Things to Do

There is plenty to do within a short distance of The Durrance

 

Artrix Theatre - 5 miles (www.artrix.co.uk)

Bromsgrove has its own theatre with a variety of performers to suit all tastes

 

Avoncroft Museum of Buildings - 4 miles (www.avoncroft.org.uk)

A fascinating museum of historic buildings including a windmill, rebuilt on an open air site

 

Cadbury World (www.cadburyworld.co.uk)

Enjoy a great day out with the family - discover chocolate's origins and find out how it is made.

 

Droitwich Canal - 5 miles (www.worcs.com/dct/)

An exciting project to restore 12km of waterway linking the Droitwich Canals to the River Severn and the Worcester & Birmingham Canal at Droitwich to create a new cruising trip.

 

Hartlebury Castle - 7 miles (www.worcestershire.gov.uk/museum)

Hartlebury Castle houses the Worcestershire County Museum. Home to the Bishop of Worcester since the 16th Century

 

Jinney Ring Craft Centre (www.jinneyring.co.uk)

A collection of craft workshops with a gallery, gift shop and an excellent restaurant

 

Upton Warren Sailing Centre (www.uptonwarren.com)

The Sailing Centre has a wide range of sailing dinghies including canoes, kayaks offering courses for all levels and abilities. Activity courses offered for children during the holidays (my children loved them!)

 

Upton Warren Nature Reserve (www.worcesterbirding.co.uk)

A haven for bird lovers on our doorstep

 

Webbs Garden Centre - 3 miles (www.webbsdirect.co.uk)

An award-winning Garden Centre, offering not only plants, but gifts, clothing and an extensive restaurant

 

West Midland Safari Park - 9 miles (www.wmsp.co.uk)

A great day out for all the family

 

Worcester Warriors (www.warriors.co.uk)

 

Point-to-Point at Chaddesley Corbett (www.pointtopoint.co.uk)

See all the action at our local point-to-point