Birmingham Airport 48 min
Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum (18 min) Local-history displays, fine art & relics in a Victorian-era brick building with gift shop & cafe. Worcester Cathedral (18 min) Norman-era, Gothic place of CofE worship containing the tomb of King John and a 235-step tower. Spetchley Park Gardens (20 min) Sprawling grounds of a country mansion with bloom- & herb-filled borders, ornate statues & a cafe. Museum of Royal Worcester (20 min) Museum telling the story of Worcester porcelain, plus galleries of Georgian and Victorian ceramics. West Midland Safari Park (32 min) Landscaped park with 150-acre safari and other animals, plus theme park, discovery trail and events. Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings (25 min) A collection of 25 historic buildings rebuilt in a spacious area with gardens and a cider orchard. Hartlebury Castle (16 min) Castle and history Malvern Hills (34 min) Sweeping countryside views are offered from walking trails on these hills known for spring water. National Trust - Brockhampton Estate (19 min) Traditionally farmed estate and medieval manor house with open parkland, nature trails and tours. The Firs: Elgar's Birthplace (14 min) Severn Valley Railway - Kidderminster (23 min) Witley Court and Gardens (5 min) Lavish ruined mansion with stone fountains and formal gardens, a children's play area and shop. South Wing (24 min) The Commandery (18 min) Extensive war museum in Charles II's former headquarters during the last battle of the Civil War. Worcestershire Beacon (33 min) This 425-m. hill features numerous footpaths, sweeping views & a 19th-century toposcope. |