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Gardens

Festivals & Shows

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Historic Buildings

Welcome to the 2016 edition of Herefordshire& Worcestershire Signpost, your indispensableguide to the best tourist attractions and days outthe county has to offer.

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Experience the delights of Herefordshire andWorcestershire on a journey of discovery withthe National Trust.

From magnificent homes set in extensiveparkland, to peaceful walled gardens andbeautiful open countryside, there is somethingfor everyone to enjoy.

For more great value days out, ask the visitorreception teams about National Trustmembership, which gives free entry and parkingat more than 300 historic houses and gardens.

Berrington Hall, nearLeominster

Lancelot Brown was born in 1716 and is stillremembered 300 years later as he designed over170 parks in England, many of which still existtoday. He is widely known as "England's greatestgardener” and was called "Capability" Brown,because he would characteristically tell hislanded clients that their estates had great"capability" for landscape improvement.

Berrington has been chosen to take part in thetercentenary celebrations as it was the lastlandscape Brown completed before his death in1783. As the culmination of his lifetime’s workthe park is today seen as ‘natural’ rather than an

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ingeniously designed and engineered landscape.Come and stand in front of the mansion and seewhat we mean.

The celebrations will take place throughout theyear starting in February so there is plenty to seewhenever you come.

Red earth; Genius Loci - contemporary artexhibition

Brown’s vision has been developed by successivegenerations. The plan at Berrington is to restorethe original Brownian landscape over the nextfew years. This process will free up materials andvistas which a team of environmental artistscalled Red earth will use to create installationswhich illustrate and enhance the originallandscape. They need your help, so check whenthey’re on site and come along to cut reeds ordraw maps.

Visit Berrington Hall this year and join in thecelebrations of the 300th anniversary of thebirth of renowned garden designer Lancelot‘Capability’ Brown, at the home of his finallandscape design.

One of the few surviving masterpieces ofHenry Holland, this Georgian mansion, set inacres of designed parkland, contains beautifulinteriors, painted ceilings and French Regency

furniture, tapestries and carpets. Why notexplore the family rooms, or walk in theservants’ footsteps as you explore Berringtonbelow stairs?

Don’t miss the Delicarta exhibition of life-sizedcharacters and costumes, all exquisitelyhandmade from paper, or outfits from theCharles Paget Wade collection that explore theconnections between fashion and the garden.Berrington will also be home to an exhibition bythe Embroiderers’ Guild during 2016,showcasing hand crafted textiles inspired byCapability Brown’s designs for the parkland.

Why not go wild outdoors and run off someenergy in the park or have a go at building yourown den in our natural woodland play area.Whilst in the parkland, look out for the artinstallations created by Red Earth that celebrateCapability Brown’s work at Berrington.

Afterwards, take a walk through the parkland onone of our waymarked trails, relax by the lake orvisit the Servants’ Hall tea-room enjoy home-cooked seasonal food, or pick up a gift from theOld Harness Room shop.

For admission prices, opening times and a fulllist of events, please call 01568 615721 or visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/berrington-hall

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Croft Castle & Parkland, nearLeominster

Located deep in the heart of the Herefordshirecountryside, Croft Castle is surrounded by 1,500acres of historic farm, woodland and parkland.Home to the Croft family for almost 1,000 years,the castle has connections dating back to theNorman Conquest.

In the castle, family portraits sit alongside superbgothic decoration from the 18th century,including exceptional ceilings, paintings andfurniture. Explore the family photographs, sitand read through auction catalogues or evenhave a play on the piano. For 2016, the Croftstory is themed around World War 1 – find outhow the war impacted upon the Croft family andthe local community and discover memorabiliadepicting life on the home front and the Croftsat war.

Outside, take a stroll through the parkland upthe Croft Ambrey, the Iron Age hill fort, orfollow one of the woodland trails and discoverCroft’s 1,000 year old Quarry Oak tree. Why nottake a walk up to the Wood Pasture and discoverthe conservation work being done to protectCroft’s ancient and veteran trees as areas ofwoodland are returned to traditional woodpasture.

Don’t miss the 3 acre walled garden, completewith historic orchards, vineyard and a 1908 glasshouse which is currently being restored.Younger visitors can explore the mini castle playarea, or have fun on the natural play trail.

The Carpenters tea-room offers fresh, seasonalproduce from the garden including hot meals,homemade cakes, ice-cream and Sunday roasts,while the Stables shop has gifts and souvenirsfor all.

For admission prices, opening times and a fulllist of events, please call 01568 782120 or visitwww.nationaltrust.org.uk/croft-castle

Brockhampton estate, nearBromyard

Brockhampton estate sits in 1,700-acres of openparkland, traditional orchards, working farmlandand ancient woodland and was given to theNational Trust in 1946 by Colonel John TalbotLutley.

Nestled in the heart of this landscape is thepicturesque medieval manor house at LowerBrockhampton. Surrounded by a moat andborders of colourful seasonal flowers, the house

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is entered via a charming timber-framedgatehouse.

Meet the families that lived here for over 600years and take a journey through time from 1425to the present day. Discover how peoples liveschanged through the ages and how ancienttraditions continue to exert an influence today.

Enjoy the peace and tranquillity as you sit in thedamson orchard or enjoy a stroll along thenature trail to discover a rich variety of wildlife,along with historic farming breeds such asHereford cattle and Ryeland sheep. The estateoffers miles of way-marked walks around pondsand through valleys, with breathtaking viewsacross the surrounding countryside to theMalvern and Clee Hills. Don’t miss the newCarriage Rides walk, or if you’re feelingadventurous, try out the natural play trail andden building area.

Visit the granary shop for a great selection ofNational Trust and Herefordshire gifts,including local produce.

The Old Apple Store tea-room serves lunches,hot and cold drinks, cakes and snacks. TheGranary shop at Lower Brockhampton alsooffers refreshments.

Dogs welcome on leads in the grounds, woodsand parkland.

For admission prices, opening times and a fulllist of events, please call 01885 482077 or visitwww.nationaltrust.org.uk/brockhampton

Cwmmau Farmhouse, Brilley,Whitney on Wye

Built in the 1920s by Philip Holman, who laterwent on to become High Sheriff ofHerefordshire, Cwmmau is a black and whitetimbered farmhouse that boasts many originalfeatures including stoned tiled roofs, doublebread oven and washing coppers in the kitchen.

The farmhouse shows how the estate developedfrom the 17 century to until the present day, withrooms retaining all of their charm and character.Many of the original farm buildings also remain,with stables and barns and other out buildings toexplore.

Cwmmau Farmhouse was left to the NationalTrust in 1964 and is open to the public twice ayear, for four days in June and October. The restof the year it is run as a popular National Trustholiday cottage.

Visitors can walk around the gardens of thehouse to find fantastic views towards nearbyKington and the surrounding Herefordshirecountryside.

For admission prices or details of opening datesfor 2016, please call 01568 780246 or visitwww.nat ional t r ust .org.uk/cwmmau-farmhouse

the Weir, Swainshill

Bordered by the River Wye, The Weir sits withinunspoilt Herefordshire countryside and has

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many historical secrets to uncover. For centuriesthis site has been used as a pleasure ground forfishing, boating and swimming. It is managed ina natural way to create a varied habitat forwildlife.

Lovingly designed by Roger Parr in the 1920’s,who had purchased the estate to enjoy salmonfishing along the river, the garden also containsinteresting Roman archaeology, including thelargest standing piece of Roman masonry inHerefordshire and Worcestershire, thought tohave been part of a villa.

These stunning riverside gardens are perfect forexploring at any time of the year; carpets ofspring bulbs give way to beautiful wild flowers inthe summer, then the colours change again inthe autumn. Paths can be uneven and there arelots of steps, so visitors should wear suitablefootwear.

Don’t miss the recently restored walled gardenwith its mix of herbaceous borders andvegetables including onions, beans, beetrootsand carrots, all of which can be purchased fromreception.

After all that fresh air, pop into the self-servicetea tent for some well-earned refreshments, orbring a picnic and enjoy it on the deckchairsalongside the River Wye.

For admission prices, opening times and a fulllist of events, please call 01981 590509 or visitwww.nationaltrust.org.uk/the-weir

Croome, near Pershore

there’s more than meets the eye at Croome.

A secret wartime airbase was once a hub ofactivity for thousands of people and its hospitalhas been restored as a 1940s visitor centre andmuseum.

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online • CountySignPost • appsOutside is the grandest of English landscapesand ‘Capability’ Brown’s masterful firstcommission, with commanding views over theMalverns. 2016 is his 300th birthday year andthere is lots to see and do in celebration of thisextraordinary man.

The parkland was nearly lost, but is now greatfor walks and adventures with a temple, folly orstatue around every corner.

At the heart of the park lies Croome Court. The6th Earl was an eighteenth century trend-setter,and today Croome follows his lead using artistsand craftspeople to tell the story of its eclecticpast in inventive ways. Explore four floors ofthe mansion, and witness the long-awaitedreturn of the Coventry collection saved from the1948 auction.

For admission prices, opening times and detailsof events please call 01905 371006 or visitwww.nationaltrust.org.uk/croome Chines Bridge & Church © James Dobson

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Hellens, still a privately-owned property, is aliving monument to much of England’s history.It contains a wealth of period furnishings,paintings and decorations. There are heirloomsof Ann Boleyn, Mary Tudor, the Earl of Essex( a favourite of Elizabeth I), Charles I, the Dukeof Wharton and of the house’s inhabitants overthe centuries.

The gardens are being redeveloped along Tudorand Jacobean lines, reflecting the house’s history.They incorporate a rare 17th century octagonaldovecote, a walled knot garden, a yew labyrinth,and a short woodland and pond walk. There arealso the Derby Coach and family carriages to beseen, as well as the Old Cider Mill house.

Opening times: Hellens is open for guided tourson Wednesdays and Sundays and Bank holidayMondays from Easter Saturday to endSeptember.

The tours last for an hour, and start at 1pm, 2pmand 3pm. No booking is necessary.

Hellens is situated in the village of Much Marcle,just off the A449, 7 miles from Ross on Wye and3 miles from Ledbury.

Hellens also hosts many public events -www.hellensmanor.com/events.html

For further information please contact the officeon 01531 660504 or [email protected]


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s Harvington Hall is an ElizabethanManor house with the largest series ofPriests hides in the country and rarewall paintings. The Hall, which liesSouth East of Kidderminster, is openfrom March to October and has a tearoom, gift shop and charming walledgardens enclosing a picnic area.

As always we look forward to the startof the new season with optimism andenthusiasm for the months ahead. Theusual full programme of events isplanned and organised and the Hallwill look at its best to welcome 2016’svisitors. Daffodils in full flower, ducksnesting on the moat and the trees, inthe charming walled gardens, heavywith blossom and buds.

During the winter period importantconservation work has been undertaken on thesandstone quoins in three different areas of thisancient Grade I listed building, the work is dueto be completed well in time for the opening onMarch 2nd.

The Hall’s Booking Office opens in lateFebruary and there is always a rush of orders forthe most popular events such as the ChristmasWassail, the Elizabethan Evening and theMurder Mystery event, which this year is set inthe 1940’s. The Hall’s leaflet and website,www.harvingtonhall.com, have all the details infull.

A particularly exciting event is the appointmentof a new Hall Manager on the retirement of thepresent Manager, she will be warmly welcomedby staff, volunteers and visitors alike and haspromised to start a Facebook page so thatvisitors can be fully up to date with the regularhappenings at the Hall!

More information may be obtained from 01562777846, [email protected] orwww.harvingtonhall.com

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Hall volunteers receiving the prestigious Sandfordaward for education outside the Classroom. It is thesecond time that the Hall’s education volunteers havewon this award, they were very highly praised for the

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Harvington Hall

Tea Room, Gift Shop & Walled Gardensopen March - october

tel. 01562 777846www.harvingtonhall.com

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Elizabethan moated, manor house withrare wall paintings and the largest

series of Priests hides in the country.

Meet the Shropshire Mammoth! Local lunches, frothy coffees & Shropshire cream teasGallery & Exhibition Family Friendly Events & Activities Explore the 30 acre Meadow beside the River OnnyTraining courses & workshops

School Road, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9RS Tel: 01588 676060 @SH_DiscoveryCen Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre

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A magnificent 15th Century Medieval Castle,Award Winning Gardens and Parkland with1,000 acres of imagination.

The Hampton Court Estate has a rich andfascinating history dating back to the 15thCentury.

The Gardens at Hampton Court are one ofthe most ambitious garden creations of ourtime.

Original Victorian garden walls enclose stunningflower gardens divided by canals, island pavilionsand pleached avenues. The kitchen garden is anornamental garden of fruit and vegetables. It ismanaged organically, supplying produce to theOrangery for its seasonal menu.

There is a maze of a thousand yews with agothic tower at its centre. Climb to the top for apanoramic view of the gardens or descendunderground to a tunnel that leads to a waterfallin the sunken garden. Walk behind the waterfalland hop across the cascade stepping stones.

Beautiful herbaceous borders stretch out from aone hundred and fifty year old wisteria tunnelthat leads to vast lawns and ancient trees besidethe castle. Beyond the lawns are riverside andwoodland walks.

Adjoining the castle, in the grand conservatorydesigned by Joseph Paxton in 1846, is theOrangery Café. Here delicious lunches and teascan be enjoyed.

Complete your day out by visiting the beautifulGarden Bothy Gift Shop where you will findplants to remind you of your visit, gardenornamentals and most unusual gifts includingFair Trade and local crafts and all at reasonableprices!

Hampton Court Castle, Gardens and Parklandare to be found in the beautiful Herefordshirecountryside between Hereford and Leominster(close to the junction of the A49 and A417).

telephone 01568 797777www.hamptoncourt.org.uk

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25th - 31st March Exotic Animal and Bird Encounters

23rd April Classic Car Rally - up to 100 visiting cars

2nd May Annual Tractor Rally

28th - 30th May Medieval Village & Flying Birds of PreySpectaculars

4th June Midlands Air Ambulance Day

18th - 19th June Hampton Court’s Annual Midsummer Fair

23rd - 24th July Sealed Knot – Civil War Re-enactment

28th July Peter Pan – Performance 6.30pm*

6th August - 6th September Beatrix Potter Children's Trail -Celebrating 150th anniversary of her birth

18th August Railway Children – Performance 6.30pm*

28th - 29th August Six horse jousting with Cavalry of Heroes*

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Old Mayor’s Parlour, was built in the 14thcentury. Originally used by the CustosRotulorum, the keeper of the rolls (countyrecords), and the Vicars Choral (the men of thenearby Hereford Cathedral choir) and then lateras the mayor’s parlour. The Mayor in 1605created an ornate plaster ceiling, which showsthe first version of the Herefordshire coat ofarms, as well as, cherubim, oak leaves, andacorns. About the same time a fresco ofHereford Castle was created between the rooftrusses. The timber-framed front of the buildingwas restored in 2014.

This wonderful building has a bright moderngallery space in the Old Mayor’s Parlour, run asGallery@OMP for the not-for-profit Trust thatown it. The first-floor is open when artexhibitions are on. Access: There are steps intothe building, and stairs up to the parlour on thefirst floor. The age of the building prevents a liftor stair-aid being installed.

Old Mayor’s Parlour, 23 Church Street,Hereford, HR1 2LR.

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Only 15 minutes drive from Hereford this 15th Century Castle is set in over1,000 acres of parkland and woodland, including the spectacularly designedformal gardens which have received worldwide acclaim. The Joseph Paxtondesigned Orangery restaurant is also open for delicious lunches and teas.• The Castle and Gardens will be open to the public from 20th March - end of October.• For opening time please call or visit our website.• Gardens open each day. Castle may be closed for private functions.

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One of the oldest and most spectacular arboretain Britain is open to the public to enjoyWednesday - Sunday (Plus bank holidayMondays and extra days in the school holidays)throughout the year from February untilDecember. The Arboretum was originallyplanned by Earl Mountnorris around 1800, andit is thanks to his botanical knowledge,discoveries and foresight, that the arboretum isas it is today.

Go back in time and watch the Severn ValleyRailway trains steam across the hill from one ofthe magnificent sign posted walks. There arenew joint tickets available through the SevernValley Railway for both individuals and school

trips. There is plenty to do for all ages includingthe Italian Gardens with its spectacular 18ftfountain, a range of child friendly trails, aHornbeam Maze and a new play area which is abig favourite with younger visitors. Lots ofexciting children’s activities and events runthroughout the year, especially during the schoolholidays.

The number of pathways around the arboretumhas been increased to add to the numbers ofareas that can be reached by pushchairs andwheelchairs. Look out for the doves in the dovecote in the Italian garden and two blue and twowhite peacocks.

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The Arboretum is a perfect day out in anyseason… After the peaceful, muted colours ofwinter, the Arboretum is transformed in springwith a riot of reds, pinks and blues in aspectacular display of Rhododendrons and

Azaleas. There are few sights more impressivethan the Magnolia Garden in full blossom.Hidden behind a living arch, the long curvingpath and low box border is the perfect settingand for a few magical weeks in spring it isunmissable!

Throughout the Summer, the whole Arboretumis alive with colour. The herbaceous bordersmake up one of the highlights to every visit andthe Laburnum Arch which was extended in 2013to make it the longest in Britain (65m) will becovered in bright yellow flowers in May/June.

In Autumn, the arboretum is on fire with therich colours of autumn leaves. Arley Arboretumboasts a fine collection of Acers which makebeautiful focal points in the Autumn display.

All trees are special in some way, but at ArleyArboretum there are some particularlyinteresting residents. One of the most unusualand interesting trees in the Arboretum is alayered beech, which covers nearly one quarterof an acre. The Arboretum boasts a number ofmagnificent Crimean Pines, one of which isamong the tallest in the UK, being in excess of140ft. in height.

The Garden Tea Room which is located withinthe walled gardens is a great place to relax and isfree to enter for all visitors, not just those

entering the arboretum and gardens. The TeaRoom has had a makeover and we can now takeadvanced bookings for afternoon teas. You willfind a great selection of freshly prepared hot andcold food. If you fancy something a littlesweeter there is an array of homemade cakesand freshly baked scones to choose from.

The Arboretum is now licensed to hold civilwedding ceremonies, and are in the top 10 placesin Worcestershire to get married.

During 2016 there are several events planned,with many more to be announced, visitwww.arleyarboretum.co.uk to see what’s on.There is a forestry adventure club that runsduring school holidays and a mini adventuresclub for preschool children during the termtimes. Why not try the photography courses forbeginners ?

On the 10th June, Arley Arboretum host ThePlant Hunters Fair which will be the perfectevent for all plant lovers. MadCap TheatreProductions return on the 31st July for an openair performance of “Much ado about nothing.”

Follow Arley Arboretum on Facebook andTwitter to see what’s happening today!

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Brobury House is a charming Victorian buildingon the banks of the river Wye in Herefordshire.Since arriving in 2001 current owners Keith andPru Cartwright have carefully renovated thehouse, and carried out major restoration anddevelopment of the eight acres of gardens, inconjunction with their garden designer PeterAntonius, all whilst retaining the originalVictorian character.

Brobury House Gardens were originally laid outin the 1880s when the house was built. Thesetting, on the banks of the River Wye byBredwardine Bridge, was the perfect site for aterraced Victorian garden, the panoramic viewsof the surrounding countryside complementingthe formal gardens. The magnificent trees whichgive structure to the garden were part of theoriginal design and provide focal points for thegardens. Sub sequent owners have enhanced thetheme with features such as the striking stand ofPaper Birches.

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online • CountySignPost • appsThe gardens certainly reward time spent: fromthe watercolour-like beauty of the view of theRiver Wye and the arched Bredwardine Bridge,to the more formal, laid out gardens and finallythe main lawn with its magnificent spreadingCedar Tree (an ideal backdrop for a weddingmarquee).

There are plenty of benches dotted around thegardens - so do profit from these to enjoy andcontemplate the views of the house, river andmany splendid trees.

Water is a recurring theme; three formal waterfeatures have been woven into the originalterraces – the most recent a Lutyens inspiredpool with double steps and parterre. A boggarden has been established at the bottom of thespecimen tree walk and from this informal pathsfollow a stream through woodland witharchitectural planting, leading finally to the twoacre watermeadow beyond.

From the grounds you can look across the valleyto the beautiful Regency style BredwardineVicarage, where the Rev. Francis Kilvert theVictorian diarist, finally lived and is buried.Brobury House is built on the old vegetablegarden of the vicarage and Kilvert is said to haveplanted the Mulberry tree which graces the toplawn.

Keith and Pru offer B&B in the main house aswell as two holiday cottages on site.

telephone: 01981 500229www.broburyhouse.co.ukBedwardine, Herefordshire, HR3 6BS

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Spring Festival gives more, more, more

The 2016 Ludlow Spring Festival promises to bea real corker bringing together the very bestregional beer, food, music, plus gorgeous classiccars in the form of the Marches TransportFestival.

This is a beer festival and so much more, with180 plus glorious beers from more than 60 localbrewers available to taste over the weekend. Forthose not so keen on beer, don’t worry there willalso be ciders, perry, fruit flavoured liqueurs andlocal wines.

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May 14th - 15th 2016

There will also be plenty of artisan producerstoo, so don’t wait till the September Festival tostock up on your favourite products.

As always the beer and food are accompaniedby a wealth of great music from jazz and bluesto Latin and folk, as well as The MarchesTransport Festival. You’ll be able to peruse prewar gems right through to modern days classicsof the 70’s and 80’s.

This year’s Ludlow Spring Festival runs 14-15May, however; there is a special preview eveningon Friday 13 May when visitors can ‘Meet theBrewer’. It’s a unique opportunity to talk to

brewers about their beers and sample the fullselection. With prizes handed out early in theweekend, favourites sell out quickly so the Fridaypreview is an opportunity not to be missed.

More attractions can be found on the festival’swebsite where you can also buy advance tickets,visit www.ludlowspringfestival.co.uk

2016 oPenInG tIMeS:Friday 13th May - Meet the Brewer Previewnight - 5.00 pm to 9.00 pmSaturday 14th May - 10.00 am to 9.00 pmSunday 15th May - 10.00 am to 5.00 pm

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Head down to the Lion Hotel in Leintwardine,near Ludlow and Craven Arms, for their annualLionstock music festival in May.

Lionstock is held over the May Bank Holidayweekend in the stunning riverside grounds ofthe Lion Hotel in the picturesque village ofLeintwardine.

The festival is a a couple of days of family funand music on the banks of the River Teme in thegardens of the Lion.

Lionstock is a charity fund raising events andover the last couple of years Lionstock hasraised £1000s for local charities

Whilst visiting Lionstock be sure to have a lookaround the Lion Hotel and its restaurant - theChef and his team have spent a lot of time andeffort sourcing local producers of quality, freshingredients.

LIonStoCkMusic festival in the gardens of the Lion, Leintwardine

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•Children’s entertainment•al fresco food and drinks.•Battle of the Bands competition

Saturday 30th april – noon –11pm – local bands, al fresco foodand drink. ticket price: £5.00

Sunday 1st May – noon – 10.30pmBattle of the Bands - a competitionof local bands, al fresco food anddrink. ticket Price £2.50.

telephone 01547 540203www.thelionleintwardine.co.uk

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You can enjoy a meal in the stylish lounge bar ordine more formally in the restaurant or privatedining room all year round and in the summerdine in the gardens where the lawn gently slopesdown to the river, with picturesque views of theWelsh Marches beyond.


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This year we celebrate 125 years since the firstBurwarton Show in 1891. Not quite 125 showsallowing breaks for two world wars, inclementweather, disease and a break for revitalisation in1970. A proud record indeed and each yeargrowing in strength and reputation as one of theforemost one-day agricultural shows in thecountry.

Twenty thousand visitors to the Show cannot bewrong. Some have been coming for a lifetimeand others for a much shorter spell – but alwayswith the parting comment – we’ll be back againnext year!

The emphasis for the organising committee – allvolunteers, by the way - is on providing visitorswith the best possible experience and a great day

out for young and those a little over twenty-onein the glorious Shropshire countryside.

The Show puts great importance on being atraditional agricultural show. As well ascompetitive classes to show off the best cattle,sheep, pigs, goats, heavy horses and horses led,

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ridden and driving, our wide range of tradestands will provide you with everything from atractor to a tee-shirt, a cake to a cup of tea andwill also show you how to shear a sheep orbecome a proficient fly-caster.

The show starts at 8.15am and there is acontinuous programme of competitions andevents in the Main Ring, the seven horse ringsbelow the railway line and displays anddemonstrations throughout the day in the craftmarquee, food hall, conservation area, the W.I.

and Horticulture marquee, and if all this is notenough then try a little retail therapy in theShopping Arcade and browse the trade stands.This year's main ring entertainment is theDiggerland Dancing Diggers Stunt Team plusJoseph with his Amazing Camels racing fast andfurious and playing polo. Other parts of theshowground offer plenty of entertainment forour younger visitors including the Panic FamilyCircus offering non-animal clowns and theVillage Green with music, magic and Punch &Judy.

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The Showground is at Cleobury North WV166RP on the B4364 between Bridgnorth andLudlow and parking is free. Tickets are £15adults, Concessions £14, Children 5-16 years £5or Family tickets for two adults plus up to threechildren £35. Tickets are available pre-show atdiscounted prices from outlets throughout thecounty, on-line at www.burwartonshow.co.ukor direct from the Show Office on 01746787535. Email us at :

[email protected]

You can find out more about the show andfollow the news for 2016 on

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Fine food and flying machines!

Following on from the success of previousfestivals which have seen in excess of 20,000people attend, over 75 local producers fromacross Shropshire, Staffordshire and the WestMidlands will be tempting visitors with some ofthe region’s finest artisan produce, tastiest treatsand best cooked dishes at this year’s event.

Taking place outdoors with the VC10 andHercules aircraft acting as a backdrop for thebustling food market, there will be a wide rangeof exquisite local, fresh and handmade producenot available from your average supermarketstore. With everything from organic produce tohandmade indulgences and thirst quenchingbeverages on offer, there is sure to be somethingto suit everyone’s taste buds.

Visitors will learn from top chefs during ourcooking demonstrations courtesy of the Wot’sCooking team and our amazing local Chef ’s.Plus, visitors can sit back and enjoy live musicalperformances, sample some of the culinarydelights available and take part in some of thechildren’s food and craft activities. With plentyof entertainment for the entire family takingplace over the weekend, it is sure to be a greatday out.

admission Prices: Adult £5.00, Senior Citizen £4.00Child (5-15 years) £2.00Family (2 adults, up to 4 children) £12.00Children under 5 - FREE

Contact Details: W: www.rafmuseum.org/cosfordT: 01902 376200Follow the event on Facebook@CosfordFoodFestival

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The Presteigne Festival is looking forward to anexciting and artistically invigorating 2016.

The central musical theme, prompted by thecentenary of the Battle of the Somme nextsummer, is the examination of war and theinfluence it has had on composers and theirmusic. Included are important works byMessiaen, Shostakovich and Stravinsky, togetherwith Adrian Williams’ extended chamber cantataThe Ways of Going (settings of Alun Lewis),Robert Saxton’s new work, The Resurrection of theSoldiers, inspired by Stanley Spencer’s powerfulcanvas of the same name, Richard RodneyBennett’s choral setting of A Farewell to Armsand the Fauré Requiem, often associated withremembrance.

We are honoured to announce Robert Saxton ascomposer-in-residence. Currently Professor ofComposition at the University of Oxford andTutorial Fellow at Worcester College he is,without doubt, one of the most highly regardedmusical statesmen working in the UK today.

There are important birthday celebrations forthe Presteigne Festival’s founding artisticdirector, Adrian Williams (60) and for Welshmusical polymath Huw Watkins (40). We alsohonour Henri Dutilleux in his centenary year,allowing for a noticeable French accent in themusical content.

New commissions are always important atPresteigne and 2016 is no exception – JamesFrancis Brown’s The Heavens and the Heart forchorus and orchestra, a group of solo pianoPreludes from Michael Berkeley, Robert Saxton’sstring orchestra work, a chamber ensemble piecefrom Adrian Williams and the 2015 RoyalPhilharmonic Society/Presteigne Festival AlanHorne memorial commission, a work for oboeand piano by prize-winner Ninfea Cruttwell-Reade.

The artist line-up includes both those who haveappeared previously and a talented group ofnewcomers making their Presteigne debuts:Carducci Quartet, Nova Music Ensemble,pianists Huw Watkins and Clare Hammond,Alice Neary cello, Alexandra Wood violin, windplayers Emily Pailthorpe oboe, Rozenn LeTrionnaire clarinet and Angela Whelan trumpet,Damian Thantrey baritone, Elizabeth Scorahharp, a specially formed Festival Chamber Choir(director: Philip Sunderland) and the much-lauded Presteigne Festival Orchestra.

Brochures will be available in April 2016 from:Presteigne Festival, PO Box 30, Presteigne,Powys LD8 2WF

telephone 01544 267800 www.presteignefestival.com

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a feast for all the senses ...

The Ludlow Food Festival was first run in 1994and was the result of a pub table conversationamongst likeminded friends looking to preserveand promote the independent shops andproducers of the town and surrounding area.These principles still guide everything thefestival continues to do today.

The event has grown from an initial 500 visitorsto around 20,000 and is renowned across theglobe with visitors from across the UK as well asthe United States, Japan and Australia havingattended.

Organisers of the Ludlow Food Festival are hardat work bringing together a host of new andfavourite attractions for visitors from 9-11September.

This will be the 22nd Ludlow Food Festival andthere will be more than 160 of the very best

local food and drink producers sharing theirskills, enthusiasm and of course amazingproducts across the weekend.

The line up of chefs, food experts andenthusiasts across Ludlow’s two main stages,promises to be full of exceptional talent andvariety with some new faces promised this year.In the past we have welcomed great chefs suchas Tom Kerridge, Will Holland and a host ofGreat British Menu and Great British Bake-offwinners. Keep an eye on the festival’s websitewww.foodfestival.co.uk for details in the comingmonths.

Masterclasses, tasting sessions and specialisttalks are always incredibly popular. Little oneswon’t miss out either with a special kids cookeryschool.

Of course the ever-popular sausage, ale andbread trails will also be taking place aroundLudlow along with the pudding tasting and theSunday producers market.

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For those who want to learn more aboutparticular ingredients or methods of cooking theTaste Workshops are a must. Led by expertproducers or chefs, they will guide you througha tutored tasting. Previous talks have included‘snout to tail’, sherry tasting and the art of fruitdistillation.

For more details about the festival please visitthe website www.foodfestival.co.uk

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Join us in the stunning setting of Ludlow’s veryown Medieval Castle for this fantastic funweekend with entertainment galore and a hugerange of food, drink and shopping.

On Saturday, visitors will be treated to a full dayand evening opening from 10am – 9pm, joiningknights, maidens, entertainers and stall holdersas the sun sets across South Shropshire and thecastle comes alive for an evening of fieryMedieval Revelry. On Sunday visitors can enjoya day filled with Medieval festivities from 10am– 4pm.

On both days explore over 100 stalls sellingseasonal wares, food and drink, crafts, historicalgoods and more; the ideal chance to find theperfect original gift or indulge in a unique treat!

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There’s a wide range of food and drink stalls totickle your taste buds, from mulled wine andcider, to roast chestnuts and pies or head over toour local Beer Tent for carol singing andtraditional wassails to whet your appetite for ourbig entertainment programme. With everythingfrom bone-crunching fighting knights, medievalmusic, jesters and juggling to our giant ten footpuppets, there’s entertainment all weekend!

Head across the moat to the Inner Bailey forstorytelling, hands-on-history, demonstrationsand activities as well as more food and drink!From St. Nicholas in his magical den to try-onarmour, have-a-go archery and crossbow andbirds of prey, there really is something for all thefamily to enjoy.

For the latest information and updates, visitwww.ludlowmedievalchristmas.co.ukor find us on Facebook, Twitterand Pinterest

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Leominster Museum

Started in the 1970s, Leominster Museum hasreflected town life for over 40 years. In 2015, itwas selected to join five other small museumsacross England in the Arts Council fundedCreative Museums project (seehttp://www.museumsassociation.org/museums-journal/news/03112015). Exciting times ahead!

The Museum tells the story of Leominster andits people from pre Roman times to the presentday. It has a cider house, stables and agriculturalimplements as well as the main building whichalso houses the collection of artefacts, pictures,photographs, postcards and documents,including a gallery holding an importantcollection of paintings and drawings by famousLeominster Victorian artist, John Scarlett Davis.

The Museum will open on the 26th of March,and close on the 29th of October 2016. The2016 temporary exhibition will tell the story ofsome of the lost buildings of Leominster.

16, Etnam Street, Leominster, HR6 8AQTelephone 01568 615186Email [email protected] – Friday 10am – 4pmSaturday 10am – 1.00pmAdmission freewww.leominstermuseum.org.uktwitter : @leomuseum

the launch of the second temporary exhibition last year, about a local business,Bengry Motors, and its founder Bill Bengry

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Discounts & Tours Available For groups of 20 or more... 7 days a week!

www.arleyarboretum.co.uk*Closed 20th Dec - 14th Feb. R.D. Turner Charitable Trust. Reg. No. 1154467

Worcestershire’s Hidden Gem all year round...

Enjoy formal Italian gardens, Magnolia gardens, many specialist trees, the longest

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A treasury of trees on the banks of the River Wye

Butcher Row House Museum,Ledbury

The museum, in Church Lane, is one of a row of15 burgage houses and shops, many of thembutchers which ran down the middle of what isnow the High Street. They were bought out bypublic subscription in 1830 and one or two werere-erected; this one used to be in the back gardenof 14 High Street before moving to its currenthome.

The Museum contains a wide variety of artifactsconnected with the town as well as reproductionhelmets and breastplates as worn in the Battle ofLedbury in 1645 and a small collection ofmusical instruments ranging from a 'hurdy-gurdy' to a Tibetan pipe fashioned from a thighbone are among the varied items to be seen inthe museum.

On show are bygones of all kinds. There is acollection of costume and much historicalinformation available, including copies ofhistoric documents.

The museum attracts around 14,000 visitors ayear. It is open daily from 11am to 5pm from 1April to 30 September and from 11am to 3pm inOctober. Admission is free but donations arevery much welcomed from those who wish toshow their appreciation of this volunteer runmuseum.

Church Lane, Ledbury, HR8 1DWTelephone: 01531 653069 e: [email protected]: www.ledburycivicsociety.orgopen: 1 April – 30 Sept, daily from 11am-5pm;Oct, daily 11am-3pmAdmission: Free

eardisland Dovecote

This Grade2* Listed building dating to the 17thcentury is situated by the mill stream and thebridge over the River Arrow in picturesqueEardisland.

Renovated in 1999 you can view the nestingplaces and exhibitions including WW1 and theparish contribution and AA memorabilia tocomplement the AA box on the village car park.A community shop opened in the ground floorin 2009 focussing on local food and drinkproducts and newspapers.

opening times are:January to MarchMonday to Saturday 8am to 4pmSunday & bank Holidays 10am to 2pm

April to DecemberMonday to Saturday 8am to 5pmSunday & Bank Holidays 10am to 2pm

Telephone : 01544 388984

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Weobley Museum

The Museum and Research room is on the siteof the old Court and Police Station, adjacent tothe library.

Opening Hours:April to SeptemberMonday 10am – 1pm & Thursday 2pm - 5pm

Bank Holiday Mondays10am - 1pm and 2pm - 5pm

The museum is also open at other reasonabletimes by arrangement. Contact G. Harley 01544318278 or S. Hubbard 01981 590319 to discuss.

Bromyard and District Localand Family History Centre

The Bromyard and District Local HistorySociety is based in Bromyard and was foundedin 1966. It is run entirely by volunteers andreceives no regular financial support other thanmembership fees. The centre was opened forpublic use on 1 May 2003 and exists to fosterinterest, enjoyment, research and publication ofBromyard's local history.

5 Sherford Street, Bromyard, HR7 4DLTelephone 01885 488755opening times All year Thurs & Fri10am–1pm & 2pm-4.30pm Saturday 10am-12.30pm. Admission: Freee: [email protected]: www.bromyardhistorysociety.org.uk

Herefordshire Society ofModel engineers

Broomy Hill is home to a remarkable, popularand thriving club. Hereford Society of ModelEngineers, founded in 1962, now has 130members. They share an interest in modellingengineering in miniature. They have their ownpleasant riverside site of nearly 5 acres, withmodel boating lake and rail tracks.

New members are welcome to come along on aTuesday 10am to 3pm, visit us on a PublicRunning Day or download an application formfrom www.hsme.co.uk.

On 17 days a year, from Easter Sunday until the29th October, the members operate the BroomyHill Railway, with miniature train rides forchildren and adults from noon to 4.30. From the Greyfriars Bridge (over the River Wye)in Hereford follow the brown signs for theWaterworks Museum. After one mile you willpass between the Waterworks Museum on yourright and Hinton Football Club on your left.Continue another 50 metres and turn in the bluegate with ‘HSME’ on the top. Satnav postcodeHR4 0LJ and on a bit!

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Running days in 2016 are:Mar 27th, 28th apr 10th, 24th May 8th,29th,30thJun 12th, 26th. July 10th, 31st. aug 14th, 28th,29thSept 11th, 25th. oct 9th All 12 noon to4.30pm oct 31st Halloween 2pm-6pm

Ledbury Heritage Centre

Ledbury Heritage Centre, run by volunteers, inassociation with Ledbury Civic Society, offersvisitors a glimpse of Ledbury past throughphotographic displays housed in a magnificentearly 16th century timber framed buildingknown locally by many as The Grammar Schoolreflecting its educational use for much of its life

until the mid-19th century. The centre haspermanent displays showing the constructionand history of the building. Discover alsofamous residents, such as John Masefield andElizabeth Barrett Browning, or read about thechanges wrought in the town in the Victorian erawhen the canal and the railway arrived. SeeLedbury in days gone by in the wonderful Tilleyphotographic collection, and soak up theatmosphere of this stunning black and whitebuilding.

We have several hands-on fun activities foraccompanied children.

Church LaneLedbury HR8 1DNTelephone 01531 635680

Opening hours: Daily 10.30–16.30 from Aprilthrough October.

Admission free but donations greatlyappreciated.

Grange Court

Grange Court is a Grade II* Listed 17th Centurymarket house built by John Abel in 1633 and isunique as the last surviving timber-framedmarket house of its kind in the UK. GrangeCourt opened to the public on July 1st 2013 aftera project to transform the building into acommunity, heritage and enterprise hub. It isfree to enter and enables the people ofLeominster and visitors to work, learn and play.Grange Court is owned by the communitythrough LARC Development Trust, which is aregistered charity.

Visit Grange Court to learn its fascinatinghistory through lively and hands on displays, andan interactive tablet tour. Do try the café, sellingteas, coffee, light lunches and delicious cakes.

Grange Court, Pinsley Road, Leominster HR68NL, 01568 737980, [email protected],www.grangecourt.org, open Monday – Frdayuntil Easter and thereafter Monday- Saturday.10am-4pm, entry is free.

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The Waterworks Museum – Hereford is a 150-year time-capsule of working machinery andsocial history which tells the fascinating story ofdrinking water supplies ancient and modern.

The range of engines and pumps ondisplay is unique. Most of the machinesare the last examples of their kindworking anywhere in the world. Itshistoric buildings and grounds are setclose by the beautiful River Wye, about1km from the city centre. Follow theheritage signs from the A49.

The treasure of the collection is the oldestworking triple-expansion steam engine inBritain. It stands two-floors high and isquite awesome in operation. The

Museum prides itself on having its engines inoperating condition and is run entirely byvolunteers. It is a friendly museum where all thestaff have time to talk to visitors.

This is a children's paradise with an extensiveWater Park just for them. In a safe area childrencan operate pumps of all sorts, carry water witha yoke, work an old-fashioned well and eventake the part of a pony turning a capstan pump.Loads more activities including trails, timelines,play-table and dressing-up box.

The Museum is open every Tuesday 11.00am -4.00pm. The Museum is open in-steam fromApril to October on the second and last Sundaysin the month, plus Easter Sunday/Monday,Spring Holiday Sunday/Monday and AugustHoliday Sunday/Monday, all 1.00pm - 4.00pm.Further information and special events see theMuseum website:

www.waterworksmuseum.org.ukThe Museum welcomes pre-arranged groupvisits throughout the year. School visits are free-of-charge.

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Waterworks Museum

The Waterworks Museum on Broomy Hill inHereford will be holding its annual Gala Day onSunday 31st July from 1pm to 4pm. Not onlydoes the Museum tell the fascinating story ofdrinking water and how it reaches our homes,this is a great opportunity to see all the enginesand pumps in full steam along with a finevintage, veteran and classic vehicle cavalcadewhich will travel through the city and line up onsite for your enjoyment.

The guest of honour will be the Mayor ofHereford who will officially open a new displayof historic working engines.

Waterworks Museum – HerefordBroomy Hill, Hereford, HR4 0LJ01432 275 198www.waterworksmuseum.org.uk

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Special Stirling engine event

The Waterworks Museum is renowned as a centre of excellencefor the display and understanding of hot-air engines. This year isthe bicentenary of the first patent taken out by the Rev RobertStirling, their inventor, in 1816. Named in his honour, Stirlingengines had their heyday in the 1890s but versions are still in usetoday. To mark the event, national celebrations will be held at theWaterworks Museum. There will be new interactive displays allsummer and a national exhibition of Stirling engines on Sunday9th October. Don’t miss it!

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The Cider Museum is housed in an originalcidermaking factory and is designed to look atthe whole cidermaking industry worldwide,from its earliest beginnings through to the massproduction methods which exist today.

Learn about the history of cider making – howthe apples were milled and pressed and how theresulting juice was fermented to produce cider.

Set in a former cider making factory, visitors canexplore original cider cellars and viewcidermaking equipment, a cooper’s work-shopand a vat house.

Listen to oral history recordings and watchvintage film. Admire a rare collection ofEnglish lead crystal cider glasses dating from1740 onwards and 19th century watercolours ofcider apples and perry pears.

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online • CountySignPost • appsThe original Champagne cider cellars revealracks of bottles where the “MethodeChampagnoise” (a bottle fermentation processused in French Champagne production) was firstapplied to cider in 1905. The hydraulic presses,vat house and bottling machinery date from thelate 19th century.

opening times: Monday-Saturday

April-October – 10am-5pmNovember-March – 11am-3pmOpen Bank Holiday weekends

www.cidermuseum.co.ukPomona Place, Hereford, HR4 0eF

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‘Truly inspirational’ is how HRH Prince ofWales described The Judge’s Lodging on a visitto this stunningly restored Victorian courthouse.Historic Royal Palaces Curator & historian, LucyWorsley exclaimed ‘WHAT a stunning place!’after filming for the BBC in the building and theHudson's Heritage Awards hailed it as ‘Britain’sBest Hidden Gem’. You really do need to see foryourself what all the fuss is over this exceptionalcourthouse in the tiny Welsh border town ofPresteigne.

The Judge’s Lodging has long had a reputationfor liking the quirkier side of history, so a visit tothe museum will treat you to all sorts offascinating insights into Victorian living, fromjelly-making and napkin folding to toilet habitsand household maintenance hints. This award-winning historic judge’s accommodation andcourt offers a most unusual journey back in time.Wander through the judge’s private apartmentsand make yourself at home, for The Judge’s

Lodging an historic house with a difference –you can touch!

You can lie on the beds, read the judge’s booksand even pump water in the kitchen. Below stairsthere is the full range of servants’ rooms toexplore, with kitchens, sleeping quarters andworkrooms; a whole gaslit world to discover.The tour is finished by a trip to the vast echoingcourtroom, where you are haunted by the echoesof trials long since concluded. You are guidedthrough this Victorian world by aneavesdropping audiotour featuring the voice ofactor Robert Hardy.

There’s a host of special events and exhibitionsto add to your entertainment. Every schoolholiday will come with exciting trails andactivities to entertain the young, along with theirown guidebook, full of facts about toilets, pantsand things odd. Look out for special events andnews throughout the year on the website, orfollow on facebook.com/theJudgesLodging

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our Favourite things, the exhibition whichruns to September 2016, brings together itemsfrom throughout the local history collections,exploring why people are drawn to certainobjects and pictures. Star of the show will be anEthiopian Emperor’s shield, whose recentconservation won the young student whoworked on it, the Student Conservator of theYear Award. This once forgotten andmislabelled object, hidden away in thestoreroom, turned out to be really ratherimportant in the Anglo-Ethiopian Treatynegotiations of 1897 – a small local object witha big world connection.

The Judge’s Lodging has also teamed up with theowner of Stapleton Castle, whose ruins occupya commanding position over the town, to offerguided walks throughout the year. Tours lastabout an hour, taking in the 12th century castlesite, ruins of the later house, the mill site and astroll through the gardens. There is no generalpublic access to the site and tours are only byprior arrangement, but bookings can easily bemade by calling the owner on 01544 267327,preferably giving 24 hours notice. They willendeavour to suit your requirements. Yourpersonal tours are £5 per person, with aminimum charge of £25. All proceeds from thetours will be donated equally to The Judge’sLodging and the National Garden Scheme.

If you want more information on the castlewalks, the museum and any of its activities, visitthe website or just call the staff who are alwayshappy to chat.

telephone 01544 260650www.judgeslodging.org.uk

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Whether you are looking for a fun family dayout, a chance to learn something new, a peacefulstroll through nature or just a nice cup of teaand a cake Worcestershire County Museum hasit all. The County Museum, housed in historicHartlebury Castle, home to the Bishops ofWorcester for over 1000 years, is a fascinatingplace to explore.

The museum collections include toys, domesticitems, costume and transport and our displayslook at the wonders of Worcestershire, thehistory of the county's farming and agriculture

and the importance of water to the region.There is also a large collection of horse drawnvehicles including a superb display of beautifulGypsy caravans. Visitors can also explore roomsets such as the Schoolroom, Nursery, Victorianand Civil War rooms.

The newest gallery will be opening in March2016 and will explore the years when HartleburyCastle was used as a VAD convalescencehospital during the First World War. Theexhibition will display original artefacts andstories from the soldiers who stayed here and thevolunteer nursing staff who worked here.

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Throughout the year the museum holds excitingevent days for all the family, including children'scraft activities in the school holidays and specialevents on Bank Holidays with themes such aspirates, dinosaurs and knights. See website formore information.

There is also a fabulous museum shop selling awide range of gifts and souvenirs, including alarge display of unique, handmade craft itemsfrom the Worcestershire Guild of DesignerCraftsmen.

From 1 April – 31 August museum visitors willalso be able to see the Castle's State Rooms, themagnificent Great Hall and Saloon, included in

the normal entry price (these rooms areoccasionally closed for functions, please phoneto check availability if this is an important partof your visit).

Telephone 01299 250416. Email [email protected] 7XZ for SatNav

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Royal Worcester is the oldest porcelainmanufacturer in Britain and touched the lives ofthousands of people in Worcester, from itsformation in 1751 to its closure in 2008. Thecompany exported to every corner of the world.Porcelain orders were commissioned bymonarchs and statesmen, and millions of peoplemarked the special moments in their lives bydining off Royal Worcester china.

In February 2016 it was announced that theMuseum of Royal Worcester had received aconfirmed grant of £1,282,700 from theHeritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for the project‘Celebrating 250 Years of Innovation, Industry andCraftsmanship’.

This project will bring the story of WorcesterPorcelain alive, by focusing on social history, thesense of community that the factory inspiredand the extent of its worldwide distribution.

Hidden stories and exhibits from the archiveswill illustrate the skills, techniques anddevelopments of this remarkable factory. Exertsfrom the workers audio recordings will describethe camaraderie and rivalry that existed betweendepartments and show just how many skills andpairs of hands each piece took to create.

The displays will raise the Museum of RoyalWorcester’s profile and attract new audiences.Plans include an innovative educationalprogramme, community projects and a livelyprogramme of events.

Henry Sandon MBe, Museum Patron, said:“The museum possess a great archive of the lives andwork of the thousands of craftsmen and it will bewonderful to display this in a modern way so that it canbe brought to life and the public can appreciate the humanperson behind the superb work We are delighted TheHeritage Lottery Fund has given us this support and weare looking forward to welcoming new audiences to ourdoors.”

telephone: 01905 21247Website www.museumofroyalworcester.orgemail [email protected]

‘Royal Worcester’ and the C51 crowndevice are registered by and used underkind permission from Portmeirion GroupUK Ltd to whom all rights are reserved.

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Merebrook Business Park, Hanley Road, Malvern, Worcestershire WR13 6nPtelephone: 01684 311704 email: [email protected]

www.chamberlainco.co.uk

Simply Stunning the Chamberlain Black Collection

For some things words are quiteunnecessary; they speak eloquently forthemselves. The Chamberlain Blackcollection of luxury handcrafted ceramics isjust such a thing.

The glimmering jet black surface is adornedby graceful hummingbirds descending upontantalising passionflowers - so lifelike.

Highlights of 23 Karat gold bring additionallustre to this work of art.

Timeless. Beautiful.

Chamberlain & Co Chamberlain Blackcollection will take your breath away.

Explore the fascinating world of the Victorian judges at this award-winning historic house.Stunningly restored and totally hands on. Damp cells and vast courtroom included!

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Producing ceramic art of the very highest qualityin the heart of Worcestershire, is Chamberlain &Co, a new luxury fine bone china brand, withstatement pieces designed to enhance andembellish luxury homes, hotels, and galleries.

First impressions are important and theChamberlain Witley vase standing 85cm tall willcertainly amaze, “In a world where much is massproduced, we believe there is an appreciation of, anddemand for, handmade British products of the highestquality. Our artists are handpicked and we believe to bethe most talented in England” says David Leader,Operations Manager.

Showcasing at the Bronte show room inMalvern, is the Chamberlain launch collectionwhich can only be described as “a celebration ofBritish ceramic skills” not only in the productiontechniques used but also the hand paintedillustrations that adorn the surface.

Chamberlain’s reimagined heritage designs are asrelevant today as they were when originallycreated in the 19th Century. The George IIIcollection is a celebration of Chamberlain’sproud Georgian heritage; the Imperial Imari, anod to the company’s namesake RobertChamberlain who was one of the first Britishceramic artists to recreate oriental designs,Heritage Garden features weaving floral spraysand Chamberlain Black, is an innovative rangedecorated to deliver impact.Simply Spectacular.

The handmade nature of our products makeseach piece an individual work of art,consequently designs can be customised to suitparticular tastes emphasises David, “the companyis perfectly positioned to undertake bespoke commissionstoo, as in reality each piece is bespoke.”

telephone 01684 310888www.bronte-porcelain.comwww.chamberlainco.co.ukMalvern, WR13 6nP

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Chamberlain & CoMerebrook Business Park, Hanley Swan

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You are welcome to contact us to arrange a visit to our showroom or to organise a studio tour for a better insight into the traditions of the ceramics industry and the exceptional skills that set Chamberlain & Co apart.

For more information on the Chamberlain & Co collections and details of your nearest stockist please contact

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Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings is anaward-winning open-air museum spanning over700 years of life in the Midlands in a stunningrural setting. It is also home to the NationalTelephone Kiosk Collection, a miniature railwayand traditional cider and perry orchards.

Avoncroft is England’s first open-air museumand is home to over 30 exhibits includingdomestic, industrial, ecclesiastical andagricultural buildings which have been rescued,restored and reconstructed on our site. Thecollection includes a windmill, a Tudortownhouse, a 1940s prefab, a traditional icehouse, a 200 year old perry mill and an earthcloset.

There is a play area for younger visitors, a giftshop and an Edwardian Tea Room serving adelicious selection of cakes and light meals usinglocal produce wherever possible, includingproduce from the Museum’s own periodgardens.

There is a lively and varied programme of eventsincluding historical re-enactments, traditionalcelebrations, activity days and cultural events.There are regular windmill demonstrations andyou can also see the blacksmith and chain-makerin action on key event days.

Avoncroft Museum is just outside Bromsgrovein north Worcestershire and is easily accessiblefrom the M5, M40 and M42. There is a largefree car park and it is just a few minutes’ drivefrom Webbs of Wychbold, Jinney Ring CraftCentre and Hanbury Hall. It is within half anhour’s drive of the cities of Birmingham andWorcester.

Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 4JR Telephone: 01527 831363 / 831886 www.avoncroft.org.uk

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Traditional May Day celebration.Monday 2nd MayMaypole dancing, folk music, country crafts and‘The Battle of the Green Man’.

Museums at Night: bat walkFriday 13th May, £6 per person (adults &children). A guided evening walk aroundAvoncroft’s grounds. Free post-walk hotchocolate included!

VW DaySunday 15th MayClassic cars at Avoncroft Museum.

Explore Avoncroft: the flora & fauna ofAvoncroft Museumthursday 19th May, 11.00 am – 1.00 pm.Tickets £10. A guided tour around the Museumincluding its ponds, orchard and wildflowermeadow to find and identify the animals andplants that live here. Find out more or bookyour place by phoning the Museum 01527831363 or emailing [email protected]

Spring Bank HolidayMonday 30th MayA traditional family fun day featuring animaltales.

First World War WeekendSaturday 4th & Sunday 5th June

Gorgeous GeorgiansSaturday 18th & Sunday 19th June

Outdoor Shakespeare: Much Ado AboutNothingSunday 10th July, evening performance

Prefabulous: 70 years of Avoncroft’s prefabSaturday 23rd & Sunday 24th July

Joust!Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th September

Candlelit Christmas eveningSaturday 3rd DecemberA magical evening when the Museum groundsare lit by lanterns and buildings are decorated inauthentic Christmas period styles. Carol singers,bands and festive food. Pre-booking is essential,please call 01527 831363 or see the website:www.avoncroft.org.uk for more details.

This popular Museum, dedicated to the life andtimes of England’s best loved composer, issituated 3 miles west of the cathedral city ofWorcester. In the modern Elgar Visitor Centreyou can explore Sir Edward Elgar’s life andmusical development through interactiveexhibitions featuring old film and photographswhich transport visitors back to Elgar’sVictorian and Edwardian past and breathe lifeinto the fascinating objects on display.

The picturesque grade II Listed BirthplaceCottage still retains its unique charm andremains the highlight of any visit to theMuseum. Here you can capture the atmosphereof Elgar’s “study” and see objects including his

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desk which he would have used daily throughouthis composing life. In other rooms you candiscover Elgar’s family and friends, his variedhobbies including golf, cycling and chemistry,and find out about his extensive travels abroadto a myriad of places including Germany,America and the Amazon rainforest.

A highlight is the Jubilee Family Garden, whichwas created to celebrate the Queen’s DiamondJubilee. The Garden includes outdoor musicalinstruments which can be enjoyed by the wholefamily, as well as introducing children to musicand composition. A fun addition to the JubileeFamily Garden is a mural by local artistsweloveart. The piece, titled ‘Cycle d’Amour’, wasinstalled at the start of the Tour of Britain anddepicts Elgar on his bicycle, hurtling towardsyou as he may have done whilst cycling the lanesof Worcestershire whilst looking for inspirationfor his music in his natural surroundings. In thedelightful cottage garden you can sit with Elgaras he takes in the view towards the Malvern Hillswhich inspired so much of his work. EnjoyElgar’s thatched summer house and the beautiful

colours of the traditionally planted cottagegarden whatever the season. Find out moreabout the garden and the Elgar statue with theinteractive outdoor “Chatter Boxes”, whichprovide informative commentary.

End your visit by browsing in the gift shopwhich is well-stocked with gifts, cards andsouvenirs and which holds an unrivalledcollection of Elgar CDs. Relax in the café bararea where you can enjoy Elgar’s wonderfulmusic over morning coffee or afternoon tea.Museum entry also includes a free audio guidewith an introduction to the Museum by worldrenowned mezzo-soprano Dame Janet Baker, aswell as an informative introductory video toElgar and his life.

The Museum has a full and varied eventsprogramme which ranges from regular talks,concerts and exhibitions. These events takeplace in the Carice Elgar Room, a multifunctionroom which is also available for private hire. Forfamilies and those with younger children there isa new Family Events Programme for 2016,packed with craft workshops and quirky trailsduring the school holidays.

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Groups are always welcome and special benefitsare in place to make these visits unique. Thereare Joint Visits with other local touristattractions in the area including Spetchley ParkGardens, the George Marshall Medical Museum,the Tudor House Heritage Centre, LovellsVineyard in Malvern and the National TrustBrockhampton Estate. And groups of 25 ormore can book an exclusive private evening visitjust for them!

The museum is open five days a week, Friday toTuesday 11am to 5pm from Friday 12thFebruary to Sunday 18th September. For specialextended hours please see our website –www.elgarmuseum.org – or call 01905 333224for further details.

We are ten minutes off Junction 7 of the M5 atWorcester, just off the A44 - simply follow theWorcester ring road (A4440). Do not followElgar Route signs.

telephone - 01905 333224address - the elgar Birthplace Museum,

Crown east Lane, Lower Broadheath,Worcester WR2 6RH

Website: www.elgarmuseum.orgemail: [email protected]

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Gabrielle Bullock and Sounds arty present On the eve of St George’s Day and Shakespeare’s birthday and the in bard’s 400th anniversary year, Sounds Artypresent a sometimes lighthearted look, in words and music, at Shakespeare, his legacy and all things English –including St George – who wasn’t. Friday 22nd April, 7.30pm – Tickets £8 including refreshments

David Birtwhistle and John Harris exhibitionDavid Birtwhistle and John Harris will be returning to the Museum this summer and over the Three ChoirsFestival period, to exhibit their paintings and prints for the thirteenth year. All work is for sale. Friday 15th July to Tuesday 30th August. Museum admission applies.

2016 Donald Hunt Lecture SeriesTalks begin at 10:30am and end at approx. 12:15pm, with free interval refreshments. Tickets £6.00 per talk. All talks include recorded and/or live performances.Tuesday 8th March - ‘Not only Nimrod but also…’ Tuesday 12th April - Sir Arthur Sullivan – Victorian Musician Tuesday 10th May - The Savoy Operas in British Musical HistoryTuesday 14th June – The Lure of the MoviesTuesday 12th July – Pomp and PoetryTuesday 13th September – Ralph Vaughan Williams, a distinctive English voice

Family eventselgar’s enigmas (part of Love Worcester Heritage Festival)Mon 15th February – Did you know Edward Elgar was a code maker and breaker? Create your own detectiveoutfit and a personalised code maker so you can be a code breaker too!Sat 13th to Sun 21st – Pick up a free Mystery trail from our Front Desk and solve the code to find Elgar’s lostbatons!

easter – animal eggstravaganza Thurs 31st March – Make Easter animal pencil toppers, design your own Easter bunny ears or design and colourin an Easter egg and hang it in our Cottage garden (or take it home to hang in your own!)Sat 26th March to Sun 10th April – Continuing our Easter theme, have a go at our Farmyard Animal Trail findinghidden chicks, rabbits and ducks around the Museum

Crafty CountrysideFri 3rd June – Focusing on animals in the Worcestershire countryside, make animal masks, decorate and designyour own tree paintings and a range of craft animals!Sat 28th May to Sun 5th June – For our Countryside Trail, explore the Jubilee and Cottage gardens for variousplants and insects

Summer Holidays – Making Musical MemoriesSat 23rd July to Sun 4th September– Find a variety of children’s stations on site including a musical instrumentarea, a colouring post and try our Memory Game using Elgar’s very own desk! And why not try our MusicalMelodies Trail, learning about Elgar’s many compositions he wrote throughout his lifetime.

Both Events will be can be partaken in at any time during the summer holidays. All visitors who complete Trailsand take them to the Front Desk will receive a small Prize!

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The Severn Valley Railway welcomes more than200,000 visitors per year, and is among the UK’smost popular and much-loved historicalattractions. Run largely by a dedicated body ofmore than 1,500 volunteers, the full-size,standard-gauge railway line runs regular steam-hauled passenger trains along a scenic 16-mileroute between Kidderminster in Worcestershireand Bridgnorth in Shropshire for visitors andenthusiasts alike to enjoy.

With six attractive, beautifully-maintainedstations along the route as well as the EngineHouse Visitor Centre at Highley, offeringinteractive exhibits including up to eight steamlocomotives, a magnificent royal carriage and a‘how the SVR works’ exhibition and café, thereis a wealth of opportunity for all the family toenjoy.

A range of children’s activities, holiday clubs,interactive exhibitions and exciting events willensure that visitors want to return time and timeagain.

a busy 2016 for the SvRFollowing on from its hugely successful GoldenJubilee celebrations, the Severn Valley Railway iswell on track for a bumper 2016.

Hot on the heels of a jam-packed 50thAnniversary year, which featured Royal Visits,celebrated Galas, award wins, star locomotivesand a record-breaking Christmas, the SVR is

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preparing to thrill visitors once again with itsmuch-loved mix of heritage steam trains,stunning scenery and fantastic events.

The famous attraction was named the winner ofthe BBC Countryfile Magazine ‘Heritage Site ofthe Year’ award as well as the Group TravelAward for Best Preserved Railway for Groups.

Not one to rest on its laurels, the Railway isputting the finishing touches to its busy 2016events schedule, which features some new additions alongside the perennial favourites.

The famed Spring Steam Gala will be returningfrom March 18th -20th, while the DieselEnthusiasts Gala moves from its usual Octoberslot to become the Spring Diesel Festival, fromMay 19th – 21st.

Two heritage steam superstars will be certain todraw the crowds when they visit fromSeptember 22nd – 26th. Flying Scotsman,recently voted the World’s most famouslocomotive, and famous engine Tornado will beappearing together for the first time at the SVRto take passengers along the line.

Joining children’s favourites Peppa Pig &George, who will be making popularappearances at the SVR on May 8th, will be acertain marmalade sandwich-loving bear, whowill be paying a visit on September 11th for a new Meet Paddington Bear event.

Visitor favourite the Step Back to the 1940sWeekends will steam in on June 25th -26th andJuly 2nd-3rd, while Classic Vehicle Day on July

24th, Peep Behind the Scenes on July 16th,Onthe Buses on September 4th and the infamousHalloween Ghost Trains are back by populardemand.

The Engine House Visitor Centre will be hometo a range of new events, including a RobbieWilliams Tribute Night on July 23rd, a GlamRock Tribute Night on September 10th andPsychic Nights on March 26th and October15th. It will also host an all-new Home andGarden Fayre on June 4th -5th and ChristmasGift Fayre on November 5th -6th.

Half-term and Easter holidays will be filled withfamily fun, while the Steam & Whistle ActivityClub will keep youngsters entertained on a rangeof dates throughout August, before the Railwayprepares to host its sell-out Santa Steam Specialsand festive services once again.

Clare Gibbard, the SVR’s marketing andcommunications manager, said: “Last year’sGolden Jubilee was absolutely fantastic and our action-packed schedule of events, Royal visits, famouslocomotives and new exhibitions - not to mention our twonational awards - firmly cemented our place as one of theUK’s best-loved heritage attractions.

“We are now planning for another exciting year, with abusy events schedule, packed with visitor favourites andfresh new additions.”

Telephone 01562 757900 for the SVR:

or 01746-862387 for The Engine House:

Visit www.svr.co.uk

Broadfield Court is a unique venue nestled in atranquil and scenic location in the heart ofglorious Herefordshire countryside in the westof England.

This magnificent home is set within 1,000 acresof its own farm estate. Broadfield Court hasmention in the Domesday Book and in itscolourful history it has played host to suchfigures as Sir Winston Churchill, the Mitfordsisters and Sir Derek Jacobi.

Broadfield Court is owned and run by the Jamesfamily. While Mark looks after the estate’sworking farm, visitors are given the verywarmest of welcomes by Alexandra, anexuberant hostess who was once an actress withthe Royal Shakespeare Company.

Vineyards & Gardens; the most established inHerefordshire, is over forty years old having

been planted in 1971. Here at Broadfield Courtwe are fortunate to boast not only 10 acres ofvineyard but also wonderfully diverse, vibrantand traditional grounds. Right in the centre of itall is our kitchen garden, which supplies theCourt Café with fresh fruit and vegetables on adaily basis. Our David Austen Rose Garden thatwas planted in March 2014 and there is a further4 acres of heavenly English horticulture toexplore.

Wines at Broadfield Court are acknowledged tobe some of the finest in the UK. In 1971 anexperimental 50 vines were planted with anadditional 500 Reichensteiner the following year,continuing until the expansion programme wascompleted, covering the finest south facingslopes. We offer tutored wine tasting (bookingessential), which is an informative but fun way tospend an hour and follow this with a deliciouslunch in the Court Café afterwards.

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Court Café & Shop are open through thesummer months and offers delicious homecooked food, prepared on site using only thefreshest of local ingredients. The shelves of ourshop are packed with goodies ranging from jarsof locally made pickles and preserves to thedelicious wines from our own vineyard.

Weddings at Broadfield Court offer the mostromantic, secluded and exclusive weddingsetting, where privacy and a relaxed butprofessional service is assured,

During the summer months we are openWednesday to Saturday, for winter opening andfurther information on tutored Wine tasting,events and weddings, please call 01568 797483 oremail [email protected]

events for 2016Saturday 19th March – Making LovelinessFrom The Garden Workshops - Lyme CottageIndustries - Full day of experiencing and makinglovely natural based products from herbs andflowers that we grow in our gardens. Learnabout the health giving properties of the herbs& of the natural base products to use. £80 perperson to include lunch, refreshmentsthroughout the day and entrance to the gardensand vineyards at Broadfield Court.

Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th May – Two dayworkshop with the Fabulous Cob OvenCompany at Broadfield Court - learn how tobuild a cob oven and finish by cooking your ownpizza using produce from the walled kitchengarden at Broadfield Court. £110 for the twodays to include lunch and refreshments on bothdays.

Wednesday 11th May – Making LovelinessFrom The Garden Workshops - Lyme CottageIndustries - Full day of experiencing and makinglovely natural based products from herbs andflowers that we grow in our gardens. Learnabout the health giving properties of the herbs& of the natural base products to use. £80 per

person to include lunch, refreshmentsthroughout the day and entrance to the gardensand vineyards at Broadfield Court.

To call or make a booking for any of theseevents please call 01568 797483 or [email protected]

Friday 29th and Saturday 30th July – MadcapTheatre Productions return to Broadfield Courtto preform Much Ado About Nothing byWilliam Shakespeare on the front lawn, bring apicnic or enjoy a pre dinner theatre meal in TheCourt Cafe first. Tickets £13 for adults, £11 forconcessions and £38 for family ticket, 2 adults &2 concessions.

Broadfield Court Vineyard Estate, BowleyLane, Bodenham, Herefordshire HR1 3LG

www.broadfieldcourt.co.uk

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visitor Centre 2016

Westons Cider was established in 1880 and is stilla family owned firm, renowned for bothtraditional and premium ciders, such asStowford Press, Old Rosie and Henry WestonsVintage. The family is celebrating 135 years ofcider and perry making and along with its worldfamous products, we have our award winningherd of Hereford Cattle and much lovedresident shire horses Ben and Prince, who aregreat ambassadors for Westons heritage, offeringanything from dray rides to a one-of-a-kindwedding transportation.

Stop by the Visitor Centre shop for great offersand cider tasting and stock up for the holidayseason, open 7 days a week. Our Daily guidedmill tours give you the opportunity to gain aunique insight into the business, its heritage andtraditions (11.00am, 12.30pm, 2.00pm and3.30pm, booking recommended, private toursalso available). The Scrumpy House restaurant is located withinthe grounds of Westons Cider Mill in MuchMarcle. With rustic charm ambience andtraditional country menus, we offer a warmwelcome to customers old and new. We can caterfor large group bookings or perhaps apersonalised small gathering with friends andfamily. Special dietary requirements are cateredfor. To reserve a table or make an enquiry pleasecall 01531 660626

The Orchard Tearoom is open throughout thesummer months serving a selection ofhomemade cakes, freshly baked pastries andjacket potatoes.

Tour packages are available please visit websitefor more details.

The Bounds, Much Marcle, Ledbury,Herefordshire, HR8 2NQtelephone 01531 660108

www.westons-cider.co.ukwww.facebook.com/WestonsCiderVisitorsCentre

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Westons Cider events 2016:Free Play Park – re-opens Good Friday 25th March to Tuesday 1st November Picnic Area

open Farm Sunday Event at Nuttal Farm/Westons Cider on 5th June. Our tractor and trailer ride leaves Westons Visitor Centre for our farm, to see many farmingactivities and our award winning herd of Hereford cattle, returning to Westons on a tractor andtrailer, a relaxed and informative family day out.

Big apple Weekend in Much Marcle 8th and 9th October 10am – 4pm.Take part in a seasonal celebration of English apples and cider in the Herefordshire parishes ofMarcle Ridge. Join us for breakfast or lunch at the Scrumpy House. Leominster Morris Men willbe joining us during the course of the day. Cider Mill tour and tastings will be available during theday.

Harvest Celebration – Supper and tour £19.95 per head. Friday 21st and Friday 28th October(Starting at 7.00pm).Join with family and friends to celebrate the end of a good harvest. Enjoy an evening tour of theCider Mill to see the apples being milled and then sit down to a 2 course hot supper. Please bookearly to avoid disappointment, limited tickets available. To book your tickets call 01531 660108

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The Wychwood Brewery is tucked away behindthe main street of the market town of Witney, inthe heart of the Oxfordshire Cotswolds. Witneyis historically famous for its three B’s; bread,blankets and beer. Brewing has taken place inWitney for centuries dating back to 1811, andWychwood Brewery is sited at the Old EagleMaltings, built more than 150 years ago whenbarley was malted for the towns brewery.

Today Wychwood brews more than 50,000barrels of high quality crafted ale each year usingtraditional methods and is home to theLegendary Hobgoblin and Brakspear beer.

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Following the closure of the Brakspear Breweryin Henley on Thames, in October 2002,Wychwood was committed to bringing thebrewing of Brakspear back to Oxfordshire.After undergoing a £1million redevelopment theWychwood Brewery site now incorporates aseparate Brakspear brewhouse and fermenting

room. Much of the original equipment fromHenley has been used, including the famous‘double drop’ fermenting system, used to brewBrakspear beers since 1779.

All Brakspear beers are brewed alongsideWychwood beers, and are still supplied weekly toall the Brakspear pubs.

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Our Brewery Store is open10am - 5pm

Monday to Saturday

Store & Tours

The Hobgoblin orders you to come and browse his selection of gifts and merchandise with exclusive in-store offers and promotions on bottled

and cask beers.

Brewery tours operate every Friday, Saturday and Sunday offering a two hour experience for those interested in seeing mischief in the making.

Come and see us if you dare but be warned…most things bite! Book online at www.wychwood.co.uk

or call: 01993 890 800*(*pre booking essential)

Wychwood Brewery, Eagle Maltings, The Crofts, Witney, Oxon OX28 4DP.

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The home of traditional cider making

WESTONS VISITOR CENTRE

CIDER MILL TOURS DAILY - 11.00AM, 12.30PM, 2.00PM AND 3.30PM

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK | CIDER SHOP | RESTAURANT & CAFE

Arrange your visit today call 01531 660108

Westons Cider has been making cider in the Herefordshire village of Much Marcle, since 1880. Join a tour and go behind the scenes to discover how your

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Westons Cider, The Bounds, Much Marcle, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 2NQ T: 01531 660108 E: [email protected]

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spectacular World Heritage Site


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