Birmingham Airport 1 hr
Croome Court (30 min) This 18th-century neo-Palladian mansion features restored rooms, walled gardens, a park & more. Worcestershire Beacon (3 min) This 425-m. hill features numerous footpaths, sweeping views & a 19th-century toposcope. Great Malvern Priory (7 min) Abbey and architecture Worcester Cathedral (24 min) Norman-era, Gothic place of CofE worship containing the tomb of King John and a 235-step tower. Malvern Museum (7 min) Local-history exhibits, artifacts & information in a 15th-century brick gatehouse. Herefordshire Beacon (10 min) Iron age Malvern Hills (4 min) Sweeping countryside views are offered from walking trails on these hills known for spring water. Three Counties Showground (13 min) Indoor & outdoor venue by the Malvern Hills, with antiques fairs, flea markets & agricultural shows. Spetchley Park Gardens (24 min) Sprawling grounds of a country mansion with bloom- & herb-filled borders, ornate statues & a cafe. Priory Park (7 min) Witley Court and Gardens (32 min) Lavish ruined mansion with stone fountains and formal gardens, a children's play area and shop. National Trust - Brockhampton Estate (20 min) Traditionally farmed estate and medieval manor house with open parkland, nature trails and tours. Tewkesbury Abbey (32 min) Norman edifice with a Romanesque tower and ornate roof bosses, plus regular Christian services. British Camp Hill Fort (10 min) Iron age and history Eastnor Castle (18 min) Venerable mock Greek Revival castle, circa 1820, with a tea room, medieval armor & gardens to tour. |