Places to Visit

Sacred Heart Church, Droitwich Spa.
Magnificent mosaic interior made from millions of Italian glass tiles depicting the life of St Richard of Droitwich, Bishop of Chichester.
Open Daily.

Hanbury and Hanbury Hall (National Trust)
Hanbury is reputed to be Ambridge of the Archers radio programme fame. Several Archers weddings have taken place at Hanbury Parish Church with a tape of its bells often being featured.
Hanbury Hall is a William and Mary red brick house, built in 1701. It houses the Watney  Collection of porcelain.
Open 30 March – 29 October, Sunday to Wednesday 2pm to 6pm.
Tel 01527 821214.

Jinney Ring Craft Centre
On the Hanbury Road is the Jinney Ring Craft Centre with craft workshops, gift shop, café and restaurant.
Open Tuesday to Saturday 10.30am – 5pm & Sunday 11.30am – 5.30pm.
Tel: 01527 821272.

Avoncroft Museum of  Building, Nr Bromsgrove
Buildings through the ages. A fascinating collection of historic buildings visited by Prince Phillip in early 2001.
Tel: 01527 831886.

Hartlebury Castle, Hartlebury
The seat of the Bishops of Worcester. There is also a County Museum.
Tel: 01299 250416

Whitly Court (English Heritage) & St Michael’s Church, Great Whitly.
Ancient grounds and ruins of the home of The Earl of Dudley.
Includes the famous Poseidon fountain in the garden. The church is of beautiful 18th Century Baroque period.
Tel: 01299 896636.