Drakes Broughton
Built-up area in Wychavon, Worcestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.137, -2.108 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 92 48 |
| Dialling code: | 01905 (Worcester) |
Drakes Broughton is a small village in the district of Wychavon, in the county of Worcestershire, England, sitting in the fertile lowlands of the Vale of Evesham a few miles east of Pershore and southeast of Worcester. It has the feel of a traditional rural settlement, with a mix of older cottages and more modern housing set against orchard and arable farmland.
Historically and economically the area is tied to agriculture and market gardening, and the village retains strong community life around its village hall, primary school, local pub and sports clubs. Many residents commute to nearby towns for work, but the place remains notable for its quiet lanes, occasional community events and easy access to the wider Worcestershire countryside.
Postcode districts covering Drakes Broughton
Most populated places nearby
- Birmingham 24.9 miles
- Gloucester 20.3 miles
- Solihull 22.9 miles
- Cheltenham 16.8 miles
- Worcester 6 miles
- Redditch 13.4 miles
- Kidderminster 18 miles
- Stourbridge 21.8 miles
- Halesowen 22.1 miles
- Bromsgrove 13.5 miles
- Warwick 24.7 miles
- Great Malvern 9.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Drakes Broughton and Wadborough Parish 0.9 miles
- Stoulton Parish 1.3 miles
- Peopleton Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Pinvin Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Pershore Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Drakes Broughton, Norton & Whittington Ward 1.8 miles
- Pirton Parish 2.5 miles
- White Ladies Aston Parish 2.5 miles
- Wyre Piddle Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Throckmorton Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Wick Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Churchill Parish 3.2 miles
Example postcodes in Drakes Broughton
WR10 2BD, WR10 2GL, WR10 2BP, WR10 2AN, WR10 2AG, WR10 2AQ, WR10 2BW, WR10 2GJ, WR10 2BS … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 26.7 miles
- East Midlands Airport 58.1 miles
- Pershore Railway Station 1.6 miles
- Worcester Shrub Hill Railway Station 5.9 miles
Hotels near Drakes Broughton Ad
- The Hop Merchant's House 6.2 miles
- Boutique by Browns 6.2 miles
- Stanbrook Abbey Hotel, Worcester 4 5.6 miles
- Halfway House 4 7.3 miles
- The Fleet 7.7 miles
- Diglis House Hotel 4 5.9 miles
- The Bell Inn 4 8.2 miles
- The Wood Norton 4 5.7 miles
- Cotford Hotel 3 9.4 miles
- Hadley Bowling Green Inn 9.2 miles
Schools in Drakes Broughton
- St Barnabas C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Croome Court Estate 3.6 miles
- Woodnorton Estate 4.8 miles
- Stanbrook Abbey (1838-1871) Historic site 5.8 miles
- The Commandery Museum 5.8 miles
- Worcester Racecourse Recreation 6.8 miles
- Pitchcroft Allotments Gardens 7.1 miles
- University of Worcester University 7.1 miles
- Blackmore Park Estate 8.3 miles
- Elgar Birthplace Museum Museum 8.6 miles
- Westwood House Estate 9.5 miles
- Ragley Hall Country house 9.9 miles
- Hewell Grange Estate 13.5 miles