Hartlebury Castle
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"A charming site with lots to learn and activities to get involved in."
Overview
Visit historic Hartlebury Castle, home to the Bishops of Worcester for over a thousand years. Explore the grand State Rooms, Long Gallery and Bishop's House and learn about the history of the castle through hands-on activities and talking portraits. In the north wing, discover the history of Worcestershire through the County Museum's varied exhibitions and fascinating collections including costume, archaeology, transport and toys. Follow in the footsteps of royalty as you explore the gardens and grounds and enjoy a visit to the lovely café. Discover the Castle's natural wildlife and plants as you follow the Nature Trail.
Ratings & awards
VisitEngland Quality Assessed
Gold (Attraction) accolade
Features
- Children
- Suitable for children of all ages
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Parking nearby
- Cafe
Location
Hartlebury Castle & Worcestershire County Museum, Hartlebury, KIDDERMINSTER, Worcestershire, DY11 7XZ
About the area
Worcestershire is a county of rolling hills, save for the flat Vale of Evesham in the east and the prominent spine of the Malverns in the west. Nearly all of the land is worked in some way; arable farming predominates – oilseed rape, cereals and potatoes – but there are concentrated areas of specific land uses, such as market gardening and plum growing.
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