Events Around Worcestershire

Britain’s largest walled gardens opens its doors again in 2019. See the restoration work carried in the privately owned historic gardens by owners Chris and Karen Cronin who acquired it and rescued it from ruin in the year 2000 including the greenhouses, borders, rose garden and working vegetable plots of this...

A day of really enjoyable singing getting to grips with Elgar’s well loved work ’The Kingdom’ hosted by Worcester’s Elgar Chorale and led by their talented Director of Music, Piers Maxim. The piano accompanist will be another local performer, Penny Vere.

Heritage Open Day: St. Michael and All Angels dates back to the 11th Century with evidence to suggest that it has been a religious site as far back as 700 AD! Delight in its beauty and the wonders it holds in its ancient churchyard and its conservation area.

Come and explore Greyfriars for free on Heritage Open Days. Make the most of free entry to Greyfriars’ House and Garden and explore over 500 years of history. Booking Not Needed. Children welcome. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

Timothy Spall and Vanessa Redgrave star in this drama about the beloved British artist L.S. Lowry and his relationship with his over-bearing mother.

Seen by many as on a par with The Dream of Gerontius and one of Elgar’s greatest works, The Kingdom was conceived as the second of three oratorios, the first being The Apostles and the last was to have been The Last Judgement but was never written.

Heritage Open Day: Did you know the Vale of Evesham was famous for growing fruit & veg? Discover the story of Cleeve Prior’s time capsule shed (left with specs & all!), bring apples for pressing, join the bug hunt, take a guided walk & see local tools of the trade.

Kidderminster Operatic & Dramatic Society presents A BUNCH OF AMATEURS By Ian Hislop & Nick Newman Ian Hislop and Nick Newman’s delightful comedy about a village drama group was originally conceived as a film starring Burt Reynolds and Imelda Staunton and selected for the Royal Film Performance in November

Heritage Open Day: Visit an 18th century Grade II* listed chapel with attractive garden and burial ground, the last resting place of George May (1803-1871), author of the definitive History of Evesham. View the Victorian scullery with period fittings in the Gatehouse.

Heritage Open Day: Visit St John’s Church, Bromsgrove. Enjoy a free concert followed by coffee and cake, learn about the history of the church and get involved in some activities.

Heritage Open Day: Inside this beautiful building nestled in the heart of Evesham’s historic centre, objects have been reused and moved throughout its life. Inspired by this, families are asked to be creative and update something old to create something new.

Heritage Open Day: Learn about the history of the church. Visit bell tower. Have tea, coffee & scones. Listen to organ recital. Visual display of the history of our church plus tours/information given by churchwardens.

Heritage Open Day: Expect the unexpected. Incredible innovation, devastating loss, remarkable survival and magnificent restoration. All in one place. With new exhibitions in the house, tours in the parkland you’ll find something to capture your imagination. There’s more than meets the eye at Croome.

Heritage Open Day: Explore this amazing 14th Century, Grade 1 listed building for FREE! We have waived our entry fees on the 20th & 21st September & invite you to discover the fascinating history of the local area hidden in the eleven rooms and tranquil gardens.

Heritage Open Day: Explore 500 years of history through the lens of an unusual brother and sister who rescued and carefully restored this 1490’s timber-framed building. Discover its unique and creative interior and see the changing seasons in an inner-city garden.

This romantic comedy follows a struggling Mumbai street photographer who, in response to pressure to marry, convinces a shy stranger to pose as his fiancée.

PODS return to Number 8 to entertain you with an evening of ABBA songs, with lyrics provided on the screen so you can sing a long and join in the fun!

Hampton Flower Show This is the third year for Hampton Flower Show and this year there are even more activities for all the family to have a great day out. We have the traditional Show Marquee, Tea Tent, Bar, and BBQ as well as a wide variety of arts and craft stalls plus local homemade produce and local authors.

In partnership with English Heritage, Meadow Arts presents In Ruins – an ambitious art exhibition in the extraordinary ruins of Witley Court in Worcestershire, focusing on our enduring attraction to ruins and how they are still relevant today.

5k or 10k run starts at 10.00am. Norton Parish Hall, Norton. Includes medal and Krispy Kreme ring doughnut.

The Lavender Tea Room in Earls Croome, Worcestershire presents our very first themed Afternoon Tea event! Join us for a delicious home made Afternoon Tea with all the chocolaty treats you could wish for!

Unlike many NGS gardens this is a plant specialists 1½ acre informal working garden, parts of which are used for plant production rather than for show. Situated next to common land. Mixed borders with wide variety of hardy perennials where plants are allowed to self seed.

Trust10 is an opportunity to try something different and join us in a free monthly 10k running event at Hanbury Hall. These free events are held on the fourth Sunday of every month and are perfect for beginners and also suitable for those who run regularly and are looking for a challenge or an opportunity to train.