Our displays show life in the city during the past two hundred years, using the social history collections of Worcester City Museums. The Cottage in which Elgar was born on 2nd June 1857 is in the heart of the countryside he loved, near the Teme valley and facing the Malvern Hills. The Gardens at Spetchley are amongst the finest in the country. Set in lovely countryside 3 miles east of Worcester on the A422 they extend over 30 acres. Britains first jet aircraft was designed, built and first flew from an airfield near Gloucester on 8th April 1941.
Distances shown are in a direct line.
Distances by road will be longer. The Abbey Hotel is a striking building adjoining an old Benedictine Priory. Great Malvern is overlooked by the natural beauty of the Malvern Hills, and with delightful villages nearby this is perfect countryside for walking. The Foley Arms Hotel is a historic Georgian hotel with the style and ambience of a country house. Situated on the side of the Malvern Hills with spectacular views over the Severn Valley.