English Heritage sites near Dodford with Grafton Parish

Halesowen Abbey

HALESOWEN ABBEY

8 miles from Dodford with Grafton Parish

Remains of abbey founded by King John in the 13th century.

Witley Court and Gardens

WITLEY COURT AND GARDENS

11 miles from Dodford with Grafton Parish

A hundred years ago, Witley Court was one of England's great country houses, hosting many extravagant parties. Today it is a spectacular ruin, the result of a disastrous fire in 1937.

J. W. Evans Silver Factory

J. W. EVANS SILVER FACTORY

13 miles from Dodford with Grafton Parish

Established in 1881, J. W. Evans is one of the most complete surviving historic factories in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter.

Leigh Court Barn

LEIGH COURT BARN

14 miles from Dodford with Grafton Parish

An outstanding display of English medieval carpentry, this mighty timber-framed barn is the largest cruck structure in Britain.

Edvin Loach Old Church

EDVIN LOACH OLD CHURCH

18 miles from Dodford with Grafton Parish

The ruins of an 11th century and later church built within the earthworks of a Norman motte and bailey castle, with a Victorian church nearby. The site of hundreds of years of worship.

Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden

KENILWORTH CASTLE AND ELIZABETHAN GARDEN

22 miles from Dodford with Grafton Parish

Once home to Robert Dudley, the great love of Queen Elizabeth I. Today you can walk in the beautifully recreated Elizabethan garden and marvel at the mighty Norman keep.


Churches in Dodford with Grafton Parish

Holy Trinity & St Mary

Priory Road Dodford Bromsgrove
(01527) 578297
http://www.bromsgroveparish.org.uk/holy-trinity.html

Holy Trinity & St. Mary is located in a small village 4 miles north west of Bromsgrove in Worcestershire. It was built in 1907/8 and features much fine stone and wood carving in the 'arts and crafts' style. It appears in the book "1,000 Best English Churches" by Simon Jenkins. The nave seats 100 people but for special occasions additional seating is available for 50 is available.

The church serves the parish of Dodford with Grafton which is predominantly rural in nature. The village of Dodford was the 5th Chartist settlement opened up to development in the 1850's and still retains its original road layout and examples of  the Chartist domestic dwellings. 

The church is, spiritually and culturally, at the heart of the a small scattered community. Although size limits the range of church based activities, varied events are organised including a fete, harvest festival, fundraising evenings and the like. There are at least five services each month including an innovative monthly family service which is well attended by all ages. A young people’s workshop meets three times a year and enjoys strong links with the village primary school.

The church is particularly popular for weddings because of its charming rural setting and beautiful interior.


Pubs in Dodford with Grafton Parish

Dodford Inn

Whinfield Road, Dodford, B61 9BG
(01527) 835825
thedodfordinn.co.uk/

Countryside family run pub, in the heart of Dodford. 2018 local CAMRA Pub of the Season. With the beautiful surroundings of five acres of parkland and woods, which can be enjoyed with a pint on the south facing terrace. The Dodford has rece...
Park Gate

Kidderminster Road, Bromsgrove, B61 9AJ
(01527) 272665
parkgateinn.co.uk/

Roadside pub with a small, friendly bar and a lounge with pool table. Popular with walkers, it has attractive views, a large terrace, dog friendly garden, play area and marquee for summer lounging. Up to four (including locally brewed) ales...