Victoria's Guidebook
Food Scene
The Fish at Wixford
Wonderful, quirky, dog-friendly pub on the River Arrow.
Arrow Mill
Beautiful dog-friendly bistro/pub.
Approximately 1 mile from The Barn. Serves food till 9pm 7 days a week. wide variety on the menu at reasonable prices.
The Nevill Arms
The RidgewayApproximately 1 mile from The Barn. Serves food till 9pm 7 days a week. wide variety on the menu at reasonable prices.
The Flyford
Old HillLovely food, dog-friendly, great pub.
Lovely black and white, beamed pub. Dog-friendly. Home of the Radio 4 series "The Archers".
The Old Bull
Village GreenLovely black and white, beamed pub. Dog-friendly. Home of the Radio 4 series "The Archers".
Bulls Head Inn
Main RoadGood value food. 3 miles away.
Steeped in history. A National Trust pub. If you like folk music, then this is the place for you Friday and Saturday evenings as the locals turn up for a "jam".
36 locals recommend
The Fleece Inn
Steeped in history. A National Trust pub. If you like folk music, then this is the place for you Friday and Saturday evenings as the locals turn up for a "jam".
The Holly Bush
37 Henley StFull of character and dog-friendly.
Dog-friendly. Frequented post-performance by many of the actors at the RSC.
12 locals recommend
The Dirty Duck
WatersideDog-friendly. Frequented post-performance by many of the actors at the RSC.
The Why Not
55 The RidgewayLocal gastro-pub. Approx 2 miles away.
Sightseeing
Stunning house and gardens. Very child and dog friendly. Can't beat a National Trust cream tea!
National Trust Hanbury Hall and Gardens
School RoadNational Trust - Coughton Court
Wonderful museum. Featured regularly in Peaky Blinders and the pub was in the recent Laural and Hardy film. Great for all the family and one of my favourites.
141 locals recommend
Black Country Living Museum
Discovery WayWonderful museum. Featured regularly in Peaky Blinders and the pub was in the recent Laural and Hardy film. Great for all the family and one of my favourites.
Blenheim Palace
Brilliantly preserved and a fascinating journey into the past. Recommend parking at Redditch train station and take the train into New Street.
37 locals recommend
Birmingham Back to Backs
55-63 Hurst StBrilliantly preserved and a fascinating journey into the past. Recommend parking at Redditch train station and take the train into New Street.
You can'tbeat these National Trust houses for a guaranteed great day out. The grounds are another fine example of the work of Capability Brown.
22 locals recommend
National Trust at Croome Park
You can'tbeat these National Trust houses for a guaranteed great day out. The grounds are another fine example of the work of Capability Brown.
Cadbury World
69 Linden RdGreat day for the kids. Eat your own body weight of chocolate!!
Anne Hathaways Cottage station
22 Cottage LnThe Shakespeare stuff...
Shakespeare's Birthplace
Henley StreetMore Shakespeare stuff
Mary Arden's Farm
Station RoadAnd yet more Shakespeare stuff.
Fabulous views. Park at British Camp and visit the cafe at the bottom before or/and after your walk. The cafe serves wonderful ice cream! Very dog-friendly, (There is also a pub/hotel next to the cafe for those who require something stronger to drink and/ora meal).
172 locals recommend
Malvern Hills
Fabulous views. Park at British Camp and visit the cafe at the bottom before or/and after your walk. The cafe serves wonderful ice cream! Very dog-friendly, (There is also a pub/hotel next to the cafe for those who require something stronger to drink and/ora meal).
The Firs: Birthplace of Sir Edward Elgar
Crown East LaneFascinating place.
Baddesley Clinton
Wonderful National Trust. Fascinating house.
Bear Grylls experience
Great for teenagers.
All Things Wild
Station RoadWonderful for children.
Charlecote Park
Another National Trust gem.
A great day out for all the family, (albeit a bit pricey!). The birds of prey are simply awesome.
270 locals recommend
Warwick Castle
A great day out for all the family, (albeit a bit pricey!). The birds of prey are simply awesome.
Severn Valley Railway (Bridgnorth)
Hollybush RoadAnother family favourite.
A vibrant, festive market. Plenty of German sausage, gluhwein and beer. Prost!! We recommend parking at Redditch Station and take the train into Birmingham Central.
6 locals recommend
Frankfurt Christmas Market Birmingham
A vibrant, festive market. Plenty of German sausage, gluhwein and beer. Prost!! We recommend parking at Redditch Station and take the train into Birmingham Central.
Walk to Broadway Tower
Middle HillFabulous views, great walks and dog-friendly.
Stunning Cotswolds House and garden. fab for a picnic. Only 30 minutes drive away.
119 locals recommend
National Trust Snowshill Manor and Garden
Stunning Cotswolds House and garden. fab for a picnic. Only 30 minutes drive away.
Great for young children. Plenty of activities for children including a petting zoo.
Attwell Farm Park
Seafield LaneGreat for young children. Plenty of activities for children including a petting zoo.