Front Pool

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Worcestershire Malvern Hills

England

Front Pool

Front Pool, located in Worcestershire, is a picturesque body of water that encompasses diverse aquatic habitats, including a lake, pool, pond, and freshwater marsh. Spanning an area of approximately 20 acres, this natural attraction is renowned for its stunning scenery and rich biodiversity.

The lake, which forms the centerpiece of Front Pool, is characterized by its calm, reflective waters and is home to a variety of freshwater fish species, including perch, roach, and pike. Anglers often flock to the lake to engage in fishing activities, taking advantage of the abundant fish populations.

Adjacent to the lake lies a smaller pool, which provides a tranquil setting for visitors to enjoy. This pool is teeming with aquatic plants and serves as a sanctuary for various waterfowl species, such as ducks and geese. Birdwatchers can often be seen observing these graceful creatures in their natural habitat.

A charming pond is nestled amidst the surrounding woodlands, attracting a myriad of amphibians and invertebrates. Frogs, newts, and dragonflies are just a few of the species that thrive in this small but vibrant ecosystem. Nature enthusiasts can explore the pond's edges and marvel at the intricate web of life that exists within its confines.

Towards the southern end of Front Pool, a sprawling freshwater marsh stretches across the landscape. This marshland, characterized by its tall reeds and lush vegetation, provides a haven for a wide range of wildlife. Birds, including herons and kingfishers, can be spotted wading through the shallow waters, while mammals such as otters and water voles make their homes along the marsh's edges.

In conclusion, Front Pool in Worcestershire is a captivating natural site that offers a variety of aquatic habitats for both wildlife and visitors to enjoy. Its lake, pool, pond, and freshwater marsh provide a diverse range of ecosystems, making it a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts and those seeking tranquility amidst the beauty of the Worcestershire countryside.

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Front Pool Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.284176/-2.3383318 or Grid Reference SO7765. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A4133, Little Witley

N Chadwick

Snowy landscape between Little and Great Witley

N Chadwick

A443 at Great Witley church turnoff

Looking East

John Firth

A443 near Warford Pool

Sign for the church turn off can be seen in the distance. Looking west

John Firth

A443 entering Great Witley

From the east

John Firth

A443 at Great Witley

B4197 turning to the left. the entrance to the Surgery to the right

John Firth

St Michael and All Angels Church, Great Witley

The church website Link

says ‘The church, now almost fully restored, displays a splendour which is unique amongst country churches in Britain’. This is not an understatement – the church is magnificent. Thomas Foley of Stourbridge in Worcestershire bought the Witley estate in 1655. At that time a sandstone medieval church stood to the west of the current site. His grandson Thomas III decided to build a new church but died in 1732 before work started. It was left to his widow Mary and son Thomas IV, the second baron Foley, to pay for the new church, which was built closer to the court, was of similar size and had access to the court through a door in the east transept. The church was completed in 2 years probably to designs of James Gibbs. It was plain with a brick exterior and stone dressings matching the facade of the court at that time. The outside of the court and church were later covered in Bath stone.

Richard Rogerson

Witley Court , Worcestershire

This is a Grade 1 listed building and was once one of the great houses of the Midlands, but today it is a spectacular ruin after being devastated by fire in 1937. It was built by Thomas Foley in 1655 on the site of a former manor house near Great Witley. Subsequent additions were designed by John Nash in the early 19th century and the Court was subsequently bought by the Dudley family in 1837. Following the disastrous fire in 1937, the Witley Estate, including its gardens, fell into long decline

Richard Rogerson

Front Pool at Witley Court, Worcestershire

Richard Rogerson

St. Michael and All Angels Church, Great Witley

Completed in 1735, the church of St Michael and All Angels, the parish church of both Great Witley and Little Witley, is acknowledged to be one of Britain’s finest Baroque churches. It is a Grade I listed building (Link

British Listed Buildings) This Link

, to the St Michael an All Angels website, gives a detailed account of the church’s history.

David Dixon

Witley Court Estate

The path and lawn outside the church.

David Dixon

Witley Court

Formerly one of Europe's largest and richest Victorian palaces, Witley Court was originally built in 1655 on the site of a former manor house. Subsequent additions in the early 19th century transformed it into one of the most palatial private houses in Europe. It was abandoned and fell into ruin after a severe fire in 1937. Recent improvements to the house, gardens and fountains have established it as a tourist attraction maintained by English Heritage. The ruins are designated as a Grade I listed building.

David Dixon

Country lane, off A443 road, near Structon's Heath

Photographed near its junction with the A443 road.

P L Chadwick

Victorian wall-mounted postbox, Hillhampton, near Structon's Heath

A very old postbox dating back to the reign of Queen Victoria, who died in early 1901. It serves the hamlet of Hillhampton and is near the A443 road. Postbox number:- WR6 211. Post code:- WR6 6JU. Last collection:- 4.45 pm Monday to Friday; 10.15 am Saturday. The location of the box can be seen here:- SO7765 : Country lane and postbox, Hillhampton near Structon's Heath.

P L Chadwick

Country lane and postbox, Hillhampton near Structon's Heath

One of the few facilities left in many rural area is the postbox. This one is just off the A443 road. SO7765 : Victorian wall-mounted postbox, Hillhampton, near Structon's Heath.

P L Chadwick

Entrance to nurseries at Hillhampton, near Structon's Heath

This is not a garden centre open to the public, but a commercial plant and/or vegetable growing centre. There are many rows of large greenhouses here.

P L Chadwick

Entrance to Pool House and Pool Cottage, Hillhampton, near Structon's Heath

The entrance is off the A443 road but there is no public access here. In the far distance can be glimpsed Witley Church and part of Witley Court, a large ruined house.

P L Chadwick