East Worcester Area Guide
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Why Live in East Worcester
Worcester is a city with a rich heritage and an enviable location, surrounded by beautiful countryside and charming towns and villages. The compact city centre has a mix of ancient buildings, modern shops, street cafés and riverside walks guarantee a relaxing and entertaining visit.
To the east of Worcester are the villages of Church Lench, Rous Lench, Atch Lench, Ab Lench and Sheriffs Lench, collectively known as The Lenches and nestling in beautiful wooded farmed hills. Other sought after villages include Abberton, Peopleton, Upton Snodsbury and Bishampton. Evesham is a small town and the Vale of Evesham is renowned for its vegetables, especially asparagus.
History of East Worcester
The River Severn made Worcester an early centre for trade. The Cathedral rises majestically above the river and has been the seat for bishops since the seventh century.
The Battle of Worcester in September 1651 was the last battle of The English Civil War between Oliver Cromwell and Charles ll and the Scots.
Sir Edward Elgar was born in Lower Broadheath, three miles away. He found inspiration for his music from Malvern Hills and the Worcestershire countryside
Places of interest
Worcester has a wealth of fascinating, beautiful and exciting places to visit:
Worcester Cathedral on the banks of the Severn
Royal Worcester Porcelain’s museum and visitor centre
remarkable medieval interiors of the city centre’s Greyfriars
Around Worcestershire are:
Glorious hills and natural springs at Malvern
Elgar’s Birthplace Museum
magnificent landscapes at Croome Park
the romantic ruin of Witley Court
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Getting to East Worcester
Worcester is perfectly placed for access to the Midlands conurbation and other parts of Britain.
Road:
The M5 motorway will take you to Birmingham which is about 20 miles away.
Rail:
The main line stations of Worcester, Malvern, Kidderminster and Colwall serve London Paddington in under three hours.
Airport:
Birmingham International Airport is about 20 miles distant.
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East Worcester Local authority
Worcester County Council County Hall,
Spetchley Road,
Worcester
01905 763763
Malvern Hills District Council
The Council House,
Avenue Road,
Malvern
01684 892700
Wychavon District Council Civic Centre,
Pershore,
Worcesterhsire
01386 565000
Wyre Forest District Council Kidderminster,
Worcestershire
01562 820505
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Where to go out in East Worcester
Restaurants
Browns Restaurant 24 Quay Street, Worcester 01905 26263
Benedictos Sidbury, Worcester 01905 21444
Café Rouge Friar Street, Worcester 01905 613055
The Glasshouse Sidbury, Worcester 01905 611120
Singapore Restaurant Friar Street, Worcester 01905 613005
Four Seasons 61 Lowesmoor, Worcester 01905 27026
Venture Inn Main Street, Ombersley, Worcestershire 01905 620552
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Leisure in East Worcester
The Malvern Festival
Theatre 01684 892277
The Swan Theatre 01905 27322
Worcester Racecourse 01905 25364
Worcester County
Cricket Club 01905 748474
Worcester Rugby Club 01905 454183
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Golf Clubs in East Worcester
Worcestershire Golf Club
Malvern 01684 575992
Upper Sapey Golf Club 01886 853288
Bransford Golf Club 01886 833551
Droitwich Golf &
Country Club 01905 770207
Worcester Golf &
Country Club 01905 422044
The Vale of Evesham Golf Club 01386 860395
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 Schools in East Worcester |
| Kings Hawford (prep) Hawford, Worcester 01905 451292 |
Abberley Hall (prep) Abberley, Worcester 01299 896275 |
The Elms School (prep) Colwall Green, Colwall, Worcestershire 01684 530344 |
| St Mary’s Convent School Mount Battenhall, Battenhall Avenue, Worcester 01905 357786 |
Kings School 5 College Green, Worcester 01905 721700 |
The Alice Ottley & The Royal Grammar Upper Tything, Worcester 01905 27061 |
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