Guidebook for Worcestershire
Arts & Culture
National Trust House with park designed by 'Capability' Brown. Cafe in former WW2 Airforce Sickbay.
37 locals recommend
Croome Court
National Trust House with park designed by 'Capability' Brown. Cafe in former WW2 Airforce Sickbay.
Number Eight offers live performances as well as cinema screenings. The foyer doubles as an exhibition space and cafe.
Number 8 Arts Centre
8 High StNumber Eight offers live performances as well as cinema screenings. The foyer doubles as an exhibition space and cafe.
Stunning Norman Abbey in fine timber-framed town on the confluence of the Severn and the river Avon. Excellent choral services and music.
55 locals recommend
Tewkesbury Abbey
Stunning Norman Abbey in fine timber-framed town on the confluence of the Severn and the river Avon. Excellent choral services and music.
Elegant Spa town with Pump Room, beautiful shops and important festivals: literary, jazz, classical music, science and horse-racing.
384 locals recommend
Cheltenham
Elegant Spa town with Pump Room, beautiful shops and important festivals: literary, jazz, classical music, science and horse-racing.
Jazz 1-6th May 2019
Science 4-9th June 2019
Music 5-14th July 2019
Literary 4-13th October
58 locals recommend
Cheltenham Festivals
109- 111 Bath RdJazz 1-6th May 2019
Science 4-9th June 2019
Music 5-14th July 2019
Literary 4-13th October
Home to the Royal Shakespeare Company, The Swan Theatre and The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.
533 locals recommend
Stratford-upon-Avon
Home to the Royal Shakespeare Company, The Swan Theatre and The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.
May 2019. Lovely classical music in picturesque Cotswold market town.
Chipping Campden Music Festival
High StreetMay 2019. Lovely classical music in picturesque Cotswold market town.
Entertainment & Activities
Independent Art Deco cinema, with comfortable seating, good food and live events.
43 locals recommend
Regal Cinema Evesham
41 Port StIndependent Art Deco cinema, with comfortable seating, good food and live events.
Fantastic productions by the LFO team in beautiful surroundings. Wagner specialists.
2019 Programme
RICHARD WAGNER
DAS RHEINGOLD
Anthony Negus / Amy Lane
5, 7, 9, 11 June
GAETANO DONIZETTI
ANNA BOLENA
Jeremy Silver / Jenny Miller
22, 25, 27, 29 June, 1 July
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART
DON GIOVANNI
Thomas Blunt / Martin Constantine
11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20 July
FRANCESCO CAVALLI
LA CALISTO
Lesley Anne Sammons / Mathilde Lopez
(Young Artist production)
29, 31 July, 2, 3 August
17 locals recommend
Longborough Festival Opera
Fantastic productions by the LFO team in beautiful surroundings. Wagner specialists.
2019 Programme
RICHARD WAGNER
DAS RHEINGOLD
Anthony Negus / Amy Lane
5, 7, 9, 11 June
GAETANO DONIZETTI
ANNA BOLENA
Jeremy Silver / Jenny Miller
22, 25, 27, 29 June, 1 July
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART
DON GIOVANNI
Thomas Blunt / Martin Constantine
11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20 July
FRANCESCO CAVALLI
LA CALISTO
Lesley Anne Sammons / Mathilde Lopez
(Young Artist production)
29, 31 July, 2, 3 August
Horse racing festival; 12th March 2019 Champions day; 13th March ladies' Day; 14th March St Patrick's Day; 15th March Gold Cup.
88 locals recommend
Cheltenham Race Course station
Horse racing festival; 12th March 2019 Champions day; 13th March ladies' Day; 14th March St Patrick's Day; 15th March Gold Cup.
The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway is a volunteer operated heritage railway in Gloucestershire and Worcestershire offering a round trip of 28 miles. It uses part of the route of the former Great Western Railway's main line from Birmingham to Cheltenham which used to run via Stratford-upon-Avon.
It now operates steam and heritage diesel trains between Cheltenham Racecourse and Broadway through some of the most spectacular scenery in the Cotswolds. The line commands wonderful views of the nearby sleepy hamlets and villages, with outstanding outlooks across to the Malvern Hills and beyond.
45 locals recommend
Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway
Station CottagesThe Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway is a volunteer operated heritage railway in Gloucestershire and Worcestershire offering a round trip of 28 miles. It uses part of the route of the former Great Western Railway's main line from Birmingham to Cheltenham which used to run via Stratford-upon-Avon.
It now operates steam and heritage diesel trains between Cheltenham Racecourse and Broadway through some of the most spectacular scenery in the Cotswolds. The line commands wonderful views of the nearby sleepy hamlets and villages, with outstanding outlooks across to the Malvern Hills and beyond.
Food Scene
Belle House
5A Bridge StDelicate food in elegant surroundings. Lovely deli.
Flavours
96 High StRun by authentic Italian family. Excellent for ice cream and fresh pizza.
Thai Emerald
36 Castle StLovely fresh food!
Lovely location on the market square with terrace. Characterful decor and the sweet potato fries are delicious.
Orto Lounge
14 Market placeLovely location on the market square with terrace. Characterful decor and the sweet potato fries are delicious.
Our favourite.. lovely English Breakfast, huge selection of teas and brilliant cakes. Dogs welcome. Friendly staff.
The Twisted Spoon
Our favourite.. lovely English Breakfast, huge selection of teas and brilliant cakes. Dogs welcome. Friendly staff.
Beautiful Fish and Chips at reasonable price. The main restaurant is lovely but more pricey.
31 locals recommend
Russell's Fish & Chips
20a High StBeautiful Fish and Chips at reasonable price. The main restaurant is lovely but more pricey.
Fifteenth century inn owned by The National Trust, with original furnishings. Home to the Asparagus Festival in May.
36 locals recommend
The Fleece Inn
Fifteenth century inn owned by The National Trust, with original furnishings. Home to the Asparagus Festival in May.
Home to the Pudding Club.
The Pudding Club’s heartfelt mission since it started in 1985 has been to preserve the Great British Pudding and we think we’ve succeeded in this mission!
Every Friday evening, national and international visitors come to the little Cotswold village to experience this slightly eccentric institution.
12 locals recommend
Three Ways House Hotel
Chapel LaneHome to the Pudding Club.
The Pudding Club’s heartfelt mission since it started in 1985 has been to preserve the Great British Pudding and we think we’ve succeeded in this mission!
Every Friday evening, national and international visitors come to the little Cotswold village to experience this slightly eccentric institution.
Parks & Nature
Stunning views, varied landscape with woodland and grazing. No roads!
27 locals recommend
Bredon Tower
Stunning views, varied landscape with woodland and grazing. No roads!
We are at the Northern edge of the Cotswolds, an area of outstanding natural beauty. Beautiful walks and picturesque villages, famous gardens.
35 locals recommend
Cotswold District
We are at the Northern edge of the Cotswolds, an area of outstanding natural beauty. Beautiful walks and picturesque villages, famous gardens.
National Trust-owned land with far-reaching views over the Vale of Evesham. Good walks. Site of the original English Olympic Games which began in 1612.
25 locals recommend
Dover's Hill
National Trust-owned land with far-reaching views over the Vale of Evesham. Good walks. Site of the original English Olympic Games which began in 1612.
Sightseeing
Located in the heart of the Cotswolds, Sudeley Castle & Gardens has played an important role in England’s history for over 1,000 years.
Rated amongst the top attractions on TripAdvisor for ‘Things to Do in the Cotswolds’, the castle rooms and exhibits contain many fascinating treasures, from ancient Roman times to the present day.
Outside, the castle is surrounded by a breathtaking 1,200 acre estate and ten award-winning gardens. The centrepiece is the Queens Garden, so named because four of England’s queens – Anne Boleyn, Katherine Parr, Lady Jane Grey and Elizabeth I – once walked upon the original Tudor Parterre.
All-year-round activities and events.
248 locals recommend
Sudeley Castle
Located in the heart of the Cotswolds, Sudeley Castle & Gardens has played an important role in England’s history for over 1,000 years.
Rated amongst the top attractions on TripAdvisor for ‘Things to Do in the Cotswolds’, the castle rooms and exhibits contain many fascinating treasures, from ancient Roman times to the present day.
Outside, the castle is surrounded by a breathtaking 1,200 acre estate and ten award-winning gardens. The centrepiece is the Queens Garden, so named because four of England’s queens – Anne Boleyn, Katherine Parr, Lady Jane Grey and Elizabeth I – once walked upon the original Tudor Parterre.
All-year-round activities and events.
National Trust - Hidcote
Famous Arts and Crafts garden laid out in rooms.
Situated next door to Hidcote on the northern Cotswold Escarpment. Breath-taking views, exquisite planting, including the famous Kiftsgate Rose.
62 locals recommend
Kiftsgate Court Gardens
Situated next door to Hidcote on the northern Cotswold Escarpment. Breath-taking views, exquisite planting, including the famous Kiftsgate Rose.
Queen Anne mansion with murals by Sir James Thornhill.
Lovely walks in park. Also visit The Jinney Ring Craft Centre down the road.
24 locals recommend
Hanbury Hall
Queen Anne mansion with murals by Sir James Thornhill.
Lovely walks in park. Also visit The Jinney Ring Craft Centre down the road.
National Trust - Coughton Court
Tudor House with award-winning gardens.
Ancestral home of the Hertford family for over 300 years. Contemporary murals by Graham Rust. Fabulous adventure playground. Also visit Hiller's Farm Shop and Garden for meat from the Ragley Estate, deli and fresh produce, garden centre with display garden, very popular cafe and miniature railway.
30 locals recommend
Ragley Hall, Park & Gardens
Ancestral home of the Hertford family for over 300 years. Contemporary murals by Graham Rust. Fabulous adventure playground. Also visit Hiller's Farm Shop and Garden for meat from the Ragley Estate, deli and fresh produce, garden centre with display garden, very popular cafe and miniature railway.
Tranquil remains of thirteenth century Cistercian monastery (English heritage). Also visit the even earlier church which has outstanding frescoes and the fruit farm which incorporates the former abbey fish ponds.
40 locals recommend
Hailes Abbey
Tranquil remains of thirteenth century Cistercian monastery (English heritage). Also visit the even earlier church which has outstanding frescoes and the fruit farm which incorporates the former abbey fish ponds.
Shopping
Broadway is a fairy-tale Cotswold town 9 miles from the house. It is excellent for restaurants, coffee shops as well as independent shops.
253 locals recommend
Broadway
Broadway is a fairy-tale Cotswold town 9 miles from the house. It is excellent for restaurants, coffee shops as well as independent shops.
Pershore is a gorgeous Georgian market town, only 4 miles from the house. It has many independent shops and eateries. Pershore Abbey is also worth a visit.
28 locals recommend
Pershore
Pershore is a gorgeous Georgian market town, only 4 miles from the house. It has many independent shops and eateries. Pershore Abbey is also worth a visit.
This is a new and comprehensive retail venue set close to the river Avon amongst orchards. Some big brands can be found here along some smaller independents.
11 locals recommend
The Valley Evesham
This is a new and comprehensive retail venue set close to the river Avon amongst orchards. Some big brands can be found here along some smaller independents.
Located just outside the famous Stratford-upon-Avon, The Barn offers a wonderful day out with a licensed bistro, interiors shop and an old barn spanning over 13000 sq. ft. selling a wide range of antiques, furniture and collectables.
The Barn
Chapel LaneLocated just outside the famous Stratford-upon-Avon, The Barn offers a wonderful day out with a licensed bistro, interiors shop and an old barn spanning over 13000 sq. ft. selling a wide range of antiques, furniture and collectables.