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Bewdley Guide (1.1mb)

Stourport-on-Severn Guide (0.5mb)
 
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Arley Arboretum
Arley Estate Office, Upper Arley


Beautiful Arboretum and new extension. Walled garden. Plant sales.
Open: Wednesday to Sunday. 10am-5pm.


Contact: The Administrator
Tel. 01299 861368 Fax. 01299 861330
e-mail: info@arley-arboretum.org.uk
Website: www.arley-arboretum.org.uk

Astley Vineyards
Stourport on Severn, Worcs. DY13 0RU

Vineyard shop (estate grown Astley wines and free tasting) and opportunity to explore the vineyard set in delightful natural surroundings.


Contact: Jonty Daniels
Tel/Fax. 01299 822907.

Bewdley Museum
Load Street, Bewdley, DY12 2AE

Housed in a historic 18th Century Butcher's Shambles, the museum provides a fascinating insight into the crafts and trades of the town, the Wyre Forest area and the lives of its people. Daily demonstrations of rope making and clay pipe making plus resident craftspeople.
Open daily Easter to end October. Free Admission

Tel. 01299 403573
Fax 01299 405306
Website: www.wyreforestdc.gov.uk/museum

Bodenham Arboretum & Earth Centre
Wolverley, Kidderminster, DY11 5SY

Awarding winning arboretum, 4 miles walks through dells, glades, lakes, pools. 2500 species trees, shrubs, unique underground visitors centre and restaurant.


Contact: David Binnian
Tel. 01562 852444 Fax. 01562 852777
Website: www.bodenham-arboretum.co.uk

Cleobury Mortimer Golf Club
Cleobury Mortimer, DY14 8HQ

27 hole golf course, practice area and golf shop. Full clubhouse facilities for individuals and groups up to 100.


Contact: Graham Pain
Tel. 01299 271112
Fax. 01299 271468
e-mail: graham@cleogolf.f9.co.uk
Website: www.cleoburygolfclub.com

Friends of the Carpet Museum Trust
Unit 27/28, MCF Complex, 60 New Road, Kidderminster, DY10 1AQ

Weaver's Loft. Exhibition about the carpet industry, with working
hand-loom,weaving demonstrations,photographs, models, artifacts and ephemera.

Contact: Roy Bullock
Tel: 01562 69001
Open from March to October each Saturday from 10.00 a,.m to 12.30 p.m. New Meeting Church, Church Street, Kidderminster,
Website: www.carpetmuseum.co.uk
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Harvington Hall
Harvington, nr Kidderminster, DY10 4LR

Elizabethan Moated Manor House open to the public March to October and for pre-booked groups and schools all year. Licensed restaurant.

Contact: Sherida Breeden
Tel. 01562 777846
Fax. 01562 777190
e-mail: harvingtonhall@btconnect.com
Website: www.harvingtonhall.com

Rays Farm
Billingsley, Nr. Bridgnorth, WV16 9PF

Farm attraction. View unusual farm animals and birds in beautiful woodland setting, woodcarving trail, tea and toy shops.


Contact: Frank Cartwright
Tel. 01299 841255
Fax. 01299 841455
Website: www.raysfarm.com

Severn Valley Railway
The Railway Station Bewdley, DY12 1BG

Steam-hauled train journey from Kidderminster to Bridgnorth, along the Severn valley, luncheon trains, driving courses, corporate hospitality also available.


Tel. 01299 403816
Fax. 01299 400839
Website: www.svr.co.uk

Stone House Cottage Gardens
Stone Nr. Kidderminster, DY10 4BG

Outstanding garden, mark of distinction in Good Garden Guide, over 3000 plants. Seven unique towers, excellent nursery for plant sales.


Contact: J F Arbuthnott
Tel. 01562 69902
Fax. 01562 69960
Website: www.shcn.co.uk

Stourport Steamer Co.
6 Ash Grove, Stourport on Severn, DY13 8TR

Largest fleet of passenger boats in the Midlands offering riverboat trips for large and small parties throughout the year.


Contact: Trevor May
Tel. 01299 871177
Fax. 01299 824646
Website: www.riverboathire.co.uk

West Midland Safari & Leisure Park
Spring Grove, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 1LF

Safari drive through with over 20 amusement rides, a sealion show, reptile house, animal encounters and discovery zone.


Tel. 01299 402114
Fax. 01299 404519
e-mail: info@wmsp.co.uk
Website: www.wmsp.co.uk

Worcestershire County Museum
Hartlebury Castle Nr. Kidderminster, DY11 7XZ

Permanent and temporary exhibitions, facilities for schools, gift shop, café, object identification service, talks and lectures, admission to Castle's State Rooms.


Contact: Robin Hill
Tel. 01299 250416
Fax. 01299 251890
e-mail: museum@worcestershire.gov.uk
Website: www.worcestershire.gov.uk/museum

Wyre Forest District Leisure Service
Green Street, Kidderminster, DY10 1HA

Wyre Forest Leisure provides a range of high quality services and activities, arts, sports, museum, play, events, parks, leisure centres and nature reserves.


Contact: Sue Harper,
Tel. 01562 732903.
Fax. 01562 732905.
e-mail sue.harper@wyreforestdc.gov.uk

Wyre Forest Symphony Orchestra

The orchestra gives three concerts per year of 19th and 20th century repertoire at Kidderminster Town Hall, plus "The Last Night of the Proms" in October. Leader is Richard lane, and principal conductor is Damian Penfold.


Contact: Dr Elizabeth Lammie.
Tel: 01527 831258.
Website: www.wfso.org.uk

Wyre Forest Visitor Centre
Callow Hill Nr. Bewdley, DY14 9XQ

The Centre offers home-cooked food, interactive displays, shop and information. There are off road cycle routes, way-marked trails and a programme of special events throughout the year.


Contact: Carol Balcon or Chris Roberts
Tel. 01299 266944.
e-mail: visitorcentre@wyreforest.net
Website: www.wyreforest.net

Wharton Park Golf Club
Longbank, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 2QW

US PGA standard 18 hole par 72 course 6435 yards , designer Howard Swan, with stunning views and set in 200 acres of serene woods and parkland with stunning views and easy parking. Golf days and/or Conferences for 10 –150 people priced to suit all budgets.

Tel: 01299 405222
Fax: 01299 405121
e-mail: enquiries@whartonpark.co.uk
Website: www.whartonpark.co.uk
 
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