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LOCAL VILLAGES, TOWNS AND CITIES

Pershore (2 miles) – Georgian market town with Abbey and walks along the River Avon. Link...

Evesham (3 miles) – Riverside town with Abbey, and Almonry Museum. Link...

Worcester (10 miles) – Home of Royal Worcester porcelain, also features a cathedral and riverside racecourse. Link...

Malvern (15 miles) - Famed for its hills and spring water. Also home to the annual Three Counties Show. Link...

Cheltenham (16 miles) – Renowned Regency spa town with racecourse and quality shopping facilities. Link...

Stratford upon Avon (16 miles) - Shakespeare's birthplace and home to the Royal Shakespeare company. Ann Hathaway's cottage lies on the outskirts of the town. Link...

The Cotswolds - Several pretty Cotswold villages are within a short drive. These include Broadway, Chipping Camden, Stow on the Wold and Moreton in Marsh. Link...

PLACES TO EAT...

There are a number of restaurants in the local area that offer a wide variety of meals. Some we highly reccommend, others we have yet tried ourselves.

Belle House - This is an excellent local restaurant open everyday for lunch and dinner with the exception of Sundays and Mondays. Offering modern elegant food in a friendly atmosphere. It's very popular, so make sure you book well in advance to avoid disappointment. Link...

Plough and Harrow - Situated between Pershore and Worcester, the Plough and Harrow is a very popular restaurants and bar. Offering good qaulity food in very pleasant surroundings. They have a large outdoor area and disabled access throughout. Link...

ASK - Postioned in towards the centre of Evesham, ASK is the Italian chain serving pizza, pasta and salads at quite reasonable prices. The restaurant has plenty of original features and friendly staff.

Thai Legends - If you're after something from the far east then Thai Legends is likely to be the place for you. Although we havent been there ourselves, we hear it's very good and only and it's just around the corner in Pershore.

 

CITIES FURTHER AFIELD...

London - Trains from Pershore or Evesham station take approximately 1 hour 45 minutes, arriving at London Paddington.

Birmingham - England's 2nd city, approximately 45 minutes by car.

Bath - Beautiful, Roman town, approximately 90 minutes by car.

Oxford - Trains from Pershore or Evesham station take approximately 1 hour.

 

HISTORICAL BUILDINGS

Croome Park - 'Capability' Brown's first complete landscape, recently acquired by the National Trust. Link...

The Fleece Inn- An Old English Medieval Farmhouse, run as a public house and owned by the National Trust. Link...

Hanbury Hall - A National Trust country house in elegant William and Mary-style. Link...

Witley Court - Enchanting country house ruins and Baroque church. Link...

Ragley Hall - Grand old country home. Link...

Coughton Court - Elizabethan house with "Gunpowder Plot" connections. Link...

Spetchley Gardens - Lovely gardens nearby. Link...

Bredon Barn - A 14th century Tithe Barn. Link...

Sudeley Castle - Dated from 1450, home to Katherine Parr and Thomas Seymour. Also, where they are buried. Link...

Warwick Castle - Link...

LOCAL WALKS

Numerous footpaths are in the proximity and we can provide various literature on recommended routes if required.

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