Birmingham Airport 58 min
Spetchley Park Gardens (22 min) Sprawling grounds of a country mansion with bloom- & herb-filled borders, ornate statues & a cafe. Eastnor Castle (21 min) Venerable mock Greek Revival castle, circa 1820, with a tea room, medieval armor & gardens to tour. Three Counties Showground (12 min) Indoor & outdoor venue by the Malvern Hills, with antiques fairs, flea markets & agricultural shows. National Trust - Brockhampton Estate (17 min) Traditionally farmed estate and medieval manor house with open parkland, nature trails and tours. Great Malvern Priory (5 min) Abbey and architecture The Firs: Elgar's Birthplace (14 min) Tewkesbury Abbey (30 min) Norman edifice with a Romanesque tower and ornate roof bosses, plus regular Christian services. Malvern Hills (8 min) Sweeping countryside views are offered from walking trails on these hills known for spring water. Worcester Cathedral (22 min) Norman-era, Gothic place of CofE worship containing the tomb of King John and a 235-step tower. Worcestershire Beacon (7 min) This 425-m. hill features numerous footpaths, sweeping views & a 19th-century toposcope. Witley Court and Gardens (30 min) Lavish ruined mansion with stone fountains and formal gardens, a children's play area and shop. Malvern Museum (5 min) Local-history exhibits, artifacts & information in a 15th-century brick gatehouse. British Camp Hill Fort (14 min) Iron age and history Croome Court (29 min) This 18th-century neo-Palladian mansion features restored rooms, walled gardens, a park & more. Museum of Royal Worcester (22 min) Museum telling the story of Worcester porcelain, plus galleries of Georgian and Victorian ceramics. |