Worcestershire
Properties and events in Worcestershire
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'Worcester News' newspaper archives-Berrows Journals-photographs & negatives illustrated talk
The Civic Society saved from landfill the archives of the Worcester News, containing over a million press cuttings, negatives and photographs. These are being catalogued by volunteers in a secure room below the History & Heritage POD.
All Saints and its windows.
A collection of All Saints memorabilia and a chance to enjoy the stained glass and the work of The Bromsgrove Guild.
Brilliant Building at the Almonry
Help us celebrate our Brilliant Building and put the Almonry to bed! Join us for our last day before we close to carry out major repair and restoration work, as we demonstrate the craftsmanship of traditional building techniques.
Celebrating Railway 200 at Hampton Lovett Church and Parish Rooms, Worcestershire
Celebrating 200 years of the railways, you will see a stunning, working 00 gauge model (built by two local enthusiasts) which reveals Hampton Lovett's railway heritage. Then wander around this Grade I listed church and discover its historic features.
Church of the Sacred Heart & St Catherine of Alexandria
Come and see the spectacular recently-restored mosaics decorating the inside of the Church. This special open day will showcase the community engagement events we are putting on as part of our National Lottery Heritage Fund project.
Creation - The Architects of the Natural World
An exhibition illustrating the wonderful creation of the natural world.
Discover Pendock Old Church
Celebrate the fine architecture of this Grade 1 church - its lovely tower, original Jacobean pews, beautiful chancel arch and an intriguing 'stepway' to Heaven?
Droitwich Spa Heritage & Information Centre - Behind the Scenes Tour
This is your chance to see behind the scenes of Droitwich Spa Heritage & Information Centre. This 40-minute guided tour will show you remnants of the building's past and a glimpse into the archives.
Explore St Stephen's history
Explore St Stephen's church in Redditch and share your story of the church, climb the tower and see the bells, or visit the vestry to see tiles from the original St Stephen's chapel.
Film Screening: The Sinking of The Lisbon Maru
The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru is a 2024 Chinese documentary film about the sinking of the Lisbon Maru during World War II, produced and directed by Fang Li
Forge Mill Needle Museum and Bordesley Abbey Visitor Centre
Forge Mill Needle Museum in Redditch illustrates the rich heritage of the needle and fishing tackle industries and a short walk from the Museum, are the ruins of Bordesley Abbey - a medieval Cistercian Abbey which has been extensively excavated.
Former Chapel, Windsor Street, Open Day
The chapel closed in 2013 and is sympathetically restored.
Free entry to The Commandery - and talks with architecture expert Nick Joyce
Enjoy free entry to The Commandery and talks by architect Nick Joyce. Hear about his work with The Commandery over the decades, helping to keep this incredible building in such good repair and open to the public.
Guided Tour of Great Malvern Station
One of the best preserved stations in the country which has recently had a major refurbishment.
Guided Tour of North Malvern Clock Tower
The Clock Tower near Tank Quarry, with its modern work of art the Cascade Gates (2007) in welded steel, by artist and sculptor Rose Garrard.
Guided tours of Fladbury Mill
Join the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) for a guided tour of this fascinating watermill, not normally open to the public, which we have been repairing for the past year.
Guildhall Worcester Heritage Tours
Join us for free tours of The Guildhall, a heritage building in the heart of Worcester with a history dating back to 1227. Discover fascinating stories about The Guildhall’s rich past and insights into how the building is still used today.
Hartlebury Castle
Explore this beautiful historic house as you uncover its stories, discover the history of Worcestershire and take a stroll around the moat.
Heritage Open Weekend and Ride and Stride.
A 185year old Country Church with historic links to the poet A.E. Housman and the scientist Alan Turing. Beautiful stained glass windows. War graves and Memorial Books and display.
Making Redditch's Paolozzi Mosaics
Explore the making of Eduardo Paolozzi's colourful mosaics in the Kingfisher Centre with Midlands Mosaics and The Word Association.