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 miles40.1 km
- Gloucester 20.3 miles32.7 km
- Solihull 22.9 miles36.9 km
- Cheltenham 16.8 miles27.1 km
- Worcester 6 miles9.7 km
- Redditch 13.4 miles21.5 km
- Kidderminster 18 miles28.9 km
- Stourbridge 21.8 miles35.1 km
- Halesowen 22.1 miles35.5 km
- Bromsgrove 13.5 miles21.8 km
- Warwick 24.7 miles39.7 km
- Great Malvern 9.1 miles14.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Drakes Broughton and Wadborough Parish 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Stoulton Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Peopleton Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Pinvin Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Pershore Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Drakes Broughton, Norton & Whittington Ward 1.8 miles3 km
- Pirton Parish 2.5 miles3.9 km
- White Ladies Aston Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Wyre Piddle Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Throckmorton Built-up area 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Wick Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- Churchill Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
Example postcodes in Drakes Broughton
WR10 2BG, WR10 2AX, WR10 2GH, WR10 2BL, WR10 2AP, WR10 2GP, WR10 2BH, WR10 2FX, WR10 2FY … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 26.7 miles42.9 km
- East Midlands Airport 58.1 miles93.5 km
- Pershore Railway Station 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Worcester Shrub Hill Railway Station 5.9 miles9.4 km
Hotels near Drakes Broughton Ad
- The Hop Merchant's House 6.2 miles10 km
- Boutique by Browns 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Stanbrook Abbey Hotel, Worcester 4 5.6 miles9 km
- No.12 Self Check-in Apartments 3 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Halfway House 4 7.3 miles11.7 km
- The Fleet 7.7 miles12.4 km
- The Bell Inn 4 8.2 miles13.2 km
- The Wood Norton 4 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Cotford Hotel 3 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Great Malvern Hotel 3 9.4 miles15.2 km
Schools in Drakes Broughton
- St Barnabas C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Croome Court Estate 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Woodnorton Estate 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Stanbrook Abbey (1838-1871) Historic site 5.8 miles9.3 km
- The Commandery Museum 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Worcester Racecourse Recreation 6.8 miles11 km
- Pitchcroft Allotments Gardens 7.1 miles11.4 km
- University of Worcester University 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Blackmore Park Estate 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Elgar Birthplace Museum Museum 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Westwood House Estate 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Ragley Hall Country house 9.9 miles16 km
- Hewell Grange Estate 13.5 miles21.7 km