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.
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.
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.
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.
Hanbury Hall is an 18th-century Queen Anne style stately home in Worcestershire, managed by the National Trust, featuring historic interiors with notable paintings, recreated formal gardens, and listed heritage buildings within scenic parkland.
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 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.
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.
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.