Worcestershire Heritage & Elegance: History and Gardens in the Heart of England

Accommodation: Brockencote Hall Hotel, an elegant country manor hotel, will be your luxurious retreat for the duration of your stay. With stunning views, award-winning dining, and tranquil surroundings, it is the perfect base for exploring Worcestershire.

Day 1: Arrival & Visit to Harvington Hall

Morning:

Arrival in Worcestershire & Visit to Harvington Hall

Begin your Worcestershire adventure with a visit to Harvington Hall, a 16th-century Elizabethan manor house, famous for its well-preserved priest holes. Located 10 minutes from Brockencote Hall Hotel, Harvington Hall offers fascinating insights into England’s Catholic history, with beautiful moats and gardens to explore.

Lunch:

Harvington Hall Tea Room

Enjoy a light lunch at the on-site tea room, offering a range of sandwiches, homemade soups, and traditional cakes.

Early Afternoon:

Check-in at Brockencote Hall Hotel

After your visit to Harvington Hall, check in at the luxurious Brockencote Hall Hotel. Settle into your spacious room and take in the serene countryside views.

Afternoon:

Explore Brockencote Hall Grounds

Stroll around the hotel's expansive estate, including picturesque lakes, woodlands, and beautifully manicured gardens. This is the perfect time to unwind after your journey and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

Evening:

Welcome Dinner at Brockencote Hall

Start your evening with a gourmet meal at the hotel's Chaddesley Restaurant, renowned for its fine dining and emphasis on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.

Day 2: Hanbury Hall & Spetchley Park Gardens

Morning:

Visit to Hanbury Hall (National Trust)

After a delicious breakfast, travel 30 minutes to Hanbury Hall, an elegant 18th-century stately home known for its charming Baroque architecture. Take a guided tour to discover the mansion’s rich history and impressive art collection, followed by a relaxing walk in its extensive gardens and orchards.

Lunch:

Hanbury Hall Café

Enjoy a light lunch at the café on-site, offering a selection of sandwiches, soups, and freshly made cakes.

Afternoon:

Visit to Spetchley Park Gardens

Drive 20 minutes to Spetchley Park Gardens, a stunning 30-acre landscape garden that has been shaped over the past 400 years. Explore the rare plants, majestic trees, lakes, and statues as you wander through this peaceful retreat.

Return to Brockencote Hall Hotel:

Return to the hotel in the late afternoon. Relax with a cup of tea on the terrace or enjoy a quiet moment in the lounge before dinner.

Evening:

Casual Dinner at Brockencote Hall

Savour a more informal dining experience at the hotel’s brasserie-style menu, offering a relaxed and cosy atmosphere to round off the day.

Day 3: Witley Court & Croome Court

Morning:

Visit to Witley Court & Gardens (English Heritage)

After breakfast, depart for Witley Court, a 45-minute drive away. Once one of England’s great country houses, Witley Court is now a magnificent ruin with restored formal gardens and spectacular fountains. Explore the ruins, walk through the grounds, and watch the dramatic Perseus and Andromeda fountain, which fires into life every hour.

Lunch:

Witley Court Tea Room

Enjoy lunch in the charming tea room, offering fresh sandwiches, pastries, and coffee in the historic setting.

Afternoon:

Visit to Croome Court (National Trust)

Travel 35 minutes to Croome Court, a striking Georgian mansion set within landscaped parkland designed by the famous Capability Brown. Discover the beautifully restored interiors, visit the RAF museum located on the property, and take a scenic walk through the parkland, which includes lakes, temples, and follies.

Return to Brockencote Hall Hotel:

Arrive back at the hotel by early evening, giving you time to relax and refresh before dinner.

Evening:

Farewell Dinner at Brockencote Hall

Celebrate your final evening with a luxurious dinner at the hotel's fine dining restaurant, featuring Worcestershire's finest local produce. Conclude your meal with a drink in the bar or on the terrace, reflecting on the day’s highlights.

Day 4: Departure

Morning:

Relaxed Morning at Brockencote Hall Hotel

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before checking out. If time permits, take a final walk around the estate or enjoy a spa treatment before your onward journey.

Optional:

Depending on your schedule and time of visit, you could stop by the Confetti Fields in Pershore. Imagine fields stretching as far as the eye can see, filled with vibrant, pastel-hued delphiniums. The Confetti Fields are normally open for a short period of time in July.

This enhanced four-day itinerary offers a rich mix of historical experiences, beautiful gardens, and luxurious relaxation, with Harvington Hall setting the perfect tone for the start of your adventure in Worcestershire.