Alfrick

Settlement in Worcestershire Malvern Hills

England

Alfrick

Old Bridge Marker on Mousehole Bridge, Suckley parish Bridge Marker inscribed in a recess in the east parapet of Mousehole Bridge on Leigh Brook, southwest of Alfrick Pound. Suckley parish. Inscribed MARTLEY R D COUNCIL / 1928 (remainder illegible).

Milestone Society National ID: WO_SUCK01br — Old Bridge Marker on Mousehole Bridge, Suckley parish Credit: Roadside Relics

Alfrick is a picturesque village located in the county of Worcestershire, England. Situated approximately 10 miles southwest of Worcester, this rural settlement offers a peaceful and idyllic countryside retreat. Alfrick is part of the Malvern Hills District, known for its stunning landscapes and charming rural communities.

The village itself is small, with a population of around 500 residents. It is nestled amongst rolling green hills, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. Alfrick is characterized by its traditional cottages, many of which date back centuries, adding to the village's charm and historical appeal.

Despite its small size, Alfrick boasts a strong sense of community. The village features a local church, St. Mary Magdalene, which serves as a focal point for religious and social gatherings. The community also benefits from a village hall, providing a space for various events and activities.

Nature enthusiasts will find plenty to explore in Alfrick. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with numerous walking and hiking trails to discover. Additionally, the nearby Teme Valley offers opportunities for fishing and boating, making it a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts.

While Alfrick may lack the amenities of larger towns, it compensates with its peaceful ambiance and natural beauty. Visitors seeking a tranquil escape from the bustling city life will find solace in this charming Worcestershire village.

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Old Bridge Marker on Mousehole Bridge, Suckley parish

Bridge Marker inscribed in a recess in the east parapet of Mousehole Bridge on Leigh Brook, southwest of Alfrick Pound. Suckley parish. Inscribed MARTLEY R D COUNCIL / 1928 (remainder illegible). Milestone Society National ID: WO_SUCK01br

Roadside Relics

Old Bridge Marker on Mousehole Bridge, Suckley parish

Bridge Marker inscribed in a recess in the west parapet of Mousehole Bridge on Leigh Brook, southwest of Alfrick Pound. Suckley parish. Inscribed MOUSEHOLE BRIDGE (remainder illegible). Milestone Society National ID: WO_SUCK02br

Roadside Relics

Garden at the Fox & Hounds Inn

Excellent country pub with a good-sized garden and children's play area for the summer months.

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Gathering in the last of the harvest near Greenstreet Farm, Alfrick & hot air balloon

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St Mary's Church, Alfrick

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Evening light, Top Knapp, Alfrick

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Alfrick & Lulsley Village Hall, Clay Green, Alfrick, Worcs

The hall's origins lie in the first village hall, which opened in an ex-army wooden hut in 1923 on the opposite side of the road to the present building. In 1953 the present hall was opened with the name of Alfrick Peace Memorial Hall, to commemorate the dead of the two World Wars. Assets from the demolished hall in the neighbouring village of Lulsley were transferred to the hall in the 1980's, but eventually major work was required, and assisted by a lottery grant, this was completed in July 2010. The hall has all the facilities you would expect of a modern hall and is fully licensed. This is useful because the village has lost both its pubs, although one remains at Lulsley.

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Alfrick & Lulsley Community Shop Ltd (1), Clay Green, Alfrick, Worcs

The village used to have a shop which closed in April 2011, when the owners retired. Now the village once again has a shop run by volunteers from the villages of Alfrick and Lulsley, which opened in 2012. Currently it is in temporary premises in the car park of the village hall, but eventually it is hoped that it could be in a permanent building. Very unusually for this type of arrangement, there is also a post office here. SO7453 : Alfrick & Lulsley Community Shop Ltd (2), Clay Green, Alfrick, Worcs.

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Alfrick & Lulsley Community Shop Ltd (2), Clay Green, Alfrick, Worcs

The aims of the shop, according to its website, is to stock what the community wants to buy, to be an outlet for produce made and grown locally, to make a margin on what is sold in accordance with their business plan, to encourage a fast turnover of fresh and seasonal produce, and to be a centre for the community. The shop also includes a Post Office counter. SO7453 : Alfrick & Lulsley Community Shop Ltd (1), Clay Green, Alfrick, Worcs.

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The main road through the village, looking north west, Alfrick, Worcs

Looking in the direction of the neighbouring village of Lulsley.

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Looking towards the Village Green and War Memorial, Alfrick, Worcs

The road to the left goes to Alfrick Pound and Suckley. The road on the right is the main road through the village and leads to the neighbouring village of Lulsley. Lulsley & Alfrick share the same Parish Council. For a closer view of the War Memorial, please see:- SO7453 : Alfrick War Memorial, Village Green, Alfrick, Worcs.

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Alfrick War Memorial, Village Green, Alfrick, Worcs

There are about 96 names on here, which shows the sacrifice made by the village in the two World Wars, as its population is only around 500. The memorial is thought to date from about 1920. SO7453 : Looking towards the Village Green and War Memorial, Alfrick, Worcs.

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Entrance to the village of Alfrick, Worcs

Entering the village from the direction of Lulsley.

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Entrance to the village of Lulsley, Worcs

Entering the village from the direction of Alfrick. Just past the speed restriction signs, on the left, is the entrance to Ravenshill Woodland Reserve.

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Lake at Ravenshill near Lulsley, Worcs

A large lake adjacent to the road between the villages of Alfrick and Lulsley.

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Fox & Hounds (1), Lulsley, Worcs

The last surviving public house in the village of Lulsley and also serves the adjoining village of Alfrick, which no longer has any pubs. The Fox & Hounds has a restaurant, large car park at the rear, a beer garden and an outdoor play area for children. SO7354 : Fox & Hounds (2) - sign, Lulsley, Worcs.

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Fox & Hounds (2) - sign, Lulsley, Worcs

The sign is rather faded but shows an amusing picture of a fox and a hound by a bar. A very common pub name, the sign of which would have been very easy to identify in the days when few people could read and write. Some pubs of this name may have been associated with a local fox hunt. SO7354 : Fox & Hounds (1), Lulsley, Worcs.

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