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SPRINGTIME ABOUT THE THE VALLEY www.valeandspa.co.uk/blossom IN THE VALE The blossom of apple is APPLE The pure white plum PLUM BLOSSOM usually tinged with pink blossom is on show for a 1 and an apple orchard very short period in April in May is surely the and attracts an assortment most beautiful site in of pollinators including The Vale of Evesham and its For almost the farmed landscape. hoverflies, dagger-flies, neighbouring area has been famous four decades Apples are pollinated bee-flies and small beetles. for its fruit and vegetable growing the Vale of by all sorts of insects Plum orchards once since Medieval times and is known Evesham including long-horn dominated the landscape to be some of the most productive Blossom Trail beetles, malachite around the Vale but only a horticultural land in the country. has been beetles, butterflies and solitary bees. few of these special places now remain. recognised Looking for a family shopping For a few weeks between mid-March and experience with a difference? Look as one of the Large old pear trees can mid-May the roadsides along the 50 mile PEAR The first fruit blossom CHERRY PLUM no further than The Valley – just 2 top ‘wonders be seen along roadsides AA signposted Blossom Trail are ablaze with of the year. Often and in hedgerows dotted miles from Evesham, Worcestershire. colour. of spring’ and can be experienced planted as hedgerow on foot, by bike, car or coach. through the Vale. The shrubs or as small Green-fingered visitors can indulge at Blue majority of these big The spring Blossom Trail can be enjoyed in trees in orchards. An Diamond Home & Garden 1 . Fashionistas can The term Blossom is given to a cluster of many ways – as an adventure in your own trees produce small important early nectar pick up some new threads at Outdoor and

flowers that bloom on any plant – this can time or as a fun-filled organised day out. pears used for making source for honeybees Country and Fat Face and if home interiors are include magnolia, hawthorn, blackthorn and Evesham of Vale the throughout To enhance your experience further, this perry. The bark of a pear which will have used up your thing, a visit to ProCook is a must.

ornamental cherries. publication focuses on the horticultural tree divides into small their stored honey over journey round year delightful A rectangular sections the winter. All kinds of cyclists can test their skills in highlights the area has to offer throughout Blossom tress however, tend to be making it quite distinctive. Boardman Bike’s Performance Centre alongside the rest of the year – award-winning parks, associated with the fruiting (Prunus genus) their showcase bike shop. garden centres, nurseries and farm shops varieties – these include cherries, plums,

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(many with cafes) selling outstanding local apples, pears, peaches and crab-apples. The delicate blossom BLACKTHORN Board the Evesham Vale Light Railway and 2020 produce and home cooked delicacies. From DAMSON turning hedgerows is not such a common chugg through picturesque countryside before April to June this will also include the famous Blossom provides pollen to pollinators such white in early spring. sight in the Vale stopping off to set the little ones free at The Vale of Evesham Asparagus – whose prestige as bees who initiate the cross pollination The abundant nowadays, being Valley Castle Adventure Playground. has gained it PGI European Protected Food necessary for the trees to reproduce by mostly restricted to blossom attracts many named status. producing fruit. The colour of the blossom hedgerows and along pollinators including If all that fun has worked up an appetite, you that can be seen throughout the Vale of water courses. All of hoverflies and will be spoilt for choice at The Applebarn Be sure to read about the blossom as it will Evesham range from the delicate white of the old Damson trees bumblebees. Restaurant, Coffee #1 or The Crafty Cuppa. provide you with information as to when each pear, plum, orange, some cherry and most in the Vale are infected type can bloom, as well as an interesting fact almonds; to the variable degrees of pink via by a fungus Taphrina The Valley is the perfect place to shop-till-you- about each type that can be found along the apple, peach and cherry. insititiae which causes twiggy growths drop and relax, plus with free parking all week, trail. For more information visit: known as Witches’ Brooms. www.valeandspa.co.uk/blossom there’s no reason not to pay a visit.

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Broadway F R BLOSSOM TRAIL is something that allows everyone to enjoy the O views. Many of these routes are signposted and Tel: 01386 852937 can be easily found and followed to allow you to Email: [email protected] take in the wildlife without getting lost. Tel: 01905 774312 The walking routes are easily accessible and Email: [email protected] can be located all around the trail - marked by a black walking sign. From here, you can follow the Evesham arrows and signs that will take you over stiles, Tel: 01386 446944 along bridleways, through stunning fields of Cycling Email: [email protected] blossom and orchards filled with colour. Cycling around the Blossom Trail couldn’t Coach Tours MANCHESTERPershore be easier. The National Cycle Route 442 is Along the way you’ll cross many other trails which Having your PARKS Tel: 01905 843896 perfectly situated to enjoy the blossom - the you could find yourself exploring, including: very own tour guide is another great way to Email: tourism@-tc.gov.uk route travels from Worcester to Evesham via experience what the Vale has to offer. They Whilst enjoying your visit to the Pershore, taking you through quiet villages and • The Way will be able to give you fascinating historical area to experience the Blossom country lanes. It really is the best way to get • The Shakespeare’s Avon Way and entertaining facts about blossom, as well Trail, a trip to one of the award- • The Millennium Way close to nature. as the area, which is famous in more ways winning parks is a delightful EVESHAM • The than you might think. BIRMINGHAM To help you get around the route, there are a addition to your itinerary. Located number of blue Spring Blossom Trail signs to For more information visit: in the centre of Pershore and Take the opportunity to explore some of the WORCESTER BLOSSOM look out for on junctions. To assist, a GPX file www.valeandspa.co.uk/walking beautiful towns and villages that hold their Evesham, the Green Flag parks TRAIL of the route is available to download from our own wonders and leave you wanting to come are bursting with colour when in COME & DISCOVER website – www.valeandspa.co.uk/cycling back. This tour will pick up from various points full bloom. YOUR LOVE FOR… throughout the county on Thursday 9 and 16 THEVALLEYSHOPPING.CO.UK If cycle events take your interest, the Blossom • Children will be entertained with an exciting LONDON April. Trail Bikeaway is a great opportunity for an variety of play equipment and splash pads ONLY 2 MILES FROM EVESHAM BRISTOLBRISTOL enjoyable ride whilst raising money for local Booking is essential. For details call Dudley’s • Look out for the unique art pieces charities. Taking place on Sunday 19 April and Coaches – 01386 792206 Where to find us: starting from Hampton Ferry in Evesham, three • Simply chill out and relax in the idyllic The M5, M42 and M50 motorways are on the differing lengths can be chosen that lets you surroundings loose in the countryside with the blooming A GPX file of the route is available to doorstep, as are mainline rail links from London Paddington and Birmingham. Overseas connections blossom. download from our website for use with • Marvel at the majestic historic buildings a Sat-Nav or smart phone. It allows you are well catered for, with nearby airports including Birmingham, East Midlands and Bristol. For more information on the event visit: to follow the route accurately whichever For more information on our parks and their www.bikeawayventures.co.uk or method you choose to explore the trail. facilities – including those not on the trail, 01386 565373 Designed call 01386 565564. visit www.valeandspa.co.uk/parks [email protected] by

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Sunday 10am – 4pm (closed Monday) Stoulton Throcmorton Lench Birlingham Nurseries - Variety A of perennials, shrubs, herbs, T: 01386 860439 1 seasonal bedding, summer vegetable plants, compost, seeds, 1 Wyre stoneware and wooden garden furniture. Piddle raes Broughton Vale Vintage - Unique gifts, house and garden items. Old, Broadway Tower Wood new, shabby chic and reclaimed. 3 Norton Norton Broadway Tower, Middle Hill, B Chadbury Pershore Log Cabins - Complement any garden guest /play Broadway, WR12 7LB room, office, workshop or man cave. Display models on site. Lenchwic Middle Top quality Noridic spruce. Littleton Broadway Tower is a privately- A owned Cotswold destination set B B R 11 1 Twyford South Open Monday - Saturday 9.30am-5pm within 50-acres. Littleton Sunday 10am-4pm Enjoy a tasty lunch at the 1 A Morris and Brown Café before Charlton T: 01386 750668 / 07973 500921 climbing the Tower to explore PERSHORE B the exhibitions and enjoy 5 B Wic breath-taking views spanning 16 B counties. Cropthorne 13 Chadbury Farm 1 4 Blacminster Shop & Café 11 Feeling energetic? Hire an e-bike 14 from our Tower Barn visitor Worcester Road, Evesham, centre or unwind with coffee and WR11 4TD cake. 1 B The “secret” Nuclear Bunker is open on weekends from April - B Chadbury Farm Shop & Café is a Defford R October and our herd of Red Deer are always on show. family run business with our own home grown plums & locally Birlingham A sourced produce from the Vale Morris & Brown cafe 9am-5pm T: 01386 852945 Little of Evesham. Broadway Tower 10am-5pm T: 01386 852390 Comberton Haselor 1 EVESHAM The Tower Barn 9.30am-5pm T: 01386 572284 A reat You can relax in our café with www.broadwaytower.co.uk A Comberton 15 A B fantastic views and enjoy our A seasonal menus. Breakfast, Elmley lunch, choice of homemade Castle Ellenden Farm Ecington Wichamford cakes, scones and tea cakes with vegan, vegetarian and Shop & Farmhouse 12 M gluten free options available. Kitchen Café B Hinton B We also have a large selection of local wines, beers, ciders, Evesham Road, Harvington, Hinton on Cross Saintbury spirits and juices.. WR11 8LU B the reen Willersey Ample parking for cars and coaches. “A farming family with a Bredons H passion for quality, price & Childswicham T: 01386 446705 | E: [email protected] service” Norton Come and enjoy a meal in our Farmhouse Kitchen café ston prepared by our in-house chef, using produce from our own shton A Somerville The Real Flower and other local farms, with beautiful views of the blossom in under Hill 5 our traditional apple, pear and plum orchards. Our shop M Petal Confetti stocks a range of home-grown and locally produced food and B Company drink, including our own highly regarded beef and lamb, local asparagus, and eggs laid by our hens. We also sell a range of Wyke Manor, Wick, Pershore, local beers, wines, ciders and gifts. WR10 3NZ Shop open daily 9am - 6pm; Café from 9am weekends and BROAAY 9.30am weekdays. B S Visit the colourful Confetti Hot food served until 3pm; teas and coffees until 4.30pm Flower Field! (4pm Sundays) M B A Over 20 acres of delphiniums and G cornflowers bloom on the Wyke T: 01386 870296 | E: [email protected] T 3 Manor Estate for a few days www.ellendenfarmshop.co.uk each summer. It’s a spectacular sight! The flowers are grown to become wedding confetti, but before they are harvested you can come and walk around 13 Station Garden Nurseries, T: 01386 832698 Pershore College offers everything from leisure courses for The New Hampton sausages, bacon, cold meats, cheese, plants the blooms, soak up the colours, beautiful views and enjoy tea 14 W. J. Rowlings Nurseries, Cropthorne T: 01386 860793 6 adults to full-time courses for school leavers, 10 and a selection of gifts. Café selling fantastic and cake in our pop-up café. This unique spot is also perfect Avonbank, Pershore, WR10 3JP as well as degrees in agri-tech, arboriculture Farm Shop and Café ‘Tunki’ coffee, breakfasts, light lunches and for photographers! 15 Wayside Nurseries, T: 07816 053887 and veterinary nursing. On-campus we have real dairy ice cream. Open 10am – 5pm daily for approx. 10 days at the end of June 16 Four Acres Nursery, T: 01386 550357 A national centre for horticulture on a Pershore College Garden Centre & Nurseries, Pershore Rd, Evesham, WR11 2NB / early July. open to the public and trade, Monday to Open seven days a week. 17 Three Springs Garden Nursery, Pershore T: 01386 555476 60-hectare site, Pershore College offers the Please visit our website for this summer’s dates, full visiting very best in land-based learning showcased Saturday. Traditional green grocers of the highest details and directions. Sorry, no dogs. 18 The Secret Garden Centre, Pershore T: 01386 552648 by our new main building’s ‘living wall’, quality. T: 01386 41540 Specialising in the finest, fresh local fruit 19 vivarium and aquaponics system. The college www.wcg.ac.uk/pershore www.hamptonfarmshop.com/the-cafe T: 01386 555045 Three Springs Garden Nursery, Pershore T: 01386 555476 and vegetables, pies, cakes, bread and milk, www.confettidirect.co.uk/flowerfields 20 Walsgrove Farm, Spetchley T: 01905 345371