Parish in Wychavon, Worcestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.334, -2.237 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 83 70 |
| Population: | 1,525 |
Hartlebury sits in the Wychavon district of Worcestershire, England, a largely rural village a few miles north of Kidderminster and beside the floodplain of the River Severn. The surrounding landscape mixes arable fields, pockets of ancient woodland and commonland, so it feels distinctly rural while remaining within commuting distance of Worcester and the West Midlands.
The parish is best known for Hartlebury Castle, the former bishops’ palace with medieval origins that now hosts local collections and events and gives the area a strong heritage focus. Local life revolves around farming, small businesses and community institutions, with active conservation of commons and a steady stream of commuters, so historical interest sits alongside an engaged village community.
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