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Bromsgrove
Bromsgrove is a town with a rich industrial past that is still evident today.
In 1894 the Guild for Applied Arts was set up and the group became renowned for their decorative ironwork, one of their most famous pieces are the gates of Buckingham Palace.
A quirky annual event in Bromsgrove is Court Leet, which is brought to life around Midsummer’s Day. Court Leet is a forerunner of modern Trading Standards where members test the strength of the ale, not a bad job for some!
For those of you that like music, the Bromsgrove Music Festival takes place in May. The Festival covers the musical spectrum, from jazz to classical with many internationally acclaimed artists performing. The creative streak doesn’t end with arts, crafts and music it also encompasses literature with A E Housman, author of ‘A Shropshire lad’ being one of Bromsgrove’s most famous sons.
Just outside Bromsgrove is Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings where visitors can roam the 15 acre open air site housing over 25 historic buildings including a 1940s prefab, a windmill and the national collection of telephone kiosks!
A major feature of the county is the Worcester and Birmingham canal which starts at the River Severn in Worcester and passes through the Worcestershire countryside, climbing Tardebigge locks and then on to Birmingham. Tardebigge locks are the longest flight of navigable locks in the country, with 30 locks climbing 217 feet (66m)!
Markets
Bromsgrove Market
Location: Market Hall, St Johns
Street, Bromsgrove, B61 8QY
Days / Times: Tuesday, Wednesday (Antiques only) & Friday
9am – 4pm. Saturday 9am – 4.30pm
Bromsgrove Farmers' Market
Location: High Street,
Bromsgrove
Dates: 2nd Saturday each month
Times: 9am – 5pm
For further information on any of the Worcestershire Farmers' Markets contact:
Tel:
07795 656148 / 07795 656149
Website: www.wfmg.co.uk
Bromsgrove Tourist Information Centre
Bromsgrove
Museum
26 Birmingham Road
Bromsgrove
B61 0DD
Telephone:
+44 (0) 1527 831809
Email: tic@bromsgrove.gov.uk
Opening Times:
All year, Monday – Saturday 10am
– 12.30pm &1pm – 4.30pm
