English Heritage sites near Pershore Parish

Leigh Court Barn

LEIGH COURT BARN

11 miles from Pershore Parish

An outstanding display of English medieval carpentry, this mighty timber-framed barn is the largest cruck structure in Britain.

Odda's Chapel

ODDA'S CHAPEL

11 miles from Pershore Parish

One of the most complete surviving Saxon churches in England, this chapel was built in 1056 by Earl Odda, and rediscovered in 1865 subsumed into a farmhouse. Nearby is the famous Saxon parish church.

Hailes Abbey

HAILES ABBEY

12 miles from Pershore Parish

Founded by the Earl of Cornwall in thanks for surviving a shipwreck. It housed a renowned relic, ‘the Holy Blood of Hailes’: allegedly a phial of Christ’s blood. Great picnic spot. Audio tours.

Belas Knap Long Barrow

BELAS KNAP LONG BARROW

14 miles from Pershore Parish

A particularly fine example of a Neolithic long barrow of c.3800 BC, featuring a false entrance and side chambers. During excavations in the 1860s, the remains of 31 people were found in the chambers.

Witley Court and Gardens

WITLEY COURT AND GARDENS

16 miles from Pershore Parish

A hundred years ago, Witley Court was one of England's great country houses, hosting many extravagant parties. Today it is a spectacular ruin, the result of a disastrous fire in 1937.

Over Bridge

OVER BRIDGE

18 miles from Pershore Parish

A single-arch stone bridge spanning the River Severn, built in 1825-30 by the great engineer Thomas Telford.

Churches in Pershore Parish

Pershore Abbey

Pershore Abbey Church Row / Church Walk Pershore Worcester
(01386) 552071
http://www.pershoreabbey.org.uk

Welcome to Pershore Abbey.

The Abbey has been a centre for Christian Worship for over 1300 years. It attracts visitors from around the world as it is one of the finest examples of Norman and Early English architecture in the country.

Please refer to our website for further information.

Pubs in Pershore Parish

Angel Inn Hotel

9 High Street, Pershore, WR10 1AF
(01386) 552046
angelpershore.co.uk/

Smart hotel bar with dining room behind. Mini beer and music festival in the grounds on the August Bank Holiday weekend during the plum festival.
Brandy Cask

25 Bridge Street, Pershore, WR10 1AJ

Once a classic brew pub in a splendid Georgian building with a garden leading down to the riverside. Now just flats.
Millers Arms

8 Bridge Street, Pershore, WR10 1AT
(01386) 553575

This Wadsworth's pub on the main street has reopened under new management and is now open seven days a week with food available every day. It retains a lovely old-style pub atmosphere enhanced in the winter by a roaring central log fire. Se...
New Inn

75 High Street, Pershore, WR10 1EU
(01386) 550570

Town centre pub, good cob rolls but no real ale served
Pershore Club

45a High Street, Pershore, WR10 1EU
(01386) 552087
pershoreclubltd.co.uk/

A traditional Gentleman's Club. Visitors welcome.
Pickled Plum

135 High Street, Pershore, WR10 1EQ
(01386) 556645
pickledplum.co.uk/

A large smart pub with a modern airy interior, divided into several areas with exposed beams and real fires giving it a cozy old world charm. Outside seating on the patio at the rear. Food is served lunchtimes and evenings. Acoustic jam fir...
Plum Tree

St. Andrews Road, Pershore, WR10 1LT

Plum Tree, Pershore
Star Inn

23 Bridge Street, Pershore, WR10 1AJ
(01386) 561356
starinnatpershore.co.uk/

A beautifully maintained 15th century family run coaching inn. A bar and snug with open fires in the winter months, sun terrace and riverside garden for summer. Separate bar and restaurant areas.
Talbot Inn

52 Newlands, Pershore, WR10 1BW
(01386) 553575

Backstreet pub, with a welcoming real fire, and a generally wholesome feel about it.
Victoria Hotel

60 Newlands, Pershore, WR10 1BP

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