Blackminster

Settlement in Worcestershire Wychavon

England

Blackminster

Evesham bypass - approaching the B4035 roundabout Credit: Peter Whatley

Blackminster is a small village located in the Wychavon district of Worcestershire, England. Situated approximately three miles west of Evesham, it is surrounded by picturesque countryside and enjoys a peaceful rural setting. The village is situated close to the A46 road, providing convenient access to nearby towns and cities.

Blackminster has a long history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Iron Age. The village is home to a number of traditional buildings, including a charming 13th-century church, St. Catherine's. This historic church is a focal point of the village and attracts visitors with its impressive architecture and beautiful stained glass windows.

The village is relatively small in size, with a population of around 500 residents. Despite its size, it benefits from a range of local amenities, including a primary school, post office, and a village hall. The area is popular with walkers and nature enthusiasts, thanks to its proximity to the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Blackminster is also known for its thriving farming community, with many residents involved in agricultural activities. The surrounding fields and farmland contribute to the village's idyllic charm and provide a scenic backdrop.

Overall, Blackminster offers a tranquil and close-knit community, perfect for those seeking a peaceful countryside lifestyle. Its rich history, rural setting, and range of amenities make it an attractive place to live or visit in Worcestershire.

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Blackminster Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.099657/-1.898506 or Grid Reference SP0744. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Evesham bypass - approaching the B4035 roundabout

Peter Whatley

Evesham bypass - B4510 overbridge

Peter Whatley

St. James's church Badsey

A rare shaft of sunlight illuminates the east end of this village church in the Vale of Evesham.

Jonathan Billinger

Taking the springer out

An afternoon dog-walking near Badsey.

Jonathan Billinger

Edwardian villas, Badsey

Substantial village houses opposite the church.

Jonathan Billinger

Footpath to Back Lane

A small piece of Evesham Vale pasture land.

Jonathan Billinger

Main Street, Bretforton

A black-and-white house viewed from the Drinkwater Lane junction.

Jonathan Billinger

Oxford to Worcester Line

The view looking west from bridge 104-51 showing the recently completed double tracking of the line.

Bill Johnson

Worcester to Oxford Line

The view looking east from bridge 104-51 showing the recently completed double tracking of the line.

Bill Johnson

Bridge 104-51

The road bridge over the Oxford to Worcester railway line.

Bill Johnson

Unmade lane of Station Road, Offenham

An unmade lane leading into the fields at the side of the Oxford to Worcester railway line.

Bill Johnson

Houses in South Littleton

This is very close to the southern edge of the square, the grid line being just the other side of the black and white half timbered house. The road is Main St close to the junction with Long Hyde Rd.

Nigel Mykura

Road to Offenham

This signpost is on the B4085 through South Littleton. There are sheltered accommodation houses on the left. the road straight ahead is Long Hyde Rd to Offenham with the road to Badsey on the left and to North Middleton on the right.

Nigel Mykura

Blackminster Middle School

These are the entrance gates to the school set back in a small lay by just off the B4085 Blackminster to Littleton road.

Nigel Mykura

Houses at Blackminster Crossroads

These houses are at the crossroads where the B4085 is crossed by the minor road from Offenham to Honeybourne. The track to the right of the houses leads to an industrial estate.

Nigel Mykura

Shops on Badsey High St

The shops are right on the very edge of the square so that the grid line follows the line of the pavement. The shops are in SP 0643 but the road in front of them is in SP0743

Nigel Mykura