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DECEMBER
WORCESTER CHRISTMAS FAYRE
Thursday 1st December - Sunday 4th December 2011
Worcester Christmas Fayre is the leading themed street market in the West Midlands. Hundreds of stalls fill the atmospheric streets of Worcester's historic heart with the colours, sounds and smells of Christmas. Explore the wonderful range of merchandise on offer in the city on the market stalls and in the city's exceptional range of shops, both unique independently owned boutiques and all the High Street names you would expect to find in a thriving county town.
Enjoy the fun of the fair as you step aboard the Victorian carousel and are whirled around to the strains of barrel organ music.
Take the weight off your feet in one of the city's many cafes, pubs or restaurants and enjoy traditional Christmas cheer with a cup of mulled wine or enjoy the flavours of some the local produce on offer on one of the many stalls.
The Fayre opening times are:
Thursday 4pm - 9pm;
Friday 11am - 9pm;
Saturday 10am - 7pm;
Sunday 11am - 5pm.
TARC GALLERY
Christmas Celebration Weekend
Saturday 3rd December 2011
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Join us for our Christmas Celebration weekend.
There will be the arrival of beautiful fresh Christmas trees, holly and mistletoe. Mince pies, mulled wine and roasted chestnuts will be available.
There will also be food tasting and carol singers, as well as a special visit from Father Christmas!
All for your pleasure whilst you order your Christmas provisions and buy all your presents.
Tarc Gallery & Cafe
Stanford Bridge
WR6 6SP
Tel: 01886 853800
Visit Tarc Gallery Here
CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK
Gheluvelt Park
Sunday 11th December - 14:30 to 17:00
Gheluvelt Park Friends and Worcester City Council present:
Christmas in the Park.
Carols (led by Canon Currie) at 2:45pm
Santa's Grotto £2 entry, with gift
Refreshments :- Mulled Wine, Mince Pies, Teas
Brass Band
Children's Roundabout
SANTA STEAM SPECIALS
Take a magical steam train journey from Kidderminster to Santa's grotto at Arley in the heart of the Worcestershire countryside.
More Information on Severn Valley Railway Christmas Specials Here
Christmas Grotto at Webbs, Wychbold
Today to Friday 23 Dec 2011
Children will love this winter wonderland grotto where they will see the elves in their woodland workshop before meeting Father Christmas. They will then enter the spectacular toy warehouse and choose their own fantastic gift worth at least £5. more
Saturday 19th Nov - 11am - 4.30pm Saturday and Sunday from Sunday 20th Nov to Sunday 18th December 10am - 4.30pm Weds/thurs/fri from Weds 30th Nov to fri 16th Dec 2pm - 6pm. Monday 19th to Friday 23rd Dec 10 - 6pm Saturday 24th December 10am - 2.30pm Grotto entrance charge £6 per child.
Webbs, Worcester Road, Wychbold, Droitwich Spa Worcestershire WR9 0DG
Riverside Illuminated Walk
Today to Saturday 24 Dec 2011
Wander through the Riverside Gardens festooned with festive lights to create a magical wonderland. Lights on from 3pm until one hour before garden centre closes. Free. Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day more
Webbs, Worcester Road, Wychbold, Droitwich Spa Worcestershire WR9 0DG
Christmas at the Castle
Worcestershire County Museum at Hartlebury Castle DY11 7XZ
Sunday 11 Dec 2011, Sun 18 Dec.
Join us for a traditional Christmas celebration including Father Christmas, carriage rides, seasonal gifts & crafts, children’s activities and performances by local choirs. more
Tuesday-Friday: 10.00-17.00. Saturday-Sunday: 11.00-17.00. Last Admission: 16.30. Adults £4.50 Children and Concessions £2.25. Under 5s Free. Family ticket (2 adults & 2 children) £12
FEBRUARY 2011
CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
Sunday 6th February, 12-30 - 3-00pm
Chinese New Year Lion Dance with the Traditional Chinese Big Firecracker.
£6.00 per person including the lunch buffet.
Tickets available now. Tel. 01684 891918
The Star Inn - Malvern
ICEQUEST - NEW REAL ICE RINK
OPENING NIGHT - FRIDAY 18th February 2011
The County's only Ice Rink is coming to Malvern!
More information HERE
MARCH
CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL
15th - 18th March 2011
The Festival at Cheltenham is the shining jewel in Jump racing's crown. It is four days of magic, madness and magnificence, played out on a stage framed by the breathtaking vista of the Cotswold Hills. It features a cast of the best horse, jockeys and trainers playing to an audience of 220,000, all of who are determined to have the time of their lives. For racing's professionals, victory at The Festival is how greatness is measured and how careers are defined. Witness the sheer elation of winning connections as they return to the cheers of the crowd and you are seeing dreams fulfilled and years of planning and effort coming to fruition. The Festival is one of those rare events that exude pleasure, passion and fun in equal measure. For anyone who appreciates top class sport and the opportunity to share a special experience with like-minded people, it truly is a life affirming four days.
Visit Cheltenham Festival Website HERE
To get the most enjoyment out of the Festival, why not stay over in some great local Accommodation or Dine Out in some of Worcestershires many fine restaurants.
MADRESFIELD COURT MALVERN
DAFFODIL SUNDAY
Sunday 27th March 2011
2pm - 5pm.
Madresfield Court is a moated Elizabethan house, extensively rebuilt between 1863 and 1888.
The novelist Evelyn Waugh was a frequent visitor to the house when the Beauchamp family lived here, both of whom are said to have inspired his book Brideshead Revisited.
It is surrounded by parkland, which is famous for its displays of daffodils at this time of year.
Telephone 01684 579947
APRIL
EASTER HOLIDAY EVENTS
CELEBRATE THE ROYAL WEDDING
Friday 29th April 2011
Celebrate The Royal Wedding at Venues throughout Worcestershire
PLANT HUNTERS' FAIR
at Bodenham Arboretum Saturday 9th April 2011 11am - 5pm Wolverley, Kidderminster, Worcestershire DY11 5SY
Free entry to the plant fair Bodenham Arboretum is the exciting new venue for our North Worcestershire / South Shropshire Plant Hunters'' Fairs. Visitors can enjoy a plant fair featuring many highly respected specialist nurseries with a great range of perennials, shrubs, trees, herbs , rare species and old heritage varieties. With expert advice from enthusiastic nursery men, simply something for every plant lover. Beautiful 156 acre arboretum with over 3000 types of trees and shrubs. Excellent lakeside restaurant. Free entry to plant fair and restaurant. Entry to Arboretum optional at normal prices.
More Details www.planthuntersfairs.co.uk
COUNTRYTASTIC
Have fun indoors and outdoors at this super children’s event and enjoy a fabulous day whatever the weather!!
Gates open at 10.00am – 4.00pm.
With over 50 FREE activities there’s something for everyone!
NEW for 2011
•The Quack Pack with Merion Owen will be entertaining the crowds with hilarious duck herding antics. Audience participation is guaranteed!
•Pig Agility will be a must see act in the Wag and Bone ring this year with Wendy Scudamore attempting to show the hidden performing talents of the pig!
The Sheep Show is back by popular demand with their live show all about sheep!!! Includes shearing and the amazing ‘Dancing Sheep’. This educational show provides learning with a fun and creative theme.
The Murmuring Wheel - A superb ‘sheep to garment’ display. Learn about how a fleece can be turned into a beautiful garment in just one day. From the sleeping beauty spinning wheel to the more modern version, visitors can try their hand at this craft.
PLUS Animals of all shapes and sizes, Tractors rides, Ferrets, Felt making, Fishing, Feeding the Lambs, Animal parades and much, much more.
Come and join in the fun!!!
The Malvern Showground
Worcestershire
WR13 6NW UK
Book online today or call 01684 584924
www.threecounties.co.uk/countrytastic
THE WHITE HART - HARTLEBURY
BEER FESTIVAL
Friday 22nd April till Monday 2nd May 2011
More than 20 different Beers and Ciders available over the event.
All at festival prices with BBQ's, large Beer Garden and Activities to keep all the family happy.
Check out the website for full details
UPTON FOLK FESTIVAL
Upton Folk Festival takes place over the Bank holiday from Thursday 28th April until Monday 2nd May 2011.
This annual bash in Upton-upon-Severn is packed with folk music, chorus groups and ceilidh bands. Morris teams from all over the country perform in the streets.
www.uptonfolk.org
To get the most enjoyment out of the Festival, why not stay over in some great local Accommodation or Dine Out in some of Worcestershires many fine restaurants.
SPRINGS & WELLS WELL DRESSING
28th April 2011
Around the Malvern Hills.
The theme for the 2011 event is Togetherness, which takes place the same weekend as the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
Well-dressing normally takes place on the Friday of the May Day bank holiday weekend. However, because that is the day of the royal wedding, it will this year take place the day before, on Thursday, April 28.
The judging will take place that day, and the winning entries will be announced at the Fringe May Day event on Saturday, April 30. The decorations will remain in place until the following Tuesday.
The decorated wells and water features around Malvern have come to be quite an attraction in recent years, with maps being issued by the spa association, to allow visitors to see as many of them as they choose.
Anyone interested in taking part should contact Mr Sherstone on 01684 5600098 or welldressing@malvernspa.org.
MALVERN MAY DAY
Saturday 30th April 2011
Starts: 11am
This years theme...'Much Ado about May Day'
All The Park's A Stage - in Priory Park, Great Malvern
Live Music on 2 Stages, Street Theatre, Circus Skills, Deckerdence Cocktail Bar
Organic Food, Healing Area, Bardic address, Story-tellng, Poetry competition,
Malvern Spa Association, Crafts Stalls, Workshops, Demos, Bouncy Castles, Kids Rides, Drumlove, Flower Basketry, Young Peoples Tent, Childrens Dressing up workshop, Shakespeare Lookalikee Competition
and much much more............
This year's annual May Day Bardic Address is by Jai Hill (Bard of Malvern)
2:45pm - Start Of The Parade Through Town.
MAY
BROMSGROVE FESTIVAL
30th April - 14th May 2011
The Bromsgrove Festival caters to a wide variety of musical tastes. Different local venues are used, and concerts usually start at 7.45 pm.
An important item in the Festival is the International Young Musicians Platform, which ends in a finalists' concert adjudicated by a panel of distinguished adjudicators
Further Information www.bromsgrovefestival.co.uk
MALVERN SPRING GARDENING SHOW
12th - 15th May
The Malvern Spring Gardening Show offers innovative, inspirational and creative ideas.
•Stunning Show Gardens
•Spectacular Floral Marquee with over 100 nurseries
•Talks and demonstrations from gardening experts
•Superb shopping
The event is full of exciting features to help you indulge your passion for all things green. Whether you are an avid gardener or simply want to brighten up your own outdoor space, the Malvern Spring Gardening Show has everything you need.
The Malvern Showground
Worcestershire
WR13 6NW UK
Tel: 01684 584900
More Spring Gardening Information HERE
To get the most enjoyment out of the Show, why not stay over in some great local Accommodation or Dine Out in some of Worcestershires many fine restaurants.
WORCESTERSHIRE ARTS TRAIL
27th - 30th May 2011
Worcestershire Arts Trail Open Studios event, gives you exclusive access to artists' studios, workshops, galleries and special exhibitions.
Artists and craftspeople right across the county invite you to visit them, see their work and talk freely about what they produce.
The Arts Trail will be showcasing, promoting and supporting the large number and wide variety of artists and craftmakers working in the region.
Visit Website HERE for further information
IAPETUS GALLERY - Malvern
27th May - 25th June as part of Worcestershire Arts Trail
''As I See It: Local landscapes through the eyes of three exceptional artists - Tia Lambert, Shelly Perkins and Sarah Nicol''.
Iapetus Gallery
34 Belle Vue Terrace,
Great Malvern WR14 4PZ
01684 566 929
BRITISH ASPARAGUS AUCTION &
BRITISH ASPARAGUS FESTIVAL DAY
29th May 2011 ~ From 6pm. Free
Festival day is proceeded by the traditional ASPARAGUS AUCTION in the Fleece grounds, this year on Sunday 29th May from 6pm. Hundreds gather in the courtyard of the pub to bid for the seasons largest, freshest and greenest Asparagus.
30th May 2011 ~ From 10am. Free
The Fleece Inn's biggest event of the year - BRITISH ASPARAGUS FESTIVAL DAY, this event draws thousands of people from all over the country. With a farmers market, cooking demo's, kid's entertainment and much, much more, the day is a winner for all ages!
Visit The Fleece Inn Website for further information
MALVERN WALKING FESTIVAL
The Malvern Walking Festival will take place from Saturday 28th May to Sunday 5th June 2011.
9 days of themed walks led by enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides in and around the Malvern Hills and even further.
Including the NEW challenging 63 mile HISTORY TRAIL
and The 18 mile Malvern Hills End-to-End AND BACK - challenge!
Truly an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Come and stay in the area and join a walk or two.
Detailed leaflets available from the Tourist Information Centres or visit website for more information.
Malvern Walking Festival Website Information
JUNE 2011
BEWDLEY CARNIVAL
Saturday 11th June 2011
Parade leaves Hales Park at 1.00pm
Afternoon Events start at 2.00pm
Bewdley Leisure Centre, Stourport Road
Judging of Fancy Dress in the arena at 2.00pm
Judging Classic & Vintage Cars at 2.00pm
Afternoon of Entertainment for all ages.
For more details telephone 01299 402797
THREE COUNTIES SHOW
17th 18th 19th June 2011
Celebrating British food, farming and the countryside.
Britain’s best pedigree livestock including rare breeds.
Delicious locally produced food and drink.
Thrilling main arena events.
Rural craft demonstrations.
Hundreds of stands full of tempting products and gifts to take home.
And so much more ...
Whether you have a deep rooted love for all things rural of just love a fun day out in the heart of the countryside, the Three Counties Show encapsulates everything the countryside has to offer.
More Information & Showground Events 2011
To get the most enjoyment out of the Show, why not stay over in some great local Accommodation or Dine Out in some of Worcestershires many fine restaurants.
CONCERT WITH THE WORCESTER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Saturday 25th June 2011 2.30pm
PERSHORE ABBEY, Pershore, Worcestershire WR10 1DT.
Worcester Symphony Orchestra return to the beautiful Pershore Abbey for a fantastic afternoon of music on Saturday 25th June at 2.30pm. The programme will include Mendelssohn''s Hebrides Overture, Mozart''s Sinfonia Concertante for Violin and Viola (soloists: Victoria Lee & Daniel Neville) and Vaughan Williams'' London Symphony. Tickets available from Pershore Tourist Information Centre, Blue and a la Carte, or on the door. Cost is £10 (£8 concessions).
For Further Details Visit Website
UPTON JAZZ FESTIVAL
24th 25th 26th June 2011
Hot rhythms on the banks of the River Severn at Upton-upon-Severn at the annual Jazz Festival.
Upton's 26th International Festival of New Orleans, Hot Club, Dixieland, Comedy, Trad and Swing styles of Jazz in venues throughout the town and on the River Meadows.
To get the most enjoyment out of the festival, why not stay over in some great local Accommodationor Dine Out in some of Worcestershires many fine restaurants.
More Jazz Festival Information HERE
JULY
St Kenelms - Upton Snodsbury. 2.30 - 4.00pm.
Traditional church fete held in the gardens of Upton House, behind the church. Cream teas on the lawn, stalls, games, competitions for everyone.
THE BRIDGE BASH 2011
Friday 15th July - Sunday 17th July 2011
Community Beer and Music Festival
At Hopyard, Stanford Bridge
Raising money for the county air ambulance.
3 Days, 50+ Bands, 3 Stages
•60+ Real Ales and Ciders
•Family fun day
•Trade stands
•Farmers market
•Inflatable fun
•Demonstrations
•Workshops
•Camping & Facilities
For Further Information visit The Bridge
UPTON BLUES FESTIVAL 2011
15th - 17th July 2011
The FREE Upton Blues Festival
Filling the Streets and Pubs of Upton upon Severn
To get the most enjoyment out of the festival, why not stay over in some great local Accommodation or Dine Out in some of Worcestershires many fine restaurants.
More information HERE on Upton Blues Festival
WELLAND STEAM RALLY
29th - 31st July 2011
The Welland Steam and Country Rally is held every year over 3 days, on the last weekend in July.
The rally is organised by the Ross-on-Wye Steam Engine Society Ltd. The Rally first started in 1964 by a handful of Steam Engine enthusiasts in Ross-on-Wye and it has grown and developed since then. It is now one of the largest and most respected events of its type in the country. For many years the Rally was held in Ross, from there it moved to Much Marcle, then Upton, and in 1993 it finally settled on its own 100 acre site in Welland, Worcestershire.
The Rally promises a day(s) of nostalgia, sights, sounds, colour and movement for every member of the family as you take a trip down memory lane to the days when steam power reigned supreme on the roads, farm and fairground.
www.wellandsteamrally.co.uk
AUGUST
BIG CHILL FESTIVAL 2011
Thursday 4th - Sunday 7th 2011
Eastnor Castle Deer Park
Visit Big Chill Website Here
THREE CHOIRS FESTIVAL - WORCESTER
6th - 13th August 2011
The Three Choirs Festival, held each year since the early eighteenth century, and rotating between the three great cathedral cities of Gloucester, Worcester and Hereford, is one of the world’s oldest classical choral music festivals. This heritage has long established the festival as a firm fixture in the British music calendar and a must-visit for lovers of the great choral works from across Britain, Europe, America and Australasia.
The centre-piece within this week-long festival is the concert each evening in the cathedral, with programmes that combine the established favourites of the British classical choral tradition with works drawn from a broader, more international musical canvas, and supported by daytime programmes of chamber music, opera, theatre, organ recitals, talks, exhibitions and other events.
There is something for everyone at Three Choirs, so why not find out what all the excitement is about, and visit this unique annual event!
Visit Website HERE for further information
WORCESTER BEER, CIDER & PERRY FESTIVAL 2011
The Worcester Branch of the Campaign for Real Ale will hold its Twelfth Beer, Cider & Perry Festival
From 11th - 13th August 2011
On Worcester Racecourse.
Further details at www.worcesterbeerfest.org.uk
FAMILY FUN DAY
29th August 2011 - Bank Holiday Monday
The White Hart
Hartlebury
DY11 7TD
We are holding a family fun day and mini beer festival.
From 12pm onwards.
◦Local beers from small independent brewers
◦Pony rides
◦Bouncy castle
◦Face painting
◦Charity auction
◦BBQ
The White Hart
UPTON FESTIVAL 2011 - INTERNATIONAL MUSIC & CAMPING FESTIVAL
August Bank Holiday - 26th - 28th
FUN, FAMILY MUSIC FESTIVAL FOR EVERYBODY.
Visit Upton Festival Website Here
SEPTEMBER 2011
ALFRICK & LULSLEY SHOW & FETE
Saturday 3rd September 2011 - 12.30pm
A great family event that encompasses a horticultural show, dog show, arena events, side-stalls, Bar, BBQ and many rural attractions.
Entrance fee is £4 for adults and £2 for senior citizens and children 5-16 years with a fantastic variety of entertainments and activities to be enjoyed by all ages.
The entrance gate opens at 12.30pm giving plenty of opportunity for visitors to enjoy lunch from our local (and organic!) pig roast or BBQ or to picnic on the grass with ‘Pimms’ and strawberries & cream.
Arena –
•Battle of Britain Spitfire flypast
•Karate Demonstration
•‘Cheerbeez’ Cheerleaders
•‘Paws for Thought’ Dog Display
•Bi-plane aerobatics
•Tim Foolery Circus Skills
Throughout the afternoon -
•Horticultural Show
•Dog Show
•Stalls & demonstrations
•Hot and cold food and drink – bar, bbq, pig roast, home made cakes and more
•Games and activities for all the family
•Music from Worcester Concert Brass
•Tug-o-War competition for all ages
•Animals
Visit Website
PLANT HUNTERS' FAIR
at Bodenham Arboretum Saturday 17 September 2011 11am - 5pm Wolverley, Kidderminster, Worcestershire DY11 5SY
Free entry to the plant fair Bodenham Arboretum is the exciting new venue for our North Worcestershire / South Shropshire Plant Hunters'' Fairs. Visitors can enjoy a plant fair featuring many highly respected specialist nurseries with a great range of perennials, shrubs, trees, herbs , rare species and old heritage varieties. With expert advice from enthusiastic nursery men, simply something for every plant lover. Beautiful 156 acre arboretum with over 3000 types of trees and shrubs. Excellent lakeside restaurant. Free entry to plant fair and restaurant. Entry to Arboretum optional at normal prices.
More Details www.planthuntersfairs.co.uk
MALVERN AUTUMN SHOW
24th - 25th September 2011
An eclectic mix of country pursuits, inspiring displays and unique shopping,
there is something here for everyone.
From delicious food halls with celebrity chef demonstrations to a spectacular
RHS flower show, world of animals and giant vegetable competitions,
the Malvern Autumn show brings together everything we know and love
about nature at its finest.
The Malvern Showground
Worcestershire
WR13 6NW UK
Tel: 01684 584900
Visit Website HERE
SNODFEST 2011
Saturday 24th September
We may be small, but our stunning location and attention to detail make
the festival very special.
SnodFest has: Over 10 hours of live music
Free workshops, kids entertainment, real ale and fabulous food
Introduced by Andrew Marston, BBC Hereford and Worcester
...... it’s the recipe for a perfect day.
Visit Snodfest Website
OCTOBER 2011
EXHIBITION - IAPETUS GALLERY - MALVERN
1st -15th October 2011
NEW VIEWS of MALVERN
Shelly Perkins returns to iapetus gallery with brand new depictions of the local area.
Open Mon-Sat, 10.00-5.30. Tel. 01684 566 929
Visit Iapetus Website
PLANT SALE - CAVES FOLLY NURSERIES - COLWALL
Thursday 13th - Saturday 15th October 2011
The Nursery is having an Autumn Sale all plants are HALF PRICE.
Colwall
Worcestershire
United Kingdom
WR13 6DU
Tel: 01684 540631
Visit Caves Folly Nurseries
APPLEFEST - TENBURY WELLS
Saturday 15th October 2011
Celebrate the apple again this year, even bigger and better than 2010.
More Information on Tenbury Applefest
THE FLEECE INN - BRETFORTON
22nd & 23rd October APPLE & ALE FESTIVAL
5th November BONFIRE NIGHT
Visit The Fleece Inn For More Information
NOVEMBER EVENTS CALENDAR
FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR
Friday 4th November 2011
The Malvern Showground
Worcestershire
WR13 6NW UK
Jump aboard the Pirate ship at this year’s Swashbuckling Fireworks Spectacular on Friday 4th November at the Three Counties Showground.
Hitting the Seven Seas with an exciting Pirate theme, look forward to one of the largest firework displays in the county set to a dramatic Pirate soundtrack!
There will be plenty of Pirate antics and activities including a free Treasure Trail around the show and Pirate games with Wyvern FM. Why not try and impress Blue Beard the Pirate as he looks out for the Best Dressed Pirate!
Whatever the weather you will be able to watch the fireworks with our indoor or outdoor viewpoint. Warm yourself up by the bonfire, tuck into hot refreshments, have a go on the fun fair and take advantage of plenty of FREE parking!
Don’t miss out on a swashbuckling fireworks adventure!
Gates open 5.30pm. Fireworks at 7.30pm.
Admission
Adult: £6.50 Child (5-15yrs): £5 Family: £20 Under 5’s: FREE
Box office: 01684 584924 or buy online
www.threecounties.co.uk/fireworks
Days Out
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The National Trust in Worcestershire
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DECEMBER
WORCESTER CHRISTMAS FAYRE
Thursday 1st December - Sunday 4th December 2011
Worcester Christmas Fayre is the leading themed street market in the West Midlands. Hundreds of stalls fill the atmospheric streets of Worcester's historic heart with the colours, sounds and smells of Christmas. Explore the wonderful range of merchandise on offer in the city on the market stalls and in the city's exceptional range of shops, both unique independently owned boutiques and all the High Street names you would expect to find in a thriving county town.
Enjoy the fun of the fair as you step aboard the Victorian carousel and are whirled around to the strains of barrel organ music.
Take the weight off your feet in one of the city's many cafes, pubs or restaurants and enjoy traditional Christmas cheer with a cup of mulled wine or enjoy the flavours of some the local produce on offer on one of the many stalls.
The Fayre opening times are:
Thursday 4pm - 9pm;
Friday 11am - 9pm;
Saturday 10am - 7pm;
Sunday 11am - 5pm.
TARC GALLERY
Christmas Celebration Weekend
Saturday 3rd December 2011
Join us for our Christmas Celebration weekend.
There will be the arrival of beautiful fresh Christmas trees, holly and mistletoe. Mince pies, mulled wine and roasted chestnuts will be available.
There will also be food tasting and carol singers, as well as a special visit from Father Christmas!
All for your pleasure whilst you order your Christmas provisions and buy all your presents.
Tarc Gallery & Cafe
Stanford Bridge
WR6 6SP
Tel: 01886 853800
Visit Tarc Gallery Here
CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK
Gheluvelt Park
Sunday 11th December - 14:30 to 17:00
Gheluvelt Park Friends and Worcester City Council present:
Christmas in the Park.
Carols (led by Canon Currie) at 2:45pm
Santa's Grotto £2 entry, with gift
Refreshments :- Mulled Wine, Mince Pies, Teas
Brass Band
Children's Roundabout
SANTA STEAM SPECIALS
Take a magical steam train journey from Kidderminster to Santa's grotto at Arley in the heart of the Worcestershire countryside.
More Information on Severn Valley Railway Christmas Specials Here
Christmas Grotto at Webbs, Wychbold
Today to Friday 23 Dec 2011
Children will love this winter wonderland grotto where they will see the elves in their woodland workshop before meeting Father Christmas. They will then enter the spectacular toy warehouse and choose their own fantastic gift worth at least £5. more
Saturday 19th Nov - 11am - 4.30pm Saturday and Sunday from Sunday 20th Nov to Sunday 18th December 10am - 4.30pm Weds/thurs/fri from Weds 30th Nov to fri 16th Dec 2pm - 6pm. Monday 19th to Friday 23rd Dec 10 - 6pm Saturday 24th December 10am - 2.30pm Grotto entrance charge £6 per child.
Webbs, Worcester Road, Wychbold, Droitwich Spa Worcestershire WR9 0DG
Riverside Illuminated Walk
Today to Saturday 24 Dec 2011
Wander through the Riverside Gardens festooned with festive lights to create a magical wonderland. Lights on from 3pm until one hour before garden centre closes. Free. Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day more
Webbs, Worcester Road, Wychbold, Droitwich Spa Worcestershire WR9 0DG
Christmas at the Castle
Worcestershire County Museum at Hartlebury Castle DY11 7XZ
Sunday 11 Dec 2011, Sun 18 Dec.
Join us for a traditional Christmas celebration including Father Christmas, carriage rides, seasonal gifts & crafts, children’s activities and performances by local choirs. more
Tuesday-Friday: 10.00-17.00. Saturday-Sunday: 11.00-17.00. Last Admission: 16.30. Adults £4.50 Children and Concessions £2.25. Under 5s Free. Family ticket (2 adults & 2 children) £12
FEBRUARY 2011
CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
Sunday 6th February, 12-30 - 3-00pm
Chinese New Year Lion Dance with the Traditional Chinese Big Firecracker.
£6.00 per person including the lunch buffet.
Tickets available now. Tel. 01684 891918
The Star Inn - Malvern
ICEQUEST - NEW REAL ICE RINK
OPENING NIGHT - FRIDAY 18th February 2011
The County's only Ice Rink is coming to Malvern!
More information HERE
MARCH
CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL
15th - 18th March 2011
The Festival at Cheltenham is the shining jewel in Jump racing's crown. It is four days of magic, madness and magnificence, played out on a stage framed by the breathtaking vista of the Cotswold Hills. It features a cast of the best horse, jockeys and trainers playing to an audience of 220,000, all of who are determined to have the time of their lives. For racing's professionals, victory at The Festival is how greatness is measured and how careers are defined. Witness the sheer elation of winning connections as they return to the cheers of the crowd and you are seeing dreams fulfilled and years of planning and effort coming to fruition. The Festival is one of those rare events that exude pleasure, passion and fun in equal measure. For anyone who appreciates top class sport and the opportunity to share a special experience with like-minded people, it truly is a life affirming four days.
Visit Cheltenham Festival Website HERE
To get the most enjoyment out of the Festival, why not stay over in some great local Accommodation or Dine Out in some of Worcestershires many fine restaurants.
MADRESFIELD COURT MALVERN
DAFFODIL SUNDAY
Sunday 27th March 2011
2pm - 5pm.
Madresfield Court is a moated Elizabethan house, extensively rebuilt between 1863 and 1888.
The novelist Evelyn Waugh was a frequent visitor to the house when the Beauchamp family lived here, both of whom are said to have inspired his book Brideshead Revisited.
It is surrounded by parkland, which is famous for its displays of daffodils at this time of year.
Telephone 01684 579947
APRIL
EASTER HOLIDAY EVENTS
CELEBRATE THE ROYAL WEDDING
Friday 29th April 2011
Celebrate The Royal Wedding at Venues throughout Worcestershire
PLANT HUNTERS' FAIR
at Bodenham Arboretum Saturday 9th April 2011 11am - 5pm Wolverley, Kidderminster, Worcestershire DY11 5SY
Free entry to the plant fair Bodenham Arboretum is the exciting new venue for our North Worcestershire / South Shropshire Plant Hunters'' Fairs. Visitors can enjoy a plant fair featuring many highly respected specialist nurseries with a great range of perennials, shrubs, trees, herbs , rare species and old heritage varieties. With expert advice from enthusiastic nursery men, simply something for every plant lover. Beautiful 156 acre arboretum with over 3000 types of trees and shrubs. Excellent lakeside restaurant. Free entry to plant fair and restaurant. Entry to Arboretum optional at normal prices.
More Details www.planthuntersfairs.co.uk
COUNTRYTASTIC
Have fun indoors and outdoors at this super children’s event and enjoy a fabulous day whatever the weather!!
Gates open at 10.00am – 4.00pm.
With over 50 FREE activities there’s something for everyone!
NEW for 2011
•The Quack Pack with Merion Owen will be entertaining the crowds with hilarious duck herding antics. Audience participation is guaranteed!
•Pig Agility will be a must see act in the Wag and Bone ring this year with Wendy Scudamore attempting to show the hidden performing talents of the pig!
The Sheep Show is back by popular demand with their live show all about sheep!!! Includes shearing and the amazing ‘Dancing Sheep’. This educational show provides learning with a fun and creative theme.
The Murmuring Wheel - A superb ‘sheep to garment’ display. Learn about how a fleece can be turned into a beautiful garment in just one day. From the sleeping beauty spinning wheel to the more modern version, visitors can try their hand at this craft.
PLUS Animals of all shapes and sizes, Tractors rides, Ferrets, Felt making, Fishing, Feeding the Lambs, Animal parades and much, much more.
Come and join in the fun!!!
The Malvern Showground
Worcestershire
WR13 6NW UK
Book online today or call 01684 584924
www.threecounties.co.uk/countrytastic
THE WHITE HART - HARTLEBURY
BEER FESTIVAL
Friday 22nd April till Monday 2nd May 2011
More than 20 different Beers and Ciders available over the event.
All at festival prices with BBQ's, large Beer Garden and Activities to keep all the family happy.
Check out the website for full details
UPTON FOLK FESTIVAL
Upton Folk Festival takes place over the Bank holiday from Thursday 28th April until Monday 2nd May 2011.
This annual bash in Upton-upon-Severn is packed with folk music, chorus groups and ceilidh bands. Morris teams from all over the country perform in the streets.
www.uptonfolk.org
To get the most enjoyment out of the Festival, why not stay over in some great local Accommodation or Dine Out in some of Worcestershires many fine restaurants.
SPRINGS & WELLS WELL DRESSING
28th April 2011
Around the Malvern Hills.
The theme for the 2011 event is Togetherness, which takes place the same weekend as the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
Well-dressing normally takes place on the Friday of the May Day bank holiday weekend. However, because that is the day of the royal wedding, it will this year take place the day before, on Thursday, April 28.
The judging will take place that day, and the winning entries will be announced at the Fringe May Day event on Saturday, April 30. The decorations will remain in place until the following Tuesday.
The decorated wells and water features around Malvern have come to be quite an attraction in recent years, with maps being issued by the spa association, to allow visitors to see as many of them as they choose.
Anyone interested in taking part should contact Mr Sherstone on 01684 5600098 or welldressing@malvernspa.org.
MALVERN MAY DAY
Saturday 30th April 2011
Starts: 11am
This years theme...'Much Ado about May Day'
All The Park's A Stage - in Priory Park, Great Malvern
Live Music on 2 Stages, Street Theatre, Circus Skills, Deckerdence Cocktail Bar
Organic Food, Healing Area, Bardic address, Story-tellng, Poetry competition,
Malvern Spa Association, Crafts Stalls, Workshops, Demos, Bouncy Castles, Kids Rides, Drumlove, Flower Basketry, Young Peoples Tent, Childrens Dressing up workshop, Shakespeare Lookalikee Competition
and much much more............
This year's annual May Day Bardic Address is by Jai Hill (Bard of Malvern)
2:45pm - Start Of The Parade Through Town.
MAY
BROMSGROVE FESTIVAL
30th April - 14th May 2011
The Bromsgrove Festival caters to a wide variety of musical tastes. Different local venues are used, and concerts usually start at 7.45 pm.
An important item in the Festival is the International Young Musicians Platform, which ends in a finalists' concert adjudicated by a panel of distinguished adjudicators
Further Information www.bromsgrovefestival.co.uk
MALVERN SPRING GARDENING SHOW
12th - 15th May
The Malvern Spring Gardening Show offers innovative, inspirational and creative ideas.
•Stunning Show Gardens
•Spectacular Floral Marquee with over 100 nurseries
•Talks and demonstrations from gardening experts
•Superb shopping
The event is full of exciting features to help you indulge your passion for all things green. Whether you are an avid gardener or simply want to brighten up your own outdoor space, the Malvern Spring Gardening Show has everything you need.
The Malvern Showground
Worcestershire
WR13 6NW UK
Tel: 01684 584900
More Spring Gardening Information HERE
To get the most enjoyment out of the Show, why not stay over in some great local Accommodation or Dine Out in some of Worcestershires many fine restaurants.
WORCESTERSHIRE ARTS TRAIL
27th - 30th May 2011
Worcestershire Arts Trail Open Studios event, gives you exclusive access to artists' studios, workshops, galleries and special exhibitions.
Artists and craftspeople right across the county invite you to visit them, see their work and talk freely about what they produce.
The Arts Trail will be showcasing, promoting and supporting the large number and wide variety of artists and craftmakers working in the region.
Visit Website HERE for further information
IAPETUS GALLERY - Malvern
27th May - 25th June as part of Worcestershire Arts Trail
''As I See It: Local landscapes through the eyes of three exceptional artists - Tia Lambert, Shelly Perkins and Sarah Nicol''.
Iapetus Gallery
34 Belle Vue Terrace,
Great Malvern WR14 4PZ
01684 566 929
BRITISH ASPARAGUS AUCTION &
BRITISH ASPARAGUS FESTIVAL DAY
29th May 2011 ~ From 6pm. Free
Festival day is proceeded by the traditional ASPARAGUS AUCTION in the Fleece grounds, this year on Sunday 29th May from 6pm. Hundreds gather in the courtyard of the pub to bid for the seasons largest, freshest and greenest Asparagus.
30th May 2011 ~ From 10am. Free
The Fleece Inn's biggest event of the year - BRITISH ASPARAGUS FESTIVAL DAY, this event draws thousands of people from all over the country. With a farmers market, cooking demo's, kid's entertainment and much, much more, the day is a winner for all ages!
Visit The Fleece Inn Website for further information
MALVERN WALKING FESTIVAL
The Malvern Walking Festival will take place from Saturday 28th May to Sunday 5th June 2011.
9 days of themed walks led by enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides in and around the Malvern Hills and even further.
Including the NEW challenging 63 mile HISTORY TRAIL
and The 18 mile Malvern Hills End-to-End AND BACK - challenge!
Truly an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Come and stay in the area and join a walk or two.
Detailed leaflets available from the Tourist Information Centres or visit website for more information.
Malvern Walking Festival Website Information
JUNE 2011
BEWDLEY CARNIVAL
Saturday 11th June 2011
Parade leaves Hales Park at 1.00pm
Afternoon Events start at 2.00pm
Bewdley Leisure Centre, Stourport Road
Judging of Fancy Dress in the arena at 2.00pm
Judging Classic & Vintage Cars at 2.00pm
Afternoon of Entertainment for all ages.
For more details telephone 01299 402797
THREE COUNTIES SHOW
17th 18th 19th June 2011
Celebrating British food, farming and the countryside.
Britain’s best pedigree livestock including rare breeds.
Delicious locally produced food and drink.
Thrilling main arena events.
Rural craft demonstrations.
Hundreds of stands full of tempting products and gifts to take home.
And so much more ...
Whether you have a deep rooted love for all things rural of just love a fun day out in the heart of the countryside, the Three Counties Show encapsulates everything the countryside has to offer.
More Information & Showground Events 2011
To get the most enjoyment out of the Show, why not stay over in some great local Accommodation or Dine Out in some of Worcestershires many fine restaurants.
CONCERT WITH THE WORCESTER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Saturday 25th June 2011 2.30pm
PERSHORE ABBEY, Pershore, Worcestershire WR10 1DT.
Worcester Symphony Orchestra return to the beautiful Pershore Abbey for a fantastic afternoon of music on Saturday 25th June at 2.30pm. The programme will include Mendelssohn''s Hebrides Overture, Mozart''s Sinfonia Concertante for Violin and Viola (soloists: Victoria Lee & Daniel Neville) and Vaughan Williams'' London Symphony. Tickets available from Pershore Tourist Information Centre, Blue and a la Carte, or on the door. Cost is £10 (£8 concessions).
For Further Details Visit Website
UPTON JAZZ FESTIVAL
24th 25th 26th June 2011
Hot rhythms on the banks of the River Severn at Upton-upon-Severn at the annual Jazz Festival.
Upton's 26th International Festival of New Orleans, Hot Club, Dixieland, Comedy, Trad and Swing styles of Jazz in venues throughout the town and on the River Meadows.
To get the most enjoyment out of the festival, why not stay over in some great local Accommodationor Dine Out in some of Worcestershires many fine restaurants.
More Jazz Festival Information HERE
JULY
St Kenelms - Upton Snodsbury. 2.30 - 4.00pm.
Traditional church fete held in the gardens of Upton House, behind the church. Cream teas on the lawn, stalls, games, competitions for everyone.
THE BRIDGE BASH 2011
Friday 15th July - Sunday 17th July 2011
Community Beer and Music Festival
At Hopyard, Stanford Bridge
Raising money for the county air ambulance.
3 Days, 50+ Bands, 3 Stages
•60+ Real Ales and Ciders
•Family fun day
•Trade stands
•Farmers market
•Inflatable fun
•Demonstrations
•Workshops
•Camping & Facilities
For Further Information visit The Bridge
UPTON BLUES FESTIVAL 2011
15th - 17th July 2011
The FREE Upton Blues Festival
Filling the Streets and Pubs of Upton upon Severn
To get the most enjoyment out of the festival, why not stay over in some great local Accommodation or Dine Out in some of Worcestershires many fine restaurants.
More information HERE on Upton Blues Festival
WELLAND STEAM RALLY
29th - 31st July 2011
The Welland Steam and Country Rally is held every year over 3 days, on the last weekend in July.
The rally is organised by the Ross-on-Wye Steam Engine Society Ltd. The Rally first started in 1964 by a handful of Steam Engine enthusiasts in Ross-on-Wye and it has grown and developed since then. It is now one of the largest and most respected events of its type in the country. For many years the Rally was held in Ross, from there it moved to Much Marcle, then Upton, and in 1993 it finally settled on its own 100 acre site in Welland, Worcestershire.
The Rally promises a day(s) of nostalgia, sights, sounds, colour and movement for every member of the family as you take a trip down memory lane to the days when steam power reigned supreme on the roads, farm and fairground.
www.wellandsteamrally.co.uk
AUGUST
BIG CHILL FESTIVAL 2011
Thursday 4th - Sunday 7th 2011
Eastnor Castle Deer Park
Visit Big Chill Website Here
THREE CHOIRS FESTIVAL - WORCESTER
6th - 13th August 2011
The Three Choirs Festival, held each year since the early eighteenth century, and rotating between the three great cathedral cities of Gloucester, Worcester and Hereford, is one of the world’s oldest classical choral music festivals. This heritage has long established the festival as a firm fixture in the British music calendar and a must-visit for lovers of the great choral works from across Britain, Europe, America and Australasia.
The centre-piece within this week-long festival is the concert each evening in the cathedral, with programmes that combine the established favourites of the British classical choral tradition with works drawn from a broader, more international musical canvas, and supported by daytime programmes of chamber music, opera, theatre, organ recitals, talks, exhibitions and other events.
There is something for everyone at Three Choirs, so why not find out what all the excitement is about, and visit this unique annual event!
Visit Website HERE for further information
WORCESTER BEER, CIDER & PERRY FESTIVAL 2011
The Worcester Branch of the Campaign for Real Ale will hold its Twelfth Beer, Cider & Perry Festival
From 11th - 13th August 2011
On Worcester Racecourse.
Further details at www.worcesterbeerfest.org.uk
FAMILY FUN DAY
29th August 2011 - Bank Holiday Monday
The White Hart
Hartlebury
DY11 7TD
We are holding a family fun day and mini beer festival.
From 12pm onwards.
◦Local beers from small independent brewers
◦Pony rides
◦Bouncy castle
◦Face painting
◦Charity auction
◦BBQ
The White Hart
UPTON FESTIVAL 2011 - INTERNATIONAL MUSIC & CAMPING FESTIVAL
August Bank Holiday - 26th - 28th
FUN, FAMILY MUSIC FESTIVAL FOR EVERYBODY.
Visit Upton Festival Website Here
SEPTEMBER 2011
ALFRICK & LULSLEY SHOW & FETE
Saturday 3rd September 2011 - 12.30pm
A great family event that encompasses a horticultural show, dog show, arena events, side-stalls, Bar, BBQ and many rural attractions.
Entrance fee is £4 for adults and £2 for senior citizens and children 5-16 years with a fantastic variety of entertainments and activities to be enjoyed by all ages.
The entrance gate opens at 12.30pm giving plenty of opportunity for visitors to enjoy lunch from our local (and organic!) pig roast or BBQ or to picnic on the grass with ‘Pimms’ and strawberries & cream.
Arena –
•Battle of Britain Spitfire flypast
•Karate Demonstration
•‘Cheerbeez’ Cheerleaders
•‘Paws for Thought’ Dog Display
•Bi-plane aerobatics
•Tim Foolery Circus Skills
Throughout the afternoon -
•Horticultural Show
•Dog Show
•Stalls & demonstrations
•Hot and cold food and drink – bar, bbq, pig roast, home made cakes and more
•Games and activities for all the family
•Music from Worcester Concert Brass
•Tug-o-War competition for all ages
•Animals
Visit Website
PLANT HUNTERS' FAIR
at Bodenham Arboretum Saturday 17 September 2011 11am - 5pm Wolverley, Kidderminster, Worcestershire DY11 5SY
Free entry to the plant fair Bodenham Arboretum is the exciting new venue for our North Worcestershire / South Shropshire Plant Hunters'' Fairs. Visitors can enjoy a plant fair featuring many highly respected specialist nurseries with a great range of perennials, shrubs, trees, herbs , rare species and old heritage varieties. With expert advice from enthusiastic nursery men, simply something for every plant lover. Beautiful 156 acre arboretum with over 3000 types of trees and shrubs. Excellent lakeside restaurant. Free entry to plant fair and restaurant. Entry to Arboretum optional at normal prices.
More Details www.planthuntersfairs.co.uk
MALVERN AUTUMN SHOW
24th - 25th September 2011
An eclectic mix of country pursuits, inspiring displays and unique shopping,
there is something here for everyone.
From delicious food halls with celebrity chef demonstrations to a spectacular
RHS flower show, world of animals and giant vegetable competitions,
the Malvern Autumn show brings together everything we know and love
about nature at its finest.
The Malvern Showground
Worcestershire
WR13 6NW UK
Tel: 01684 584900
Visit Website HERE
SNODFEST 2011
Saturday 24th September
We may be small, but our stunning location and attention to detail make
the festival very special.
SnodFest has: Over 10 hours of live music
Free workshops, kids entertainment, real ale and fabulous food
Introduced by Andrew Marston, BBC Hereford and Worcester
...... it’s the recipe for a perfect day.
Visit Snodfest Website
OCTOBER 2011
EXHIBITION - IAPETUS GALLERY - MALVERN
1st -15th October 2011
NEW VIEWS of MALVERN
Shelly Perkins returns to iapetus gallery with brand new depictions of the local area.
Open Mon-Sat, 10.00-5.30. Tel. 01684 566 929
Visit Iapetus Website
PLANT SALE - CAVES FOLLY NURSERIES - COLWALL
Thursday 13th - Saturday 15th October 2011
The Nursery is having an Autumn Sale all plants are HALF PRICE.
Colwall
Worcestershire
United Kingdom
WR13 6DU
Tel: 01684 540631
Visit Caves Folly Nurseries
APPLEFEST - TENBURY WELLS
Saturday 15th October 2011
Celebrate the apple again this year, even bigger and better than 2010.
More Information on Tenbury Applefest
THE FLEECE INN - BRETFORTON
22nd & 23rd October APPLE & ALE FESTIVAL
5th November BONFIRE NIGHT
Visit The Fleece Inn For More Information
NOVEMBER EVENTS CALENDAR
FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR
Friday 4th November 2011
The Malvern Showground
Worcestershire
WR13 6NW UK
Jump aboard the Pirate ship at this year’s Swashbuckling Fireworks Spectacular on Friday 4th November at the Three Counties Showground.
Hitting the Seven Seas with an exciting Pirate theme, look forward to one of the largest firework displays in the county set to a dramatic Pirate soundtrack!
There will be plenty of Pirate antics and activities including a free Treasure Trail around the show and Pirate games with Wyvern FM. Why not try and impress Blue Beard the Pirate as he looks out for the Best Dressed Pirate!
Whatever the weather you will be able to watch the fireworks with our indoor or outdoor viewpoint. Warm yourself up by the bonfire, tuck into hot refreshments, have a go on the fun fair and take advantage of plenty of FREE parking!
Don’t miss out on a swashbuckling fireworks adventure!
Gates open 5.30pm. Fireworks at 7.30pm.
Admission
Adult: £6.50 Child (5-15yrs): £5 Family: £20 Under 5’s: FREE
Box office: 01684 584924 or buy online
www.threecounties.co.uk/fireworks
