Salwarpe
Droitwich
Worcester
Bromsgrove
Wyre Forest
Malvern
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Salwarpe is more a collection of farmhouses, converted barns, and cottages than a
village, although Salwarpe does have an excellent village hall which is extensively
used for functions and meetings. The picturesque Church nestled between the River
Salwarpe and the Droitwich Canal is just a few minutes walk away. From here you
can walk to Droitwich or to the River Severn north of Worcester.
Dating back to Roman Times, Droitwich Spa was once a renowned centre of salt production in the UK. Today
(August 09) the re-built Brine Baths that are part of the Droitwich Private Hospital, are unfortunately closed for
refurbishment. Droitwich is also home to the world famous Knee Clinic. In recent years executive housing estates
have dramatically increased the size of Droitwich. Trains run regularly to Birmingham and Worcester. A new
Waitrose supermarket opened in 2005 and helped to inject a new lease of life into a traditional small-town high
street with an eclectic mix of shops. In July 2007, Droitwich High Street was badly effected by
flooding. Droitwich has an excellent Tourist Information Office and Heritage Centre.
In 2010 the Droitwich canal is due to re-open. Over the past few years, new locks have been
constructed, and existing ones renovated in order to complete the navigation through
Droitwich from the River Severn to the Birmingham to Worcester Canal at Hanbury Wharf.
Just ten minutes by car, historic Worcester offers a wide range of activities. For the
sporting enthusiast Worcester Warriors now compete at Six-Ways, right on Junction 6 of the
M5, in Rugby's premier division. Watch top class County Cricket at New Road, overlooked
by the spire of the imposing Cathedral and on the banks of the River Severn just a few
minutes walk from the City Centre. Perhaps National Hunt racing is more you pleasure?
Worcester Racecourse on the banks of the River and again just minutes walk from the City
Centre offers a choice of day and evening meetings throughout the season.
The Commandery Centre portrays Worcester's major involvement in determining the
outcome of the English Civil War. The superb acoustics at Huntingdon Hall, previously used
as Methodist Chapel, make this Grade II listed building one of the UK's premier intimate
live music venues. On the outskirts of Worcester you find the Birthplace of Edward Elgar,
one England's finest classical composers.
Just a little further a field and you'll find two of the West Midlands premier tourist
attractions close to hand. Kidderminster is home to the Severn Valley Railway which
runs a regular timetable of historic steam trains to Bridgnorth. Between
Kidderminster and Bewdley, the West Midlands Safari Park draws big holiday crowds.
Less than fifteen minutes by car, Bromsgrove has two sites that attract
hundreds of visitors. Webbs of Wychbold is a nationally renowned Garden Centre,
with indoor and outdoor departments to keep you busy all day. They also have a
good restaurant. Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings is a eclectic collection of
buildings spanning seven centuries, all rescued and re-built in the heart of rural
Worcestershire.
Approximately 25 minutes by car, The Hills and Wells of Malvern attract many keen
walkers to the area. Malvern is a pretty little town set beneath the hills, with
specialist shops and a nationally acclaimed theatre.
The Three Counties Showground in Malvern hosts a number of nationally recognised
events. The Three Counties agricultural show, gardening shows, dog championships,
and a caravan show amongst them.
Close to Malvern, Eastnor Castle is a magnificent fairytale castle dramatically situated
in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the foothills of The Malvern's.
As well as being an excellent stop-over when travelling North to South (or vice
versa!), we've also got more visitor attractions under an hour's drive.
Warwick Castle
Shakespeare’s Stratford upon Avon
Cheltenham Race Course
