Gloucestershire &amp; Worcestershire


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



<p>Tenbury Wells is a cosy, Victorian spa town tucked away in the north west of Worcestershire. With a picturesque location on the River Teme it&#8217;s a magnet for anyone seeking a nature-filled, waterside lifestyle with all the perks of town living. Boasting regular artisan farmers&#8217; markets and surrounded by scenic hop fields, cider apple orchards and rolling countryside, Queen Victoria famously dubbed it &#8216;the town in the orchard&#8217;. </p>



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



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="666" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2022/09/1-48.jpg" alt="pensons restaurant in worcs" class="wp-image-42373" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2022/09/1-48.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2022/09/1-48-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2022/09/1-48-400x266.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2022/09/1-48-788x525.jpg 788w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Dining room at Pensons</figcaption></figure>



<p><a href="https://www.pensons.co.uk/">Pensons at The Netherwood Estate</a> should be top of any foodie&#8217;s list, this Michelin star, ingredient-led restaurant grows all food on site and is a gourmet gem in the area. <a aria-label="The Pembroke (opens in a new tab)" href="http://www.pembrokehousetenbury.co.uk/index.htm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Pembroke</a> in Tenbury Wells centre does classic pub grub with a contemporary twist (served under its wonky wooden beams) and <a aria-label="Cadmore Hotel (opens in a new tab)" href="http://cadmorelakeside.co.uk/restaurant.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cadmore Lodge</a> has a lovely lakeside restaurant if you like dinner with the ducks. Head to the locally popular <a aria-label="Fountain Inn  (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.thefountainoldwood.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fountain Inn </a>with its large beer garden for a great traditional pub experience. If you want great food in cool surroundings go to the chic <a href="https://unwinedbarandbistro.co.uk/">Unwined</a> bar and bistro on Market Street, which serves up a range of delicious tapas plates and charcuterie.</p>



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



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="2048" height="1536" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/10/425023237_922326693016959_7250006598495658117_n.jpg" alt="Nice Things Gift Shop Tenbury Wells Worcs" class="wp-image-65235" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/10/425023237_922326693016959_7250006598495658117_n.jpg 2048w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/10/425023237_922326693016959_7250006598495658117_n-800x600.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/10/425023237_922326693016959_7250006598495658117_n-1000x750.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/10/425023237_922326693016959_7250006598495658117_n-400x300.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/10/425023237_922326693016959_7250006598495658117_n-1536x1152.jpg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Nice Things</figcaption></figure>



<p>Expect a richly traditional high street, with shops such as Banfield&#8217;s Ironmongers, a fresh fish shop and greengrocer. It has a Willy Wonka-style chocolate shop in <a aria-label="Mr Thom's (opens in a new tab)" href="https://mr-thoms-finest-handmade-chocolate.myshopify.com/?fbclid=IwAR3sIDkUKO7tzO8mgNNu4bCeIWKr62XXxDsyEylJsUx-G7ts3NS1Pl8eE54" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mr Thom&#8217;s</a>, which sells the finest handmade cocoa delights. The quirky Round Market is open twice a week for all kinds of lovely local food and crafts. Head to the <a aria-label="Harlequin Gift Shop (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.facebook.com/Harlequingiftshop/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Harlequin Gift Shop</a> for a range of lovely gifts and accessories or <a aria-label="Nice Things (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.facebook.com/nicethingstenburywells/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nice Things</a>, a stalwart of 32 years in the town, for quirky homewares.</p>



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



<p>Lots of services on tap here. Tenbury has its own community hospital, and there are a whole range of alternative health practitioners from Reiki to Reflexology in and around the area. Get fit at the town&#8217;s sports centre, take a dive in the 25m <a href="https://www.tenburypool.co.uk/">community pool</a>, or join one of the Yoga, Pilates or Zumba classes at the village hall each week.</p>



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



<p>There&#8217;s a lively community spirit in Tenbury Wells, you&#8217;ll be spoilt for things to do if you want to mingle. Go along to <a href="https://tenburyapplefest.co.uk/">Applefest</a>, this year held on 5 Oct, to enjoy crafts, demo stalls and food and drink as well as entertainment and an apple trail.  Every summer also sees the <a href="https://www.tenburyshow.co.uk/">Tenbury Show</a>, a big celebration of rural food, craft and life and don&#8217;t miss the Santa Parade, taking place this year on 5 Dec.</p>



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



<p>Visit the historic 19th century <a aria-label="Pump Rooms (opens in a new tab)" href="http://www.tenburytown.org.uk/The_Pump_Rooms_29905.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pump Rooms</a> for some history-hunting or head to the National Trust&#8217;s <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/berrington-hall">Berrington Hall and Gardens</a> or cool <a aria-label="Croft Castle (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/croft-castle-and-parkland" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Croft Castle</a>, with 1,500 acres of wild woodland to explore by foot or bike. The spectacular, protected <a href="https://www.forestryengland.uk/wyre-forest">Wyre Forest</a> is just minutes away, the largest woodland National Nature Reserve in the country, with a great on side café to refuel at. Or, visit the brilliant <a href="https://www.wmsp.co.uk/?gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwxsm3BhDrARIsAMtVz6Md1dxM-ZXMxB2JUnlLJCBrxc1DOr8cwTkWiHyDcFftom3mK7M4e0waApzjEALw_wcB">West Midlands Safari Park</a>, a short 30 min drive east featuring a safari drive through and adventure theme park.</p>



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



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="700" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/09/1-48-1000x700.jpg" alt="the regal cinema in tenbury wells" class="wp-image-64647" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/09/1-48-1000x700.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/09/1-48-800x560.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/09/1-48-400x280.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/09/1-48.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Credit: The Regal</figcaption></figure>



<p><a href="https://www.regaltenbury.co.uk/all-events-1">The Regal Cinema </a>in the heart of the town is a handsomely historic venue to catch a flick or see live entertainment. Hit the brighter lights of Kidderminster for big shows at <a href="https://www.rosetheatre.co.uk/">The Roses Theatre</a>, or Worcester Theatres, 40 mins south.</p>



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



<p>Very reasonable, you&#8217;ll get good brick for your buck. Properties in Tenbury Wells go for around £281,333. The majority of sales are detached homes at £361,038, semis £246,437, and terraced £211,875.</p>



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



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="666" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/04/30-5.jpg" alt="house for sale in tenbury wells" class="wp-image-58128" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/04/30-5.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/04/30-5-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/04/30-5-400x266.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">An attractive detached 4 bed house within 2 miles of Tenbury Wells. <a href="https://www.mccartneys.co.uk/properties/18925096/sales">On the market for £425,000</a>.</figcaption></figure>



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



<p>If you&#8217;re after continuity, there&#8217;s a nursery attached to <a href="https://www.tenburyceprimary.co.uk/nursery/">Tenbury C of E Primary </a>from the age of 2 yrs, or, there&#8217;s Burford Pre School or <a href="http://www.lindridgepreschool.org.uk/home/prospective/">Lindridge Pre School</a> in the beautiful Teme Valley which has maximum classes of 16.</p>



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



<p>For state options there&#8217;s <a href="https://www.tenburyceprimary.co.uk/">Tenbury C of E Primary Academy</a> and Burford Church of England School. For a private option the highly regarded, <a href="https://www.ksw.org.uk/">King&#8217;s School</a> with its brilliant facilities and popular <a href="https://www.rgsw.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Royal Grammar Schools</a> are 30 mins away in Worcester.</p>



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



<p>Tenbury Wells is famously the mistletoe capital of the UK. Auctions for the spiky seasonal plant are famously held every year here still as the crop is grown locally – the sale is the biggest in the country. The famous <a href="https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/tenbury-mistletoe-festival/">Mistletoe Festival</a> takes place in the town at the beginning of December every year.</p>



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



<p>From Kidderminster (30 mins away) it is 2 hrs 30 mins to London, or, the nearer Ludlow or Leominster Stations will take just over 3 hrs. Tenbury is 40 miles south west of Birmingham, and a short drive from Hereford and Worcester for more options to link to the capital.</p>



<p>Main image credit: <a href="https://www.mccartneys.co.uk/">McCartneys</a></p>



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