Things to See around Tenbury WellsThings to See Pump Rooms The Pump Rooms were built in 1862 at the rear of The Crow Hotel by the Tenbury Improvement Company. The building is a distinctive feature in the town and was designed by James Cranston of Birmingham who based the design on his own greenhouse. It was one of the earliest examples of prefabrication, with the sheets being made in Birmingham and assembled on site. Telephone the Town Clerk on 01584 810118 for opening times or to make arrangements to view.
Round Market There is the unusual Round Market, (which is actually oval in shape) built by James Cranston to enable farmers’ wives to sell their butter and poultry inside, with walls to keep out the winds and rain. Market Days are on Tuesday’s and Fridays, when there’s always a bargain to be had.
Buildings There are several 17th century half timbered buildings in Tenbury, although many are obscured by Victorian brick frontages. The obvious 17th century buildings are the pubs of which the most ornate is the Royal Oak, with the oldest probably being the Pembroke House.
Burgage In 1249, Tenbury was granted a charter by King Henry III for a market to be held in Temettebury, as it was then called. About this time, Roger de Clifford, who owned the market rights, built the Teme Bridge and laid down the plans for Teme Street, the present high street, by dividing it up into ‘Burgage Plots’, letting out these plots to the shopkeepers and traders of the town. The green area running parallel to Teme Street towards the river is still called The Burgage today where tennis and bowls are played.
St Mary’s Church St, Mary’s Church, much restored in the 19th century after flood damage, has a Norman Tower and inside are to be found the well preserved Acton Tombs and the shaft of an Anglo Saxon Cross.
Tenbury Museum The Museum in Cross Street, is housed in the old Goff’s Charity School. The museum houses many interesting items from Tenbury’s past. Parents and grandparents are always fascinated by artifacts they remember from their childhood. Located in Goff’s School, Cross Street, (Opposite the King’s Head pub) Open Easter to September, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays 10.30am to 1.00pm Sundays and Bank Holidays 2.00pm to 4.00pm Admission free (donations box) Please contact John Greenhill for further details: Burford House & Gardens 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 house the gardens contain the National Clematis Collection. Today around 500 varieties of clematis are on display in the gardens flowering from spring through to early autumn, all cleverly interwoven amongst a wide variety of other traditional and unusual plants. During the summer there may be as many as 80 clematis in flower in the gardens at any one time, but some of these you might have to look a little hard to find, as they entwine with other plants or trail along the ground. There is a shop and cafe on site . Open every day 9am - 6pm except Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Kyre Brook The Kyre Brook comes in from the south and joins the River Teme on the east side of the town
Town Trail Enjoy getting to know Tenbury better by walking the Town Trail. The whole trail takes around one hour to complete and takes in The Pump Rooms & The Burgage, St Mary’s Church and The Round Market, Tenbury Museum and The Stepping Stones. Alternatively the walk can be split into three separate trails, each lasting around twenty minutes. The trail guides are available from the Tourist Information Centre in Teme Street or at the Pump Rooms. The Regal Cinema is one of the last surviving original 1930s picture theatres with many of the original features still intact. The Regal also has live performances at certain times throughout the year. Check with the TIC for a timetable and What’s On Guide
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