Hillhampton

Settlement in Worcestershire Malvern Hills

England

Hillhampton

A4133, Little Witley
A4133, Little Witley Credit: N Chadwick

Hillhampton is a quaint village located in the county of Worcestershire, England. Situated in the beautiful countryside, it is nestled within the Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village is surrounded by rolling green hills and picturesque landscapes, offering residents and visitors a peaceful and idyllic setting.

With a population of around 500 residents, Hillhampton maintains a strong sense of community. The village is known for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere, making it an ideal place for families and individuals seeking a close-knit community.

Hillhampton boasts a range of amenities, including a local pub, a village hall, and a primary school. The pub, known as The Hillhampton Arms, serves as a social hub where locals can gather, enjoy a pint, and engage in lively conversations. The village hall hosts various events and activities throughout the year, such as community meetings, exercise classes, and celebrations.

For those who enjoy outdoor activities, Hillhampton offers ample opportunities for exploration. Residents can take advantage of the nearby walking and cycling trails that wind through the scenic countryside. Additionally, the village is in close proximity to the Malvern Hills, providing stunning views and opportunities for hiking, rock climbing, and wildlife spotting.

Overall, Hillhampton offers a tranquil and picturesque setting, combined with a strong sense of community. Its proximity to natural beauty and range of amenities make it an attractive place to live or visit for those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle.

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Hillhampton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.286584/-2.3291877 or Grid Reference SO7765. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A4133, Little Witley
A4133, Little Witley
Snowy landscape between Little and Great Witley
Snowy landscape between Little and Great Witley
Yarhampton House Early 17th century timber-framed former farmhouse viewed from the passing road.
Yarhampton House
Early 17th century timber-framed former farmhouse viewed from the passing road.
A443 at Great Witley church turnoff Looking East
A443 at Great Witley church turnoff
Looking East
A443 near Warford Pool Sign for the church turn off can be seen in the distance. Looking west
A443 near Warford Pool
Sign for the church turn off can be seen in the distance. Looking west
A443 entering Great Witley From the east
A443 entering Great Witley
From the east
A443 at Great Witley B4197 turning to the left. the entrance to the Surgery to the right
A443 at Great Witley
B4197 turning to the left. the entrance to the Surgery to the right
St Michael and All Angels Church, Great Witley The church website <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.greatwitleychurch.org.uk/index.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.greatwitleychurch.org.uk/index.htm">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> 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.
St Michael and All Angels Church, Great Witley
The church website LinkExternal 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.
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
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
Front  Pool at Witley Court, Worcestershire
Front Pool at Witley Court, Worcestershire
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 (<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-152316-church-of-st-michael-great-witley" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-152316-church-of-st-michael-great-witley">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> British Listed Buildings)

This <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.greatwitleychurch.org.uk/the.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.greatwitleychurch.org.uk/the.htm">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> , to the St Michael an All Angels website, gives a detailed account of the church’s history.
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 (LinkExternal link British Listed Buildings) This LinkExternal link , to the St Michael an All Angels website, gives a detailed account of the church’s history.
Witley Court Estate The path and lawn outside the church.
Witley Court Estate
The path and lawn outside the church.
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.
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.
Country lane, off A443 road, near Structon's Heath Photographed near its junction with the A443 road.
Country lane, off A443 road, near Structon's Heath
Photographed near its junction with the A443 road.
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:- <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3058333">SO7765 : Country lane and postbox, Hillhampton near Structon's Heath</a>.
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.
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.

<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3058307">SO7765 : Victorian wall-mounted postbox, Hillhampton, near Structon's Heath</a>.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Hillhampton is located at Grid Ref: SO7765 (Lat: 52.286584, Lng: -2.3291877)

Administrative County: Worcestershire

District: Malvern Hills

Police Authority: West Merica

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