Oakleigh Guest House

Local Attractions

In and around Stourport-on-Severn

Below are a few of the local attractions in the Wyre Forest and Stourport on Severn area, from your Bed and Breakfast accommodation in Stourport you can easily travel to many attractions in the local area, we are a short distance from Bewdley, Kidderminster, Bridgnorth and Worcester.

Arley Arboretum Arley Estate Office, Upper Arley Beautiful Arboretum and new extension. Walled garden. Plant sales. Open: Thursdays and Sundays. 10am-5pm. Contact: The Administrator Tel. 01299 861368 Fax. 01299 861330 e-mail: info@arley-arboretum.org.uk

Astley Vineyards Stourport on Severn, Worcs. DY13 0RU Vineyard shop (estate grown Astley wines and free tasting) and opportunity to explore the vineyard set in delightful natural surroundings. Contact: Jonty Daniels Tel/Fax. 01299 822907.

Bewdley Museum Load Street, Bewdley, DY12 2AE Housed in a historic 18th Century Butcher's Shambles, the museum provides a fascinating insight into the crafts and trades of the town, the Wyre Forest area and the lives of its people. Daily demonstrations of rope making and clay pipe making plus resident craftspeople. Open daily Easter to end October. Free Admission Tel. 01299 403573 Fax 01299 405306

Bodenham Arboretum & Earth Centre Wolverley, Kidderminster, DY11 5SY Awarding winning arboretum, 4 miles walks through dells, glades, lakes, pools. 2500 species trees, shrubs, unique underground visitors centre and restaurant. Contact: David Binnian Tel. 01562 852444 Fax. 01562 852777

Cleobury Mortimer Golf Club Cleobury Mortimer, DY14 8HQ 27 hole golf course, practice area and golf shop. Full clubhouse facilities for individuals and groups up to 100. Contact: Graham Pain Tel. 01299 271112 Fax. 01299 271468 e-mail: graham@cleogolf.f9.co.uk

Friends of the Carpet Museum Trust 56 Deansway, Kidderminster DY14 9RR. Exhibition about the carpet industry, with working hand-loom, photographs, models, artifacts and ephemera. Contact: Roy Bullock Open Saturdays 10-12.30, New Meeting Church, Kidderminster.

Harvington Hall Harvington, nr Kidderminster, DY10 4LR Elizabethan Moated Manor House open to the public March to October and for pre-booked groups and schools all year. Licensed restaurant. Contact: Sherida Breeden Tel. 01562 777846 Fax. 01562 777190 e-mail: thehall@harvington.fsbusiness.co.uk

Rays Farm Billingsley, Nr. Bridgnorth, WV16 9PF Farm attraction. View unusual farm animals and birds in beautiful woodland setting, woodcarving trail, tea and toy shops. Contact: Frank Cartwright Tel. 01299 841255 Fax. 01299 841455

Severn Valley Railway The Railway Station Bewdley, DY12 1BG Steam-hauled train journey from Kidderminster to Bridgnorth, along the Severn valley, luncheon trains, driving courses, corporate hospitality also available. Tel. 01299 403816 Fax. 01299 400839

Shipley's Riverside Bowl & Amusement Park Stourport on Severn. Great family day out - fun indoors & outdoors. Open every day. 10am-11pm. Contact: Jim Shipley Tel. 0121 585 9777 e-mail: jim@shipleyleisure.com

Stone House Cottage Gardens Stone Nr. Kidderminster, DY10 4BG Outstanding garden, mark of distinction in Good Garden Guide, over 3000 plants. Seven unique towers, excellent nursery for plant sales. Contact: J F Arbuthnott Tel. 01562 69902 Fax. 01562 69960

Stourport Steamer Co. 6 Ash Grove, Stourport on Severn, DY13 8TR Largest fleet of passenger boats in the Midlands offering riverboat trips for large and small parties throughout the year. Contact: Trevor May Tel. 01299 871177 Fax. 01299 824646

West Midland Safari & Leisure Park Spring Grove, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 1LF Safari drive through with over 20 amusement rides, a sealion show, reptile house, animal encounters and discovery zone. Tel. 01299 402114 Fax. 01299 404519 e-mail: info@wmsp.co.uk

Worcestershire County Museum Hartlebury Castle Nr. Kidderminster, DY11 7XZ Permanent and temporary exhibitions, facilities for schools, gift shop, café, object identification service, talks and lectures, admission to Castle's State Rooms. Contact: Robin Hill Tel. 01299 250416 Fax. 01299 251890 e-mail: museum@worcestershire.gov.uk

Wyre Forest District Leisure Service Green Street, Kidderminster, DY10 1HA Wyre Forest Leisure provides a range of high quality services and activities, arts, sports, museum, play, events, parks, leisure centres and nature reserves. Contact: Sue Harper, Tel. 01562 732903. Fax. 01562 732905. e-mail sue.harper@wyreforestdc.gov.uk

Wyre Forest Symphony Orchestra The orchestra gives three concerts per year of 19th and 20th century repertoire at Kidderminster Town Hall, plus "The Last Night of the Proms" in October. Leader is Richard lane, and principal conductor is Damian Penfold. Contact: Dr Elizabeth Lammie. Tel: 01527 831258.

Wyre Forest Visitor Centre Callow Hill Nr. Bewdley, DY14 9XQ The Centre offers home-cooked food, interactive displays, shop and information. There are off road cycle routes, way-marked trails and a programme of special events throughout the year. Contact: Tony Winnall Tel. 01299 266944.