Worcestershire

Completely covered in religious scenes created with beautiful venetian glass 'tessarae' mosaics and marble in the style of Ravenna in Italy, it is visited by people from across the world.

A hidden gem of Baroque splendour. Since 1747 the church has displayed a splendour which is unique amongst country churches in Britain. It has exquisite gilded decorations throughout, ceiling paintings by Antonio Bellucci.

Worcester Cathedral has been described as possibly the most interesting of all England’s cathedrals, especially architecturally.

For over 1300 years Pershore Abbey has been a centre for Christian worship and life, from its early beginnings as a Saxon monastery to today. It celebrates its Benedictine heritage particularly through its welcome of visitors and pilgrims.

The escape of Charles II from England in 1651 was a key episode in his life. The retreat started with the Royalist defeat at Battle of Worcester on 3 September 1651.

The natural landscape of the Malvern Hills is still important in the look and feel of the priory town, with the slopes of the hills a prominent visual backdrop. The remoteness helped to preserve the priory's treasures.

A quarter of a mile away is Little Malvern Court, originally a Benedictine monastery. Many visitors come to our cemetery to pay their respects to Sir Edward Elgar who is buried there with other members of his family.

Amidst rolling Malvern Hills countryside, our deep historic roots tell a fascinating story to visitors who may also enjoy the GeoPark Way, Worcestershire Way, Three Choirs Way, Elgar Trail and several nature reserves all within walking distance.

Discover this glorious early Gothic Revival chapel, cared for by the Churches Conservation Trust and sat alongside the National Trust house and landscape of Croome Park, laid out by Capability Brown.