Himbleton
Built-up area in Wychavon, Worcestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.225, -2.08 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 94 58 |
| Dialling code: | 01905 (Worcester) |
Himbleton is a small rural village and civil parish in Wychavon, Worcestershire, England, set among the gently rolling arable fields and orchards of the Vale of Evesham. It lies a few miles from Droitwich Spa and within easy commuting distance of Worcester and the M5, giving it a quiet countryside feel while remaining linked to larger towns.
The village has historic roots dating back to medieval times, reflected in its parish church and a number of listed buildings, and a social life centred on the village hall, local clubs and occasional fetes. The local economy is largely agricultural with many residents commuting to nearby towns, and community features such as a cricket side or village activities help keep a strong rural identity.
Postcode districts covering Himbleton
Most populated places nearby
- Birmingham 18.9 miles30.5 km
- Dudley 19.2 miles30.8 km
- Walsall 24.8 miles39.9 km
- West Bromwich 21.8 miles35.1 km
- Solihull 17.4 miles28 km
- Cheltenham 22.9 miles36.8 km
- Worcester 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Royal Leamington Spa 23.6 miles37.9 km
- Redditch 8.1 miles13 km
- Kidderminster 13.1 miles21 km
- Stourbridge 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Halesowen 16 miles25.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Huddington Parish 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Bowbrook Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Grafton Flyford Parish 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Hanbury Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Oddingley Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Crowle Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Upton Snodsbury Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- North Piddle Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Stock and Bradley Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Tibberton Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Hadzor Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Broughton Hackett Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
Example postcodes in Himbleton
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 21.1 miles34 km
- East Midlands Airport 52.5 miles84.5 km
- Droitwich Spa Railway Station 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Worcester Shrub Hill Railway Station 5.8 miles9.4 km
Hotels near Himbleton Ad
- The Hop Merchant's House 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Hadley Bowling Green Inn 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Boutique by Browns 6.5 miles10.5 km
- No.12 Self Check-in Apartments 3 6.4 miles10.2 km
- Holiday Inn Express Droitwich Spa 3 4.8 miles7.8 km
- The Bulls Head Inn 3 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Arrow Mill 4 8.5 miles13.7 km
- The Bell Inn 4 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Grafton Manor Hotel 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Stanbrook Abbey Hotel, Worcester 4 9 miles14.5 km
Schools in Himbleton
- Himbleton C of E Primary School and Nursery Primary
Local points of interest
- Westwood House Estate 5.3 miles8.5 km
- The Commandery Museum 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Pitchcroft Allotments Gardens 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Worcester Racecourse Recreation 6.7 miles10.8 km
- University of Worcester University 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Hewell Grange Estate 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Ragley Hall Country house 8 miles12.9 km
- Woodnorton Estate 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Stanbrook Abbey (1838-1871) Historic site 8.7 miles14.1 km
- Elgar Birthplace Museum Museum 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Ipsley Court Estate 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Croome Court Estate 9.4 miles15.1 km