Hereford and Worcester hotels accommodation,
attractions and travel information
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MAIN TOWNS IN Herefordshire and Worcestershire
- Bewdley Broadway Bromsgrove
Bromyard Droitwich Evesham Hartlebury Hereford Kidderminster
Ledbury Leominster Malvern Pershore Redditch Ross-on-Wye
Stourport on Severn Tenbury Wells Worcester. |
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Bewdley. Bewdley stands on the banks of the River Severn,
at the edge of the Wyre Forest. It is located on the A456, just
2 miles west of Kidderminster. Bewdley is about 20 miles southwest
of Birmingham, 2 miles northwest of Stourport on Severn and just
a few miles from the Shropshire border. Bewdley has an abundance
of attractive 18th century buildings. The bridge across the Severn,
built in 1798, is the work of the civil engineer Thomas Telford. Book : Street Atlas Worcestershire. |
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Broadway. Broadway is a small village in Worcestershire and
is often referred to as the 'Jewel of the Cotswolds'. It is about
12 miles northeast of Cheltenham and 4 miles southeast of Evesham,
roughly halfway between Cheltenham and Stratford-on-Avon. Broadway
lies just off the A44, with Stow on the Wold about 8 miles to
the south, Winchcombe about 7 miles to the southwest and close
to the border with Gloucestershire. Broadway has an attractive,
wide, main street, with numerous beautiful buildings in the town
and is a popular antique centre. The tree lined village green
has honey-coloured Cotswold limestone buildings, many dating
from the 16th century. Broadway: |
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Bromsgrove. Bromsgrove is situated on the southern edge of the
West Midlands, in the heart of Worcestershire. It is close to
both the M5 and M42, just 2 miles east of Junction 4A of the
M5 and 2 miles south of Junction 1 of the M42. The town is located
on the A448, about 4 miles west of Redditch, 10 miles east of
Kidderminster and and 7 miles north of Droitwich Spa. Bromsgrove
is an attractive place to live with plenty of interest for visitors.
Book : Birmingham and
West Midlands (Street Atlas). |
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accommodation : Bromsgrove.
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Bromyard. Bromyard is situated between Worcester and Leominster,
on the A44. Leominster is about 11 miles to the west and Worcester
is about 14 miles to the east. Hereford is about 12 miles to
the southwest and Tenbury Wells is about 10 miles to the north.
Bromyard is a pleasant rural community, formerly with a thriving
market. There are many places of interest to visit, such as the
Three Choirs Cities of Hereford, Gloucester and Worcester, the
Malvern Hills, Ludlow, Cheltenham, Warwick Castle, Stratford
upon Avon, Iron Bridge and the beautiful Wye Valley. Bromyard: |
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Droitwich. Droitwich is surrounded by pleasant Worcestershire
countryside. Easy access to the M5, M42 and its proximity to
both Birmingham and Worcester accounts for the growth of Droitwich
over the last few years. Droitwich is about 3 miles west of Junction
5 of the M5 motorway, 5 miles north of Worcester, 6 miles south
of Bromsgrove and 9 miles southeast of Kidderminster. Droitwich
fame used to be for the natural resource found beneath the town
- Salt. Production of salt ceased in the early 1900's. Hot baths
and bathing in warm brine became popular and the Royal Baths
in Queen's Street were built.
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Evesham. Evesham sits in a loop on the banks of the River
Avon between the Malvern and Bredon Hills and the Cotswolds.
It is located just off the A46, about 12 miles east of Junction
7 of the M5. Evesham is 14 miles north of Cheltenham, 12 miles
southwest of Stratford on Avon and 12 miles southeast of Worcester.
The Vale of Evesham is Britain's foremost fruit-growing area,
with an abundance of market gardens and orchards; the market
town of Evesham is the centre of the Vale. The beautiful ruins
of the Benedictine abbey with its wonderful 16th century bell
tower, now houses the Almonry Museum and Heritage Centre. Evesham: |
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Hartlebury. Hartlebury is a small village on the A449, 3 miles
south of Kidderminster and 2 miles east of Stourport on Severn.
It is about 9 miles north of Worcester, 7 miles north o fDroitwich
Spa and 20 miles from Birmingham. Hartlebury Castle, built in
the mid-13th century as a fortified manor house, is the residence
of the Bishop of Worcester, and two-thirds of the building is
leased out as the home of Worcestershire County Museum. Hartlebury: |
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Hereford. Hereford is an historic city close to the border
with Wales, lying on the River Wye. Ross-on-Wye is about 16 miles
to the south, Worcester is about 27 miles to the east, Ledbury
is about 16 miles to the east and Brecon is about 43 miles to
the west. It is located on the A49, with Leominster about 12
miles to the north. Hereford has a splendid cathedral which dates
from 1079. Book : Herefordshire
(Touring Maps). |
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accommodation : Hereford.
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Kidderminster. Kidderminster is a town in the Wyre Forest district
of Worcestershire, about 20 miles south-west of Birmingham. It
lies on the A449, about 3 miles north of 4 miles south of Stourbridge,
8 miles west of Bromsgrove and 3 miles east of Bewdley. Stourport
on Severn is at the southern end of the Severn Valley Railway,
Britain's premier steam line. Kidderminster is about 9 miles
west of Junction 4 of the M5 motorway. Kidderminster: |
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Ledbury. Ledbury is a picturesque market town in Herefordshire,
near to the Malvern Hills, and also close to the Welsh border.
It is located on the A449, about 5 miles northwest of Junction
2 of the M50 Motorway. It is about 7 miles south of Great Malvern,
10 miles south of Bromyard and 14 miles east of Tewkesbury. Hereford
is about 14 miles to the west. Ledbury enjoys good rail links
being on the Worcester to Hereford Line. With its black and white
buildings and cobbled streets, Ledbury is a beautiful place to
visit. Ledbury: |
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Leominster. Leominster (pronounced 'Lemster') is situated between
Hereford and Ludlow. It is located on the A49, about 11 miles
south of Ludlow, 12 miles north of Hereford and 10 miles west
of Bromyard. Leominster is an historic market town and dates
back to the 7th century, named after Earl Leofric, the husband
of Lady Godiva who famously rode naked through the streets of
Coventry on horseback. Throughout the town there is a wide variety
of architectural styles, with medieval overhangs in Drapers Lane
and School Lane, and Georgian splendour in Broad Street. Leominster: |
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accommodation : Leominster.
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Malvern. Great Malvern is a town in Worcestershire, positioned
at the foot and on the sides of the Malvern Hills. The town is
located on the A449, about 8 miles west of Junction 7 of the
M5 motorway. Malvern is about 17 miles north of Tewkesbury and
25 miles northeast of Ross-on-Wye. Worcester is about 6 miles
northeast. It is estimated the Malvern hills are 650 million
years old, they are particularly imposing as they rise from an
otherwise flat landscape. Malvern: |
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accommodation : Malvern.
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Pershore. Pershore is situated on the River Avon, only 7 miles
from Junction 7 of the M5. It is located on the A4104, about
5 miles west of Evesham, 8 miles east of Worcester and 10 miles
north of Tewkesbury. Pershore can be reached direct by rail from
London Paddington. Pershore is a beautiful market town with elegant
Georgian architecture and a magnificent Abbey. Pershore: |
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accommodation : Pershore.
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Redditch. Located in north-east Worcestershire, Redditch is
located on the A441, about 4 miles south of Junction 2 of the
M42. It is about 4 miles southeast of Bromsgrove, 6 miles north
of Alcester and 20 miles from Birmingham. Redditch is about 10
miles east of Junction 4A of the M5 Motorway. It was designated
a new town in 1964, for the large overspill from an industrially
expanding Birmingham.
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Ross-on-Wye. Ross-on-Wye in Herefordshire is a market town overlooking
the beautiful River Wye. It is located about 1 mile west of Junction
4 of the M50 motorway. Situated on the A40, Ross is 8 miles west
of Newent, 11 miles northeast of Monmouth and about 16 miles
west of Gloucester. Ross-on-Wye is an attractive town with timbered
houses and a striking 17th Century Market Hall where the twice-weekly
markets are still held. Ross-on-Wye: |
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Stourport on Severn. Stourport on Severn is situated between Kidderminster
(3 miles north) and Worcester (10 miles south). It is located
on the A451 with Bewdley just 2 miles northwest and Hartlebury
2 miles to the east. Stourport is about 10 miles west of Junction
4 of the M5 Motorway. It is a lively riverside town with some
lovely Georgian buildings and an interesting canal history. Stourport
was once one of the busiest inland ports in the midlands. Stourport on Severn: |
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on Severn.
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Tenbury Wells. Tenbury Wells is an attractive market town in Worcestershire,
located on the A456. It is about 8 miles southeast of Ludlow,
8 miles northeast of Leominster and 10 miles north of Bromyard.
To the west lies the Teme Valley, a valley noted for the growing
of hops, cider apples and soft fruits and is on the eastern edge
of the Welsh Marches. Tenbury
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Wells.
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Worcester. Worcester sits on the banks of the river Severn,
with the Malverns to the west and the Cotswolds to the south.
It is located on the A38, about 2 miles west of Junction 6 of
the M5 motorway. It is about 6 miles north of Great Malvern,
4 miles south of Droitwich Spa and 12 miles west of Evesham.
The skyline above Worcester is dominated by huge sandstone mass
of the cathedral. The Severn, Britain's longest river, wends
its way past the Cathedral and Worcester's world-famous cricket
ground. It is also home of one of the world's best-known sauces,
Worcestershire Sauce.
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