Great Malvern,Worcester & Black & White Villages

Day 1

A morning departure as we travel via Burton on Trent and Telford to Bridgnorth, where we have time for lunch, explore the town and perhaps take a ride on the oldest and steepest inland funicular railway that connects the low town and the high town. From Bridgnorth we only have a short drive to Great Malvern and our hotel the Abbey. Dinner in the hotel.

Day 2

Following breakfast we head to the Hop Pocket Arts & Craft Centre, a centre showcasing local handcrafted goods, before visiting the Weston Cider Mill, here we find out how they make their award-winning brands at the family-owned mill, nestling in the hills of Herefordshire's apple and perry pear orchards, we enjoy an informative guided tour, tasting and light lunch. Our day is completed with some free time in Hereford, explore this city on the River Wye, take time to view the cathedral and the adjacent exhibition, based around the Mappa Mundi . We Return to Malvern for dinner.

Day 3

We are joined by a local guide today for a tour through Herefordshire's beautiful 'Black and White' villages trail. Our route takes in delightful cottages, inns, shops in timber framed hamlets including Dilwyn, Weobley, Eardisley, Pembridge and Eardisland. We have free time in Leominster before returning to Malvern and dinner at the hotel.

Day 4

This morning we travel to Stourport on Severn where we have an included boat trip on the river Severn. Rest of the day is spent in the beautiful city of Worcester, time at leisure for lunch and to see the Cathedral, Greyfriars Merchant House or perhaps the Commandery, telling the story of the local area. Final evening meal at the Abbey Hotel.

Day 5

We leave our hosts at the Abbey hotel and return home.

B=Breakfast, D=Dinner