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Gilberts End Farm
Bed and Breakfast
Quality B&B Accommodation set in the heart of Worcestershire
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The beautiful Riverside town of Upton-upon-Severn
welcomes both national and international visitors and is famous for
hosting a variety of festivals and other activities throughout the
summer months. The Town has an excellent variety of pubs and
restaurants.
Footpaths abound in the area
for the keen walker, (with direct access from the farm), with glorious
views across the Malverns and the surrounding countryside. It is also
an ideal base for cyclists, horse riding and fishing.
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Located in the Heart of England,
Gilberts End Farm Bed and Breakfast is an ideal touring and holiday
base, (all year round), for the visitor who wishes to explore this
still mainly undiscovered area to the full. Worcestershire,
Herefordshire and Shropshire boast some of the most stunning views and
varying and beautiful countryside that England has to offer, as well as
being the setting for many, historic and unique towns and villages.
Gilberts End Farm Bed and
Breakfast is set in a beautiful and tranquil area whilst giving
travellers easy access to the surrounding towns, motorway network, and
a myriad of attractions and locations across Central England.
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The Malverns, are an 8 mile range of hills, the highest of the hills is the
Worcestershire Beacon, with far reach ing views as far as Wales and the Cotswolds on a clear day.
The famous Three Counties Showground is only 2.5 miles away with a full calendar of shows and events throughout the year.
Malvern Theatres is one of the country’s leading regional venues with many Pre-West End shows being played here.
Malvern Priory is worth a visit featuring one of the largest 15th Century stained glass windows in any Parish Church.
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The beautiful Cathedral City of Worcester is very near to our B&B.
Set upon the banks of the River Severn and steeped in history.
Known as the Faithful City
for the part it played during the Civil War, this City abounds with
beautiful old buildings, atmosphere and charm.
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It is famous for its Royal Worcester Porcelain museum
and factory shops. For the sports enthusiast Worcester is the home
ground for both the Worcester County Cricket Club and Warriors Rugby
Club and their national and international star players. For the ardent shopper Worcester has excellent facilities and of course, for the more cosmopolitan shopper, the famous Bull Ring Shopping Centre in Birmingham is only a short journey away by train or car.
Worcester Racecourse has a Summer Programme for those wishing to enjoy a Day at the Races!
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Eastnor Castle, is worth a
visit located in the dramatic setting of the Malvern Hills and
surrounded by a beautiful deer park, arboretum and lake. Unusually,
dogs are allowed inside the castle on a lead and off lead (but under
control) in the grounds. The Eastnor Estate is also the home of the
Landrover '4 Wheel Drive Experience'.
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Malvern is also home to Quinetiq the worlds leading defence technology and security company.
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There are many beautiful Gardens open to the public in the area, including the exciting project at Croome Park where they are restoring the river and lake created by Capability Brown in the 18th Century.
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Slightly further afield you will find the magnificent Witley Court which was one of the most palatial houses in Europe. Today it is a spectacular ruin, the result of a disastrous fire in 1937.
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Take a trip on the Severn Valley Railway at Kidderminster, visit Droitwich famous for its Spa and the riverside town of Bewdley where you will find the West Midland Safari Park among the many other visitor attractions available across this beautiful County set in the Heart of England.
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To the south is
Cheltenham Spa, Gloucester with its historic docks and Antiques Centre
and Bristol the home of SS Great Britain.
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To the east is
Warwick Castle and Stratford-upon-Avon with its Royal Shakespeare
Theatre and the beautiful and historic Ann Hathaways Cottage.
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To the West is
Hereford and its Cathedral which houses the 'Mappa Mundi', as well as
the beautiful and historic market towns of Ledbury and Eastnor with its
beautiful Castle and Grounds, and well worth a trip out is a visit to
Hay-on-Wye famous for its bookshops.
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Our local town,
Upton-upon-Severn has its own Tourist Information Centre where you will
find details of all these and many other Events and Attractions
available across the County.
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©Gilberts End Farm, Bed and Breakfast,
Gilberts End
Hanley Castle
Upton upon Severn Worcestershire
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