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A pleasant little village with
an attractive sandstone church standing on high
ground looking down on the impressive Maer Hall.
In 1839, when the hall was owned by Josiah
Wedgwood II, son of the famous potter, his
daughter married her cousin, Charles Darwin, who
started work on his "Origin of the Species" whilst
staying at the hall. Nearby Maer Hills is an area
of mainly coniferous woodland with wide forest
tracks and public footpaths providing excellent
walking opportunities.
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Not far from Maer on the A51
towards Woore is the beautiful Dorothy Clive
Garden.
The entrance from the main
road is a plain gateway, almost hidden from
view, but what it hides is an amazing display of
plants and colour. Teashop.
Tel 01630 647237 (see Attractions).
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The A51 holds another
delight for garden fans.
About three miles further
north just past Woore is the famous Bridgemere
Garden World, Europe's largest centre growing
more plants in more varieties than any other in
Britain.
Extensive shop plus Egon
Ronay recommended coffee shop/restaurant (see
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