To the west is the rolling countryside of Herefordshire, known for cider amongst other things. Just 3 miles away is Eastnor Castle which hosts many events including a lot of weddings. On the Worcestershire side of the hills the mediaeval moated manor house at Birtsmorton Court, has also become a popular wedding venue, and is just 2 miles distant. |
For further information try the tourism website Visit Britain. |
Within 20 miles is Cheltenham, a spa town with its well-known Racecourse, Regency buildings, Art Gallery and shops. |
Hollybush is within a mile of where the three Shire counties of Worcester, Hereford and Gloucester meet. It is 15 miles north to Worcester, next to the volatile River Severn, with its famous Cricket Ground, the Royal Porcelain Works, the spectacular Cathedral and excellent shopping centre. 20 miles west lies Hereford on the River Wye, and 14 miles to the south is Gloucester, with its historic docks |
The well-known Malvern Hills are suitable for short walks or long treks and offer splendid views East across the Severn Vale in Worcestershire and West across Herefordshire towards the Welsh Black Mountains. The town of Great Malvern has the excellent Malvern theatres, the 15th century Priory, and is the home of the Morgan sports car. Just over the hills is Ledbury, with several good restaurants and historic houses. Nearby is the Three Counties Showground, which hosts many shows, including the Spring Garden Festival, the summer Three Counties Show and the autumn Agricultural Show. |
BANK COTTAGE at HOLLYBUSH The Local Area |
The well-known Malvern Hills are suitable for short walks or long treks and offer splendid views East across the Severn Vale in Worcestershire and West across Herefordshire towards the Welsh Black Mountains. The town of Great Malvern has the excellent Malvern theatres, the 15th century Priory, and is the home of the Morgan sports car. Just over the hills is Ledbury, with several good restaurants and historic houses. Nearby is the Three Counties Showground, which hosts many shows, including the Spring Garden Festival, the summer Three Counties Show and the autumn Agricultural Show. |
Hollybush is within a mile of where the three Shire counties of Worcester, Hereford and Gloucester meet. It is 15 miles north to Worcester, next to the volatile River Severn, with its famous Cricket Ground, the Royal Porcelain Works, the spectacular Cathedral and excellent shopping centre. 20 miles west lies Hereford on the River Wye, and 14 miles to the south is Gloucester, with its historic docks |
Within 20 miles is Cheltenham, a spa town with its well-known Racecourse, Regency buildings, Art Gallery and shops. |
For further information try the tourism website Visit Britain. |
To the west is the rolling countryside of Herefordshire, known for cider amongst other things. Just 3 miles away is Eastnor Castle which hosts many events including a lot of weddings. On the Worcestershire side of the hills the mediaeval moated manor house at Birtsmorton Court, has also become a popular wedding venue, and is just 2 miles distant. |
