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Waterfront, Dudley

The Waterfront at Dudley is an extension of the Merry Hill Shopping complex but not build for shopping. It is mainly office buildings which house the Inland Revenue and companies like Virgin Media. The business park is also home to a Copthorne Hotel.

The Dudley No.1 Canal passes straight through the Waterfront site which also has a number of restaurants and pubs as well as a marina.

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Shugborough Estate

Shugborough Estate is situated in Great Haywood just 4 miles from Stafford. It used to be owned by the Bishops of Lichfield but after the Dissolution of the Monasteries it was purchased by the Anson family and remained with them until it was gifted to the National Trust in 1960.

Today visitors can walk through the 900 acres of parkland and riverside gardens and see the magnificent mansion house with its working servants quarters and farm. For families with young children there is also a train ride, play park and restauratn and tea room facilities as well as a gift shop and craft workshops.

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Wychbury Obelisk

The Wychbury Hill Obelisk, known locally as the monument or the Hagley Obelisk, can be seen for miles around. Constructed in 1758 under instructions from Lord Lyttleton it dominates the landscape and is believed to have been built on the site of an ancient shrine.

The obelisk is fenced off due to the danger of it collapsing. It seems unlikely that it will ever be restored.

Graffiti on the structure reads "Who put Bella in the Wych Elm" refers to a mystery dating back to the 1940's when poachers discovered the skeleton of a young woman in an old Wych elm nearby.

Wychbury Hill is still part of the estate of the Viscounts Cobham of Hagley Hall although it can be accessed from public footpaths.

Pershore

About 5 miles from Evesham on the banks of the Avon lies Pershore
surrounded by orchards, a former coaching post on the London to Holyhead road it is now a peaceful and graceful English market town.

Pershore's pride and glory is it's Abbey, an architectural gem, parts of which date back to the 11th century. The town centre is full of charm, specialist shops and Georgian architecture, it has been designated as a town of major architectural importance by the Council of British Archeology , and listed as an outstanding conservation area.

Dryham Park

Originally a Tudor house the property was transformed into a mansion in the Baroque style in 1704. Dyrham Park is situated just 8 miles north of Bath and just 2 miles from Junction 18 of the M4.

Dyrham Park is noted for its Deer Park which is one of oldest in England.

Bromsgrove

Bromsgrove in Worcestershire is just 13 miles south west of Birmingham near the M42 Junction of the M5. Surrounded in beautiful countryside with the Lickey, Clent and Waseley Hills beyond, a settlement has been here since as early as the 9th century.

The town used to be famous for its nail making and wool. Today it has a vibrant services and industrial economy. The town is served with good shopping facilities and there are plenty of places to visit nearby. The Avoncroft Museum is one popular destination with its restored buildings and the privately owned Hagley Hall and the National Trust Hanbury Hall are top favourites when visiting Bromsgrove. There is also the Needle Museum in Redditch.

Photos of Bromsgrove and Avoncroft Museum