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National Trust's Greyfriars' House and Garden
Worcester
Late Medieval merchant's house, rescued from demolition, in Worcester city centre.
Hartlebury Castle
Kidderminster
Hartlebury Castle was the home of the Bishops of Worcester from 855 to 2007. Three of our bishops became saints, two were burned at the stake for their faith, one became the Pope who refused Henry the VIII his divorce and another was present at the execution of Mary Queen of Scots. They have amazing stories to tell and their history and that of Hartlebury Castle is inextricably linked with the history of the nation. However, in 2007 there was a risk that all that history could be lost. The Bishop’s home was moved to Worcester and there was talk that the Castle and its surrounding land could be sold for development. Hartlebury Castle Preservation Trust was formed to prevent that. The trust is a charity formed to preserve for the benefit of the people, Worcestershire and of the Nation Hartlebury Castle, its gardens, grounds, parkland and historic contents including the Hurd Library. With the help of a £5m grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund the Trust purchased the Castle in 2014 and carried out renovations to open it as a visitor attraction in April 2018. We have been supported by our colleagues at the County Museum which has leased part of the site since the 1960s and in the first year over 20,000 visitors came to learn about our history and to enjoy the beautiful grounds. The challenge of purchasing and renovating the Castle was huge. But the fact that it is now open to visitors does not mean it is “saved”. We are of course immensely grateful to the National Lottery and to all our other funders for their contribution to the visitor attraction you see today. But for the Castle to be truly “saved” it needs to be self-sufficient, generating enough annual income to cover the substantial costs of maintaining and running it. When you visit Hartlebury Castle you are directly contributing to the charity which is fighting to preserve it. Hartlebury Castle Preservation Trust receives a proportion of your entry fees, and any money you spend in the shop or the café comes to us. We run events and workshops to generate income, and you can also hire parts of the Castle for weddings, parties or meetings. All of this helps us to keep the Castle open so that people can learn its fascinating history and enjoy its peaceful grounds. If you would like to help further, you can also donate either by text or cheque. Every penny goes towards maintaining and preserving this slice of history for future generations.
Witley Court & Gardens
Great Witley
Explore the dramatic ruins of Witley Court and travel back to a world of lavish house parties. Learn the stories behind the people who once lived and partied here, from servants to royal visitors. Discover elaborate parterre gardens and monumental fountains then find your way through enchanting woodland to the unique adventure play area. Witley Court has something for everyone to enjoy.
Spetchley Park Gardens
Worcester
Historic garden surrounded by spectacular parkland, lakes and countryside.
Perrycroft
Upper Colwall
Perrycroft is an arts and crafts house designed by the architect C F A Voysey and built in 1895. The house stands high on the Malvern Hills with magnificent westerly views. The varied 10-acre garden offers formal and informal, historic and contemporary plantings and will appeal to garden lovers in all seasons. Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome.
Stone House Cottage Garden & Nursery
Kidderminster
My retail nursery specialises in wall shrubs, climbers and lesser grown herbaceous plants. Almost all the plants for sale can be seen growing in my 3/4 of an acre walled garden that lies beside the nursery, and I encourage visitors to look round the garden before going to the nursery.
Little Malvern Court
Malvern
Little Malvern Court has ten acres of former monastic grounds surround the Court with a Rose Garden, terraces and garden rooms, reaching down to the lakes, which had been ancient fish ponds excavated by the monks. Spring bulbs, blossom, old-fashioned roses and the topiary yew hedge bordering the garden are some of the highlights.
National Trust's Hanbury Hall and Gardens
Droitwich Spa
A country retreat in the heart of Worcestershire. The house and garden, originally a stage-set for summer parties, offer a glimpse into life at the turn of the 18th century.
Bodenham Arboretum
Kidderminster
Worcestershire’s Hidden Garden. An oasis of plantations, pools and avenues beautifully landscaped including over 3000 species of trees and shrubs from all over the world. Each season bringing a beauty of its own.
Arley Arboretum & Gardens
Bewdley
The Arboretum offers plenty to do for all ages from the Italian garden with its fountain, to the Themed Trails and maze. Our Peacocks are also a splendid sight wandering around the gardens.
Harvington Hall
Kidderminster
The Hall’s beautiful gardens offer a stunning display of colour and a variety of styles. Boasting a formal knot garden and courtyard, a wildflower garden and cottage-style floral borders - the Hall’s gardens are lovingly tended by dedicated volunteers. There is also a tea room on site offering light lunches and refreshments.
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Hartlebury Castle
Kidderminster
Hartlebury Castle was the home of the Bishops of Worcester from 855 to 2007. Three of our bishops became saints, two were burned at the stake for their faith, one became the Pope who refused Henry the VIII his divorce and another was present at the execution of Mary Queen of Scots. They have amazing stories to tell and their history and that of Hartlebury Castle is inextricably linked with the history of the nation. However, in 2007 there was a risk that all that history could be lost. The Bishop’s home was moved to Worcester and there was talk that the Castle and its surrounding land could be sold for development. Hartlebury Castle Preservation Trust was formed to prevent that. The trust is a charity formed to preserve for the benefit of the people, Worcestershire and of the Nation Hartlebury Castle, its gardens, grounds, parkland and historic contents including the Hurd Library. With the help of a £5m grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund the Trust purchased the Castle in 2014 and carried out renovations to open it as a visitor attraction in April 2018. We have been supported by our colleagues at the County Museum which has leased part of the site since the 1960s and in the first year over 20,000 visitors came to learn about our history and to enjoy the beautiful grounds. The challenge of purchasing and renovating the Castle was huge. But the fact that it is now open to visitors does not mean it is “saved”. We are of course immensely grateful to the National Lottery and to all our other funders for their contribution to the visitor attraction you see today. But for the Castle to be truly “saved” it needs to be self-sufficient, generating enough annual income to cover the substantial costs of maintaining and running it. When you visit Hartlebury Castle you are directly contributing to the charity which is fighting to preserve it. Hartlebury Castle Preservation Trust receives a proportion of your entry fees, and any money you spend in the shop or the café comes to us. We run events and workshops to generate income, and you can also hire parts of the Castle for weddings, parties or meetings. All of this helps us to keep the Castle open so that people can learn its fascinating history and enjoy its peaceful grounds. If you would like to help further, you can also donate either by text or cheque. Every penny goes towards maintaining and preserving this slice of history for future generations.
Bodenham Arboretum
Kidderminster
Worcestershire’s Hidden Garden. An oasis of plantations, pools and avenues beautifully landscaped including over 3000 species of trees and shrubs from all over the world. Each season bringing a beauty of its own.
Arley Arboretum & Gardens
Bewdley
The Arboretum offers plenty to do for all ages from the Italian garden with its fountain, to the Themed Trails and maze. Our Peacocks are also a splendid sight wandering around the gardens.
Witley Court & Gardens
Great Witley
Explore the dramatic ruins of Witley Court and travel back to a world of lavish house parties. Learn the stories behind the people who once lived and partied here, from servants to royal visitors. Discover elaborate parterre gardens and monumental fountains then find your way through enchanting woodland to the unique adventure play area. Witley Court has something for everyone to enjoy.
National Trust's Hanbury Hall and Gardens
Droitwich Spa
A country retreat in the heart of Worcestershire. The house and garden, originally a stage-set for summer parties, offer a glimpse into life at the turn of the 18th century.
Perrycroft
Upper Colwall
Perrycroft is an arts and crafts house designed by the architect C F A Voysey and built in 1895. The house stands high on the Malvern Hills with magnificent westerly views. The varied 10-acre garden offers formal and informal, historic and contemporary plantings and will appeal to garden lovers in all seasons. Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome.