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events
diary
2016
A visitors guide to what to see and do in
Worcestershire’s Heritage Garden throughout 2016
www.visitwychavon.com
VisitWychavon
@VisitWychavon
Welcome to the 2016
Worcestershire’s
Heritage Garden
Events Diary
Sponsored by
You are sure to find something to do bursting from the pages of the
2016 Worcestershire’s Heritage Garden Events Diary. This diary aims to
showcase the diversity that the district of Wychavon has to offer providing
a vast array of events ensuring that there is truly something for everyone
to enjoy. Whether it’s an established festival or one of our new and
exciting events 2016 will be a year to remember with our feature events
becoming the highlight of the year for many people.
The 2016 Worcestershire’s Heritage Garden Events Diary welcomes Webbs,
Wychbold back for another year as it’s official sponsor. We would like to thank them
for their continued support and congratulate them on their success throughout the
years. Webbs, which is situated near Droitwich Spa, in the heart of Worcestershire,
remains to this day a family run business with a fantastic reputation as one of the
leading national horticultural centres and as a leading regional tourist attraction.
Webbs offers a relaxing day out with their inspirational gardens, extensive garden
centre and their fully licensed, air conditioned restaurant providing a choice of food
using local produce to suit all tastes. In addition the brand new pets and aquatics
department and year round events means that Webbs are sure to provide a fun day
out and will once again attract thousands of visitors in 2016.
Our aim is to provide you with a diary full
of festivals and events throughout 2016,
ranging from the weird and wonderful to the
internationally acclaimed. It’s not just events
the area has to offer, you will also be spoilt
for choice when it comes to award winning
accommodation, shopping, gardens and
garden centres, historical buildings, galleries
and beautiful walks to name just a few.
Perhaps you have seen the area and our
events on TV this year? With outstanding
coverage on programmes such as Terry and
Mason’s Food Trip, Escape to the Country and
My Life on a Plate featuring Alistair McGowan,
the media coverage is valued to be in excess
of £3 million, and with a total of 3.9 million
trips made to the Wychavon area every year
bringing in an outstanding £178 million to the
local economy – this has just GOT to be the
place to visit…. So don’t delay put a date in
YOUR diary today…..
The year starts with the return of the
renowned Spring Blossom Trail, guided
by an official AA signed route. Providing
opportunities to explore the Vale of Evesham
through it’s blossom filled orchards into some
of the most delightful villages that the area has
to offer; along with the Vale’s breath-taking
views it creates an enchanting day out for all
the family.
Between April and June the Vale of Evesham
celebrates its association with ‘gras’ as it
hosts a variety of events all celebrating the
delicacy that is asparagus. Commencing on
the 23 April, St George’s Day and finishing on
21 June, these two months are full to the brim
of asparagus related events.
Droitwich Spa brings together a
combination of the best local food and
drink in celebration as it hosts its Food
and Drink Festival on the 18 and 19
June.
Starting almost 20 years ago, the
renowned Plum Festival returns to the
beautiful town of Pershore consuming
the town in all things purple and plummy.
The festival’s mixture of quirky and unique
events and activities allows it to accommodate
the whole family providing entertainment for
everyone. A triple winner of Worcestershire’s
Best Festival and Event award and recently
nominated once again; the Pershore Plum
Festival is definitely a spectacle to behold and
an event not to be missed!
Why not join us in Droitwich Spa in September
to celebrate the towns association with salt
at the annual Salt Festival on the 10 and 11
September. There will be heritage displays,
Roman re-enactments, live music and
entertainment, stalls and much more to see
and do.
If this has whetted your appetite for this year
there are plenty more interesting and exciting
events and attractions to be found within the
pages of this Events Diary. We are certain that
there will be something on offer to satisfy all
your entertainment needs.
Why not turn that one off day trip into a
spontaneous getaway by extending your
stay in Worcestershire’s Heritage Garden to
experience the very best the area has to offer!
Visit our website www.visitwychavon.com
where you can find a variety of
accommodation within the area which caters
for all budgets.
Keep an eye out
for events with this symbol.
They will provide great
entertainment for all the kids!
Feb
Thursday 4 February
Thursday 4 February
Saturday 13 February
Belle House, Bridge Street,
Pershore
The Regal Cinema, Evesham
Evesham Arts Centre
Jane Lindsay (Cello)
with Jennifer Hughes
(Piano)
Chamber music for cello and
piano by Beethoven, Brahms and
Mendelsson. Tickets £15, £14,
students £3.
Evesham and District Music Club
01386 861206 | [email protected]
www.eveshamartscentre.co.uk
Classic Cookery To
Impress Demonstration
Our cookery demonstrations are
informative and fun and a great
way to see how the experts do it!
Refreshments on arrival, tastings,
recipe pack and a 2 course lunch
are included. 10am - 2.30pm. £34
per person. Places are limited, so
book early.
Lucy Blitcliffe | 01386 555055
[email protected]
www.belle-house.co.uk
The Ukulele Orchestra
of Great Britain Live
The world renowned all-singing, allplucking superstars return with their
toe-tapping music! Tickets from £25.
Laura Clifford | 01386 421007
[email protected]
www.theregal.ac
Friday 12 February
Orchestra of the
Swan: Mozart, His
Friends, Admirers and
Rivals… Flute and Horn
Concertos
Number 8 Community Arts
Centre, Pershore
February
(date to be confirmed)
Pancake Day
Ellenden Farm, Harvington,
Nr Evesham
Take a tractor and trailer ride to
collect eggs from our free range
hens. Return to our under cover
barn to help make and sample
pancakes made from the eggs.
Sara Turner | 01386 870296
[email protected]
www.ellendenfarmshop.co.uk
Mozart is among friends this evening
as our Spring series from Orchestra
of the Swan opens with one of his
sparkling flute concertos followed
by the original version of his horn
concerto no4. Made famous by
Flanders and Swann. Pre-concert
talk 6.45pm. Start 7.30pm. Tickets:
£14.50.
Emma Bangham | 01386 555488
[email protected]
www.number8.org
John Otway and Wild
Willy Barrett
Evesham Arts Centre
Willy Barrett’s musical virtuosity
and deadpan humour meets John
Otway’s mad antics: an amazing
and irreverent performance by two
master entertainers.
01386 446944
Saturday 13 Sunday 21 February
Spring Half
Term Fun
Almonry Heritage Centre,
Evesham
Follow our half term trail around the
museum and take part in our art
and craft activity. £1 per pack.
01386 446944
[email protected]
www.almonryevesham.org
Monday 15 February
How the Koala Learnt
to Hug
Centre, Pershore
Koalas are the cuddliest creatures
but just how did the koala learn
to hug? That’s the question our
magical Australian storyteller means
to answer as he tries to get his
daughter to finally give their parents
a well-deserved hug. Tickets £8.50,
under 16 £7.
[email protected]
www.number8.org
Monday 15 Friday 19 February
Half Term Fun
Webbs, Wychbold
Keep the children entertained with a
variety of activities. A small charge
applies for some activities.
www.webbs.co.uk
Wednesday 24 February
Entertaining For Family
and Friends Cookery
Demonstration
Pershore
Saturday 13 February Sunday 8 May
Edward Lear: Travels
and Nonsense
The Ashmolean Museum,
65 High Street, Broadway
Exhibition includes landscape,
nature sketches, nonsense
drawings and verses. Museum
closed on Mondays. Admission £6
adults, £2 children (6-16 years), £12
family.
Louise Carson | 01386 859047
housemanager@
ashmoleanbroadway.org
www.ashmoleanbroadway.org
Join us for coffee and morning
cookery demo with lunch. 10am –
2.30pm. £34 per person. Places are
limited, so book early.
[email protected]
Thursday 25 February
National Theatre Live:
As You Like It
Shakespeare’s glorious comedy
of love and change comes to the
National Theatre. Tickets from £15.
[email protected]
www.theregal.ac
Tannahill Weavers
Centre, Pershore
This dynamic quartet is one of
Scotland’s premier traditional bands.
Tannahill Weavers diverse repertoire
spans the centuries with fire-driven
instrumentals, topical songs and
original ballads and lullabies.
Tickets: £14, friends £13.
[email protected]
www.number8.org
Rapunzel
Evesham Arts Centre
An hilarious new spin on a familiar
tale, Immersion Theatres’ quirky, fun
family show by the pens that wrote
TV’s Friends.
01386 446944
Sunday 28 February
Peopleton Duathlon
Peopleton Village Hall
Duathlon race is a run of 4 miles,
bike of 18 miles and a run of
2 miles all on roads and lanes.
Entry £30. Starts at 9am - finishes
approximately 11am. For more
details see Worcester Tri Club
website.
Les Bailey | 01905 840082
[email protected]
www.worcestertriclub.co.uk
Sunday 13 March
Cheltenham Festival
Preview
The Fleece Inn, Bretforton
Join racing experts for this popular
preview night, looking ahead to the
weeks racing.
Nigel Smith | 01386 831173
[email protected]
www.thefleeceinn.co.uk
MAR
Friday 18 March
Pershore Carnival Race
Night
Pershore Sports Club
Monday 7 March
Every 2nd Saturday of the
month March - October
Droitwich Spa guided
Town Walk
Starts at Droitiwch Spa
Heritage and Information
Centre
Guided town walk bringing the
history alive, with actors from the
Norbury Theatre performing as
contributory characters. Costing
£2 each.
Sarah Davies / Rebecca Pye
01905 774312
[email protected]
www.visitdroitwichspa.com
Wednesday 2 March
Alexander Soares
Evesham Arts Centre
Chamber music concert including
Bach, Debussey, Chopin, Liszt,
Dutilleux. Tickets cost £15, £14,
students £3.
Evesham and District Music Club
01386 861206
[email protected]
Saturday 5 March
Mayors Coffee Morning
Town Hall, Pershore
A fundraising event in aid of the
Annual Pershore Carnival.
Colin Shepherd | 01386 553585
www.pershorecarnival.co.uk
W Factor
Final
Centre, Pershore
Final show for W Factor auditionees,
tickets will be available from Number
8. 7.30pm - 9.30pm.
Jenny Davis | 01386 565396
[email protected]
www.wychavon.org.uk/
communitydevelopment
Tuesday 8 March
Trilliums and the
Woodland Plants of
North America
Pershore College
Plant Heritage meeting with a talk
by Keith Ferguson. Coffee, plant
stall. Members free, visitors £3.
Margaret Stone | 01905 830370
[email protected]
Wednesday 9 March
Modern Restaurant
Food – New Cookery
Demonstration
Pershore
Join us for coffee and morning
cookery demo with lunch.
£34 per person. Places are limited,
so book early. 10am - 2.30pm.
[email protected]
annual Pershore Carnival.
Saturday 19 March
Bungee Jump for
St Richard’s Hospice
The Valley (Formerly Evesham
County Park)
£30 admin fee and pledge to raise
£100 or more. 18 or over to jump.
Restrictions apply see website.
01905 763963
[email protected]
strichards.org.uk/events/bungeejump
Saturday 19 March
Droitwich Spa and
District Horticultural
Society Spring Flower
Show
David’s Nurseries, Martin
Hussingtree, WR3 8TB
Traditional flower show with classes
for flowers, fruit, vegetables, crafts,
photos, etc. Open to all. Daffodil
society medal. Free admission.
Val Jancey |01905 778384
[email protected]
Sunday 20 March
Sport Relief Mile The Pershore Plum
Run
Abbey Park, Pershore
Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile hosted
by Wychavon District Council in the
historical setting of Abbey Park.
Run, walk or skip around the 1, 3
or 6 mile Pershore Plum course. To
register please visit
www.sportrelief.com.
Mark Williams | 01386 565229
mark.wil[email protected]
www.sportrelief.com
Sunday 20 March
Droitwich Sport
Relief Mile 2016
Lido Park, Droitwich Spa
Show Droitwich what you’re
made of at the Sainsbury’s Sport
Relief Mile. Do the mile through
the Lido Park at the centre of our
community! Sign up now!
Craig Browne | 07783 796768
[email protected]
www.sportrelief.com
Thursday 24 March
Folk in the Foyer:
Kelly Oliver
Evesham Arts Centre
Young rising star of contemporary
folk music Kelly Oliver launches a
monthly series of folk nights. See
website for more details.
01386 446944
Friday 25 March Sunday 10 April
Easter Holiday Fun
Evesham
Explore the Almonry this Easter with
our holiday trail and craft activities.
£1 per pack.
01386 446944
[email protected]
Friday 25 March Sunday 10 April
Easter
Holiday Fun
Webbs, Wychbold
may apply.
www.webbs.co.uk
March (date to be
confirmed)
Easter Egg Hunt
Monday 28 March
Take a tractor and trailer ride to our
orchards and partake in an Easter
egg hunt. Come back to the barn
and decorate your eggs.
Sara Turner | 01386 870296
[email protected]
Boat Lane, Evesham
Nr Evesham
Sunday 27 March
Duck Race and Easter
Egg Hunt
King Georges Field, Pershore
annual Pershore Carnival.
Simon Dowdeswell
07971 865381
Monday 28 March
Live Ballet:
Swan Lake
Evesham Arts Centre
The Vienna Festival Ballet dance the
classic Swan Lake, live on stage in
Evesham. Get close to the magic
of ballet!
01386 446944
Hampton Ferry
Easter Family Day
Meet the Easter Bunny! Easter
bonnet parade, colouring
competition, charity stalls, face
painting and free Easter egg hunt.
Robert Raphael | 01386 45460
[email protected]
www.hamptonferry.co.uk
Thursday 31 March
CountryTastic
Three Counties, Malvern
Look forward to an action packed,
hands-on event with food, farming
and countryside at its core. Keep
the kids entertained all day long with
free activities, entertainment, their
favourite countryside creatures and
much more! Tickets £6, children
under 3 free.
01684 584900
[email protected]
www.countrytastic.co.uk
Mid March - Mid May
Spring Blossom
Trail
With a designated coach route the
trail is accessible to all modes of
transport and includes blossom
walks and cycle routes which take
you through the historic towns
of Evesham, Pershore and the
picturesque village of Broadway.
Tour guides available for private
tours. Free brochures available.
Angela Tidmarsh | 01386 565373
[email protected]
www.blossom-trail.org.uk
APR
The British
Asparagus
Festival
in the Vale of Evesham
il-21 June
23 Apr
Celebrating the Worlds finest “gras”. Numerous events and activities will take
place during this two month long festival that honours the growing, harvesting
and eating of this sumptuous delicacy. Worcestershires’ Vale of Evesham is
definitely the place to be for true connoisseurs!
Saturday 23 April
Great English
Asparagus Run
Wednesday 11 and
Wednesday 18 May
Sunday 29 May and
Sunday 5 June
Saturday 4 - Sunday 5 June
Ashdown Farm, Badsey Road,
Evesham
The Famous
Asparagus Auctions
Asparabus Coach
Tours
Monday 30 May
Thursday 19 May
Asparagus Tasting
Menu
Asparagus Family
Fun Day
Eckington Manor
Like us on The British Asparagus Festival
Follow us
@AsparagusFest
www.britishasparagusfestival.org
Asparafest Music
and Food
Festival
Friday 17 - Sunday 19 June
Vale of Evesham
National Morris
Weekend
Evesham and
surrounding areas
April (date to be confirmed)
Overbury Lambing
Day
Overbury Farm
Enjoy refreshments and a tractor
ride. Meet the shepherd and
learn lots about the lambs here at
Overbury Farm.
Claire Creek | 01386 725111
[email protected]
www.overburyfarms.co.uk
Saturday 2 - Sunday 3 April
Sealed Knot
Reenactment
Weekend
The Sealed Knot are one of two
main civil war re-enactment
organisations in the UK. Join us as
we step back in time…
Nigel Smith | 01386 831173
[email protected]
Thursday 7 - Saturday 9
April and Thursday 14 Saturday 16 April
Cash on Delivery a Comedy Play
The Norbury Theatre, Droitwich
Spa
Michael Cooney’s riotous farce has
all the ingredients for rib-tickling
hilarity and offers a colourful
selection of characters.
01905 770154
[email protected]
www.norburytheatre.co.uk
Saturday 2 April
A Cappella
Extravaganza
Pershore Abbey
Nine times and current UK
a cappella champions Great
Western Chorus and Vale Harmony
in Concert. Tickets £10.
Colin Pemberton | 01386 553847
[email protected]
www.valeharmony.co.uk
Friday 8 - Sunday 10 April
Sing in the Spring
A fabulous weekend of singing,
workshops and ale! Camp amongst
the blossom in our beautiful orchard
and enjoy a relaxed weekend of
song.
Nigel Smith | 01386 831173
[email protected]
Saturday 9 April 2016
Omid Djalili Live
Village Hall, Bishampton
Omid Djalili is an award-winning
stand-up and an acclaimed actor.
Tickets from £27.50 each.
[email protected]
www.the regal.ac
Come along, take part, and enjoy
a splendid celebration of the first
spring flowers including daffodils
narcissi, tulips. Adults 50p.
Lesley Miller | 07854 362318
[email protected]
www.bishamptongardeningclub.
org.uk
Scenic Six
Peopleton Village Hall,
WR10 2EG
Popular annual event at Peopleton.
There is a six mile multi terrain run
or a two mile fun run/walk.
Jayne Sargeant | 01905 763963
[email protected]
www.strichards.org.uk/event/
scenic-six
Sunday 10 April
Blossom
Bikeaway
Hampton Ferry, Evesham
Recently seen on the BBC Great
British Garden Revival Show.
Experience the ‘blooming’
Bikeaway in the Vale of Evesham
whilst raising funds for the local
division of St John Ambulance and
The Vale of Evesham Community
First Responders. Four routes
to suit all ages and capabilities.
Applications forms available.
Registration from 9am.
Henry Prudden | 01386 565564
[email protected]
www.blossom-trail.org.uk
Saturday 2 April
Bishampton Spring
Show
Sunday 10 April
Tuesday 12 April
Plant Heritage Meeting
Pershore College
“Rosedene, A Chartist Cottage” - A
talk by Neil Cook, coffee, plant stall,
members free, visitors £3.
[email protected]
Wednesday 13 and
Wednesday 20 April
Springtime in
the Vale Coach
Tours
Saturday 23 April
Evesham Vale
Tour Guides
Experience the wonderful sights of
the apple and plum orchards in the
Vale of Evesham. Complete with a
blossom guide to highlight the best
viewpoints and provide an historical
and entertaining trip. Picking up at
various points, booking is essential.
For further details and to book your
seats contact:
Dudley’s Coaches | 01386 792206
[email protected]
www.dudleys-coaches.co.uk
www.blossom-trail.co.uk
Thursday 14 April
Belle House Wine
Evening ‘Weird And
Wonderful’
Pershore
Great wines from less familiar grape
varieties. Champagne and canapés
on arrival, 5 course dinner and
coffee with accompanying wines
and wine expert. 7.30pm. £72 per
person. Places are limited, so book
early.
[email protected]
Saturday 16 Sunday 17 April
Stoke Prior Club
Vintage Gathering
Stoke Prior Sports and Country
Club, Westonhall Road, Stoke
Prior
Cars, vintage vehicles and miniature
steam engine both days, and an
indoor model railway exhibition Sunday only.
Keith Shakespeare
01527 575003 | 07808 173400
[email protected]
www.shakespearesrally.com
Great English
Asparagus
Run
Celebrating not only St George’s
Day but also the start of the award
winning British Asparagus Festival in
the Vale of Evesham. A ‘100’ round
of the finest Vale asparagus will be
transported in true ‘Asum style’.
[email protected]
Sunday 24 April
Spetchley Specialist
Plant Fair
Spetchley Park Gardens
Saturday 23 April
One of the Midlands’ recognised
gardening events where thousands
of garden plants are for sale. Adults
£5, under 16 free.
Annette Phillips | 01905 345213
[email protected]
www.spetchleygardens.co.uk
Friday 29 April Monday 2 May
St George’s Day
Following the Asparagus Festival
launch in the morning, celebrate our
Saints Day with traditional morris
dancing, English beers and foods.
Nigel Smith | 01386 831173
[email protected]
Saturday 23 April
Mark Steel: Who Do I
Think I Am?
Evesham Arts Centre
The comedian and broadcaster
had never met his mum - until he
became a father. The funny and
surprising tale of his search.
01386 446944
Saturday 23 April Sunday 24 April
Evesham Truck
Show
Evesham
Fun filled weekend for all the family.
Children under 12 free, adult £5.
Lisa Beasley | 07807 512995
[email protected]
www.eveshamtruckshow.co.uk
St. Richard’s
Boat and Car
Festival
Various town locations,
Droitwich Spa
A weekend to celebrate Droitwich
Spa past and present featuring live
music and entertainment, real ale
bar, markets, classic/vintage cars
and canal boats.
Janet Yates | 01386 565355
[email protected]
www.strichardsfestival.co.uk
Saturday 30 April
Droitwich Spa Guided
Town Walk
Starts at Droitwich Spa
Heritage and Information
Centre
Guided town walk bringing history
alive, part of the St Richards
Festival celebrations. £2 per person,
children under 14 free.
Sarah Davies/Rebecca Pye
01905 774312
[email protected]
Saturday 30 April Sunday 1 May
Evesham Rowing Club
Annual 2 Day Regatta
Two days of top class rowing.
Refreshments and bar facilities
available. Free entry for spectators.
01386 446131
[email protected] | www.erc.club
Friday 6 - Saturday 7 May
MAY
Sunday 1 May
Sunday 1 - Monday 2 May
Tiddesley Wood Nature
Reserve, Besford Road,
Pershore, WR10 2AD
Cropthorne Village
Tiddesley Wood
Spring Open Day
Open day in beautiful woodland.
Guided walks, children’s activities
wildlife discovery zone, craft
demonstrations, refreshments, and
live music. Free parking. Adults £3,
children £1.
Bob Gillmor |01386 556685
[email protected]
www.tiddesley.org.uk
Sunday 1 May
Stoke Parish Fete
Stoke Heath Recreation
Ground
Children’s fun hunt, children’s
fun fair, vintage and classic cars,
charity and market stalls, tea tent,
refreshments and much more.
Keith Shakespeare
01527 575003 | 07808 173400
[email protected]
www.stoke-pc-worcs.gov.uk
Cropthorne
Walkabout
This annual event draws people
from all over the West Midlands.
It includes a flower festival in the
church, many open gardens, stalls
of vegetables, plants, cakes, jams
and pickles, refreshments, bar, pig
roast and much more. Children’s
entertainment, boat trips, bands.
Something for everyone.
Richard Mumford
01386 862770 | 07831 150974
[email protected]
www.cropthornewalkabout.co.uk
Thursday 5 - Sunday 8 May
RHS Malvern Spring
Festival
Celebrate the beginning of the
gardening season at RHS Malvern
Spring Festival. With top medal
winning show gardens, spectacular
floral displays, celebrity guests
including Carol Klein, Joe Swift and
more plus quality shopping - there
is something for everyone. Tickets
from £17, children under 16 free.
01684 584900
[email protected]
www.rhsmalvern.co.uk
Friday 6 May
Raw Comedy Nights
Evesham Arts Centre
Stand-up comedy from half-dozen
fresh faces in the foyer bar. Also in
March and June - see website.
01386 446944
Woodland and
Bluebell Walk
National Trust, Croome
Join the ranger to see carpets of
bluebells and hear about Croome’s
woodland work being done. £10
adults, £7 child incl. refreshments.
Becky Wilks | 01905 370005
[email protected]
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/croome
Sunday 8 May
The Evesham Ultra
and Relay
Evesham Town Hall
Participants will run 52 miles on
their own or as part of a two-person
relay, finishing in the Market Square.
Kurt Dusterhoff
[email protected]
www.cotswoldrunning.co.uk
Tuesday 10 May
Plant Heritage Meeting
Pershore College
“Ornamental Legumes” - a talk by
Leila Jackson. Coffee, plant stall.
Members free, visitors £3.
[email protected]
Wednesday 11 and
Wednesday 18 May
Asparabus Coach
Tours
Evesham Vale
Tour Guides
Now in the 9th year, a unique
opportunity to enjoy an ‘asparagus
experience’. Complete with an
asparaguide to provide you with an
entertaining insight into this majestic
green vegetable. Picking up at
various points, booking is essential.
For further details and to book seats
contact:
[email protected]
Wednesday 11 May Sunday 11 September
Friday 27 - Sunday 29 May
Mello
The works of F.L Griggs
Throckmorton Airfield
(RAF Pershore), Pershore
The Ashmolean Museum,
High Street, Broadway
Brand new festival Mello. Performing
Live: The Levellers, Lemar, Baby D,
N-Trance, Pentangle, Blockheads,
Electric Swing Circus and many
more to be announced. Food
village, trade village and inflatable
land. The festival for every
generation.
www.mellofestival.co.uk
Exhibition of Griggs’ image of
gothic churches and the English
countryside. Museum closed on
Mondays. Admission: £6 adults, £2
children (6-16 years), £12 family.
Louise Carson | 01386 859047
housemanager@
ashmoleanbroadway.org
www.ashmoleanbroadway.org
Friday 27 - Monday 30 May
Sunday 15 May
Peopleton Pony and
Companion Dog
Show
Lower Norchard Farm,
Peopleton, WR10 2EG
Numerous pony classes, including
jumping, fancy dress and
gymkhana. Dog classes for serious
enthusiasts or family pets. Fantastic
tea tent!
Justine Cully | 07973 803215
[email protected]
www.peopletonvillage.co.uk
Saturday 14 May
Malvern Hills
Walk
Black Hills and North Quarry,
Malvern Hills
Join us for our annual St Richard’s
Hospice Malvern Hills Walk. A family
event, choose either 11, 5 or 2 mile
routes.
Jayne Sargeant | 01905 763963
[email protected]
www.strichards.org.uk/event/
malvern-hills-walk
Sunday 15 May
Tea with Oscar Wilde
Jinney Ring Craft Centre,
Hanbury
Come along and enjoy Sunday
afternoon tea and enjoy the wit
and repartee of ‘Oscar Wilde’ from
theatre performers “Don’t go into
the Cellar”.
Amanda Sunter | 01527 821272
[email protected]
www.jinneyring.co.uk
Thursday 19 May
Asparagus Tasting
Menu
Eckington Manor
Head chefs Mark and Sue
Stinchcombe have created a
delicious 7 course asparagus tasting
menu to showcase this wonderful
ingredient. £65 per person.
Gilly Parker | 01386 751600
[email protected]
www.eckingtonmanor.co.uk
Saturday 21 Monday 30 May
Droitwich Art Week
Various locations,
Droitwich Spa
This is a week of arts and crafts for
everyone, and of all types, including
music, photography, theatre,
painting, drawing, poetry and prose
and sculpture.
Peter Hawkins | 07766 415094
[email protected]
www.droitwichartsnetwork.org
Dubs in the Middle
Evesham
This family friendly show has plenty
to offer from games to competitions,
live music to displays and a WW2
Camp to look around! Hot tubs and
adult shows new to the 2016 show.
More info on our website.
Fri: 5pm - Midnight, Sat: 11am midnight, Sun: 11am - Midnight,
Mon: 10am - 4pm.
Natalie Clements | 07795 522770
www.dubsinthemiddle.co.uk
Saturday 28 May
D-Day Darlings:
The Songs that Won
the War
Evesham Arts Centre
The smash-hit sing-along musical
show for D-Day’s 60th anniversary
that celebrates all the great songs of
Britain’s finest hour.
01386 446944
Saturday 28 May
Little Comberton
Street Market
Manor Lane, Little Comberton
Traditional stalls, live music, bar,
pork baps, cream teas, church
exhibition, children’s area, classic
cars in a beautiful country setting.
Lynne Yapp | 07971 362445
[email protected]
www.little-comberton.com/streetmarket
Saturday 28 –
Sunday 29 May
Sunday 29 May and
Sunday 5 June
Monday 30 May
Crown Meadow, Evesham
Pershore College
VE Vintage Festival
A spectacular vintage lifestyle event
in the town of Evesham, stalls,
entertainers and all about vintage.
Sat: 11am - 10pm,
Sun: 10am -10pm.
Lizzie Taylor Smith
07557 348638
[email protected]
Saturday 28 May Sunday 5 June
Summer Half
Term Fun
Evesham
Follow our half term trail around the
Almonry Museum and try our art
and craft activity. £1 per pack.
01386 446944
[email protected]
Sunday 29 May
Birds of Prey
Display
Watch birds of prey as they take
flight around Croome’s parkland.
Normal admissions applies.
Becky Wilks | 01905 370005
[email protected]
www.nationatrust.org.uk/croome
Sunday 29 May and
Sunday 5 June
The Famous
Asparagus
Auctions
Bretforton Silver Band entertain
the crowds as the seasons best
and freshest local asparagus is
auctioned to raise vital funds.
Nigel Smith
01386 831173
[email protected]
Discover Bees
Plant Heritage Plant
Fair
Join our resident bee keeper
as they take you to our hives at
Croome. £10 per person.
Becky Wilks | 01905 370005
[email protected]
www.nationatrust.org.uk/croome
Specialist nurseries and members’
plant stall. Free entry and parking.
Homemade refreshments.
[email protected]
www.plantheritage.com
Sunday 29 May
Monday 30 May
Riverside Centre, Pershore
Pershore Zombie
Apocalypse
Day time - survival skills for young
people, archery, bush craft, boat
and raft building book in advance.
Afternoon - zombie film making
- all invited (must be dressed as
zombies). Early evening - junior
zombie disco. Late evening zombie rock.
Kim Dunn | 07962 240627
[email protected]
www.pershoreriversidecentre.org
Monday 30 May
Asparagus Family
Fun Day
The Fleece Inn,
Bretforton
Morris dancing, music and plenty
of family fun feature alongside our
special asparagus menu on this
Bank Holiday Monday.
Nigel Smith | 01386 831173
[email protected]
Pershore Carnival
Day
The annual Pershore Carnival,
organised by a committee of
volunteers for the enjoyment of the
delightful market town of Pershore.
May (date to be confirmed)
Fun Dog Show
Ellenden Farm, Havington,
Nr Evesham
Fun dog show for all the family.
Sara Turner | 01386 870296
[email protected]
JUNE
Broadway
arts
festival
n 19 June
Fri 3-Su
Art demonstrations,
workshops, concerts,
lectures, art and
photography exhibitions.
Venues and time vary.
Tickets available from
the festival box office.
The First World War
through Artists’ Eyes
The Drawing Room, Lygon
Arms Hotel
Exhibition of paintings, drawings
and etchings by noted artists of
the period.
Exhibition: Partick
Lichfield Photographs
The Lichfield Hall
An exhibition of photographs
taken by the famous society
photographer Patrick Lichfield.
Art of the Second
World War ‘Life at the
Time’
Sunday 12 June
Little Buckland Gallery, Little
Buckland
The Lifford Hall
Open Art Competition
Exhibition
An exhibition of photographs
taken by the famous society
photographer Patrick Lichfield.
Tuesday 7 June
Recital by Baritone
Edward Grint with
Pianist Libby Burgess
St Michael and All Angels’
Church
Recital will include music by
Elgar, Butterworth and Finzi,
all composers associated with
Broadway. Tickets from the festival
box office.
Saturday 11 June
VOCES8 Concert
St. Michael and All Angels’
Church
Performance by one of the most
versatile classical vocal ensembles
in the world. Advance tickets from
the festival box office.
Blunderbus
Children’s Theatre
Workshop
Exciting and imaginative drama
sessions for 3-7 and 7-11
years old. See website for more
information and to book.
Monday 13 June
Talks by David Boyd
Haycock ‘Artists in The
Great War’
Torrington Room, Lygon Arms
Hotel
Writer and historian David Boyd
Hancock specialises in early 20th
century British art and culture.
Tickets from the festival box office.
Saturday 18 June
John Julius Norwich
Lecture: ‘Paddy’s World’
Torrington Room, Lygon Arms
Hotel
A talk by John Julius Norwich who
knew Sir Patrick Leigh Fermor
for more than fifty years. Booking
essential.
Picton House Gallery
Exhibition of art of the Second
World War as depicted by artists
both service and civilian.
Helen Clegg | 01386 898387 | [email protected]
www.broadwayartsfestival.com
Friday 3 June
Saturday 11 June
Evesham Arts Centre
Throckmorton Airfield
(RAF Pershore), Pershore
Buddy Holly’s Winter
Dance Party
Throckmorton Airshow
Largest Military and Emergency
Services show in the UK. An
amazing family fun day out, in its 8th
year raising money for Midlands Air
Ambulance and RAFBF.
Samantha Jones | 07969 422833
Sam.throckmortonairshow@
gmail.com
www.throckmortonairshow.com
Marc Robinson, the Counterfeit
Crickets and the UK’s top Ritchie
Valens, Big Bopper and Dion tribute
artistes recreate Buddy Holly’s last
tour show.
01386 446944
Saturday 4 June
Rick Wakeman Live
Saturday 11 June
Offenham Wake
The music and anecdotal wit of an
OAP! Tickets from £25 available at
www.theregal.ac or by calling
01386 421007.
[email protected]
www.theregal.ac
Saturday 4 - Sunday 5 June
Asparafest Music
and Food
Festival
Evesham,
Music, family fun, cookery stage,
craft and food stalls a plenty, real ale
and cider festival, and much more
- celebrating Evesham’s famous
‘Gras!’
Tash Daly | 07946 401178
[email protected]
www.asparafest.co.uk
Main Street, Offenham
Sunday 5 June
Bretforton Open
Gardens
Traditional street fair and maypole
dancing around our permanent
maypole. Fun for all the family,
licensed bar, teas and BBQ.
Peter Shilton | 01386 41672
[email protected]
offenhamvillage.co.uk
Bretforton Manor
Enjoy visiting stunning gardens
including the grounds of beautiful
Bretforton Manor and many
character cottages. Entry £5,
children free.
Rita Booth | 01386 640696
[email protected]
www.bretforton-gardenclub.co.uk
Sunday 5 June
Open Farm Sunday
Overbury Farm
Learn more about Overbury Farm
and the surrounding area. See where
your food is grown and how it is
used.
Claire Creek | 01386 725111
[email protected]
www.overburyfarms.co.uk
Friday 10 - Saturday 11 June
Jinney Ring Folk
Festival
Hanbury
Seven folk bands quite varied in style
from folk rock to traditional. BBQ
and real ales and ciders, camping
available.
[email protected]
Saturday 11 Sunday 12 June
Ashton Under Hill
Open Gardens
Over 20 colourful gardens; lunches
from 12.00, refreshments, cream
teas, plant sales, exhibitions,
displays. Free parking. Adults £5,
children free.
John Kenrick | 01386 881431
[email protected]
www.ashtonopengardens.co.uk
Monday 13 Saturday 18 June
Pershore Operatic
and Dramatic Society
presents “Anything
Goes”
Droitwich Spa
Food and
Drink Festival
Town Centre and
Vines Park, Droitwich Spa
Centre, Pershore
A dazzling production of Cole
Porter’s musical “Anything Goes”.
Tickets £12 - £14 from
www.number8.org.
Judy Megarry | 01386 552504
[email protected]
www.number8.org
Vale of Evesham
National Morris
Weekend
Evesham and surrounding
villages
A weekend of colour, music and
movement - a festival celebrating
the best of all of the many forms of
England’s national dance.
Julie Church Sparling
[email protected]
www.nationalmorrisweekend.co.uk
120 stalls selling local food and
drink. Demonstration kitchen, junior
bake off and street entertainment.
Patrick Davis | 07796 681518
[email protected]
www.droitwichfestival.co.uk
National Gardens
Scheme - Pershore
Open Gardens
Twenty gardens around Pershore
open for the NGS charities. £5
entry, under 16 free. Tickets valid on
both days.
Jan Garratt | 01386 553197
[email protected]
www.ngs.org
Thursday 16 June
Broadway Bike
Night
Fun cycling races on Broadway
High Street, that will be closed to
traffic, plus many free biking based
attractions.
Mark Riley | 01386 842936
rileyandthomas.co.uk/broadwaybike-night
Royal Three
Counties Show
Celebrate the best of British farming
and its rich heritage at England’s
largest livestock and equine event.
Adults from £18, children (5-15)
from £5, under 5 free.
01684 584900
[email protected]
www.royalthreecounties.co.uk
Eckington Flower
Festival and Open
Gardens
Around 40 village gardens open
for viewing; some wheelchair
friendly. Themed flower display in
church, refreshments, stalls, music,
attractions. Admission £5, children
free. Circular bus and free parking.
Lorraine Bainbridge | 01386 751698
[email protected]
www.eckington.info
Thursday 23 June
Belle House Wine
Evening ‘What’s In A
Blend?’ Finest Wine
Blends Of The World
Pershore
Champagne and canapés on arrival.
5 course dinner and coffee
with accompanying wines and wine
expert. 7.30pm. £72 per person.
Places are limited, so book early.
[email protected]
Droitwich Spa
food and
drink
festival
-Sun 19 June
Sat 18
The Droitwich Spa Food and Drink Festival will take place this year on
Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 June. This popular event will be held in
the town centre and Vines Park and will feature all things to celebrate
local quality food and drink over the 2 days of the festival.
Below is just a “taster” of what to expect:
Food and Drink Stalls
There will be a wide variety of
food and drink stalls throughout
the town. Food to buy and take
home and food and drink to buy
to consume at the festival - so you
won’t go hungry!
Junior Bake Off
competition
We will be holding our very own
junior bake off competition for
Droitwich children aged 5 to 9 and
10 to 15 and Nadiya will present
trophies to the winners.
Food demonstration
kitchen
Demonstrations will be held on
Saturday featuring local and
national celebrity chefs including
a baking demonstration by Nadiya
Hussain the latest winner of the
Great British Bake Off.
For more information keep up to date with our dedicated website
www.droitwichspafestival.co.uk
Street Entertainment
Throughout the festival there
will be music and singing and
entertainment to make it a great
day out for all the family.
Kids Zone
In Vines Park there will be a
dedicated area for children
including bouncy castle, big slide,
rides and a smoothie bike so you
can make your very own fruity
healthy smoothie.
Thursday 23 Sunday 26 June and
Wednesday 29 June Saturday 2 July
Hello, Dolly!
The Norbury Theatre,
Droitwich Spa
A musical telling the happy story of
one of the most fabulous characters
on the musical stage, Dolly
Gallagher Levi!
01905 770154
[email protected]
Saturday 25 June
Evesham Carnival
Crown Meadow and various
other locations, Evesham
Carnival procession. Food festival.
Family friendly entertainment. Free
event.
Glen Lyon| 07791 619923
[email protected]
www.eveshamcarnival.uk
Saturday 25 June
Love Your
Pet Day
Webbs, Wychbold
Join us for a day to celebrate your
pets! A small charge may apply for
some activities.
www.webbs.co.uk
Saturday 25 June
Sunday 26 June
Lido Park, Droitwich Spa
Evesham United Football
Ground
5K Go Bright for
Sight Colour Run
Family friendly charity 5K run:
colourful paint stations, neon
sunglasses and entertainment! £11
adult, £7.50 children, £29 family.
Open to all.
Fiona Blake | 01905 332902
[email protected]
www.sightconcern.co.uk/
gobrightforsight
Saturday 25 June
White Ladies Aston
Village Fete
Growers United
v Soap Stars
Launching Growers United
“European Championship”
tournament is the exciting rematch
against the Soap Stars XI.
In their mission to raise funds for
charity and encourage integration
between communities Growers Utd
also raises the profile of the area
and its horticultural and agricultural
heritage.
Check Facebook (Growers United
FC) for further information or call
Bal Padda | 07496 225335
The Old Vicarage, White Ladies
Aston
Traditional garden fete, stalls, teas,
white elephant tombolas, raffle,
children’s races. Free entry and
parking.
Margaret Haywood
01905 345371
[email protected]
Church Lench Flower
Festival and Open
Gardens
Church Lench and Atch Lench
The weekend includes floral
displays in the ancient church, open
gardens, a scarecrow competition
and refreshments in the village hall.
Nadine Woakes | 01386 870236
[email protected]
thelenches.org.uk
Sunday 26 June
Hampton Ferry Car
and Bike Show
Boat Lane, Evesham
A great day out for car and bike
enthusiasts. If you have a veteran,
vintage, classic, kit car, army
vehicle or motorbike then please
bring it along. Free admission to
show, exhibitors free, spectators
car park only £2.
[email protected]
Jul-AUG
The Pershore
PLUM
FESTIVAL
Pershore
Y - 29 AUGUST
26 JUL
Plum Festival
www.pershoreplumfestival.org.uk
Triple Winner of Best Tourism Event and Festival Award 2011- 2013
This month long festival will turn the town purple in its endeavours to celebrate
this special fruit. Culminating over the August Bank Holiday weekend with three
“plum crazy” days of events and activities.
Sunday 3 July
Plum Princess
Garden Party
Saturday 20 Sunday 21 August
Saturday 27 Monday 29 August
Walsgrove Farm, Evesham Road,
Worcester WR7 4QL
The Angel Hotel, Pershore
Plum Weekend
Tuesday 26 July
Thursday 25 August
The Angel Hotel Pershore The Pershore Plum
Plum Festival Race
Festival 999 Bike Nite
Evening
Worcester Racecourse
Thursday 11, 18
and 25 August
Plum Coach
Tours
Plum Festival Bank
Holiday Weekend
Various locations, Pershore
Evesham Vale
Tour Guides
Follow us
@PlumFestival
Like us on Pershore Plum Festival
Call 01386 565373 for further information
The Big Plum, Beer,
Food and Music Festival
Sunday 3 July
JUL
Port Street Fayre
Evesham
Community event. The street is
closed to traffic with market stalls,
fair ground rides, food, exotic
animals, vintage, crafts and lots
of fun.
Kim Dunn | 07962 240627
[email protected]
www.bengeworthindy.org.uk
Tuesday 5 July
Friday 1 July Sunday 3 July
Evesham Festival
of Words
Various Venues, Evesham
A fabulous packed programme
of events, celebrating the written,
spoken and sung word. Something
for all the family.
Dr Sue Ablett | 07871 285606
[email protected]
www.eveshamfestivalofwords.org
Saturday 2 July
Pershore Midsummer
Brass
Various locations around
Pershore
Pershore Midsummer Brass brings
together over 30 brass bands who
play a varied repertoire of music
from Glen Miller, classics, light and
popular music. Your best day of
music ever.
John West | 01386 555048
[email protected]
www.pershoremidsummerbrass.
org.uk
Join us on a voyage of discovery as
we unlock the secrets of the many
National Trust landscapes gardens
designed, worked on and influenced
by Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown. £15
per person.
Becky Wilks | 01905 370005
[email protected]
Thursday 7 July
Pershore
Plum Festival
Celebrate the start of the 2016
Plum Festival by attending this
unique themed garden party where
this years Plum Princess will be
crowned. Fancy dress, music,
games and refreshments.
01386 555139
[email protected]
[email protected]
Evesham River
Festival
Workman Gardens, Evesham
Free riverside festival with boat
displays, beer tent, stalls and
music. Illumined boat parade with
firework finale on Saturday evening.
Doug Payne
[email protected]
www.theeveshamriverfestival.uk
Saturday 9 July
Droitwich Spa and
Society Summer Flower
show
Traditional flower show. Classes for
flowers, fruit, vegetables, crafts, etc.
Open to all. National Sweet Pea
Society Medal. Free admission.
Val Jancey | 01905 778384
[email protected]
Kenneth Branagh
Theatre Live: Romeo
and Juliet
Saturday 9 July
The Kenneth Branagh Theatre
Company live cinema season
continues. Ticket £15 concessions,
£17.50 adults.
[email protected]
www.theregal.ac
Two hours of fabulous fun for all
the family. Huge variety of stalls,
refreshments, live music plus free
car parking/entry. 10am - 12 noon.
Andrew John | 01386 725229
[email protected]
www.overbury.org
Friday 8 July
Saturday 9 Sunday 10 July
The Counterfeit Sixties
Evesham Arts Centre
Sunday 3 July
Plum Princess
Garden Party
Brown’s Gardens
of the National
Trust Talk
Friday 8 July Sunday 10 July
The music of The Beatles, Rolling
Stones, The Who, Dave Clark 5,
Kinks, Monkees and more - all live
TV flashbacks too.
01386 446944
Overbury Street
Market
Overbury Village
Chateau Impney
Hill Climb
Droitwich Spa
Historic motorsport event taking
place at the stunning Chateau
Impney. Tickets start from £20 per
person - under 16 go free.
08450 170637
[email protected]
www.chateauimpneyhillclimb.com
Saturday 9 - Sunday 10 July
Saturday 16 July
Saturday 23 July
Village Centre
St. James’ Church, Bishampton
The Rec, Sands Lane, Badsey
Fladbury
Walkabout
Open garden and flower festival in
this picturesque riverside village.
Boat trips, stalls, scarecrows,
classic cars, live music, children’s
activities and refreshments.
Weekend tickets £10, adults £6,
children under 15 free. 11am - 5pm.
Martin Ounsted | 01386 860363
[email protected]
www.fladburyvillage.co.uk
Friday 15 July Saturday 30 July
Edinburgh Fringe
Comedy Previews
Evesham Arts Centre
Stand-up comedians try out their
shows before Edinburgh Festival.
Two 1-hour shows per night, see
website for names and dates.
01386 446944
Saturday 16 July
Pershore River
Festival
Riverside Centre and King
George’s Field, Pershore
Theme for 2016 is Pirates. Family
fun day. Have a go in canoes,
kayaks and standup paddleboards,
bands, funfair, stalls, attractions,
riverboats and displays.
Pershore Riverside Centre
01386 554713
[email protected]
www.pershoreriverfestival.org
Saturday 16 July
Fire and
Rescue Service
Challenge
Webbs, Wychbold
Teams from Hereford and Worcester
Fire And Rescue Service compete
for places in the national United
Kingdom Rescue Organisation
Challenge 2016. Free admission.
www.webbs.co.uk
Bish Bosh Bash
Summer Fete
A stupendous event featuring nonstop music, dance, entertainment,
stalls, fabulous food and fun for the
whole family. 2 - 4.30pm.
Martin Dickinson | 01386 462733
[email protected]
Saturday 16 Sunday 17 July
Growers United
Football
Tournament
Evesham United Football
Ground
The 2016 “European Knockout
Championship” featuring 32 teams,
many of whom originate from local
businesses takes place over the
weekend culminating on Sunday
afternoon with a much awaited
duel between Growers XI and the
combined Manchester United and
Liverpool Legends team.
In their pursuit to raise funds for
charity and inspire integration
between communities, Growers
Utd promotes the local area and
economy to visitors and raises
the profile of its horticultural and
agricultural heritage.
Check Facebook (Growers United
FC) for further information or call
Bal Padda | 07496 225335
Sunday 17 July
Animals R Magic
Hanbury
A fun pack animal day in aid of
charity - see llamas, walk an alpaca,
race a ferret. Includes a dog show
and much much more. Entry fee
applies. Free parking, BBQ and
plenty of food on site (no picnics
please).
[email protected]
The Badsey Flower
Show
Known as one of the best traditional
village shows in our region. Cost
from £3.
Adrian Barradell | 01386 830036
[email protected]
www.badseyflowershow.co.uk
Saturday 23 July Friday 2 September
Summer Holiday
Fun
Evesham
Explore the Almonry this summer
with our holiday trail. Art and craft
activity, £1 per pack.
01386 446944
[email protected]
Tuesday 26 July
The Angel Hotel
Pershore Plum
Festival Race
Evening
Pershore
Plum Festival
Worcester Racecourse
A purple themed, family focussed
evening of National Hunt Racing
supported by the Pershore
community to celebrate the towns
annual Plum Festival.
Jenny Cheshire | 01905 25364
jcheshire@worcester-racecourse.
co.uk
www.worcester-racecourse.co.uk
Friday 29 – Sunday 31 July
The Game Fair
Ragley Hall
Hailed as the ‘world’s biggest
country sports and outdoor pursuits
event,’ The Game Fair offers a
memorable experience for all
the family with over 900 exhibits
including falconry, country crafts,
guns, fishing, country fashion, food
and drink.
01707 252707
[email protected]
www.thegamefair.org
AUG
Thursday 11, 18 and 25
August
Plum Coach
Tours
Pershore
Plum Festival
Celebrating the fruit that made
Pershore so famous, don’t miss
these exciting guided tours. Plum
guides will accompany every tour
and you can be sure they will
produce the ‘plum goods’. Picking
up at various points, booking is
essential. For further details and to
book seats contact:
[email protected]
Friday 12 Saturday 13 August
Jinney Ring Blues
Festival
Hanbury
Sunday 7 August
The Hampton Ferry
Show
Boat Lane, Evesham
A great day out for all the family.
Charity stalls, trade stands, arena
events, dog show and so much
more. Free admission to show, car
park only £2 (all day).
Fran Webb | 07801 983112
[email protected]
Tuesday 9 Sunday 14 August
John Lawson’s
Circus
Webbs, Wychbold
With an entirely human cast
performing aerial acrobatics,
juggling feats, balancing acts and
some crazy clown capers, this fun
show lasts an hour and children will
love it! Book tickets online at
www.webbs.co.uk.
www.webbs.co.uk
Six quality live bands, BBQ and real
ales and ciders, camping available.
Now in its 8th year, this lovely little
festival is truly relaxed, friendly with
some amazing music!
[email protected]
Vale of Evesham
Sheepdog Trails
Baldwyn’s Farm, Dorsington
Road, Pebworth
One of England’s premier and
longest running sheepdog trails.
See some of the best handlers
and their dogs. All proceeds to
Cancer Research UK. Refreshments
available on Sunday.
Alan Saunders | 01386 830292
[email protected]
History Comes Alive
Spetchley Park Gardens
A fascinating day out with battles,
skirmishes and displays performed
by over 650 re-enactors. Adults
£8, 5 - 16 years £3, under 5s free,
family £20.
Annette Phillips | 01905 345213
enquiries@spetchleygardens.
co.uk
www.spetchleygardens.co.uk
Friday 19 August
Geocaching at
Croome
Join our enthusiasts to understand
this fun family activity - then go
searching for caches hidden in
the parkland. Normal admissions
applies.
Becky Wilks | 01905 370005
[email protected]
Saturday 13 August
Bishampton Summer
Flower and
Produce Show
Village Hall
An annual extravaganza of flowers,
vegetables, floristry, cakes,
preserves, wines, photography, and
craft, including a special children’s
section. Adults 50p, children free.
Lesley Miller | 07854 362318
[email protected]
www.bishamptongardeningclub.
org.uk
Friday 19 Sunday 21 August
Pershore Jazz Festival
Pershore College Campus
Over 150 internationally celebrated
musicians play jazz for all tastes and
ages. More than 35 sessions in four
venues over the weekend. B&B and
caravan/camping available. Full, all
day bar and restaurant facilities. All
in one compact location. Admission
£15 - £30 per day.
Peter Farrall | 01386 554235
[email protected]
www.pershorejazz.org.uk
Saturday 20 August
Saturday 27 August
Salwarpe Fete
Churchfields Farm, Salwarpe,
Nr Droitwich Spa
Traditional village fete, family fun
day - music, displays, stalls, games,
classic cars, refreshments. Adults
£1, children and parking free. 2pm.
Carol Hughes | 01905 456442
[email protected]
www.shmhchurches.com
Plum Weekend
Brailles Orchard, Great
Comberton
70th year of fruit and flower show.
Beautiful village setting, teas, bar,
games, novelty dog show. Adults
£2, children and cars free.
Suzanne Hamilton | 01386 710466
[email protected]
www.theflowershow.org.uk
Pershore
Plum Festival
Walsgrove Farm, Evesham
Road, Worcester WR7 4QL
Free tasting of up to 10 varieties
of plums. PYO and ready picked.
Woodpecker Café will be serving
themed food. Orchard tours.
Margaret Haywood | 01905 345371
[email protected]
Monday 22 August Sunday 2 October
Hanbury
Evesham Angling
Festival
Crown Meadow, Evesham
Three days of top flight match
fishing attracts thousands of
spectators annually. Trade stands,
beer festival, fun fair and fun.
Roger Mortimer
www.eveshamfestival.com
A selling exhibition of over a 100
sculptures displayed in the gardens
of the craft centre. Free entry. A
stimulating walk with some real
creativity!
[email protected]
Pershore
Pershore Plum
Festival 999 Bike Nite
Plum Festival
Join all facets of the
emergency services and the
South Midlands Bike Club for
this spectacular 999 Bike Nite.
Held throughout Pershore there is
definitely something for all the family.
All bikes – mopeds, motorbikes,
scooters, choppers, combinations
and trikes most welcome for a night
of fun, excitement and plenty of
plum food and drink. PLEASE wear
purple to get into the “plum” mood.
01386 565373 | 07517 444684
[email protected]
Facebook page: Pershore Plum
Festival or South Midlands Bike
Nite
Plum Festival
Bank Holiday
Weekend
The Big Plum,
Beer, Food and
Music Festival
Pershore
Plum Festival
Celebrate August Bank Holiday and
all things plum in and around our
riverside gardens, including music
fun and fireworks.
01386 552046
www.angelpershore.co.uk
Sunday 28 August
Sculpture Trail
Thursday 25 August
Great Comberton
Flower Show
Pershore
Plum Festival
Enjoy a plum filled Bank Holiday
weekend at Pershores’ triple award
winning event, which celebrates
the fruit for which the town is
internationally known. Attractions
and entertainment throughout the
town. Sat: Heritage and retail,
Sun: Plummy Family Fun Day and
Mon: Traditional Plum Fayre Day.
[email protected]
21st Annual
Motor Show
Webbs, Wychbold
See some amazing classic and
vintage vehicles at this ever popular
show. Free admission.
www.webbs.co.uk
Monday 29 August
Droitwich Spa and
Society Annual Flower
Show
Droitwich Sports and Leisure
Centre, Droitwich Spa
Traditional flower show. Produce
and crafts, etc. Entertainment and
stalls. Open to all. Something for
all the family. Adults £1.50, children
(5-15) 50p, under 5 free.
Val Jancey | 01905 778384
[email protected]
SEPT
Visit
BROADWAY
ughout the year
thro
At the heart of the Cotswolds lies the quaint, picture-postcard village of
Broadway. Peacefully dwelling at the base of the Worcestershire hills in a
region of England that is nationally recognised as an Area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty, Broadway is a beautiful and historic village ideal for those who
love picturesque landscapes, excellent cuisine, and rich cultural heritage.
Broadway Arts Festival
Sunday 12 June
Blunderbus Children’s
Theatre Workshop
The Lifford Hall, Broadway
Thursday 16 June
Broadway Bike
Night
Saturday 10 September
Broadway
Horticultural and
Craft Show
Village Green
Friday 25 November and
Friday 2 Decmber
Broadway Christmas
Shopping Evening
Sunday 11 September
Broadway Food
Festival
The Green, Broadway
For more information on Broadway visit www.visit-broadway.co.uk
Friday 2 Sunday 4 September
Droitwich Spa
Guided Town Walk
The Fleece Beer and
Blues Weekend
Starts at Droitwich Spa
Heritage and information
Centre
A free weekend of great beer and
blues music at the award-winning
Fleece Inn.
Nigel Smith | 01386 831173
[email protected]
Guided town walk bringing history
alive, part of the Salt Fest 2016
celebrations. £2 per person, under
14 free.
Sarah Davies/Rebecca Pye
01905 774312
[email protected]
www.saltfest.co.uk
Bretforton Show
Bretforton Manor
Fun-filled traditional village show
with produce competition,
entertainment, craft stalls,
refreshments and children’s
activities. Entry £2, children free.
Kate Buckham | 01386 833952
[email protected]
www.bretfortonshow.co.uk
Sunday 4 September
Honeybourne
Village Show
A fun filled event featuring
a traditional village show,
entertainment, children’s activities
and lots to do. Entry £2, children
free.
Rita Booth | 01386 640696
[email protected]
www.honeybourne.org.uk/
villageshow
Peopleton Autumn
Show
The big show, with classic cars,
produce exhibits, rides and games
for children, live music, food and
drink.
Phil Smith | 01905 840690
[email protected]
www.peopletonvillage.co.uk/
peopleton-autumn-show
Broadway
Horticultural and Craft
Show
Village Green
A large village show with classes
to suit all interests. Outside stalls,
refreshments, and a band to
entertain. Entry £1 accompanied
children free.
Roger Bailey | 01386 852872
[email protected]
Saturday 10 Sunday 11 September
Salt Fest
Various locations,
Droitwich Spa
An event to celebrate Droitwich
Spa’s association with salt
featuring heritage displays, roman
re-enactment, live music and
entertainment, real ale bar, markets,
community stalls, art exhibition, dog
show and much more.
Janet Yates | 01386 565355
[email protected]
www.saltfest.co.uk
Dubs of Anarchy
Evesham
Dubs of Anarchy is a new concept
bringing VWs, motorbikes and
scooters together along with an
amazing musical line up! More info
on our website.
Natalie Clements | 07795 522770
www.dubsofanarchy.co.uk
Evesham Cyclefest
A celebration of cycling in the Vale
of Evesham, with participation
events for all ages, abilities and
types of cycling.
Robin Walker | 07974 919175
[email protected]
www.cycleeveshamvale.org
Thursday 15 Saturday 17 and Thursday
22 - Saturday 24 September
Brassed Off - A Play
by Paul Allen
Te Norbury Theatre, Droitwich
Spa
Grimley Colliery is set to close
meaning job losses, a dying town,
the loss of its brass band, but the
band is transformed into British
champions.
01905 770154
[email protected]
Droitwich Spa and
Society Autumn Flower
Show
Traditional flower show with classes
for flowers, fruit, vegetables, crafts,
etc. Open to all. Free admission.
Val Jancey | 01905 778384
[email protected]
Stoke Prior Steam
Rally
Little Intall Fields, Stoke Pound
Lane, Off Hanbury Road,
B60 4DZ
Sunday 11 September
Broadway Food Festival
The Green
Festival of the best of local food
and drink produce. Demonstrations
by local chefs and classic cars on
show.
Simone Hancox | 07736 793806
simone@broadwaybusiness
association.co.uk
www.broadway.cotswolds.co.uk/
food-festival
Steam engines full size and
miniature, cars, other vintage
vehicles, fun dog show, living history
displays, trade stalls and more.
Keith Shakespeare
01527 575003 | 07808 173400
[email protected]
www.shakespearesrally.com
Malvern Autumn
Show
Be inspired by autumn at the
Malvern Autumn Show. Don’t
miss this celebration of food,
the countryside, gardening and
nostalgia. Adults from £16, children
(5-15) from £5, under 5 free.
01684 584900
[email protected]
www.malvernautumn.co.uk
Saturday 15 Sunday 16 October
The Fleece Apple
and Ale Weekend
OCT
A weekend of morris, mummers,
live music and a real ale and
cider festival, as the apples are
traditionally pressed to make cider.
Nigel Smith | 01386 831173
[email protected]
Apple Weekend
Walsgrove Farm, Evesham
Road, Worcester WR7 4QL
Free tasting of apple juice and up to
50 varieties of plums. Woodpecker
Café will be serving themed food.
Orchard tours.
Margaret Haywood
01905 345371
[email protected]
Wednesday 12 - Saturday
15 and Wednesday 19 Saturday 22 October
Sister Act - A musical
The Norbury Theatre, Droitwich
Spa
The hilarious story of a singer who,
after witnessing a crime, takes
refuse in a convent! A tribute to the
power of friendship.
01905 770154
[email protected]
Saturday 15 October
Evesham Rowing Club
Junior Head of River
Processional timed rowing racing
on the River Avon. Refreshments
available. Free entry for spectators.
Junior Head of River Secretary
01386 446131
Autumn Half
Term Fun
Evesham
Half term fun at the Almonry - follow
our themed trail and take part in our
art and craft activity.
01386 446944
[email protected]
Monday 24 Friday 28 October
Half Term
Fun
Webbs, Wychbold
applies for some activities.
www.webbs.co.uk
October
Apple Pressing and
Pumpkin Carving
Day
Ellenden Farm, Havington,
Nr Evesham
Take a tractor and ride to our
orchards, bring them back to be
pressed and sample the juice.
Sara Turner | 01386 870296
[email protected]
October
Bredon Hill
Bikeaway
Pershore College
Enjoy autumnal Worcestershire
at its best whilst cycling around
Bredon Hill with a choice of routes
offering something for all ages
and capabilities. This increasingly
popular Bikeaway is a fundraising
event for the Pershore division
of St John Ambulance and the
Vale of Evesham Community First
Responders. Application forms
available on request. Registration
from 9am.
[email protected]
NOV-Dec
Friday 4 November
Evesham Town Council’s
Annual Bonfire and
Fireworks Display
Corporation Meadow, Evesham
Fantastic firework display set to
music and lots of other attractions.
Gates open 6.15pm.
Stuart Carter | 01386 444526
townclerk@eveshamtowncouncil.
gov.uk
www.eveshamtowncouncil.gov.uk
Friday 25 November
Broadway Christmas
Shopping Evening
Late night shopping in the beautiful
Cotswold village of Broadway.
Music, twinkling lights, festive food
and fun. Shops open until 8.30pm.
Mary Maggs | 01386 859100
marymaggs@broadwaybusiness
association.co.uk
www.beautifulbroadway.com
Saturday 26 November
Evesham Christmas
Lights Switch On
Market Place, Evesham
Saturday 5 November
Bonfire Night
A bonfire, stationary engines, and
vintage Tilley lanterns. A magical
and more traditional way to
celebrate Bonfire night.
Nigel Smith | 01386 831173
[email protected]
Starts 12 noon: Charter Market
in High Street and Bridge Street
with loads of Christmas gifts and
entertainment in Market Place.
Celebrations begin with Christmas
carols, followed throughout the
day with live music. 3pm Father
Christmas and his reindeer will
parade up Bridge Street into
Market Place where they will
spend the afternoon. 5.30pm the
countdown to the Christmas lights
switch-on followed by a fireworks
extravaganza and a Rock ‘n’ Rollin’
Christmas sing-a-long.
Shawn Riley | 01386 565518
[email protected]
www.visitevesham.co.uk
Masters of the Avon
and Evesham Rowing
Club Senior Head of
River
Processional timed rowing racing on
the River Avon. Refreshments and
bar available. Free entry.
Senior Head of River Secretary
01386 446131
Saturday 26 Sunday 27 November
Christmas Food
and Craft Fayre
Hanbury
The Craft Centre invited some other
crafts and local food suppliers in for
this Christmas fayre - a great place
to shop for that ‘something special’
for Christmas!
[email protected]
November/December
Friday 2 December
Webbs, Wychbold
Late night shopping in the beautiful
Cotswold village of Broadway.
Music, twinkling lights, festive food
and fun. Shops open until 8.30pm.
Mary Maggs | 01386 859100
marymaggs@broadwaybusiness
association.co.uk
www.beautifulbroadway.com
Christmas at
Webbs
Check out www.webbs.co.uk for
details of all our Christmas events.
www.webbs.co.uk
Thursday 1 December
Evesham Tree of
Light
Broadway Christmas
Shopping Evening
Workman Gardens
Droitwich Spa
Christmas Lights
Switch On
Starting at 6pm in Evesham’s
riverside Workman Gardens the
event features traditional Christmas
music, stalls and hot food.
The Rotary Club of Evesham
www.eveshamtreeoflight.co.uk
Town Centre, Droitwich Spa
Family fun, entertainment and
attractions to start the Christmas
season and the turning on of the
festive illuminations in the town.
Mark Keld | 01905 774258
[email protected]
Saturday 17 Saturday 24 December
November
Evesham Traditional
Christmas Market
Pershore Christmas
Lights Switch On
High Street, Evesham
Wood cabins and Christmas themed
stalls with a variety of handmade
gifts, decorations and seasonal food.
Joseph Jones | 07866 914735
www.visitevesham.co.uk
St Andrews Garden and
Chapman Court
An afternoon of joyful celebration
and fun with festive food and drink,
trade stands, entertainment and
most importantly Santa and his
amazing reindeer.
Anne Dobbins | 01386 561561
November
Festive Tasting Day
Nr Evesham
Come and sample the very best the
local area has to offer – free range
turkey and a range of other festive
goodies.
Sara Turner | 01386 870296
[email protected]
Thursday 1 December
Hampton Ferry
Christmas Fayre
and Lights
Boat Lane, Evesham
Traditional Christmas fun and
games, Christmas carols, mulled
wine and mince pies. Christmas
lights switch-on approximately
6pm.
[email protected]
Tourist Information Centres
For local information; town and village maps;
guides; Local event information; free attraction
leaflets; tickets and souvenirs please do not
hesitate to contact:
Broadway Tel: 01386 852937
Email: [email protected]
Droitwich Spa Tel: 01905 774312
Markets
Evesham Tel: 01386 446944
Pershore Tel: 01386 556591
Droitwich Spa
• Charter Market Victoria Square
Every Fri
• Farmers’ Markets Victoria Square
6 Feb, 5 Mar, 2 Apr, 7 May, 4 Jun, 2 Jul,
6 Aug, 3 Sep, 1 Oct, 5 Nov, 3 Dec
9am - 2pm
• St. Richard’s Boat and Car Festival
Markets Sat 30 Apr 9am – 4pm
Italian Market - Saltbarrow Market
Farmers and Craft Market Victoria Square
• Salt Fest Markets Sat 11 Sept
9am - 4.30pm
Farmers and Craft Market St. Andrews Street
Street Market - High Street
Evesham
• Charter Market - Market Place and High
Street, every Sat
• Farmers’ Market - Market Place and
High Street, last Fri of every month
• Evesham Traditional Christmas Market
High Street, Sat 17 Dec - Sat 24 Dec
Pershore
• Pershore Carnival Market Abbey Park Mon 30 May
• Pershore Plum Festival Market Abbey Park Sun 28 Aug
Broad Street Mon 29 Aug
• Christmas Market - Broad Street
Sun 11 Dec
Contact Us
For information regarding accommodation and
future events contact:
Angela Tidmarsh Tel: 01386 565373
Or visit our website
Bands in the Park
A series of Sunday afternoon concerts
throughout the summer months, largely
organised by volunteers and providing free live
music for all to enjoy.
Droitwich Spa Lido Park
Set amongst the trees, the bandstand is ideally
located with delightful surroundings to sit, picnic
and enjoy the music.
Abbey Park, Evesham
Nestled alongside the River Avon, Abbey Park
offers a riverside walk, the historic Bell Tower,
and play areas for the children and easy access
to the town centre.
The bandstand located in an award winning
park, with its majestic Abbey, play areas for
children, a unique Monolith and ample parking.
01386 442819 www.bandsinthepark.org.uk
[email protected]
Pershore
Plum Festival
how to get there
The excellent central position of Worcestershire’s Heritage Garden makes it the ideal destination for
a relaxing break, easily accessible from anywhere in the country or indeed the world. The M5, M4,
M42 and M50 motorways are right on the doorstep and there are mainline rail links from Paddington
and Birmingham. Overseas connections are catered for with ferry links all around the coast and at
airports situated at Birmingham, East Midlands, Coventry, Bristol, Cardiff and Manchester as well
as the London terminals of Heathrow and Gatwick. If you are coming from overseas by car then
Eurotunnel connects to our motorway network as soon as you reach our shores.
MANCHESTER
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Whilst every care has been taken in compiling this guide and the statements herein are believed to be
correct at the time of publication, Wychavon District Council are not liable for any errors or omissions.
©2016. All rights reserved. No part of this guide may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system
or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, electrostatic, magnetic tape, mechanical,
photocopying, recording or otherwise without the written permission of the publishers. Published and
designed by Wychavon District Council. Please note that all information has been supplied by the event
organisers themselves and we recommend that you check all details prior to any visit.

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