Birmingham Airport 1 hr 6
Great Malvern Priory (33 min) Abbey and architecture Hartlebury Castle (30 min) Castle and history Worcestershire Beacon (35 min) This 425-m. hill features numerous footpaths, sweeping views & a 19th-century toposcope. Worcester Cathedral (29 min) Norman-era, Gothic place of CofE worship containing the tomb of King John and a 235-step tower. Ralph Court Gardens (15 min) Witley Court and Gardens (23 min) Lavish ruined mansion with stone fountains and formal gardens, a children's play area and shop. National Trust - Brockhampton Estate (13 min) Traditionally farmed estate and medieval manor house with open parkland, nature trails and tours. Museum of Royal Worcester (31 min) Museum telling the story of Worcester porcelain, plus galleries of Georgian and Victorian ceramics. The Firs: Elgar's Birthplace (21 min) Go Ape Wyre Forest (26 min) Adventure-activity chain venue where groups explore the forest canopy via a treetop rope course. Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum (28 min) Local-history displays, fine art & relics in a Victorian-era brick building with gift shop & cafe. Malvern Hills (36 min) Sweeping countryside views are offered from walking trails on these hills known for spring water. West Midland Safari Park (40 min) Landscaped park with 150-acre safari and other animals, plus theme park, discovery trail and events. Hampton Court Castle (34 min) 15th-century fortified manor house with ornate renovated Victorian walled gardens and a famous maze. National Trust - Berrington Hall (35 min) Neoclassical 18th-century mansion with period furnishings & surrounding gardens open to the public. |