Saturday 30 July 2011

Cotswolds Events Calendar of Whats On 2011

THE GREAT TEW ESTATE HORSE TRIALS

12 to 13 June 2011

Two days of exciting equestrian competition for the family to enjoy

  • Wide variety of tradestands
  • Childrens entertainment    ·  Bouncy Castle

·  Owl Display
·  Quad Bike Rides

  • Hook Norton Brewery Bar and Dray
  • A varied selection of refreshments and food for everyone  

Signposted from the A361 and A44
Admission: £4 per person

Further enquiries to The Estate Office on: 01608-683636
or 07776-266622 W: wwwgreattewestate.com/sportshorse.htm

Sunday 24 July 2011

Worcestershire Tour and Travel Information Guide England

It is a county of contrasts with charming villages, bustling towns and the magnificent cathedral city of Worcester nestle in a mixture of mature woodland, meandering river valleys, fruit orchards and farmland.

Worcestershire has peaceful countryside with a turbulent past. Rolling landscape, open hills and breathtaking views await you. Cattle graze in the shadows of Iron Age hillforts, medieval settlement remains or on the former battlefields of the English Civil War.

Worcestershire’s location in the heart of England makes it supremely accessible and closer than you think. If you are flying into the area, then Birmingham International Airport is approximately 30 minutes away, Manchester is 1h 50, Heathrow is 2h 10 and Gatwick is 2h 50 away.

Worcestershire has excellent road links to the major motorways (M5, M6, M40, M42, M50) and London is just 2½ hours away. If you are using public transport then Worcestershire has many major stations throughout the county with a regular main line train service to and from London, Birmingham, the north and the south west of England.

Map of the County of Worcestershire

Map of the English County of Worcestershire

Historic Worcestershire

All over Worcestershire there are historic buildings open to the public.

There's Hanbury Hall, now maintained by the National Trust and Croome Court, also a National Trust Property.

The city of Worcester has  much to offer visitors. The Cathedral is one of the oldest and finest in the country and final resting place of King John.

The historic crypt has been fully restored to its original condition, as built by St. Wulstan in 1084.

Nearby, at The Commandery Museum, you can inspect the headquarters of the fated Royalist forces at the famous battle of the English Civil War, more than 350 years ago.

Abbeys, churches and priories grace the county towns of Pershore, Evesham and Malvern.

The once busy river port of Bewdley is home to the Severn Valley Railway, where you can travel to neighbouring towns and villages in steam powered splendour. www.svr.co.uk

At Redditch, the Forge Mill Needle Museum demonstrates the crafts that made the region famous all over the world.

And when you visit the Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings you can explore the architecture of seven centuries. The Victorians left a fine legacy of spa towns throughout the county. The therapeutic qualities of Droitwich Spa's Brine Baths have been known since Roman times.

ENJOY YOUR HOLIDAY OR WEEKEND BREAK TO WORCESTERSHIRE

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Saturday 23 July 2011

Pear Tree Hotel, Worcester. Hand Picked Hotels in Worcestershire, England

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 Pear Tree Hotel, Worcester

Pear Tree Hotel

Smite
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR3 5SB
Tel: +44 (0)1905 756565
Fax: +44 (0)1905 754777
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Just one and a half miles from Jct 6 of the M5, the Pear Tree is set in 25 acres of beautiful Worcestershire countryside. With 3 lakes, abundant wildlife and pretty gardens for Al Fresco dining in the summer. An original old beamed Inn and fine hotel accommodation with an excellent range of conference and banqueting facilities. This makes the Pear Tree an ideal location for everyone. A la Carte Restaurant, bar meals and private dining facilities available. Ample car parking. All bedrooms and public rooms are air-conditioned. Directions: from Jct 6 M5 take the Droitwich Road, turn first right to Smite, just one mile along a counry lane and the Pear Tree is on the left.

Accommodation
Rooms: 24
Ensuite Rooms: 24
Four Poster Rooms: 1
No smoking Rooms: 18
With Disabled Access: Yes
Satellite TV in Bedrooms: Yes
Ground Floor Access

Facilities
Room Service, Tea Coffee making, Direct Dial Telephone, Television, Internet Access,

Weddings and Conferences
Conference facilties available up to 200.
Licensed for civil weddings.

Leisure facilities
Historic Houses, Museums,

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A Tourist Travel Guide to Accommodation and Attractions in Worcestershire

Worcestershire is a county located in the West Midlands region of central England. Worcestershire has borders with Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, West Midlands, Warwickshire, and Gloucestershire. To the west, The two major rivers flowing through the county are the Severn and the Avon.

Other than the city of Worcester, there are several other small to medium sized towns such as Kidderminster, Bromsgrove, Malvern, Pershore, Evesham and Redditch. In the southern part of the county, the area is still largely rural.

Probably the most famous landmark in Worcester is its imposing Worcester cathedral. The current building, formally named The Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary, was begun in 1084 while its crypt dates from the 10th Century. The chapter house is the only circular one in the country while the cathedral also has the distinction of having the tomb of King John.

Some of the main attractions of Worcestershire include

Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings
Clent Hills
Malvern Hills
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Worcester Cathedral
Great Malvern Priory
Tenbury Wells
Witley Court
Hanbury Hall
Forge Mill Needle Museum
West Midland Safari and Leisure Park

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Wednesday 20 July 2011

Worcester Tourist Information Centre in Worcester - UK Tourist Information

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The Guildhall

The Guildhall
The present-day building, which was built between 1721 and 1724, occupies the same site as an earlier building. The cost of the Guildhall was £3,727, ...
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The Greyfriars

The Greyfriars
This fine timber-framed merchant's house was built in 1480 next to the Franciscan friary. Rescued from demolition and now carefully restored, the pane ...
Distance: 0.10 miles more details

Old Palace

Old Palace
The Old Palace was the official residence of the Bishop of Worcester until the 1842. The building was sold, in 1846, to the Dean and Chapter as a Dean ...
Distance: 0.11 miles more details

Worcester Cathedral

Worcester Cathedral
Worcester Cathedral is situated on a bank overlooking the River Severn. Its official name is The Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mar ...
Distance: 0.14 miles more details

Tudor House

Tudor House
The Tudor House is a magnificent historic building of timber beams, leaded windows, decorated plaster ceilings and walls made of horsehair and mud. Th ...
Distance: 0.16 miles more details

Birties of Worcester

Birties of Worcester
Birties of Worcester is an independent contemporary fine art gallery exhibiting paintings, pastels, original prints and sculptures. Over four hundred ...
Distance: 0.16 miles more details

The Commandery

The Commandery
The Commandery, now reopened following a major £1.5 million refurbishment, is a magnificent Grade 1 listed site dating back to the 12th century, full ...
Distance: 0.30 miles more details

Worcester Porcelain Museum

Worcester Porcelain Museum
The Worcester Porcelain Museum nestles amidst Victorian factory buildings in the heart of historic Worcester and houses the world's largest collection ...
Distance: 0.33 miles more details

Royal Worcester Visitor Centre

Royal Worcester Visitor Centre
Founded in 1751 and still at the forefront of design and innovation, Royal Worcester is proud to introduce its new Visitor Centre, where a day out off ...
Distance: 0.33 miles more details

Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum

Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum
Worcester's principal art gallery and museum hosts a unique programme of contemporary art exhibitions, as well as housing a historic picture collectio ...
Distance: 0.36 miles more details

Worcestershire Yeomanry Museum Collection

Worcestershire Yeomanry Museum Collection
The collections of the Worcestershire Yeomanry Regiment are currently being re-housed in new display galleries at the City Museum, called "The Worcest ...
Distance: 0.36 miles more details

Worcester Woods Country Park

Worcester Woods Country Park
Worcester Woods Country Park is an extensive area of ancient oak woodland and wildflower meadows within easy reach of Worcester. There are signed trai ...
Distance: 1.77 miles more details

Elgar's Birthplace Museum

Elgar's Birthplace Museum
The Cottage in which the composer Edward Elgar was born, on 2nd June 1857, is in the heart of the countryside he loved, near the Teme valley and facin ...
Distance: 2.73 miles more details

Spetchley Park Gardens

Spetchley Park Gardens
Just three miles east of Worcester, and surrounded by glorious countryside, lies one of Britain’s best kept secrets. Virtually hidden from the road, a ...
Distance: 2.89 miles more details

Hawford Dovecote

Hawford Dovecote
This restored half-timbered dovecote is what remains of a former monastic grange. Owned by the National Trust, it survives virtually unaltered since t ...
Distance: 3.63 miles more details

Leigh Court Barn

Leigh Court Barn
Situated 5 miles west of Worcester, this magnificent 14th Century timber-framed barn, the largest of its kind in Britain, was built for the monks of P ...
Distance: 4.24 miles more details

Holt Castle

Holt Castle
Holt Castle, about 5 miles north of Worcester, is a fortified house with its origins dating to the 13th century. Its tower is believed to have been bu ...
Distance: 5.02 miles more details

Wichenford Dovecote

Wichenford Dovecote
The largest surviving dovecote in England, this 17th century timber framed building provided food for the Lord of the Manor. Just a few miles North-We ...
Distance: 5.10 miles more details

Knapp & Papermill Nature Reserve

Knapp & Papermill Nature Reserve
Knapp and Papermill Nature Reserve is one of Worcestershire Wildlife Trust’s most popular reserves. There are guided walks, displays, stalls, refreshm ...
Distance: 6.42 miles more details

Ravenshill Woodland Reserve

Ravenshill Woodland Reserve
Ravenshill Woodland Reserve is fifty acres of privately owned ancient woodland set in stunning countryside within the Malvern Hills Area of Outstandin ...
Distance: 6.86 miles more details

Great Malvern Priory

Great Malvern Priory
Great Malvern Priory has a rich history going back over nine hundred years. The building itself is a combination of Norman and Perpendicular Gothic ar ...
Distance: 7.14 miles more details

Malvern Museum

Malvern Museum
Malvern Museum is housed within the gatehouse which was originally used for guarding the medieval priory and it dates back to around 1470. There are s ...
Distance: 7.23 miles more details

Witley Court

Witley Court
Witley Court, about 10 miles northwest of Worcester, was a grand country house until a disastrous fire in 1937 left it a magnificent ruin. Now under ...
Distance: 8.33 miles more details

Severn Leisure Cruises

Severn Leisure Cruises
Cruising through the picturesque countryside of the Heart of England, Severn Leisure Cruises offers a unique entertaining venue with luxurious interio ...
Distance: 8.77 miles more details

Tiltridge Vineyard

Tiltridge Vineyard
Tiltridge Vineyard is situated in the Severn Valley, approximately one mile west of the attractive riverside town of Upton-upon-Severn and close to th ...
Distance: 8.82 miles more details

Picton Garden & the Old Court Nurseries

Picton Garden & the Old Court Nurseries
Picton Garden & the Old Court Nurseries are one of the very few nurseries throughout the world which offer a comprehensive retail range of colourful, ...
Distance: 9.31 miles more details

Garden at the Bannut

Garden at the Bannut
This 2½ acre garden, 'The Garden at The Bannut’, is set in the beautiful Herefordshire countryside, near Worcester, with magnificent views to the Malv ...
Distance: 9.82 miles more details