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Things To Do...
Passing through
our river meadow is part of a three mile 'way-marked' river walk, taking
in a variety of birds and wildlife, from Eckington Bridge to
Strensham Lock, where you can see boats travelling south
towards Tewkesbury or North to Pershore, Evesham and further
on to Stratford.
A climb to the
top of Bredon Hill is well worth while, with it’s famous
iron-age hill fort. Then there’s an 18 mile drive around
the hill through its quaint villages with their Tudor
cottages and golden Cotswold houses – this is an absolute
‘must do’.
Eckington
Bridge
Further afield
Four miles away is Georgian Pershore with its
Photogenic Abbey. The Town boasts a permanent indoor market,
small theatre, swimming pool and leisure centre and its well
known Annual Plum Fayre etc. Not forgetting its Renowned
Horticultural College for plant sales and the home of the
RHS Society.
From Pershore
Old Bridge car park there starts a five mile circular walk,
taking in the Bank of the River Avon and Tiddesley Wood
Nature Reserve where the Pershore Egg Plum was first
discovered.
Tewkesbury
is just seven miles away where the rivers Avon and Severn
join and boat trips are available. The lovely unspoilt Tudor
Town has an historic Abbey and many unusual old Alleys,
hostelries and small shops.
Upton upon
Severn lies six miles away and really goes to town with
several well known popular festivals; Folk Festival, Jazz
Festival, Blues Festival, Water Festival and offers much,
much more.
Then we have
Malvern with a prestigious theatre. Malvern Showground
with ‘Quite a programme’ throughout the year- the home of
the Spring Garden Festival and the Three Counties Show to
mention just a few.
For the
energetic from the top of the Ancient Malvern Hills
one can gaze out over the Hereford, Gloucester, Shropshire,
Warwick and Worcester Shires – even catching views of the
Brecon Beacons in Wales, sharing the views so loved by
Edward Elgar.
The world -
famous market town of Stratford-Upon-Avon, boyhood
home of the 16th century playwright William Shakespeare and
Stratford’s Memorial Theatre are just 26 miles away, with
Anne Hathaway’s Cottage close by.
Why not cut through the beautiful villages - 'The Combertons'
and Elmley Castle and head out to the well-known
Broadway,
Chipping Campden and many other Cotswold Villages and small
towns.
From the top of
the Majestic Malvern Hills you can gaze out over the
Hereford, Gloucester, Shropshire, Warwick and Worcester
Shires – even catching views of the Brecons in Wales,
sharing the views so loved by Edward Elgar.
The world-famous
market town of Stratford-Upon-Avon, boyhood home of 16th
Century playwright William Shakespeare and Stratford’s
Memorial Theatre are just 26 miles away, with Anne
Hathaway’s Cottage close by.
Shopping
& outings
We are in a most favourable area with so many picturesque
and interesting places to visit.
The Cathedral
Cities of Worcester, Gloucester and the Spa Town of
Cheltenham are all within easy reach.
Why not cut
through the beautiful villages of The Combertons and Elmley
Castle and head out to the well known Broadway, Chipping
Campden and many other Cotswold Villages and small towns
Fishing
The River Avon provides excellent course fishing from mid
June to March and is well managed by our local angling club
who are happy to share this part of the river with our
guests - please ask for further information.
View Across
Water Meadows Towards Strensham Church
Wildlife
The area is well known for its wildlife. There are 'Sites of
Special Scientific Interest' on nearby Bredon Hill and also
along the banks of the River Avon. Buzzards can be
seen on sunny days, circling above the slopes of Bredon
Hill. There are a huge variety of birds and mammals to
be found in the diverse habitats that exist close by. |
