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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.
About 5 miles north of Droitwich.
Sacred Heart Presbytery,
208 Worcester Road, Droitwich Spa, Worces, WR9 8AZ. Church of
the Sacred Heart and St. Catherine of Alexandria is covered in
mosaics. This beautiful church can be reached by taking the A38
from Droitwich towards Worcester and is only a short journey
from the town. Car parking available. Tel: 01905 773258. www.sacredheartdroitwich.org.uk.
Location: In the centre of Droitwich.
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 5 miles north
of Droitwich.
The Elgar Birthplace Museum.
Crown East Lane, Lower Broadheath, Worcester, Worcestershire,
WR2 6RH. Tel: +44 (0)1905 333 224. Elgar was born on 2nd June
1857. The cottage he was born in is about 3 miles from Worcester
, and houses manuscripts, scores, concert programmes, and press
cuttings. We welcome visitors from all over the world. www.elgarfoundation.org.
Location: About 6 miles south west of Droitwich.
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 3 miles east of Droitwich.
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