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Droitwich,
Worcestershire travel guide A guide to Droitwich, Worcestershire, England, highlighting attractions, history, and visitor information. |
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Droitwich SpaDroitwich's major claim to fame is as a spa town, but there are good reasons to visit even if you've no intention of following in the footsteps of those who came to "take the waters". Within the area are four enjoyable historic houses, including Westwood House, a Jacobean mansion of brick set behind a an impressive gatehouse. A little further afield stands Salwarpe Court, a Tudor timber-framed manor that was home to the Talbot family (see Bromsgrove). A few miles further on is Huddington Court, a moated Elizabehan manor. Most impressive of all is Hanbury Hall, a charming William and Mary house of brick that was the seat of the Vernon family for over 300 years. Now run by the National Trust, Hanbury is set in 400 acres of gardens and parkland. The 18th century garden has been lovingly restored, and the interior boasts an exceptional staircase and collections of fine porcelain and Dutch flower paintings. CONTACT
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