Located just outside Worcester, Wagtail Retreat is an ideal base to explore the local area.

Aerial view of a city with a river, a bridge, and green fields.

Worcester is a cultural City with a historic heart. A vibrant regional centre, the City has many independent shops, cafes, restaurants and bars, as well as the famous cricket ground, Cathedral and river. (10 mins)

Worcester City

Scenic view of a small town with rooftops and trees, surrounded by countryside.

A town of beautiful black and white timbered houses, Ledbury is often voted as one of the best places to live in the West Midlands. This Herefordshire village has many independent shops including some gorgeous interiors shops such as Tinsmiths and Hus & Hem. (40 mins)

Ledbury

Lush green vineyard with rows of grapevines, set against a backdrop of rolling hills and a partly cloudy sky.

Malvern is a Victorian, hillside town and the birthplace of Edgar Elgar. Famous for its Victorian Water Cure, it’s full of independent shops and cafes as well as a beautiful Priory and wonderful theatre. (30 mins)

Malvern and The Malvern Hills

A large historic building with grand columns and statues, surrounded by manicured gardens and a circular fountain in the foreground. The building features a clock tower and is set against a backdrop of trees and blue sky.

This beautiful ruin allows you to step back in time to a bygone age of great wealth. Enjoy the beautiful gardens and lake, woodland walks, amazing fountains - a magical world for children to explore. (10 mins)

Witley Court - English Heritage

Cathedral near a river with trees and buildings in the background on a sunny day.

Worcester Cathedral is a magnificent sight as it rises above the River Severn and dominates the local skyline. Part of the annual Three Choirs Festival, the cathedral attracts visitors from around the world with its stunning architecture, windows and interior.

Worcester Cathedral

Historic stone building with gabled roofs, mullioned windows, and flowering plants in front, set against a clear blue sky.

A beautiful Cotswold village, Broadway has horse chestnut trees, a mixture of period and honey-coloured Cotswold stone cottages as well as lovely shops, places to eat, galleries and the Gordon Russell Design Museum. (1 hour)

Broadway – The Cotswolds

Entrance of the NEC with a large welcome sign and modern architecture, displayed against a clear blue sky.

Wagtail Retreat offers easy access to the M5/M42. So, whether you’re a guest or an exhibitor, Wagtail Retreat is an ideal base to attend the NEC and its range of shows and exhibitions. (1 hour)

NEC – Birmingham

Historic manor house surrounded by trees and a lake with vegetation on the surface.

A fascinating fun day out for all ages. Open on selected dates between Easter and September with an event or activity included in the entrance price, the Castle is ideal to combine with a visit to the Malvern Hills. (45 mins)

Eastnor Castle

A historic castle with multiple towers, surrounded by trees and a lake.

A beautiful 30-acre garden with a large private collection of plants. Enjoy beautiful meandering walks through the many ‘rooms’ and areas, as well as stopping for tea in the Granary Coffee Shop which serves delicious homemade food. (25 mins)

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