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From our base in central Worcester we take in a journey on the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway and the magnificent ruins of Witley Court, a cider mill visit with tasting, as well as the market towns of Ledbury and Stratford-upon-Avon.
Worcester & A Trio of Shires 2025
Witley Court © English Heritage
Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Steam Railway Courtesy of Jack Boskett
Ledbury
Market House, Ledbury
Stratford-Upon-Avon
Worcester
Worcester
PACKAGED ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival
We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner.
Day 2 Ledbury & Weston’s Cider
This morning, we spend time at leisure in the attractive market town of Ledbury, full of timber framed buildings. Look out for the 17th century black and white Market House and the much photographed cobbled medieval street where the Heritage Centre, Butchers Row Folk Museum and the Painted Room leading to the fine parish church can be found. After time for lunch, we make our way to nearby Weston’s Cider where we have a tour followed by a tasting.
Day 3 Witley Court & Worcester
We travel to Witley Court this morning. Once one of the great country houses of Victorian England, attracting fashionable society when it was the setting for extravagant parties and royal entertainment, the house was devastated by fire in 1937. Today, the spectacular ruins provide evidence of the opulence and scale of the architecture and interiors whilst the beautifully restored parterres, garden and Perseus and Andromeda fountain provide a relaxing retreat. From here, we return to Worcester where we have free time for lunch before enjoying the afternoon at leisure to explore. Highlights include Worcester Cathedral, Tudor House Museum, Museum of Royal Worcester, Greyfriars House and Garden and The Guildhall Worcester.
Day 4 Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway & Stratford-upon-Avon
In the morning we head for Cheltenham Racecourse to board a Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway train to the nearby town of Broadway, nesting in the Cotswolds. There will be plenty of opportunity to admire the beautiful Cotswolds scenery from our carriage, taking in the sleepy hamlets and villages, the Malvern Hills and beyond. After our journey we visit the charming medieval market town of Stratford-upon-Avon, famous as the birthplace of William Shakespeare. We enjoy the afternoon at leisure to explore this historic town.
Day 5 Departure
After breakfast, we make our way home.
Day 1 Arrival
We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner.
Day 2 Ledbury & Weston’s Cider
This morning, we spend time at leisure in the attractive market town of Ledbury, full of timber framed buildings. Look out for the 17th century black and white Market House and the much photographed cobbled medieval street where the Heritage Centre, Butchers Row Folk Museum and the Painted Room leading to the fine parish church can be found. After time for lunch, we make our way to nearby Weston’s Cider where we have a tour followed by a tasting.
Day 3 Witley Court & Worcester
We travel to Witley Court this morning. Once one of the great country houses of Victorian England, attracting fashionable society when it was the setting for extravagant parties and royal entertainment, the house was devastated by fire in 1937. Today, the spectacular ruins provide evidence of the opulence and scale of the architecture and interiors whilst the beautifully restored parterres, garden and Perseus and Andromeda fountain provide a relaxing retreat. From here, we return to Worcester where we have free time for lunch before enjoying the afternoon at leisure to explore. Highlights include Worcester Cathedral, Tudor House Museum, Museum of Royal Worcester, Greyfriars House and Garden and The Guildhall Worcester.
Day 4 Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway & Stratford-upon-Avon
In the morning we head for Cheltenham Racecourse to board a Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway train to the nearby town of Broadway, nesting in the Cotswolds. There will be plenty of opportunity to admire the beautiful Cotswolds scenery from our carriage, taking in the sleepy hamlets and villages, the Malvern Hills and beyond. After our journey we visit the charming medieval market town of Stratford-upon-Avon, famous as the birthplace of William Shakespeare. We enjoy the afternoon at leisure to explore this historic town.
Day 5 Departure
After breakfast, we make our way home.
Worcester Whitehouse Hotel
Worcester, Worcestershire
In the heart of Worcester, this hotel has it all – convenient location with the great choice of shops nearby, history on its doorstep, with Worcester Cathedral and the Worcester Porcelain Museum in walking distance, and English charm by the bucket load. All 84 rooms are comfortable and traditionally furnished and include hairdryer, TV, safe and complimentary toiletries. The brasserie-style restaurant is bright and airy whilst the bar offers a cosy catch-up kind of feel to it, the perfect spot to chat about the day. Leisure facilities include indoor swimming pool, steam room and sauna.
• Lift • Bar • Restaurant • Tea/coffee in room • Leisure facilities • Coach parking is off-site & chargeable
Worcester Whitehouse Hotel
Worcester, Worcestershire
4 Nights Half Board
Twin from £408pp
Double for Sole Use Supplement from £118
Inclusions
• Weston’s Cider tour & tasting
• Entrance to Witley Court & Gardens
• Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway journey Cheltenham Racecourse – Broadway
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