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Hawford Dovecote
16th-century half-timbered dovecote
Hawford, Worcestershire, WR3 7SG
Opening times for 1 December 2023
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No toilets or amenities. Hawford Dovecote is surrounded by other properties in private ownership - please respect neighbours privacy. Strictly no parking – access to dovecote on foot / cycle only. Chatley Lane is a narrow, single-track road with no parking places. Best visited as part of a walk, with public footpaths nearby, see OS Explorer 204
By road
3 miles north of Worcester, ½ miles east of A449
Parking: Strictly no parking – access to dovecote on foot / cycle only
By train
Worcester Foregate Street 3 miles; Worcester Shrub Hill 3½ miles
By bus
First 303 Worcester-Kidderminster (passing Worcester Foregate Street train station and Kidderminster), alight Hawford Lodge, ¼ miles
By bicycle
Highlights
Historic buildings
Picturesque dovecote, which has survived virtually unaltered since the late 16th century, retaining many nesting boxes.
Places to stay
Rosedene
A great spot for watching birds and butterflies near the Clent Hills with miles of walking trails nearby.
Hanbury Lodge
At the entrance to the Hanbury estate, this handsome lodge has miles of walking trails on the doorstep.
South Wing
A second floor apartment within Hanbury Hall with stunning views over the 18th century Parterre.
About Hawford Dovecote
The last remnant of a former medieval monastic grange, this curious crooked dovecote sits prettily in the Worcestershire countryside.
Surviving virtually unaltered since the late 16th century, the picturesque dovecote, retains many of its nesting boxes and original features.