Wichenford
Parish in Malvern Hills, Worcestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.231, -2.325 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 77 59 |
| Dialling code: | 01905 (Worcester) |
Wichenford is a small rural parish tucked into the rolling countryside of the Malvern Hills district of Worcestershire, England, a short drive from the cathedral city of Worcester and the springs and ridges of Malvern. The landscape is typical of the region: gently undulating fields, hedgerows and small lanes linking a scattering of cottages, farms and hamlets rather than a single large village centre.
Locally the community has a strong village feel, with parish groups, occasional fetes and village-hall events keeping traditions alive; the local economy still leans on farming and small-scale rural businesses, while many residents commute to nearby towns for work. Historic buildings and farmsteads hint at centuries of rural life, and the parish’s position close to the Malvern Hills AONB gives it a particular appeal for walkers and anyone after a quieter slice of Worcestershire countryside.
Postcode districts covering Wichenford
Most populated places nearby
- Dudley 21.1 miles34 km
- Worcester 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Redditch 17.4 miles28 km
- Hereford 20.4 miles32.8 km
- Kidderminster 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Stourbridge 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Halesowen 19.1 miles30.8 km
- Bromsgrove 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Tipton 23.9 miles38.4 km
- Great Malvern 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Brierley Hill 19 miles30.6 km
- Droitwich Spa 7.6 miles12.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Kenswick Parish 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Martley Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Hallow & Holt Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Lower Broadheath Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Sinton Green Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Broadwas Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Little Witley Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Grimley Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Doddenham Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Cotheridge Parish 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Broadheath Ward 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Hallow Built-up area 3 miles4.9 km
Example postcodes in Wichenford
WR6 6YF, WR6 6YY, WR6 6YQ, WR6 6YU, WR6 6YD, WR6 6YX, WR6 5NS, WR6 6YJ, WR6 5NR … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 28.8 miles46.4 km
- East Midlands Airport 59 miles94.9 km
- Worcester Foregate Street Railway Station 5.1 miles8.1 km
- Worcester Shrub Hill Railway Station 5.5 miles8.9 km
Hotels near Wichenford Ad
- The Hop Merchant's House 5.1 miles8.2 km
- The Bell Inn 4 3.1 miles5 km
- No.12 Self Check-in Apartments 3 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Boutique by Browns 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Hadley Bowling Green Inn 5.4 miles8.7 km
- The Elms Hotel & Spa 4 5.6 miles9 km
- Worcester Bank House Hotel Spa & Golf; Bw Premier Collection 4 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Halfway House 4 5.8 miles9.3 km
- The Baiting House 4 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Stanbrook Abbey Hotel, Worcester 4 7.3 miles11.8 km
Local points of interest
- Elgar Birthplace Museum Museum 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Witley Court Historic site 4 miles6.4 km
- University of Worcester University 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Pitchcroft Allotments Gardens 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Worcester Racecourse Recreation 4.5 miles7.2 km
- The Commandery Museum 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Westwood House Estate 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Stanbrook Abbey (1838-1871) Historic site 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Blackmore Park Estate 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Wyre Forest Forest 10.6 miles17 km
- Aggborough Stadium 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Croome Court Estate 11.3 miles18.2 km