Bromsgrove

Bromsgrove in Worcestershire is just 13 miles south west of Birmingham near the M42 Junction of the M5. Surrounded in beautiful countryside with the Lickey, Clent and Waseley Hills beyond, a settlement has been here since as early as the 9th century.

The town used to be famous for its nail making and wool. Today it has a vibrant services and industrial economy. The town is served with good shopping facilities and there are plenty of places to visit nearby. The Avoncroft Museum is one popular destination with its restored buildings and the privately owned Hagley Hall and the National Trust Hanbury Hall are top favourites when visiting Bromsgrove. There is also the Needle Museum in Redditch.

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Pershore

 About 5 miles from Evesham on the banks of the Avon lies Pershore surrounded by orchards, a former coaching post on the London to Holyhead road it is now a peaceful and graceful English market town.

Pershore's pride and glory is it's Abbey, an architectural gem, parts of which date back to the 11th century. The town centre is full of charm, specialist shops and Georgian architecture, it has been designated as a town of major architectural importance by the Council of British Archeology , and listed as an outstanding conservation area.

Evesham Country Park

Evesham Country Park features a large garden centre and a courtyard of Trade Outlets. There is a light railway which passes through the beautiful countryside and also a farm shop.

With good parking facilities there are is also a restaurant, cafe and snack facilities. 

Evesham Country Park • Evesham • Worcestershire • WR11 4TP

Alton Towers

Alton Towers is the most popular theme park in the UK. It's location near the village of Alton in Staffordshire is the former house and country estate of the 15th Earl of Shrewsbury and his descendents.

The Gothic stately home was built in 1811 but now lies in ruins. The gardens however have survived and been well looked after by subsequent owners. In fact Alton Towers is fortunate  to have such a wonderful backdrop to its amusement park rides and entertainment. With over 2.6 million visitors a year Alton Towers offers a wide range of entertainment attractions to suit all ages.
 
In additon to all the well known rides there is the Alton Towers Hotel, Splash Landings Hotel, a Golf and Conference Centre and a Waterpark Spa. The current owners are Merlin Entertainments who also own famous brand names such as Madame Tussauds. They are the worlds largest entertainment company after Walt Disney Parks & Resorts.

Website: http://www.altontowers.com/

Uttoxeter

Uttoxeter in Staffordshire is an old historic Market town with a population of around 12,000. Close to the River Dove it is located near Stoke-on-Trent, Lichfield and Derby. It is probably most known for its association with JCB, the manufacturer of construction equipment whose headquarters are in Rocester nearby.

Uttoxeter is close to Alton Towers and the Peak District so this places it en-route for tourist traffic heading in that direction. The racecourse is also a major attraction which brings visitors to the town.

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