Berrington

Settlement in Worcestershire

England

Berrington

White Cottage along A456 Approaching Broad Field from the west, Kink in River Teme lies just east of house
White Cottage along A456 Credit: John Firth

Berrington is a small village situated in the county of Worcestershire, England. It is located approximately 5 miles northeast of the city of Worcester and is surrounded by picturesque countryside. With a population of around 500 residents, Berrington exudes a tranquil and close-knit community atmosphere.

The village is characterized by its charming English cottages, most of which date back several centuries, giving it a timeless and traditional feel. The surrounding landscape is dominated by rolling hills and lush green fields, providing ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and horse riding.

Berrington is home to St. John the Baptist Church, a beautiful medieval church that stands as a prominent landmark in the village. The church is steeped in history and boasts stunning architectural features, including a Norman font and stained glass windows. It serves as a focal point for community events and religious services.

Although Berrington is primarily a residential area, it benefits from its proximity to Worcester, which offers a wider range of amenities including shopping centers, restaurants, and entertainment venues. Berrington itself has a local pub, The Berrington Arms, which is a popular gathering spot for residents and visitors alike.

Overall, Berrington is a quaint and idyllic village that provides a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. Its charming architecture, stunning natural surroundings, and strong sense of community make it a truly delightful place to live or visit.

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Berrington Images

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White Cottage along A456 Approaching Broad Field from the west, Kink in River Teme lies just east of house
White Cottage along A456
Approaching Broad Field from the west, Kink in River Teme lies just east of house
Junction for Bleathwood at Ledwich Bridge From eastbound A456
Junction for Bleathwood at Ledwich Bridge
From eastbound A456
Entering Burford from the west on A456 Entrance to Burford House on right
Entering Burford from the west on A456
Entrance to Burford House on right
Junction for Burford House and gardens From A456 westbound
Junction for Burford House and gardens
From A456 westbound
West junction for Burford House From A456
West junction for Burford House
From A456
House on A456 just past the Cliffs drive Looking west
House on A456 just past the Cliffs drive
Looking west
A456 approaching Little Hereford from the east
A456 approaching Little Hereford from the east
Millennium Tree The sculpture stands in the corner of Oldwood Common.
Millennium Tree
The sculpture stands in the corner of Oldwood Common.
Millennium Tree Tree sculpture in the corner of the common.
Millennium Tree
Tree sculpture in the corner of the common.
St Michael's Church The soaring and dramatic Victorian church at the end of Oldwood Common, built in 1855-6 by gentleman architect Henry Woodyer for Sir Frederick Gore Ouseley. It was intended to be college chapel to an establishment dedicated to the preservation and development of traditional sacred music, a function it performed for 130 years. It finally closed in 1985 and is now a school.
St Michael's Church
The soaring and dramatic Victorian church at the end of Oldwood Common, built in 1855-6 by gentleman architect Henry Woodyer for Sir Frederick Gore Ouseley. It was intended to be college chapel to an establishment dedicated to the preservation and development of traditional sacred music, a function it performed for 130 years. It finally closed in 1985 and is now a school.
St Michael's church A dramatic mid-Victorian collegiate church of 1855-6 set in the Worcestershire countryside near Tenbury Wells. Architect was Henry Woodyer, who was also responsible for the adjoining college.
St Michael's church
A dramatic mid-Victorian collegiate church of 1855-6 set in the Worcestershire countryside near Tenbury Wells. Architect was Henry Woodyer, who was also responsible for the adjoining college.
St Michael's College The Rev Sir Frederick Gore Ouseley's choral music college of the 1850s, a fine work of Old Etonian gentleman architect Henry Woodyer. With the adjoining church, a classic mid-Victorian ensemble which had Betjeman waxing lyrical. The college closed in 1985 and is now a school, part of the King's Group.
St Michael's College
The Rev Sir Frederick Gore Ouseley's choral music college of the 1850s, a fine work of Old Etonian gentleman architect Henry Woodyer. With the adjoining church, a classic mid-Victorian ensemble which had Betjeman waxing lyrical. The college closed in 1985 and is now a school, part of the King's Group.
St Michael's church Henry Woodyer's dramatic masterpiece near Tenbury Wells, dating from 1856.
St Michael's church
Henry Woodyer's dramatic masterpiece near Tenbury Wells, dating from 1856.
Cloister Lawn, St Michael's College Henry Woodyer's masterwork of the mid 1850s.
Cloister Lawn, St Michael's College
Henry Woodyer's masterwork of the mid 1850s.
St Mary's church, Burford - monument to Thomas Cornwall  [1] The first of two separate monuments of 1630 in the church to two different Thomas Cornwalls and their wives.
St Mary's church, Burford - monument to Thomas Cornwall [1]
The first of two separate monuments of 1630 in the church to two different Thomas Cornwalls and their wives.
St Mary's church, Burford - monument to Thomas Cornwall [1] (detail) The first of two separate monuments of 1630 in the church to two different Thomas Cornwalls and their wives.
St Mary's church, Burford - monument to Thomas Cornwall [1] (detail)
The first of two separate monuments of 1630 in the church to two different Thomas Cornwalls and their wives.
St Mary's church, Burford - monument to Thomas Cornwall (2) The second of two separate monuments of 1630 in the church to two different Thomas Cornwalls and their wives.
St Mary's church, Burford - monument to Thomas Cornwall (2)
The second of two separate monuments of 1630 in the church to two different Thomas Cornwalls and their wives.
St Mary's church, Burford - monument to Edmund Cornwall A very fine and rare Tudor carved wood monument to Edmund Cornwall who died in 1508 aged only 20, one of about a hundred of these wooden medieval sculptures left in England. He is believed to have been killed in a tourney.
St Mary's church, Burford - monument to Edmund Cornwall
A very fine and rare Tudor carved wood monument to Edmund Cornwall who died in 1508 aged only 20, one of about a hundred of these wooden medieval sculptures left in England. He is believed to have been killed in a tourney.
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Berrington is located at Grid Ref: SO5767 (Lat: 52.29943, Lng: -2.6319829)

Unitary Authority: County of Herefordshire

Police Authority: West Mercia

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