Bushley

Civil Parish in Worcestershire Malvern Hills

England

Bushley

On Mythe Bridge Crossing the River Severn. — On Mythe Bridge Credit: JThomas

Bushley is a civil parish located in the county of Worcestershire, England. Situated on the eastern bank of the River Severn, it lies approximately 3 miles southeast of the town of Tewkesbury and 13 miles northeast of the city of Gloucester. The parish covers an area of around 6 square miles and is bordered by the parishes of Ripple, Tewkesbury, and Kinnersley.

The village of Bushley itself is a small, rural community with a population of around 400 residents. It is characterized by its picturesque countryside setting and charming traditional cottages. The parish is predominantly agricultural, with farmland and meadows dominating the landscape. The River Severn and its associated floodplains also play a significant role in shaping the local environment.

Bushley has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the prehistoric and Roman periods. The village's name is derived from the Old English words "bosc" and "leah," meaning "woodland clearing," reflecting its historical connection to the surrounding forests.

Despite its small size, Bushley offers a range of amenities to its residents, including a primary school, a village hall, and a church dedicated to St. Peter. The area is well-connected to neighboring towns and cities by road, with the A38 passing through the parish, providing easy access to major transportation routes.

Bushley's tranquil and idyllic setting, combined with its close proximity to urban centers, makes it an attractive place to live for those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle within reach of essential services and amenities.

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Bushley Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.007254/-2.19146 or Grid Reference SO8634. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

On Mythe Bridge

Crossing the River Severn.

JThomas

Milestone, Upper Lode Lock, River Severn

On the NW bank of the lock. An image of the lock itself is SO8832 : Upper Lode lock on the River Severn near Tewkesbury. In 1842 the Severn Commission was set up to improve the navigation between Gloucester and Stourport. It also created a navigable linkage between the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal and the Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal. Another Severn mile peg can be seen on SO8359 : Milestone, Bevere Lock, River Severn. Inscription: To Worcester / 16½ / Miles Milestone Society National ID: SEV-29

Mr Red

Road approaching Upper Lode

The tower of Tewkesbury Abbey can be seen in the background.

Philip Halling

Footpath and road

Footpath and road to Upper Lode. The tower of Tewkesbury Abbey can be seen in the background.

Philip Halling

View to Mythe Waterworks

View across a field to Mythe Waterworks from the footpath near Upper Lode.

Philip Halling

House at Upper Lode

Surprisingly this house does appear to be listed even though it appears of some age. The former course of the River Severn was to the rear of the house before the river was diverted and a weir and lock constructed in the 1840s.

Philip Halling

Basin and Upper Lode Lock

Basin and Upper Lode Lock with the Lockkeeper's house. The lock was constructed in the 1840s.

Philip Halling

The River Severn at Upper Lode

View of the River Severn, downstream from Upper Lode.

Philip Halling

Former course of the River Severn

Former course of the River Severn at Upper Lode.

Philip Halling

Footbridge beside the River Severn

Footbridge crossing the old course of the River Severn. The river was realigned here in the 1840s when a weir and lock were constructed here at Upper Lode.

Philip Halling

Footbridge at Upper Lode

Footbridge crossing the old course of the River Severn. The river was realigned here in the 1840s when a weir and lock were constructed here at Upper Lode.

Philip Halling

The old River Severn

Until the weir and lock was constructed in the 1840s at Upper Lode, this was the course of the River Severn. This is almost like an oxbow lake, though at the southern end it is still connected to the main course of the river.

Philip Halling

House building

There was a house on this site beside Mythe Bridge SO8833 : Mythe Bridge House near Tewkesbury but it was demolished and now a new one is being built in the same site.

Philip Halling

Bushey village hall

Here is the village hall at Bushley, built in the 1970s and altered in the 2010s. The car park is open for visitors from 8am to 6pm (the same times for adjacent Bushley parish church).

Fabian Musto

St. Peter's church (Bushley)

The grand parish church of St. Peter in Bushley was built by Edward Blore in 1843, with the chancel added by G. G. Scott in 1856. The building is open to visitors from 8am to 6pm, and car parking is available at the village hall (the gates are shut after 6pm). This was grade II listed in March 1968.

Fabian Musto

The Old School (Bushley)

This timber-framed building mainly dates from the mid-nineteenth century, although incorporates parts of an earlier house from the sixteenth/seventeenth century. This was grade II listed in May 1984, and here it is from the cemetery adjacent to the parish church.

Fabian Musto

Wellingtonia House (Bushley)

The splendid house by St. Peter parish church takes its name from the adjacent Wellingtonia trees. This was built of red brick in the mid-nineteenth century as the rectory/vicarage, and this received grade II listed status in May 1984.

Fabian Musto

Bushley Green Road

Here is Bushley Green Road from the grassland adjacent to St. Peter parish church. There are many nice buildings in the village that have listed status.

Fabian Musto

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Bushley is located at Grid Ref: SO8634 (Lat: 52.007254, Lng: -2.19146)

Administrative County: Worcestershire

District: Malvern Hills

Police Authority: West Mercia