Lower Strensham

Settlement in Worcestershire Wychavon

England

Lower Strensham

Clouds & Floods Looking South along the M5 from Strensham under a stormy sky. The river Avon is in flood and to the left is the edge of the Cotswolds. — Clouds & Floods Credit: David Stowell

Lower Strensham is a small village located in the county of Worcestershire, England. Situated on the banks of the River Avon, it is part of the Wychavon District and lies approximately 10 miles southeast of Worcester. The village is surrounded by picturesque countryside, offering residents and visitors a tranquil and rural setting.

Lower Strensham is known for its charming architecture, with many traditional stone cottages and buildings that reflect its historical past. The village has a close-knit community and a population of around 400 residents.

Despite its small size, Lower Strensham has a few amenities to cater to the needs of its residents. These include a village hall, which hosts various community events and gatherings, as well as a local pub that serves as a social hub. The village also benefits from a primary school, providing education for the younger population.

The surrounding area offers numerous opportunities for outdoor activities. The nearby River Avon provides scenic walks and fishing spots, while the Worcestershire countryside is ideal for hiking, cycling, and exploring nature.

Lower Strensham enjoys good transport links, with the M5 motorway passing close by, providing convenient access to Worcester and other major cities in the region. The village is also well-connected to nearby towns and villages through a network of local roads.

Overall, Lower Strensham is a peaceful and idyllic village, offering a charming countryside lifestyle while remaining accessible to nearby amenities and transport links.

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Lower Strensham Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.064012/-2.141464 or Grid Reference SO9040. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Clouds & Floods

Looking South along the M5 from Strensham under a stormy sky. The river Avon is in flood and to the left is the edge of the Cotswolds.

David Stowell

Strensham War Memorial and Almshouses.

The almshouses bear a crest and date of 1697.

Bob Embleton

Stubble field on Bredon Fields Farm

Beyond this stubble field on Bredon Fields Farm is Strensham Water Treatment Works which takes water from its intake on the River Severn near Upton-upon-Severn and after treatment the water is then pumped to Coventry.

Philip Halling

Strensham South Motorway Services

Strensham South Motorway Services, on the M5.

Kevin Hale

War Memorial, Upper Strensham

To see the names follow: SO9039 : Names on Strensham War Memorial WWI and SO9039 : Names on Strensham War memorial WWII

Philip Halling

Bredon Field Farm

Bredon Field Farm viewed from Mill Lane. The Cotswolds can be seen on the horizon.

Philip Halling

The M5 junction 8

View to the south from the bridge carrying Mill Lane. Bredon Field Farm can be seen above the white lorry, one mile south of this junction the M5 crosses the River Avon which at the time of this picture was in flood. The Cotswolds can be seen on the horizon.

Philip Halling

Former public house, Strensham

This used to be the Cavalier and previously the Pelican Inn, though it is many years since this was a pub.

Philip Halling

Strensham

Strensham village centre, on the left is the war memorial and almshouses.

Philip Halling

Strensham south M5 motorway services.

Newly rebuilt.

Steve Fareham

Strensham Court Mews

These former mews belonged to Strensham Court (demolished in the 1970s) and were converted to residential accommodation in the 1980s.

Philip Halling

Highways depot at Strensham

Highsway depot located near Strensham's southbound services.

Philip Halling

Back lane in Upper Strensham

Peter Whatley

Strensham Village Hall

Although situated in Upper Strensham, the village hall is labelled without any distinction.

Peter Whatley

Strensham war memorial and village green

Peter Whatley

Upper Strensham telephone box and bus shelter

The telephone box still worked when photographed, but you'll have a fair old wait for a bus.

Peter Whatley

Parting of the (motor)ways

Centre, the M5 heads straight across the Avon valley pell mell toward Gloucester and Bristol. On either side are the slip roads to the M50 which opened rather earlier than the 'main line'. Sadly, junction 8 of the M5 is no longer a classic UK "trumpet" design, just a commonplace roundabout.

Peter Whatley

Elegant engineering

The M5, just north of the "new" M50 junction, at which point there are multiple flows on either side for the junction and accesses to/from Strensham services. Nicely engineered with smooth flowing curves and adequate land take to ensure that there are no sudden conflicts. Not as much fun as the old "trumpet" design for junction 8 though!

Peter Whatley

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Lower Strensham is located at Grid Ref: SO9040 (Lat: 52.064012, Lng: -2.141464)

Administrative County: Worcestershire

District: Wychavon

Police Authority: West Mercia