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Leisure

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Droitwich
Leisure
Centre

www.wychavonleisure.co.uk

Sailing and Windsurfing

Upton Warren Outdoor Education Centre

Tel (01527) 861426

Nature
Reserve

Worcestershire Wildlife Trust Nearly 70 reserves throughout Worcestershire.

www.worcswildlifetrust.co.uk

Theatre and Concerts

Norbury Theatre (Amateur Company)	Friar Street	Tickets may now be purchased 24 hours 7 days a week via our website, www.norburytheatre.co.uk and on 08700 600 100. This is in addition to the Box Office in Friar Street (01905 770154)
Artrix Theatre	Newcollege Bromsgrove	www.artrix.co.uk
Huntingdon Hall	Crowngate Worcester	01905 611427
Malvern Theatre	Grange Road Malvern	01684 569256
Palace Theatre	Alcester Street Redditch	01527 65203
Rose Theatre	Broadwaters Chester Road North Kidderminster	01562 743745
Swan Theatre	The Moors Worcester	01905 27322 or 01905 726969
Theatreroom & Theatrebarn	Bretforton Grange Bretforton Evesham	01386 831875

Walking

(see Clubs and Societies)

Wychavon Way – Walk the Wychavon Way and see some of the best countryside in England. The Wychavon Way is 42 miles long and there is a six mile stretch close to Droitwich Spa.

Starting at Ombersley (three miles from Droitwich Spa) you go left by Stiles Farm, through Uphampton and down towards Holt Fleet, left along the River Severn, diverting through Hawford Wood to Chatley, rejoining the Wychavon Way at Gardner’s Grove and continuing back to to Ombersley Church.

There are also other walks known as the North Worcestershire Path, the Worcestershire Way, the Elgar Route, the Severn Way and the Illey Way.

Further details from the Droitwich Spa Sports and Leisure Centre Tel (01905) 771212 or Droitwich Spa Heritage and Tourist Information Centre, Victoria Square Tel (01905) 774312. Use these telephone numbers for details of any restrictions on walking on public footpaths. Also visit Wychavon District Council web site.

Droitwich Spa 41 Club has taken part with other 41 Clubs in inaugurating a
Millennium Way walk through parts of Worcestershire and Warwickshire. It can
be accessed by the following link www.walking.41club.org.

If you fancy going slightly further a field try this link to Walking in Warwickshire www.walkinginwarwickshire.co.uk

If you are looking for walking or serious climbing clothing and equipment try www.mountainshack.com

Places To Visit At Your Leisure

Sacred Heart Church, Droitwich Spa.

Magnificent mosaic interior made from millions of Italian glass tiles depicting the life of St Richard of Droitwich, Bishop of Chichester.

Open Daily.

Hanbury and Hanbury Hall (National Trust)	>	Hanbury is reputed to be Ambridge of the Archers radio programme fame. Several Archers weddings have taken place at Hanbury Parish Church with a tape of its bells often being featured. Hanbury Hall is a William and Mary red brick house, built in 1701. It houses the Watney Collection of porcelain. Open 30 March – 29 October, Sunday to Wednesday 2pm to 6pm. Tel (01527) 821214.
Jinney Ring Craft Centre	>	On the Hanbury Road is the Jinney Ring Craft Centre with craft workshops, gift shop, café and restaurant. Open Tuesday to Saturday 10.30am – 5pm & Sunday 11.30am – 5.30pm. Tel (01527) 821272.
Avoncroft Museum of Building, Nr Bromsgrove	>	Buildings through the ages. A fascinating collection of historic buildings visited by Prince Phillip in early 2001. Tel (01527) 831886.
Hartlebury Castle, Hartlebury	>	The seat of the Bishops of Worcester. There is also a County Museum. Tel (01299) 250416
Whitly Court	>	(English Heritage) & St Michael’s Church, Great Whitly. Ancient grounds and ruins of the home of The Earl of Dudley. Includes the famous Poseidon fountain in the garden. The church is of beautiful 18^th Century Baroque period. Tel (02299) 896636.

Worcester

There is much to see and do on a day out by the river in Worcester including cruises up and down the River Seven.
Worcester Cathedral	Worcester cathedral was built in 1084. King John (Magna Carter) and Prince Arthur (Eldest brother of Henry V111) are buried there. Tel (01905) 28854.
The Guildhall, High Street	Built between 1721& 1723. The Assembly Room is one of the most beautifully decorated Italianate Rooms in the country. There is also a good Tea Room. Tel (01905) 723471
The Commandery	Worcester has a rich Civil War history recorded in The Commandery, Sidbury, Worcester. Tel (01905)361821
Museum of Local Life, Friar Street	Reflects the history of Worcester and its people with displays of life in days gone by. Tel (01905) 722349.
Royal Worcester Porcelain, Severn Street.	Royal Worcester one of the most famous makers of porcelain in the world has a visitors centre with guide tours 7 days a week. There are also a museum, factory shop and restaurant. Tel (01905) 23221.
The Elgar Birthplace Museum, Crown East Lane, Lower Broadheath.	On the way out of Worcester towards Droitwich Spa on the A44 is the cottage in which the great composer the late Sir Edward Elgar was born. It houses manuscripts, photographs and a large range of memorabilia Tel (01905) 333224. There is also an Elgar route (trail) around Worcestershire.
... and much more.

There are many more attractions around Stratford Upon Avon and Warwick are easily accessible and Birmingham is a little over 20 miles away.
Visit Malvern and the Malvern Hills or the vale of Evesham, particularly in apple blossom time. The Cotswolds are close and a day trip to London is very enjoyable.
In Droitwich Spa you are in the Middle of everything from the point of view of attractions and travel.

Our Sport or Clubs and Societies section or one of the other links at the top of the page may cover many of your requirements for leisure activities.

If your leisure interest is not covered let us know by using the the "Contact us" link in the main navigation menu.