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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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