacles and crossings. With Zip Wires 14m above the forest floor and 160m in length, a hair-raising 17m crossing plus breathtaking views of this ancient woodland, you won't leave Wyre Forest disappointed.
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Go Ape Wyre Forest (Desafiament de la copa dels arbres, línies de zip, cordes altes)
Enjoy two to three hours in the trees taking on Zip Wires, Tarzan Swings, Rope Ladders and a variety of obstacles and crossings. With Zip Wires 14m above the forest floor and 160m in length, a hair-raising 17m crossing plus breathtaking views of this ancient woodland, you won't leave Wyre Forest disappointed.
Experience the thrill of quad biking just down the road, Quad bikes suitable for all ages over 6 years, supply all safety equipment,. Experienced instructors will individually tailor your trek over 350 acres of varied terrain and woodland.
Peachley Quad Trekking
Experience the thrill of quad biking just down the road, Quad bikes suitable for all ages over 6 years, supply all safety equipment,. Experienced instructors will individually tailor your trek over 350 acres of varied terrain and woodland.
Steam-hauled passenger trains running along the beautiful Severn Valley, between Kidderminster in Worcestershire and Bridgnorth in Shropshire.
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SVR (Bewdley Station)
Steam-hauled passenger trains running along the beautiful Severn Valley, between Kidderminster in Worcestershire and Bridgnorth in Shropshire.
Go wild on a four-mile self-drive safari; visit the Discovery Trail; enjoy amusement rides.
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West Midland Safari Park
Spring GroveGo wild on a four-mile self-drive safari; visit the Discovery Trail; enjoy amusement rides.
Uncover a world of chocolate delights and enjoy a fascinating, fun-packed day out at Cadbury World.
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Cadbury World
69 Linden RdUncover a world of chocolate delights and enjoy a fascinating, fun-packed day out at Cadbury World.
Outdoor pursuits
The oldest operational motorsport venue in the world. The course is in the heart of the Teme Valley and well worth a visit.
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Shelsley Walsh Speed Hillclimb
The oldest operational motorsport venue in the world. The course is in the heart of the Teme Valley and well worth a visit.
20 exciting summer jumping race days, from April until October, set in the heart of Worcester on the banks of the River Severn.
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Worcester Racecourse
20 exciting summer jumping race days, from April until October, set in the heart of Worcester on the banks of the River Severn.
Rising to over 700 feet, the Bromyard Downs dominate the local area and form an impressive backdrop to the market town of Bromyard.
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Bromyard Downs
Rising to over 700 feet, the Bromyard Downs dominate the local area and form an impressive backdrop to the market town of Bromyard.
Sightseeing
Walk through the Castle grounds and see the ancient houses of kings, queens, princes, judges and the nobility - a glimpse into the lifestyle of medieval society. The Castle, firstly a Norman Fortress and extended over the centuries to become a fortified Royal Palace, has ensured Ludlow's place in English history. Today the Castle is the home to Ludlow's major festivals throughout the year and open for all to enjoy.
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Castell de Ludlow
Castle SquareWalk through the Castle grounds and see the ancient houses of kings, queens, princes, judges and the nobility - a glimpse into the lifestyle of medieval society. The Castle, firstly a Norman Fortress and extended over the centuries to become a fortified Royal Palace, has ensured Ludlow's place in English history. Today the Castle is the home to Ludlow's major festivals throughout the year and open for all to enjoy.
Worcester Cathedral is one of England’s most magnificent and inspiring buildings, a place of prayer and worship for fourteen centuries.
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Catedral de Worcester
8 College YardWorcester Cathedral is one of England’s most magnificent and inspiring buildings, a place of prayer and worship for fourteen centuries.
Its unique position on the border between England and Wales makes Hay ideal for visitors to explore and enjoy the beautiful border country.Second-hand book capital of the world, and home to the incredible Hay Literary Festival.
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Hay-on-Wye
Its unique position on the border between England and Wales makes Hay ideal for visitors to explore and enjoy the beautiful border country.Second-hand book capital of the world, and home to the incredible Hay Literary Festival.