Worcestershire

Worcestershire is a historic and picturesque English county in the West Midlands noted for its walkable towns, rich heritage, scenic Malvern Hills, riverside charm, and cultural landmarks.

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Located in Redditch

Redditch is a historic and planned new town in Worcestershire known for its needle-making industry and modern cultural and recreational amenities, with areas for walking, shopping, and museums.

The Fleece Inn

The Fleece Inn is a historic timber-framed pub dating back to the 15th century, located in Bretforton, Worcestershire. Owned by the National Trust, it features a medieval barn used for events, hosts cultural activities like folk nights and an annual asparagus festival, and preserves unique traditions such as witch circles chalked on the floor for protection.

Snowshill Manor

Snowshill Manor is a 16th-century Cotswold manor house in Gloucestershire, owned by the National Trust and housing an extensive collection amassed by Charles Paget Wade. Visitors can explore unique indoor collections and enjoy Arts and Crafts style outdoor gardens with terraces, ponds, and more.

3 miles from Threads of Identity Exhibition - 'The Final Act'

7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)

An exhibition presents garments from Charles Wade’s Snowshill Costume Collection, exploring clothing, cultural identity, personal expression and social history.

3 miles from Parent Pop with Hannah Morse

9 Oct, 16 Oct…

Parent Pop is a music session for parents and children aged 0–4, bringing them together to sing pop classics and move to the music.

Located in Solihull

Solihull is a historic market town in the West Midlands, England, known for its rich heritage, cultural attractions, and vibrant shopping centres like Touchwood and Mell Square. It offers diverse leisure and tourism experiences including parks, historic sites, and a strong automotive industry presence.

2 miles from Experience Elgar's Cello Concerto Live

11 Oct (this Sunday)

A recital of Elgar’s Cello Concerto performed by cellist Corinne Frost and pianist Janine Parsons, introduced by a talk from Elgar specialist Richard Westwood-Brookes.

Coughton Court

Coughton Court is a Tudor-style English country house in Warwickshire, owned by the National Trust and open to the public. Visitors can explore the historic house with its crenellated façade and Tudor Gatehouse, along with extensive grounds including formal gardens and a lake. The house has rich history including links to Catholic recusancy, the Gunpowder Plot, and ongoing major restoration work.

Hailes Abbey

Hailes Abbey is a ruined Cistercian monastery in Gloucestershire founded in the 13th century, notable for its historical pilgrimage significance due to a relic of the Holy Blood. Visitors can explore the abbey ruins and an on-site museum with artefacts, as well as a nearby historic medieval church with notable wall paintings.

3 miles from Stranger Folk

10 Oct–1 Nov, 7–8 Nov…

Explore British folklore through a Halloween adventure at Snowshill Manor and Garden, using the Stranger Folk app to follow a guide and help close the gaps between the worlds. The trail runs outdoors as well as wherever the adventure takes you around the site.

Near Medicinal Garden Walks

7 Oct, 10 Oct…

Join a guided walk around Hanbury Hall’s formal gardens to explore the medicinal properties of plants and learn about the historic gardens.

Brockhampton

Brockhampton Estate is a National Trust property in Herefordshire featuring a late 14th century timber framed manor house with moat, extensive farmland, parkland, and woodland. Visitors can explore both the historic interiors and outdoor grounds including an archaeological site of a medieval village.

Near Fascinating Fungi Tour

13 Oct (next Tuesday)

Join expert forager Marlow Renton on a guided walk at Brockhampton to learn about fungi, where to find it and how to forage with more confidence. Mushrooms will not be collected for eating.