Gloucestershire &amp; Worcestershire


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-why">WHY? </h2>



<p>A homely, rural idyll of a town that&#8217;s heavy on character and charm. Although officially a market town, locals prefer to call it a village which gives you a clue to its sense of community. Pershore is famed for its elegant Georgian architecture, magnificent Abbey and the charming River Avon flowing parallel to the High Street. A gentrified, country chic bolthole, it often scores highly on quality of life surveys. </p>



<p>No sprawling suburbs here, just charming streetscapes of Georgian and half-timbered buildings surrounded by rolling countryside and the Vale of Evesham. There&#8217;s a butcher, baker and candlestick-maker vibe on the main street and the crime rate is low. With the Malvern Hills to the west, the River Avon to the east, the Cotswolds to the south and the bright lights of Worcester 10 minutes north, it really is a stellar location.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-eat">EAT</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/09/1-46-1000x667.jpg" alt="balcony at cloude choules" class="wp-image-64631" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/09/1-46-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/09/1-46-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/09/1-46-400x267.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/09/1-46.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Credit: FB / The Claude Choules</figcaption></figure>



<p><a href="https://claudespershore.co.uk/">The Claude Choules</a> is Pershore&#8217;s only &#8216;build-your-own&#8217; street food provider and a funky place to dine. Eat in or takeout, with 100+ drink options including craft beers and delicious cocktails. Top tip? Bag yourself a table for two on the sunny balcony. <a aria-label="The Pickled Plum (opens in a new tab)" href="http://www.pickledplum.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Pickled Plum</a> is a great place for gastro-pub fare and <a aria-label="Sugar 'n' Spice (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sugar-and-Spice-Cafe/201908946607191" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sugar &#8216;n&#8217; Spice</a>, a multi-tasking, quirky, retro cafe sells food, drink, ice-cream and gifts. Head to <a aria-label="Jimmy Pickles (opens in a new tab)" href="http://www.jimmypickles.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jimmy Pickles</a> for great Indian Fusion dining, a funky, modern concept-restaurant. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-shop">SHOP</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1080" height="1350" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/10/315950285_559804636151249_894811596418271907_n.jpg" alt="Winter candles and reed diffusers Persora Pershore Worcs" class="wp-image-65238" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/10/315950285_559804636151249_894811596418271907_n.jpg 1080w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/10/315950285_559804636151249_894811596418271907_n-640x800.jpg 640w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/10/315950285_559804636151249_894811596418271907_n-800x1000.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/10/315950285_559804636151249_894811596418271907_n-320x400.jpg 320w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Persora</figcaption></figure>



<p>Family-run <a aria-label="Persora (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.persora.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Persora</a> is a beautiful emporium, brimming with unique homewares and lifestyle trinkets and accessories, with a cool focus on Scandi design. Try <a aria-label="Jolie &amp; Beau (opens in a new tab)" href="http://www.jolieandbeauclothing.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jolie &amp; Beau</a> for fashion and head to the Royal Arcade for some great market shopping (such as at Mason and Daughters&#8217; Fruit and Veg) or while away the hours thumbing vintage books at the quirky <a aria-label="Ye Old Antique Booke Shoppe (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.facebook.com/yeoldbooks/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ye Old Antique Booke Shoppe</a>. Interiors lovers will love <a aria-label="Folliyes (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.facebook.com/Follyies-486497198455363/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Folliyes</a>, selling a mix of eclectic and vintage homewares.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-health-amp-wellbeing">HEALTH &amp; WELLBEING</h2>



<p>Take a browse through the <a href="https://www.pershorewellbeinghub.co.uk/">Pershore Wellbeing Hub</a>, a local portal with loads of helpful health and wellbeing services in and around the town. There are all your standard services here from doctors and dentists to holistic practitioners in Pershore, or head 10 mins into Worcester for more choice.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-community">COMMUNITY</h2>



<p>There&#8217;s small but mighty community spirit in Pershore. Dip into a calendar of friendly events all year round from regular markets to Open Mic nights and the pinnacle of the year – the famous <a href="https://pershorechristmasfayre.co.uk/">Pershore Georgian Christmas Fayre</a>. Don&#8217;t forget to book your tickets for the magical, family Christmas wonderland every year at <a href="https://smarttrees.co.uk/">Smart Trees</a> too.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nearby-attractions">NEARBY ATTRACTIONS</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="670" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2023/09/9-4.jpg" alt="flower fields near pershore" class="wp-image-53611" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2023/09/9-4.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2023/09/9-4-800x536.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2023/09/9-4-400x268.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2023/09/9-4-784x525.jpg 784w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Credit: Real Flower Petal Confetti Co / Instagram</figcaption></figure>



<p>The gardens of 900-year-old Pershore Abbey are a great spot for a picnic, and the <a aria-label="Avon Meadow Wetlands (opens in a new tab)" href="http://www.pershoretowncouncil.gov.uk/wetlands.htm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Avon Meadow Wetlands</a> are located on the edge of the town – 24 acres for wildlife-spotting, biking or walking. <a aria-label="Croome Court (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/croome" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Croome Court</a> is a lovely National Trust spot to visit with its garden and 18th century house. Messing about on the river is de rigueur here too &#8211; take one of the many boat tours down the Avon, learn to SUP or kayak. And ultra-visitable are the glorious fields of <a href="https://www.confettidirect.co.uk/">The Real Petal Company</a> just down the road in Wick. Endless selfie opps against a backdrop of delphiniums every summer before they are made into confetti.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-culture">CULTURE</h2>



<p>Go to the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Pershore-River-Festival-734262116687268/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pershore River Festival</a> in July, a jamboree of food, stalls and a pop-up beach along the River Avon. During August, visitors can buy the town’s most famous fruit, the Pershore plum, which is also celebrated during a month-long award-winning festival, the Pershore Plum Festival.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-average-house-prices">AVERAGE HOUSE PRICES</h2>



<p>Good value to be had here. Properties in Pershore had an overall average price of £306,881 in 2024. Terraced homes go for £246,956, semis £320,761 and detached homes £425,911.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hot-property">HOT PROPERTY</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/09/1-47-1000x667.jpg" alt="house in pershore" class="wp-image-64634" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/09/1-47-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/09/1-47-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/09/1-47-400x267.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/09/1-47.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A spacious detached family home in Pershore. <a href="https://www.fishergerman.co.uk/residential-property-sales/house-for-sale-in-defford-road-pershore-worcestershire-wr10/42661">On the market for £795,000</a>.</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nurseries">NURSERIES</h2>



<p>Plenty of choice in Pershore and nearby. Take a place at <a href="https://www.orchardprimary.org.uk/">Orchard Preschool </a>which is based at the primary school of the same name if you want continuity, or <a href="https://www.charltonwithcropthornepreschool.co.uk/">Charlton with Cropthorne Pre School</a> is a community-run village pre school providing care and education for children aged 2 yrs to school age. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-schools">SCHOOLS</h2>



<p><a href="https://www.orchardprimary.org.uk/">Orchard Primary School</a> is a popular local starter school. <a href="https://www.pershorehigh.org.uk/">Pershore High School</a> is Ofsted rated Good. There&#8217;s a wide choice of private schools all within a half hour&#8217;s drive of Pershore. The excellent <a href="https://www.ksw.org.uk/">King&#8217;s School</a> and popular <a href="https://www.rgsw.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Royal Grammar</a> in Worcester are good options too – both of which have pre-prep and prep schools allowing children to stay at the same school from ages 3 – 18 yrs. For a state option <a aria-label="Pershore High School (opens in a new tab)" href="http://www.pershore.worcs.sch.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pershore High School</a> is Ofsted rated Good with Outstanding features.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-best-kept-secret">BEST KEPT SECRET</h2>



<p>Strictly 2024&#8217;s&nbsp;<a href="http://toyahwillcox.com/">Toyah Willcox</a> (aka punk princess of the Eighties) famously lives here. She recently complained of being serenaded by tipsy types on their way back from the pub some evenings, belting out her best-remembered songs. Why? It’s a mysteryyy! Inkberrow, just minutes away, is thought to be the inspo for Ambridge, the village in <em>The Archers</em>. You can almost hear the famous theme tune emanating from the hills around Pershore.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-commute">COMMUTE</h2>



<p>You&#8217;ll find hourly trains to Worcester (19 mins) and Oxford (1 hr+) and the capital is 2 hrs 15 mins away. You are also only 15 mins drive from the M5.</p>



<p>Main image credit: visitworcestershire.org</p>



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