Bredon Barn

Bredon, nr Tewkesbury, Worcestershire
Tel: 01451 844257 (Warden)
E-mail: bredonbarn@nationaltrust.org.uk

Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings

Redditch Road, Bromsgrove By-Pass, Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 4JR
Tel: 01527 831363    Fax: 01527 876934
E-mail: avoncroft1@compuserve.com

Avoncroft is a fascinating world of historic buildings covering seven centuries, rescued and rebuilt on a beautiful open-air site in the heart of the Worcestershire countryside. You can see craftsmen working in a 19th century workshop, admire the splendour of our furnished historic houses or be transported to heart of historic social and working life at one of our Special Events and Demonstrations.

Brockhampton Estate

Greenfields, Bringsty, WR6 5TB
Tel: 01885 482077 (Estate office)   01885 488099 (Lower Brockhampton).

This 688ha (1,700-acre) estate was bequeathed to the National Trust in 1946 and still maintains traditional farms and extensive areas of woodland, including ancient oak and beech. Visitors can enjoy a variety of walks through both park and woodland, which combine to form a rich habitat for wildlife such as the dormouse, buzzard and raven. A stone-flagged trail leads to the Lawn Pool and provides some access for those with disabilities. At the heart of the estate lies Lower Brockhampton House, a late 14th-century moated manor house with a beautiful timber-framed gatehouse and interesting ruined chapel.

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All Saints

Deansway, Worcester, WR1 2JF
Tel: 01905 25952

Rebuilt in 1715, the church suffered badly during the Civil War however the lower tower dates back to medieval times. Interesting features include a civic sword rest and chained bible which still remain. There is also a monument to the City’s first Mayor, Richard Hurdman.

Old St. Martins

The Cornmarket, Worcester, WR1 2DF
Tel: 01905 25952

The Church dates back to 1768 and is constructed with bricks made from clay brought down by river from the coal mines in the North of the County. The church contains the earliest records of Freemasonry in the City in a memorial to Samuel Swan; The Lodge was founded at the Reindeer Inn in 1791. It is also famously reputed to be the intended marriage place of William Shakespeare & Ann Whately in November 1582. However the following day a bond was issued for him to marry Ann Hathaway of Stratford upon Avon, who was with child. It is generally believed that Shakespeare married Ann Hathaway in preference and the records of this are held at the County Records Office in Worcester, due to the fact that at the time, Stratford upon Avon was part of the Worcester Diocese.

Worcester Cathedral

Chapter Office, 10a College Green, Worcester, WR1 2LH
Tel: 01905 28854
E-mail: info@worcestercathedral.org.uk

England's loveliest Cathedral, open every day. Royal tombs, an ancient crypt and chapter house, medieval cloisters. Victorian stained glass. Service three times daily.

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Snowshill Manor

Snowshill, Broadway, Worcestershire, WR12 7JU
Tel: 01386 852410    Fax: 01386 842822
E-mail: snowshillmanor@nationaltrust.org.uk

The Guildhall

High Street, Guildhall, Worcester, WR1 2EY
Tel: 01905 723471

A notable restored 18th century building built by Thomas White, a local architect. Exhibits include a cannon, scold's bridle, leather fire buckets and oil paintings.

Harvington Hall

Harvington Hall Lane, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 4LR
Tel: 01562 777846    Fax: 01562 777190
E-mail: info@harvingtonhall.org.uk

Harvington Hall is an Elizabethan moated Manor House with the country's finest series of priests hiding places and original Elizabethan wall paintings. There are charming gardens running down to the moat and a tiny herb garden based on an original design. Guided tours are available during opening times and groups and schools are welcome at all times of the year. Tea room and gift shop available. Ground floor, garden, shop and tea room accessible for disabled visitors.

Little Malvern Court

Little Malvern, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 4JN
Tel: 01684 892988    Fax: 01684 893057

14th Century Prior's Hall once attached to 12th Century Benedictine Priory, with Victorian addition by Hansom. Family and European paintings and furniture. Collections of 18th and 19th Century needlework. Home of the Berington family by descent since the Dissolution. 10 acres of former monastic grounds. Magnificent views, lake, garden rooms, terrace. Wide variety of spring bulbs, old fashioned roses, shrubs and trees. Location: 3 miles south of Great Malvern on Upton-on-Severn Road (A4104).

Hanbury Hall

School Road, Hanbury, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 7EA
Tel: 01527 821214    Fax: 01527 821251

Now open most Saturdays, Hanbury Hall is a stunning William and Mary style house completed in 1701. Interior includes outstanding wall and ceiling murals by Sir James Thornhill and the fascinating Watney collection of fine porcelain and flower paintings. Beautiful tranquil gardens including the unusual Ice House and working Mushroom House, and colourful eighteenth century formal gardens with newly reconstructed Bowling Green, available for play by visitors.

Witley Court & The Jerwood Foundation

Worcester Road, Great Witley, Worcester, WR6 6JT
Tel: 01299 896636

Spectacular ruins of a once great country house. This vast Italianate mansion incorporates porticoes by John Nash and is surrounded by magnificent landscaped gardens, the 'monster work' of William Nesfield, which contains the Perseus & Andromeda Fountain and the Jerwood Sculpture Park.

 

THE POOL HOUSE, Witley Court, is a self catering holiday property a short walk from the romantic ruins. Available through English Heritage. More info...

The Greyfriars

Friar Street, Worcester, WR1 2LZ
Tel: 01905 23571

A fine timber-framed merchant’s house, built in 1480 next to the Franciscan friary. Rescued from demolition and carefully restored, the panelled interior contains interesting textiles and furnishings. An archway leads through to the delightful walled garden.

Spetchley Park Gardens

Spetchley Park, Worcester, WR5 1RS
Tel: 01905 345224
E-mail: hb@spetchleygardens.co.uk

Garden covering 30 acres. Large collection of trees, shrubs and plants, many rare or unusual. Deer park with red & fallow deer.

Croome Park

NT Estate Office, The Builders’ Yard, High Green, Severn Stoke, WR8 9JS
Tel: 01905 371006    Fax: 01905 371090
E-mail: croomepark@nationaltrust.org.uk
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Magnificent landscape park being restored to its former glory. Croome was ‘Capability’ Brown’s first complete landscape, making his reputation and establishing a new style of garden design which became universally adopted over the next fifty years. The elegant park buildings and other structures are mostly by Robert Adam and James Wyatt. There are miles of walks through lakeside gardens, shrubberies and open parkland.