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Witley Court and Gardens, one of English Heritage finest, a family trip that offers something different. A must see attraction in Worcester.

Witley Court and Gardens  I didn't really know what to expect when we decided to visit, but what a nice surprise, both my son and I really enjoyed every aspect of Witley. Its just very different, eerie and intriguing. The huge  Perseus and Andromeda fountain in the main garden is very impressive.  Witley is a huge site, the scenery is very impressive, offering a woodland walk, lake, gardens, the mansion itself and a very impressive Baroque Parish church. There is a children’s play area also and plans to add a cafe. There is a gift shop and toilet facilities already on site.  A little bit of History  T he vast shell of Witley Court was once one of the great country houses of England.  After a devastating fire in 1937, however, it became one of the country's most spectacular ruins . The earliest phase of the Witley Court buildings dates to the 13th century. Witley was remodelled and transformed 3 times,   t wic e by the Foley family in the 18th century ...

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