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 Westbrook Park, like all of our parks, is surrounded by an abundance of places to visit, beautiful countryside, and historical interest. This is just a sample of the diversity on offer that adds to your stay at Westbrook Park. Burford House Uniquely situated where three counties meet, the 7 acres of lawn and stunning borders of Burford House Gardens sweep along the banks of the picturesque River Teme. Originally designed by the late John Treasure in 1952 around an early Georgian Mansion, now selling country house furnishings, the gardens contain the National Clematis Collection, along with around 2000 other kinds of plants. Burford Garden Company’s store at Burford House Gardens has been designed to inspire and delight all garden lovers. They have hundreds of varieties of clematis for sale, many of which are grown on site in their own Treasure’s Clematis Nursery. Burford House Gardens open daily 9 - 6 except Christmas Day & Boxing Day (gardens close at dusk if earlier). Disabled access, childrens adventure playground, excellent garden centre and café are bursting with a glorious assembly of garden goods – and wonderful food. 
 Click here for the Burford House website Clee Hills, Shropshire The Clee Hills are a range of hills in Shropshire, England near Ludlow, consisting of Brown Clee Hill 1,772 feet (540 m) , the highest peak in Shropshire, and Titterstone Clee Hill 1,749 feet (533 m). They are both in the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The B4364 road from Ludlow to Bridgnorth runs between the two hills, offering good views of both. The hills have been said to form a "gateway" from the built up areas of the West Midlands to the hills and rural landscape of Wales and are at the heart of the Welsh Marches. In the summer the hills are green and are easy walking, attracting many visitors from the Black Country and other parts of the West Midlands as well as much further afield. The area is important for wildlife, with Peregrine, Kestrel, Northern Wheatear, European Stonechat, Skylark, Eurasian Curlew and Barn Owl often seen, as well as Adders, Rabbits and other birds. Even Ravens are making a comeback on Clee Hill. In late July and early August 2007, Catherton Common near Titterstone Clee was home to a very rare Woodchat Shrike, and attracted so-called "twitchers" from far and wide. 
Ludlow Castle Ludlow Castle, the finest of medieval ruined castles, set in glorious Shropshire countryside, at the heart of this superb, bustling black & white market town. Walk through the Castle grounds and see the ancient houses of kings, queens, princes, judges and the nobility - a glimpse into the lifestyle of medieval society. The Castle, firstly a Norman Fortress and extended over the centuries to become a fortified Royal Palace, has ensured Ludlow's place in English history - originally built to hold back unconquered Welsh, passing through generations of the de Lacy and Mortimer families to Richard Plantagenet, Duke of York. It became Crown property in 1461 and remained a royal castle for the next 350 years, during which time the Council of the Marches was formed with responsibility for the Government of Wales and the border counties. Abandoned in 1689 the castle quickly fell into ruin, described as 'the very perfection of decay' by Daniel Defoe. Since 1811 the castle has been owned by the Earls of Powis, who have arrested further decline, and allowed this magnificent historical monument to be open to the public. Today the Castle is the home to Ludlow's major festivals throughout the year and open for all to enjoy. 
Click here for the Ludlow Castle website Tenbury Wells "The Town in the Orchard" Tenbury Wells is a small ancient market town situated in the very north west of Worcestershire on the A456, close to the borders of Herefordshire and Shropshire. It is separated from south Shropshire by the fast flowing River Teme, which begins its journey in mid Wales. The area is still largely unspoilt farming country and perfect for walking in the delightful countryside of the Teme Valley. Tenbury had the ‘Wells’ added to its name in the mid 19th century to help promote the Mineral Water Wells that had been found in the town from 1840 onwards. The mineral waters brought about the building in 1862 of the now restored Tenbury Spa, or Pump Rooms as it is generally known. The town is a good base for discovering other areas of the Teme Valley and beyond. It is close to some excellent walks and has variety of interesting shops. Tenbury lies in an area known for growing hops and cider apples. “The Town in the Orchard”. Queen Victoria referred to Tenbury as ”my little town in the orchard” The affection could not have been more appropriate. 
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