Days Out

Great Witley Church

With its outstanding and unexpected Italianate Baroque interior this church, in the grounds of Witley Court, was described by Sir John Betjeman as having ‘the most sumptuous classic interior in England’.

Stokesay Castle

Standing in peaceful Shropshire countryside close to the Welsh border, this is the finest and best preserved 13th century manor house in England.

Ludlow

This lively and historic town standing above the River Teme is renowned for its small independent food shops and excellent restaurants – seven of which appear in the Michelin guide.

Worcester

The city of Worcester with an 11th century cathedral at its heart, stands on the banks of the River Severn. It is a vibrant county town and this year it will host the popular Three Choirs Festival while winter visitors can enjoy the annual four day Victorian street fair with stalls selling traditional crafts, gifts and food.

Birmingham

This flourishing city is within an easy hours drive. For shoppers it’s close to paradise! From international luxury lifestyle stores such as Harvey Nichols, to the Bullring shopping mall and indoor market with their huge range of shops and restaurants to the Jewellery Quarter with over 100 small specialist shops, there really is something for everyone.

The National Sea Life Centre, Birmingham

Take a spectacular underwater voyage starting from a river’s source to the depths of the Pacific Ocean. See giant sea turtles, black tip reef sharks and tropical reef fish – a wonderland for visitors of all ages.

The Malvern Hills

Today walkers enjoy the sweeping views across neighbouring counties, but these hills have also provided inspiration for musicians, writers and poets for centuries. Sir Edward Elgar, W.H.Auden and C.S.Lewis are just some of the great names to have loved this landscape.

Worcestershire Food and Farmers’ Markets

A vast array of fruit and vegetables are grown in the Vale of Evesham including delicious English asparagus. The Teme Valley is know for cider making and Tenbury Wells is the centre of hop growing and the brewing of beer in micro-breweries. All over the county home reared meat is produced and much of it is sold locally – duck, venison and speciality sausages are especially good.