Worcester

Worcester

One of England's most beautiful counties, with many Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty in to take wonderful walks in the countryside or even view from the Severn Valley Railway. The city of Worcester itself is also both beautiful and full of interesting things to do including the county archive for research, the Worcester Museum and Art Gallery, featuring the ancient Bredon Hill Hoard, and the incredible Cathedral. The West Midlands Safari Park boasts countless animals to learn about on one of their wonderful workshops and a theme park with plenty of rides, while the Almonry Museum in Evesham allows students to understand what the life of a Benedictine Monk would have been like.

Worcestershire offers superb historic houses such as Hanbury Hall, Witley Court, Spetchley Park (above) and Boscobel House, where King Charles hid in an oak tree in roder to evade capture after the Battle of Worcester in 1651. While other history and heritage opportunities allow students to see the National Collection of Buildings at the Avoncroft Museum in Bromsgrove and also composer Edward Elgar's birthplace.

Malvern became a popular destination when it first originated as a spa town. Therapeutic qualities were attributed to the springs and people would come from miles around to visit. The area still draws in many visitors today. The Malvern hills boast routes for all levels of walkers as well as stunning views of the local area.

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Broadway Tower

A unique Capability Brown Folly Tower in an inspiring location

Graphic displays on three floors, roof viewing platform and Tower Shop are a must for Cotswold visits.

Broadway Tower is one of England's outstanding viewpoints and at 1024 feet (312m) above sea level, it is the second highest point on the Cotswold escarpment. Unrivalled views survey an expanse of a 62 mile radius and as many as 16 Counties.

Ashmolean Museum, Broadway

The Ashmolean has worked in close partnership with Worcestershire County Council, other local organisations, and the Keil family, to transform a historic building in the Cotswold village of Broadway, Worcestershire, into

Gordon Russell Design Museum

Gordon Russell was a design pioneer – a furniture designer, maker, calligrapher, entrepreneur, educator, and champion of accessible, well crafted design. Schooled in the Arts and Crafts tradition of the Cotswolds he believed that good design has a lasting impact on people’s lives.

The Almonry Heritage Centre

Loads of displays on different angles of history, spread across 12 interesting rooms and the garden. Join the Junior Almoners' Club for bonus trails and activities.

The Almonry exhibitions span 12 rooms and pretty much the whole of recorded time for the region, from prehistoric displays to Anglo-Saxon burial treasure, through to textile, horticultural and social history.

Shooting Stars Circus

Circus Skills Workshop

Recent research has proven the benefits of circus skills in Educational Programmes. It has been successfully used as an educational tool, and has been used therapeutically with children at risk. We can visit your school to deliver exciting and innovative circus skills workshops which  relate directly to the curriculum.

Area 7 Karting and Laser Combat

An indoor Karting and Laser Combat centre which can be enjoyed by kids and adults all year round! We have junior karts for kids (8 to 14yr olds) and even bigger karts for mums and dads! We run family track sessions too so kids you can really show mum and dad how its done!

Wichenford Dovecote

17th-century half-timbered dovecote

A charming 17th-century half-timbered dovecote at Wichenford Court. The building, although small, is very striking.

My Big Adventure CIC

Our core mission is re-engaging vulnerable, disaffected young people with education, skills, knowledge and learning. Everything we do supports this important work of helping to turn hopes into reality for those whose lives have been too interesting for education to be a priority. We are very proud of our work in this area.

Evesham Arts Centre

Evesham’s leading venue for live entertainment, offering a diverse programme of events from dance to drama, concerts from rock to classical, comedy, pantomimes, musical theatre, workshops and so much more.

Snowshill Manor and Garden

Snowshill Manor is a Cotswold manor house packed with extraordinary treasures collected over a life time by Charles Wade

Inside these rooms you can discover this eclectic collection that he restored and displayed. We have maintained the atmospheric settings he created with low lighting and few labels. From tiny toys to Samurai armour, musical instruments to fine clocks, thousands of objects are laid out for you to see just as Mr Wade intended.

The Fleece Inn

A traditional English pub

The Fleece Inn is the perfect rural retreat just a stone's throw from the beautiful Cotswold's boasting roaring open fires for the winter months, open garden and apple orchard for the summer sun and a friendly welcome all year round.

Spetchley Park and Gardens

Come and enjoy Spetchley, one of Britain's best kept secrets! Just three miles east of the beautiful cathedral city of Worcester and surrounded by glorious countryside, is the beautiful and romantic garden of Spetchley Park.

St Peter's Garden Centre

St Peter's Garden Centre is a family run garden centre offering the very best quality plants, indoor and outdoor goods, gardening equipment and a very high quality range of garden furniture and BBQ's. We pride ourselves on our high standards of customer service and have an excellent team of qualified staff providing gardening advice.

Brockhampton Estate

The house is surrounded by a moat which is a big success with any kid to start! Plus follow the nature trail and spot wildlife from the bird-hide, have fun in the natural play area and discover new areas of the estate on their 3 orienteering courses!

Upton-upon-Severn Visitor Centre

Upton upon Severn is a lively little town that owes its existence to the River Severn. There are numerous pubs and hotels, many along the river, which provide a variety of fine ales and good food. In the 19th Century these used to serve the men who worked on the boats carrying goods to and from the port of Bristol.

Tenbury Swimming Pool

Set in the market town of Tenbury Wells in Worcestershire, Tenbury Swimming Pool serves a local population of around 3500.

Grafton Farm Riding Centre

BHS approved all weather facility offering lessons from 4 years, escorted hacking for over 8s, recognised Pony Club and holiday activities.
 
Escorted one to two hour scenic hacks (for over 8s) available, plus recognised Pony Club and holiday activities.

All Things Wild Nature Centre

All Things Wild Nature Centre at The Domestic Fowl Trust is set in the beautiful Vale of Evesham in the Worcestershire countryside, and is the perfect place for you to relax, learn and enjoy yourself.

The Handsam Boat Company

Offering jaunts down the River Avon either by guided covered group tour, private hire motor boat or a family sized row boat. Departing from the award winning Abbey Park.

Wyre Forest Discovery Centre

Wyre Forest Discovery Centre hosts the "education centre of excellence". Curriculum linked activities and a variety of adult craft and wildlife focus days are available including high wires and muddy games!

Honeybourne Pottery

Honeybourne Pottery was established in 2001, and is run by Paul and Kath Sillence.

Abbey Park

A lovely park that is free to visit and has plenty to keep everyone amused, including children’s play area, skate park, a bandstand, boat trips on the river, and water play fountains!

The Commandery

The Commandery has exciting stories to tell you about power, greed, war, wealth, romance, death, society and industry.

Step back in time to catch a glimpse of the lively characters that have inhabited this ancient building during the past seven centuries.

Malvern Splash

Features a main pool and a teaching pool with leisure facilities including a beach, flume and wave machine!

Droitwich Spa Lido

Heated outdoor swimming pool with a beach area at one end and an integrated fountain, with a dedicated wet-play area besides the main pool.

Situated at the heart of the idyllic Lido Park, the historic Droitwich Spa Lido is a fantastic summer’s day out!

It's a remodelled 44 yard by 22 yard heated swimming pool with a 'beach' area at one end and an integrated fountain.

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