Guidebook
Sightseeing
Three Counties Showground
The real experience with a cafe and working craft centre.
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Jinney Ring Craft Centre
Hanbury RoadThe real experience with a cafe and working craft centre.
Go back in time to this working village, just as it way 100 years ago
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Bewdley Museum
13 Load StGo back in time to this working village, just as it way 100 years ago
If trains are your thing you must visit the Severn Valley Railway. It’s less than an hour away
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Severn Valley Railway (Bridgnorth)
Hollybush RoadIf trains are your thing you must visit the Severn Valley Railway. It’s less than an hour away
Drakelow Tunnels
If it looks like rain this is the place to go and just 8 miles away
Historic living museum giving you a real insight into how life was a hundred years ago.
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I-Black Country Living Museum
Discovery WayHistoric living museum giving you a real insight into how life was a hundred years ago.
Just a couple of miles from your door so it’s within walking or cycling distance
National Trust - Wichenford Dovecote
Venn LaneJust a couple of miles from your door so it’s within walking or cycling distance
Westwood Park
Droitwich is about 10 miles from the Lodge
The battle or Worcester is part of our history. Learn about Cromwell and his struggle to overthrow the crown to make England a republic
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The Commandery
SidburyThe battle or Worcester is part of our history. Learn about Cromwell and his struggle to overthrow the crown to make England a republic
Just a few miles from the Lodge and you can experience this little vineyard. I think you need to book a tour so check before you go.
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Astley Vineyard
Just a few miles from the Lodge and you can experience this little vineyard. I think you need to book a tour so check before you go.
Take a tour of the oldest motor company still operating on the same site. You might need to book so check before you go
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Morgan Motor Company Ltd
Pickersleigh RoadTake a tour of the oldest motor company still operating on the same site. You might need to book so check before you go
Fun and exercise
Something for the young and fit, but it looks like great fun
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Go Ape Wyre Forest (Treetop Challenge, Zip Lines, High Ropes)
Something for the young and fit, but it looks like great fun
The oldest racing circuit in the world that’s still running. If you’re a car fans it shouldn’t be missed. It’s only 5 miles from the Lodge
Shelsley Walsh
The oldest racing circuit in the world that’s still running. If you’re a car fans it shouldn’t be missed. It’s only 5 miles from the Lodge
Not just a castle there’s loads going on inside the walls of England’s finest castles
Warwick Castle Stratford Road Car Park
Warwick Castle DriveNot just a castle there’s loads going on inside the walls of England’s finest castles
If you like cricket you must visit one of England’s oldest grounds. It open mid week in the summer months
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Worcestershire County Cricket Club
New RoadIf you like cricket you must visit one of England’s oldest grounds. It open mid week in the summer months
Just 5 miles away and you can pay and play. There’s a driving range if you just want to hit a few balls
Ombersley Golf Club
Bishops Wood RoadJust 5 miles away and you can pay and play. There’s a driving range if you just want to hit a few balls
About 4 miles down the road. If you’ve never tried archery nows your chance
Droitwich Archery Society (Beginners' courses)
About 4 miles down the road. If you’ve never tried archery nows your chance
Houses and gardens
Witley Court and Gardens is only 4 miles from Boatleigh Lodge
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Witley Court & Gardens
Worcester RoadWitley Court and Gardens is only 4 miles from Boatleigh Lodge
Just a few miles from the Lodge is Elgar’s Birthplace. If you’re interested in England’s musical history it’s shouldn’t be missed.
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The Firs: Birthplace of Sir Edward Elgar
Crown East LaneJust a few miles from the Lodge is Elgar’s Birthplace. If you’re interested in England’s musical history it’s shouldn’t be missed.
Just 10 miles from your door and well worth a visit.
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National Trust Hanbury Hall nezihlahla
School RoadJust 10 miles from your door and well worth a visit.
Beautiful house and gardens just 7 miles from the Lodge door. Why not enjoyed a picnic or just wander freely and enjoy the open spaces and the many different styles of gardens with beautiful plants.
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Spetchley Park Gardens
Beautiful house and gardens just 7 miles from the Lodge door. Why not enjoyed a picnic or just wander freely and enjoy the open spaces and the many different styles of gardens with beautiful plants.
About 40 miles away but a real treat if you like castles and gardens. There’s a few nice pubs right opposite where you can eat and relax.
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Kenilworth Castle noElizabethan Garden
Castle RoadAbout 40 miles away but a real treat if you like castles and gardens. There’s a few nice pubs right opposite where you can eat and relax.
Another great house and landscaped gardens only about 12 miles from your door
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Croome Court
Another great house and landscaped gardens only about 12 miles from your door
Bewdley about 30 minutes away where you’ll find Arley Arboretum and Tea Rooms which is well worth a visit.
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Arley Arboretum & Gardens
Lion LaneBewdley about 30 minutes away where you’ll find Arley Arboretum and Tea Rooms which is well worth a visit.
Towns and cities
Beautiful little town where England’s meets Wales. Great food, pubs and there’s a market every week.
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Ludlow
Beautiful little town where England’s meets Wales. Great food, pubs and there’s a market every week.
In the centre of Worcester City, five miles from the lodge
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I-Cathedral ye-Worcester
8 College YardIn the centre of Worcester City, five miles from the lodge
Malvern is just 9 miles from Boatleigh Lodge and has great walks and loads of history, but be warned it’s hilly
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Great Malvern
Malvern is just 9 miles from Boatleigh Lodge and has great walks and loads of history, but be warned it’s hilly
The cotswold are only 20 miles down the road. Broadway, Stow on the Wold and Chipping Camden are all worth a visit
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Cotswolds
The cotswold are only 20 miles down the road. Broadway, Stow on the Wold and Chipping Camden are all worth a visit
About 20 miles down the road and you’ll be in one of the most famous places in the country. Shakespeare’s birthplace.
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Stratford-upon-Avon
About 20 miles down the road and you’ll be in one of the most famous places in the country. Shakespeare’s birthplace.
Food and provisions
Ombersley village is about 3 miles form the Lodge. Nice little cafe, deli, off licence and butchers. A bit pricey but very good quality.
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Checketts Fine Foods
Main RdOmbersley village is about 3 miles form the Lodge. Nice little cafe, deli, off licence and butchers. A bit pricey but very good quality.
Nice little cafe, deli, wine, beer, groceries and butchers. It’s about 3 miles from the Lodge
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Broomfield’s Country & Garden Store
Nice little cafe, deli, wine, beer, groceries and butchers. It’s about 3 miles from the Lodge
Convenient little store just a couple of miles down the road in Hallow village. You’ll find most things you need here
Ladygo Stores
Brownes WayConvenient little store just a couple of miles down the road in Hallow village. You’ll find most things you need here
Cycling and walking
Just half an hour and your on the Malvern Hills. If your looking for great walks this is for you, but be aware it’s hilly.
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Malvern Hills
Just half an hour and your on the Malvern Hills. If your looking for great walks this is for you, but be aware it’s hilly.
Bewdley Outdoors Bike Hire and Cycle Shop
Get in your bike, it’s only 30 minutes away
Monk Wood
In walking distance from the Lodge, Monk Wood is a nature reserve and butterfly wood.
The Wyre Forest is about 12 miles away, get your walking boots on it’s beautiful
IWyre Forest National Nature Reserve
Long BankThe Wyre Forest is about 12 miles away, get your walking boots on it’s beautiful
There’s a great cycle path along the canal, it’s only about 10 miles from the lodge
Tardebigge Top Lock Number 58
Alcester RoadThere’s a great cycle path along the canal, it’s only about 10 miles from the lodge
Pubs and restaurants
The Dew Drop Inn is only about 3 miles from Boatleigh Lodge. Lovely food and great service but book first if you’re thinking of eating out.
The Dewdrop Inn
Bell LaneThe Dew Drop Inn is only about 3 miles from Boatleigh Lodge. Lovely food and great service but book first if you’re thinking of eating out.
They have a farmers market every six weeks and beer festival a few times a year The Talbot Inn is about 8 miles away and it situated on the banks of the River Teme.
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The Talbot at Knightwick
Bromyard RoadThey have a farmers market every six weeks and beer festival a few times a year The Talbot Inn is about 8 miles away and it situated on the banks of the River Teme.
Great food and we’ll worth a visit if you like Italian. There’s a pub downstairs if you fancy a beer first. It’s in Worcester city about 5 miles from the Lodge
SUGO Italian
30 The TythingGreat food and we’ll worth a visit if you like Italian. There’s a pub downstairs if you fancy a beer first. It’s in Worcester city about 5 miles from the Lodge
If you’re looking for a traditional restaurant with great food and service, look no further. Only a couple of miles down the road and you’re fine dining. Ombersley is about 3 miles from the Lodge
Venture In Restaurant
Main RoadIf you’re looking for a traditional restaurant with great food and service, look no further. Only a couple of miles down the road and you’re fine dining. Ombersley is about 3 miles from the Lodge
Only a few miles away in Ombersley this pub has a nice big carpark. Good food, service and beer. You can sit outside in the patio garden if the weathers good.
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The Crown & Sandys
Only a few miles away in Ombersley this pub has a nice big carpark. Good food, service and beer. You can sit outside in the patio garden if the weathers good.
Located in Wichenford about 4 miles away. A nice little pub with a small restaurant but if you prefer you can eat at the bar. There’s a nice beer garden at the front of the pub which has loverly views.
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The Masons Arms
Located in Wichenford about 4 miles away. A nice little pub with a small restaurant but if you prefer you can eat at the bar. There’s a nice beer garden at the front of the pub which has loverly views.
China City is about 4 miles from the Lodge. If you are going to eat in it is advisable to book or alternatively you can order a take away and eat at home in the Lodge.
China City
Main RoadChina City is about 4 miles from the Lodge. If you are going to eat in it is advisable to book or alternatively you can order a take away and eat at home in the Lodge.
It’s only 2 miles or so and has good food and service. You can eat in or outside in the garden bar. Try the pizzas there really good
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The Crown Inn
Main RoadIt’s only 2 miles or so and has good food and service. You can eat in or outside in the garden bar. Try the pizzas there really good