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About Pershore

Pershore is at the heart of a great pastoral landscape where fruit orchards and meadows grazed by sheep and cattle blend happily side by side. It is at the centre of sleepy lanes scattered here and there with delightful cottages of timber frame, hiding beneath thick thatched roofs with creeper climbing to reach past upper windows, and roses rambling over small ancient doorways. It is a very English scene with the town itself having several beautiful Georgian buildings, many of which are listed.

The town is dominated by the great Abbey that has central to the life of the town and it's people for centuries. The original Abbey church was probably established before the Norman conquest and of this, only the eastern arm, with the presbytery, the south transept and the lantern tower remain. Following the Dissolution, in the year 1559, both the nave and the lady chapel were destroyed, and the north transept collapsed in the 17th-century. The presbytery was rebuilt following a fire in 1223, but the magnificent Triforium, Clerestory and Ploughshare vaulting is early 14th-century. The Lantern tower rises on massive arches of the Romanesque period and probably dates 1330. The interior of the church houses some beautiful relics from the past amongst which is a beautiful round font showing intricate carving. It is believed that the Abbey was founded in 689AD by King Oswald. It is a beautiful place that is well worth seeing.

The road out of the town leading to Evesham is spanned by a graceful six arched medieval bridge that to this day bears battle scars from the ravages of the Civil War. Also, a short distance from the town is a beautiful wooded area known as Tyddesley Wood. These woodlands are ancient, they were mentioned in the Domesday Book. Rare plants and herbs thrive here and there are many ancient trees. In more recent days, Pershore has become a flower growing centre and in the village of Wick just outside the town the fields are ablaze with colourful delphiniums. These fields are well worth a visit, so too, is Pershore's College of Horticulture.

There are excellent shops in the town and an indoor market is open from Wednesday to Saturday. Pershore offers good restaurants, inns and public houses. It is in the midst of some lovely countryside surrounded by several old villages, all are characteristic of the area and, like Pershore, a joy to explore.

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	The Angel Inn Hotel Pershore, Worcestershire, England (0.0 miles, 0.0 km) The Angel Inn Hotel offers en suite bedrooms and a relaxed, friendly bar and restaurant in the centre of Pershore, overlooking the central square.... More info and book online.. Price from £45.00
	Oak Inn Upton Snodsbury, Worcestershire, England (2.3 miles, 3.7 km, direction N) Located between Stratford-upon-Avon and Worcester, The Oak is a traditional pub with a modern décor in the village of Upton Snodsbury. It offers fine cuisine and rooms with countryside views.... More info and book online.. Price from £50.00
	Eckington Manor Pershore, Worcestershire, England (3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction SW) Set in 260 acres of farmland, Eckington Manor mixes charming old features with modern design. Rooms are located within 3 converted farm buildings, including a beamed 12th-century hall, but are decorat... More info and book online.. Price from £130.00
	The Wood Norton Evesham, Worcestershire, England (4.3 miles, 6.8 km, direction E) This historically listed Victorian house is situated in the Vale of Evesham, a 25-minute drive from Worcester. The Wood Norton was originally built as a hunting lodge, and has free Wi-Fi and free park... More info and book online.. Price from £85.00
	Days Inn Tewkesbury Strensham, Worcestershire, England (4.9 miles, 7.8 km, direction SW) Days Inn Tewkesbury is located 30 minutes' drive away from Tewkesbury, with excellent access to the M5 motorway, free Wi-Fi, and a 24-hour reception. Rooms at Days Inn Tewkesbury offer 20-inch TVs, c... More info and book online.. Price from £50.00

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Nearby travel help

Pershore Station	(1.3 miles, 2.1 km, direction N)
M5 Junction 8	(5.0 miles, 8.1 km, direction SW)
Evesham Station	(5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction E)
M5 Junction 7	(5.9 miles, 9.6 km, direction NW)
Birmingham International Airport	(27.7 miles, 44.6 km, direction NE)
Bristol International Airport	(57.3 miles, 92.1 km, direction SW)
Pershore to London	(93.3 miles, 150.1 km, direction SE)