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Worcestershire Travel Guide - Historic Buildings

See also our listing of Historic Houses (stately homes) in Worcestershire.

Bredon Tithe Barn Bredon, Worcestershire Bredon tithe barn is a superb medieval stone barn, now administered by the National Trust. The barn was built in the 14th century of local Cotswold stone. The chimney cowling is unique, as is the wide, aisled interior that gives the barn the air of a medieval church. Bredon, nr Tewkesbury, Bredon, Worcestershire, England, Location: Up a small lane behind the parish church. Best vehicular access is from the main road through the village, not the road that leads to the church! Website: Bredon Tithe Barn Email: bredonbarn@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01684 855300 Fax: 01684 855336

Fleece Inn Location map Bretforton, Worcestershire A beautiful 'black and white' timber-framed inn, dating back to the Middle Ages. The Inn was originally a farm house, where the farmer and his livestock both lived under the ame roof. It became a village inn in 1848, a role it still fulfills. Bretforton, Worcestershire, England, WR11 7JE Website: Fleece Inn Email: fleeceinn@nationaltrust.org.uk National Trust

Hawford Dovecote Location map Hawford, Worcestershire An attractive timber framed 16th century dovecote that once formed part of a monastic grange. The dovecote is built to an unusual design with a gable on each of its four sides, meeting in a central peak. Hawford, Worcestershire, England, WR3 7SG Location: Normally open during daylight hours. Website: Hawford Dovecote Email: hawforddovecote@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01527 821214 National Trust

Leigh Court Barn Leigh, Worcestershire A medieval masterpiece, Leigh Court Barn is the largest cruck-framed building in England. It was built in the 14th century for Pershore Abbey, and is 140 feet long and 34 feet wide, with a pair of gabled porches, and two cart entrances. The huge tiled roof is supported on 18 cruck blades, each crafted from a single oak. The 9 trusses measure 34 feet high, and divide the barn into 10 bays. Leigh Court Farm, Leigh, Worcestershire, England, Location: Seasonal opening only. Off the A4103 on a minor road, 5 miles west of Worcester. Free entry. Website: Leigh Court Barn English Heritage

Little Malvern Court Location map Malvern, Worcestershire A historic house created from the former Prior's Hall of medieval Little Malvern Priory. The priory was formed in 1171 and was disbanded by Henry VIII in 1537. After the Dissolution the property came into the possession of the Russell family of nearby Strensham, and later passed to the Beringtons, who still own the Court today. The new owners converted the hall and associated monastic buildings into a private dwelling. The house stands in 10 acres of attractive gardens formed from the grounds of the Benedictine monastery. Malvern, Worcestershire, England, WR14 4JN Location: 3 miles south of Great Malvern on the A4104. Generally open during the summer months. Website: Little Malvern Court Phone: 01684 892988 Historic Houses Association

Middle Littleton Tithe Barn Location map Evesham, Worcestershire One of the finest tithe barns in the country, Middle Littleton is a Grade I listed barn dating to the 13th or 14th century (the National Trust dates it to the 13th century, but the National Monument Records has it built in 1376 for the monks of Evesham Abbey). Middle Littleton, Evesham, Worcestershire, England, WR11 5LN Website: Middle Littleton Tithe Barn Email: middlelittleton@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01905 371006 National Trust

Rosedene Location map Bromsgrove, Worcestershire A red-brick Victorian cottage built for Chartist members as part of the inovative Chartist Land Plan. Thie small cottage has been restored to show what life was like for early Chartists. Included on the site are a dairy, earth closet, water pump, and working range. Victoria Road, Dodford, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England, B61 9BU Website: Rosedene Phone: 01527 821214 National Trust

The Greyfriars Location map Worcester, Worcestershire Greyfriars is a beautiful timber framed building built for a successful local merchant around 1480. It features superb panelled rooms furnished with tapestries and period furniture. Behind the house is a lovely walled garden with wonderful colour in Spring and Autumn. Friar Street, Worcester, Worcestershire, England, WR1 2LZ Location: Just off the A38, about a 5 minute walk north of the cathedral in Worcester city centre. Website: The Greyfriars Email: greyfriars@nationaltrust.org.uk National Trust

Wichenford Dovecote Location map Wichenford, Worcestershire An historic 17th century timber-framed dovecote in a quite, rural setting beside Fitcher Brook. The dovecote belonged to nearby Wichenford Court manor., and is  built to a square plan, with walls of wattle and daub infill. It stands on a sandstone plinth and is topped by a tiled roof. Wichenford, Worcestershire, England, WR6 6XY Location: Open access site, with an honesty box admission. Website: Wichenford Dovecote Email: wichenforddovecote@nationaltrust.org.uk National Trust