Honeybourne
Settlement in Worcestershire / Gloucs Wychavon
England
Honeybourne
Honeybourne is a small village located in the county of Worcestershire, near the border with Gloucestershire, in the west of England. Situated approximately 14 miles southeast of Worcester, Honeybourne is nestled amidst the picturesque Vale of Evesham, renowned for its beautiful countryside and bountiful orchards.
The village itself has a population of around 2,000 residents and offers a peaceful and tight-knit community atmosphere. Honeybourne boasts a range of amenities, including a post office, a convenience store, a primary school, and a couple of traditional pubs where locals and visitors can enjoy a drink or a meal.
The area surrounding Honeybourne is rich in natural beauty, with rolling hills, ancient woodlands, and meandering rivers. It is particularly popular with outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy activities such as hiking, cycling, and fishing. The nearby Cotswolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is also easily accessible and offers stunning landscapes for exploration.
Transportation is convenient in Honeybourne, with the village being served by a railway station on the Cotswold Line, providing regular connections to Worcester, Oxford, and London Paddington. Additionally, the village is well-connected by road, with the A46 and A44 providing easy access to nearby towns and cities.
In summary, Honeybourne is a charming village with a close-knit community, surrounded by idyllic countryside and offering a peaceful retreat for both residents and visitors alike.
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Honeybourne Images
Images are sourced within 2km of 52.094877/-1.831048 or Grid Reference SP1144. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.
Farm buildings on former RAF Honeybourne
Farm buildings in the site of the former RAF Honeybourne airfield. The airfield opened in December 1940 and was used for training Canadian pilots. The airfield closed in 1947 and reverted to farmland, though there is an industrial estate on the former site.
Industrial estate on former RAF Honeybourne
The airfield opened in December 1940 and was used for training Canadian pilots. The airfield closed in 1947 and reverted to farmland, and this industrial estate on the former site.
Farm buildings on the former RAF Honeybourne airfield
The airfield opened in December 1940 and was used for training Canadian pilots. The airfield closed in 1947 and reverted to farmland, though there is an industrial estate on the former site.
Farm buildings on former RAF Honeybourne airfield
The airfield opened in December 1940 and was used for training Canadian pilots. The airfield closed in 1947 and reverted to farmland, though there is an industrial estate on the former site.
Farmland beside Mickleton Road
The field inclines to the hedgerow to the left behind which is the Oxford to Worcester railway line.
Farm access crossing
Farm access crossing over the Oxford to Worcester railway near Honeybourne. This crossing appears to be little used compared to when first photographed in 2005 SP1344 : Level Crossing.
Closed level crossing
The crossing that was here has been removed and the gate padlocked shut.
New housing estate in Honeybourne
This housing estate has been built on what used to be the site of sheep sales. See SP1144 : Honeybourne Sheep Sale for a similar view of the same site.
New housing estate in Honeybourne
Until recently this was the site of annual sheep sales which took place on this site, see SP1144 : Honeybourne Sheep Sale back in July 2010.
New houses in Honeybourne
These houses have been built recently on a site which used to be the site of annual sheep sales SP1144 : Sheep sale site, Honeybourne. The roads are named after sheep breeds such as Herdwick and Clun.
The route of an old Roman Road in Honeybourne
This straight road in Honeybourne follows the route of Ryknild Street, a former Roman Road. The houses behind the hedge are a recent development, built on what was the site of annual sheep sales SP1144 : Sheep sale site, Honeybourne.
Ploughed field north east of Weston Road
Recently ploughed field off the B4035 Weston Road.
Fairview Builders Merchants
Seen from Buckle Street on the northern edge of Honeybourne village.
Train approaches Honeybourne Station
A First Great Western train approaches Honeybourne from the ESE.
Taken from the Buckle Street road bridge over the railway.
Honeybourne Station
A First Great Western train stands in Honeybourne Station.
Taken from the Buckle Street road bridge over the railway.
New housing by the station
Looking SSE from the Buckle Street road bridge over the railway.
The stationary train pictured is a First Great Western, most of which is standing in the relatively short Honeybourne Station, just the other side of the bridge.
A new housing estate is nearing completion just beyond the railway.
Farm track to former airfield
RAF Honeybourne is largely farmland now, this track goes round to farm buildings at the back of part of the airfield which is now an industrial estate.
Honeybourne is located at Grid Ref: SP1144 (Lat: 52.094877, Lng: -1.831048)
Administrative County: Worcestershire
District: Wychavon
Police Authority: West Mercia
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Nearby Amenities
Located within 500m of 52.094877,-1.831048Honeybourne
Honeybourne- Gate
Naptan AtcoCode: 2000G086700
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Honeybourne- Gate
Naptan Indicator: Adj
Naptan Landmark: Gate Inn
Naptan NaptanCode: wocdjpwm
Naptan Street: High Street
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.0944833/-1.8314162
Bus Stop
Honeybourne- Dudley Road
Bench: no
Bin: no
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2000G086900
Naptan Bearing: SW
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Honeybourne- Dudley Road
Naptan Indicator: Adj
Naptan Landmark: Station Road
Naptan NaptanCode: wocdjpwp
Naptan Street: Dudley Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.0981825/-1.8306055
Honeybourne- Dudley Road- Grove Ave
Naptan AtcoCode: 2000G086901
Naptan Bearing: NE
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Honeybourne- Dudley Road- Grove Ave
Naptan Indicator: Adj
Naptan Landmark: Station Road
Naptan NaptanCode: wocdjpwt
Naptan Street: Dudley Road
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.098106/-1.8309792
Gate Inn
Naptan AtcoCode: 2000G323275
Naptan Bearing: SW
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Gate Inn
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Gate Inn
Naptan NaptanCode: wocgjpjp
Naptan Street: High Street
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.094402/-1.8311829
Stratford Road
Naptan AtcoCode: 2000G323277
Naptan Bearing: SW
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Stratford Road
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Station Road
Naptan NaptanCode: wocgjpjt
Naptan Street: Stratford Road
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.0955689/-1.829821
Station Road
Naptan AtcoCode: 2000G323278
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Station Road
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Station Road
Naptan NaptanCode: wocgjpjw
Naptan Street: Station Road
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.0957397/-1.8297911
Bus Stop
Honeybourne- Thatched Tavern
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2000G677003
Naptan Bearing: NE
Naptan CommonName: Honeybourne- Thatched Tavern
Naptan Indicator: Adj
Naptan Landmark: Thatched Tavern
Naptan NaptanCode: wocdgwdp
Naptan Street: High St
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.0920156/-1.8343902
Defibrillator
Booth: K6
Covered: booth
Defibrillator Location: inside old red phone box, High Street, Honeybourne
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: no
Man Made: telephone_box
Ref GB The Circuit: 45865217-3D2F-4E31-ACD5-AE1C00DD671D
Lat/Long: 52.0932229/-1.8325286
Bus Stop
Thatched Tavern
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2000G323274
Naptan Bearing: SW
Naptan CommonName: Thatched Tavern
Naptan Indicator: adj
Naptan Landmark: Thatched Tavern Inn
Naptan NaptanCode: wocgjpjm
Naptan Street: High Street
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.0919152/-1.8344654
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:15; Sa 09:30; Su off
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: WR11 24
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 52.0963276/-1.8268822
Barrier: stile
Material: wood
Stile: stepover
Lat/Long: 52.09131/-1.8275697
Post Office
Honeybourne Post Office
Addr Country: GB
Addr Postcode: WR11 7PP
Branch: Honeybourne
Brand: Post Office
Brand Wikidata: Q1783168
Check Date: 2020-02-20
Contact Website: https://www.postoffice.co.uk/branch-finder/4594584/honeybourne
Ref Pol Id: 124343
Lat/Long: 52.0965171/-1.8272188
Defibrillator
Defibrillator Location: On the outside wall of the Honeybourne Stores, facing the Stratford Road.
Emergency: defibrillator
Ref GB The Circuit: ACBDB7F4-9209-42CB-AD8B-AF4F0149EF0E
Lat/Long: 52.0964684/-1.8270998
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: WR11 159D
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 52.0932792/-1.8324168
Honeybourne Co-op
Brand: Co-op Food
Brand Wikidata: Q3277439
Not Brand Wikidata: Q107617274
Opening Hours: 06:00-22:00
Operator: The Co-operative Group
Operator Wikidata: Q117202
Parcel Pickup: yes
Phone: +44 01386 833123
Shop: supermarket
Source: local knowledge
Lat/Long: 52.0992718/-1.8316634
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.098452/-1.831474
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.0987716/-1.8288454
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.0988952/-1.8286362
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.0985772/-1.8278128
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.0977781/-1.8296555
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.097404/-1.8288213
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.0972887/-1.8289849
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.0948483/-1.8295804
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.0949126/-1.8292397
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.0949851/-1.8289393
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.0953229/-1.8309054
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.0952767/-1.8308303
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: no
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 52.0924958/-1.8306987
Bella Hair
Addr Housenumber: 34A
Addr Street: High Street
Description: Unisex Salon
Phone: +44 1386 833470
Shop: hairdresser
Lat/Long: 52.0929006/-1.8329204
Addr Housenumber: 34B
Addr Street: High Street
Lat/Long: 52.0929161/-1.8329051
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: no
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 52.096152/-1.8315297
Recycling
Recycling Clothes: yes
Recycling Shoes: yes
Recycling Type: container
Lat/Long: 52.0991923/-1.8314973
Board Type: notice
Information: board
Operator: Honeybourne Parish Council
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 52.0963498/-1.8271007
Board Type: notice
Information: board
Operator: St Ecgwin's Chuch
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 52.0960039/-1.8272777
Restaurant
Moubourne
Cuisine: indian
Note: Appears to be part of the Gate Inn pub
Phone: +44 1386 833323
Website: https://moubourneorder.co.uk/
Lat/Long: 52.0946974/-1.8304866
Defibrillator
Emergency: defibrillator
Outdoor: yes
Ref GB The Circuit: BA7ED932-E98B-46F3-81B7-AE3000C30206
Lat/Long: 52.0927479/-1.8310616
Board Type: notice
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 52.0925012/-1.8312959
Parcel Locker
Not Brand Wikidata: Q16974764
Operator: Amazon
Parcel Mail In: no
Parcel Pickup: yes
Lat/Long: 52.0991543/-1.8315581
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.0926403/-1.8308859
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.0926432/-1.830768
Bench
Backrest: yes
Colour: #6c6060
Material: plastic
Lat/Long: 52.0973808/-1.8317318
Crossing
Crossing: marked
Crossing Island: no
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 52.0960472/-1.831335
Barrier: kissing_gate
Bicycle: no
Foot: yes
Horse: no
Motor Vehicle: no
Lat/Long: 52.0947014/-1.826738
Weston Road
Power: transformer
Transformer: distribution
Voltage Primary: 11000
Lat/Long: 52.0928898/-1.8313774
Perrie Drive
Power: transformer
Transformer: distribution
Voltage Primary: 11000
Lat/Long: 52.0984334/-1.8296689
Westbourne
Power: transformer
Transformer: distribution
Voltage Primary: 11000
Lat/Long: 52.0982565/-1.826525
Power: pole
Transformer: distribution
Voltage Primary: 11000
Lat/Long: 52.0950609/-1.8243957
Church Honeybourne
Power: pole
Transformer: distribution
Voltage Primary: 11000
Lat/Long: 52.0945628/-1.8292384
Cow Honeybourne
Location Transition: yes
Power: pole
Transformer: distribution
Voltage Primary: 11000
Lat/Long: 52.0937517/-1.8336895
Cow Honeybourne West
Power: pole
Transformer: distribution
Voltage Primary: 11000
Lat/Long: 52.0929088/-1.8374634
Cow Honeybourne High Street
Power: pole
Transformer: distribution
Voltage Primary: 11000
Lat/Long: 52.0914289/-1.8346739
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