Arrowfield Top

Settlement in Worcestershire Bromsgrove

England

Arrowfield Top

Worcester & Birmingham Canal, Hopwood Looking along a peaceful stretch of canal close to the Hopwood House Inn. — Worcester & Birmingham Canal, Hopwood Credit: Stephen McKay

Arrowfield Top is a small village located in the county of Worcestershire, England. Situated approximately 5 miles southeast of Droitwich Spa, it is nestled amidst picturesque countryside, offering residents and visitors a tranquil and idyllic setting.

The village is primarily residential, with a population of around 200 people. It is characterized by its charming cottages and traditional English architecture, giving it a quaint and welcoming atmosphere. The surrounding landscape is predominantly rural, with vast fields and meadows stretching out in every direction.

Arrowfield Top benefits from its proximity to the nearby town of Droitwich Spa, which provides residents with easy access to various amenities and services. The town boasts a range of shops, supermarkets, restaurants, and recreational facilities, ensuring that all everyday needs are catered to.

Nature enthusiasts will find plenty to explore in the area surrounding Arrowfield Top. The Worcestershire countryside offers numerous walking and cycling routes, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the stunning natural beauty of the region. Additionally, the nearby Droitwich Canal and River Salwarpe provide opportunities for boating and fishing.

Transport links in Arrowfield Top are convenient, with regular bus services connecting the village to Droitwich Spa and other nearby towns. The M5 motorway is also easily accessible, providing excellent connectivity to larger cities such as Birmingham and Worcester.

Overall, Arrowfield Top is a charming and peaceful village, offering a high quality of life in a picturesque countryside setting.

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Arrowfield Top Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.365003/-1.957378 or Grid Reference SP0374. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Worcester & Birmingham Canal, Hopwood

Looking along a peaceful stretch of canal close to the Hopwood House Inn.

Stephen McKay

Lock Keeper's Reach, Withybed Green

This small development of terraced houses beside the Worcester & Birmingham Canal is a gated community in the tiny hamlet of Withybed Green on the edge of Alvechurch. The name is a little odd - the nearest lock is at Tardebigge, a long reach indeed.

Stephen McKay

Lock Keeper's Reach, Withybed Green

This is the view from bridge 61 on the Worcester & Birmingham Canal of the same houses seen in this view: SP0172 : Lock Keeper's Reach, Withybed Green.

Stephen McKay

The Crown Inn, Withybed Green

The epitome of the country pub, the Crown is tucked away in Withybed Green, a hamlet on the edge of Alvechurch adjacent to the Worcester & Birmingham Canal. It was at one time a Mitchells & Butlers Ltd house.

Stephen McKay

Withybed Lane, Alvechurch

Withybed Lane leads to Withybed Green passing under the Redditch branch railway line.

Stephen McKay

Callow Hill Road, Alvechurch

Seen from the junction with Tanyard Lane and Snake Lane, a substantial semi-detached house overlooks Callow Hill Road.

Stephen McKay

The Red Lion, Alvechurch

Part of the Vintage Inns chain, the Red Lion is a substantial pub located on Red Lion Street.

Stephen McKay

Red Lion Street, Alvechurch

This was once the main road between Redditch and Birmingham but Alvechurch is by-passed nowadays so things are much quieter. The bus stop on the left is outside the Red Lion pub.

Stephen McKay

The Square, Alvechurch

The Square forms the heart of this large Worcestershire village. The timber framed building, part of which is occupied by a barber's shop and an estate agent, is believed to be of 15th century origin, although much altered. To the left the Old Smithy dates from the mid-19th century. Both are grade II listed.

Stephen McKay

The bottom of Bear Hill, Alvechurch

The Tudor Rose Fish Bar occupies 2 Bear Hill at its junction with Red Lion Street. The timber framed building is of 15th century origin, underbuilt in the mid-19th century, and is grade II listed.

Stephen McKay

Snake Lane, Alvechurch

The western part of Alvechurch was developed in the mid-20th century and Snake Lane, seen here from its junction with Bear Hill, forms the core of the area.

Stephen McKay