Hillhampton

Civil Parish in Worcestershire Malvern Hills

England

Hillhampton

Hillhampton is a picturesque civil parish located in the county of Worcestershire, England. Situated in the Malvern Hills District, it covers an area of approximately 2.5 square miles. The parish is nestled in a rural setting, surrounded by rolling hills and beautiful countryside.

Hillhampton is a small village with a population of around 300 residents. It is well-known for its charming and traditional architecture, with many historic buildings dating back several centuries. The village is predominantly residential, with a mix of detached houses, cottages, and farms.

The heart of Hillhampton is centered around the village green, which serves as a focal point for community events and gatherings. The green is also home to a quaint parish church, St. Mary's, which dates back to the 12th century and is a popular landmark in the area.

The village has limited amenities, with a small post office and a community hall that hosts various activities and social events. The nearest shops and services can be found in the nearby town of Great Malvern, approximately 4 miles away.

Hillhampton is surrounded by stunning natural beauty, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The Malvern Hills, designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offer opportunities for hiking, cycling, and exploring the countryside.

Overall, Hillhampton is a tranquil and idyllic village, offering a peaceful retreat from the bustle of city life. Its charming character and scenic surroundings make it a desirable place to live or visit for those seeking a quintessential English countryside experience.

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Hillhampton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.289078/-2.325736 or Grid Reference SO7765. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A4133, Little Witley

N Chadwick

Snowy landscape between Little and Great Witley

N Chadwick

Yarhampton House

Early 17th century timber-framed former farmhouse viewed from the passing road.

Philip Halling

A443 at Great Witley church turnoff

Looking East

John Firth

A443 near Warford Pool

Sign for the church turn off can be seen in the distance. Looking west

John Firth

A443 entering Great Witley

From the east

John Firth

St Michael and All Angels Church, Great Witley

The church website Link

says ‘The church, now almost fully restored, displays a splendour which is unique amongst country churches in Britain’. This is not an understatement – the church is magnificent. Thomas Foley of Stourbridge in Worcestershire bought the Witley estate in 1655. At that time a sandstone medieval church stood to the west of the current site. His grandson Thomas III decided to build a new church but died in 1732 before work started. It was left to his widow Mary and son Thomas IV, the second baron Foley, to pay for the new church, which was built closer to the court, was of similar size and had access to the court through a door in the east transept. The church was completed in 2 years probably to designs of James Gibbs. It was plain with a brick exterior and stone dressings matching the facade of the court at that time. The outside of the court and church were later covered in Bath stone.

Richard Rogerson

Witley Court , Worcestershire

This is a Grade 1 listed building and was once one of the great houses of the Midlands, but today it is a spectacular ruin after being devastated by fire in 1937. It was built by Thomas Foley in 1655 on the site of a former manor house near Great Witley. Subsequent additions were designed by John Nash in the early 19th century and the Court was subsequently bought by the Dudley family in 1837. Following the disastrous fire in 1937, the Witley Estate, including its gardens, fell into long decline

Richard Rogerson

Front Pool at Witley Court, Worcestershire

Richard Rogerson

St. Michael and All Angels Church, Great Witley

Completed in 1735, the church of St Michael and All Angels, the parish church of both Great Witley and Little Witley, is acknowledged to be one of Britain’s finest Baroque churches. It is a Grade I listed building (Link

British Listed Buildings) This Link

, to the St Michael an All Angels website, gives a detailed account of the church’s history.

David Dixon

Witley Court Estate

The path and lawn outside the church.

David Dixon

Witley Court

Formerly one of Europe's largest and richest Victorian palaces, Witley Court was originally built in 1655 on the site of a former manor house. Subsequent additions in the early 19th century transformed it into one of the most palatial private houses in Europe. It was abandoned and fell into ruin after a severe fire in 1937. Recent improvements to the house, gardens and fountains have established it as a tourist attraction maintained by English Heritage. The ruins are designated as a Grade I listed building.

David Dixon

Country lane, off A443 road, near Structon's Heath

Photographed near its junction with the A443 road.

P L Chadwick

Victorian wall-mounted postbox, Hillhampton, near Structon's Heath

A very old postbox dating back to the reign of Queen Victoria, who died in early 1901. It serves the hamlet of Hillhampton and is near the A443 road. Postbox number:- WR6 211. Post code:- WR6 6JU. Last collection:- 4.45 pm Monday to Friday; 10.15 am Saturday. The location of the box can be seen here:- SO7765 : Country lane and postbox, Hillhampton near Structon's Heath.

P L Chadwick

Country lane and postbox, Hillhampton near Structon's Heath

One of the few facilities left in many rural area is the postbox. This one is just off the A443 road. SO7765 : Victorian wall-mounted postbox, Hillhampton, near Structon's Heath.

P L Chadwick

Entrance to nurseries at Hillhampton, near Structon's Heath

This is not a garden centre open to the public, but a commercial plant and/or vegetable growing centre. There are many rows of large greenhouses here.

P L Chadwick

Entrance to Pool House and Pool Cottage, Hillhampton, near Structon's Heath

The entrance is off the A443 road but there is no public access here. In the far distance can be glimpsed Witley Church and part of Witley Court, a large ruined house.

P L Chadwick