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Lower Broadheath, England
The famous composer Sir Edward Elgar (1857-1934), who died in Worcester, was born in Lower Broadheath (3mi/5km west), near the Terne Valley. The house in which he was born is now open to the public as a museum.Lower Broadheath has a village green and a large common area as well as a village hall and church.
Spetchley Park
Spetchley Park (3mi/5km east of Worcester) offers pleasantly relaxing walks. It is home to both red deer and fallow deer.
Evesham, England
Evesham (16mi/25.6km southeast of Worcester) is a pleasant town on both banks of the Avon, in a region famous for its fruit and vegetables. The town has many half-timbered houses. Only the bell-tower (1533) and a gateway remain of a Benedictine abbey founded in 701.Evesham is well-known for the beautiful Blossom Trail, the sight of blossoming fruit trees between late March and early May. The River Avon offers fishing and boating opportunities with footpaths along the banks of the river.
Fleece Inn
The Fleece Inn is a medieval farmhouse that has been licensed since 1848.The inn is a National Trust property managed by a commercial tenant.
Middle Littleton Tithe Barn
Middle Littleton Tithe Barn is a National Trust property located near Evesham. The late 13th century barn has a farmyard and paddock.
Pershore, England
Pershore, on the north bank of the Avon, is passed on the way to Evesham. The river is spanned here by a six-arched medieval bridge. The town of Pershore is noted for its Georgian architecture and the beautiful countryside.
Abbey Church
The abbey church, originally a Benedictine monastery, has a fine lantern-tower (about 1320), a Norman south transept and a Norman crossing. The choir is Early English, with beautiful vaulting.
Malvern, England
Malvern (8mi/13km southwest of Worcester) occupies an ideal situation on the lower slopes of the Malvern Hills and is one of the most popular spa resorts in England. The local waters are said to have healing powers. The town consists of several different parts, the center being Great Malvern.
Malvern Hills
Despite their relatively moderate height (1,000ft/300m-1,400ft/427m) the Malvern Hills offer marvelous views. Their highest point is Worcester Beacon (1.395ft/425m), from which there is an extensive view across the plain and on to Worcester Cathedral, Gloucester and Hereford. There is a fine walk from Worcester Beacon along the ridge to the Hertfordshire Beacon, with remains of a hill-fort.
Great Malvern
In Great Malvern, as in the other parts of the town, there are a number of very attractive Victorian houses. The Priory Church, which once belonged to a Benedictine monastery founded by Wulfstan in 1085, has a Perpendicular-style exterior. The nave and some other parts of the interior are early Norman. The tower is modeled on the tower of Gloucester Cathedral. The church is famous for its 15th and 16th century stained glass windows. The window in the north transept depicts Prince Arthur.
Malvern Festival
This annual two-week festival runs from late May to early June. Events include musical concerts, art exhibitions and a different festival play featured each year.
Droitwich, England
Droitwich (pop. 18,073) is a health resort with brine springs and a water play area. The local Norbury Theatre features year-round entertainment including films. Droitwich also has a number of restaurants, four Anglican churches, and the notable Catholic church, Church of the Sacred Heart with remarkable mosaics.
Hanbury Hall
Hanbury Hall is a National Trust property located near Droitwich. It is a Queen Anne house from 1701 with notable ceilings and a beautiful staircase. It has some unusual features that include a detached long gallery and Moorish gazebos.In addition, there is a formal 18th C garden containing a handsome orangery.
Feckenham, England
Feckenham is a medieval town situated in the King's forest of Feckenham (east of Droitwich). It has a royal manor, as well as numerous well-preserved timber-framed houses set on high plinths and old brick houses.The town of Feckenham has numerous events throughout the year including a two-day horse show. Feckenham Wylde Moor is popular for birdwatching.
Upton-upon-Severn, England
Upton-upon-Severn has numerous inns and 18th century houses as well as a notable tower called the Pepperpot and a large marina. The tower is the remnant of a former church. There is also a craft weaving workshop with a wide variety of local products for sale and several annual music festivals in Upton-upon-Severn.
Birtsmorton Waterfowl Sanctuary
This seven-acre bird sanctuary has over 80 species of waterfowl as well as eagles, owls and bustards.
Lower Brockhampton Hall
Lower Brockhampton Hall, a moated manor house, lies 8mi/12.8km west of Worcester. A very attractive 14th C half-timbered building, it has a separate gatehouse.
Birtsmoreton Court
Birtsmoreton Court, 7mi/11km east of Worcester, is a moated manor house.
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