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Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings, Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove,
Worcestershire, B60 4JR. Tel: 01527 831363 or 01527 831886. Avoncroft
is a fascinating museum of historic buildings spanning seven
centuries, rescued and rebuilt on a beautiful open-air site.
The Museum now has 25 historic building exhibits, as well as
a further 10 exciting activities and areas of interest, including
rides on a model steam railway, a beautiful wild flower meadow
and orchard, and our Sensory Garden project. www.avoncroft.org.uk.
Location: On the outskirts of Bromsgrove.
Bromsgrove Museum, 26
Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove, Worcs. B61 0DD. Tel: 01527 831809.
Exhibits of the glass, salt, nail and button making industries.
It also contains an attractive range of shop windows, which feature
costumes, toys, cameras and much more - many items of which were
produced in Bromsgrove itself. Location: In the centre of Bromsgrove.
Artrix, School Drive, Bromsgrove, B60 1AX. Tel: 01527 577330.
Art and entertainment events. Its comfortable auditorium seating
up to 301, spacious studio and range of meeting rooms has sprung
to life with a rich programme of theatre, music and film offering
the best in live performance, cinema and the visual arts supported
by a host of creative classes and workshops. www.artrix.co.uk.
Location: In the centre of Bromsgrove.
The Dolphin Centre, School
Drive, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire. B60 1AY. Tel: 01527 881720.
25m x 12m Main Pool, 10m x 7m Learner Pool, 4 Court Sports Hall,
36 piece Fitness Suite. Location: In the centre of Bromsgrove.
Hartlebury Castle, Hartlebury Nr Kidderminster Worcestershire
DY11 7XZ. Tel: 01299 250416. 13th century fortified bishop's
palace. Presently the residence of the Bishop of Worcester, with
two-thirds of the building leased out to Worcestershire County
Council who use it as the County Museum. About 7 miles west of
Bromsgrove.
Hanbury Hall, School Road,
Hanbury, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, WR9 7EA. Tel: 01527 821214.
18th-century country house, garden and parkland. William and
Mary-style house with magnificent staircase. Play a game of bowls
on the restored 18th-century bowling green. National Trust. Charges
apply. About 4 miles south of Bromsgrove.
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