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Up Hill and Down Dale...
Whilst I wouldn't want to encourage you to
come to anywhere other than Worcester I would be doing myself
an injustice if I didn't give you some details about the surrounding
area.
Worcester has the unique advantage of being
located centrally, it is a major rail junction and it is on
the M5 motorway. At the same time it has the advantage of being
nestled in some of England's most beautiful countryside
Malvern
Malvern is a Victorian Spa town located about
9 miles from Worcester. It is home to Morgan Motors and Malvern
Spring Water. As well as being situated on the side of the Malvern
Hills (A spectacular ridge of hills running north to south for
about 10 miles and at the highest point (Worcestershire Beacon)
towering over 424 Metres (1394 feet). This will ensure one of
the best views in England. If walking is not your thing, take
a visit to the winter gardens where you will be able to take
in a show at one of the nations key theatres outside of the
West End. Malvern is a beautifully kept town with fantastic
charm and some stunning architecture.
Birmingham
The nations 2nd Capital is only 45 minutes
away, if you stay in Worcester that is! Birmingham has a lot
to offer from Centenary Square, to the newly developed, highly
modern Bull Ring shopping centre, to the Cadbury Factory (Cadbury's
World). Once you've finished shopping a great night out can
be had on Broad Street.
Stratford Upon Avon
Birthplace of Shakespeare, this beautiful Warwickshire
town sells itself. The town retains it's Elizabethan charm...
and who can resist a trip down the Avon on a hired boat!
Warwick
A stunning medieval town, with the fantastic
castle as the main attraction. Run by the company responsible
for Madame Tussaud's in London and Alton Towers, the castle
has many exciting events and entertainment including a mediaeval
market during the summer months.
Other Places
Aside to these few places Worcester is surrounded
by some fabulous countryside for walking, enjoying the quiet
life and sampling real ales at some traditional english country
pubs. Other places such as Hereford, Tewkesbury, Evesham, Ledbury,
Pershore are all worth a visit with their old market centre's.
As is Upton upon Severn with its Jazz Festival and riverside
pubs.
Further afield you have Alton Towers theme
park in Staffordshire, one of the best in Europe, Drayton Manor
Park and Zoo and the West Midlands Safari park (just up the
road in Kidderminster). Even Oxford is only a little over an
hour away... so what are you waiting for!
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The Old Hills, Callow End, Nr Malvern
Stratford Upon Avon
The Malvern Hills, looking across the flooded plains on the
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