Worcester Philharmonic Orchestra: New Year Family Favourites
2025-01-11 14:30 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | Number 8, 8 High Street, Pershore, WR10 1BG
Join Worcester Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Dan Watson and led by Graham Longfils, at Number 8 in Pershore for New Year Family Favourites.
Programme
Prokofiev Peter and the Wolf
Grieg Peer Gynt Suite No 1
Rossini Overture: William Tell
Strauss Pizzicato Polka & Radetzky March
Tickets
£15 (under 16s: free) – sold out (look out for further Worcestershire Philharmonic Orchestra concerts later in 2025)

Wild Imagination Winter Trail
2025-01-24 10:00 - 2025-01-26 16:00 | Croome Park, High Green, Worcester, Worcs, WR8 9DW
Brought to life by artist Sarah Taylor Silverwood in partnership with young people from Pershore, embark on an outdoor adventure to discover all the fantastical characters.
Sarah worked with youngsters from Pershore to explore Croome’s landscape and plants, including some of those featured in the Hortus Croomensis, a guide to Croome’s vast and varied plant collection written by Head Gardener William Dean 200 years ago. Participants responded to the theme by drawing inspiration from nature, gathering drawings and imagining wild and wonderful characters that were brought to life by the artist.
Join the characters on their adventure as they roam across Croome’s gardens in this year’s outdoor winter trail – how many will you discover?
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue. Booking is not required.
This project is generously supported by the Tony Brooks legacy and public funding from Arts Council England and The Elmley Foundation.

Wild Imagination Exhibition (Animation) with Sarah Taylor Silverwood
2025-01-24 11:00 - 2025-03-02 16:00 | Croome Park, High Green, Worcester, Worcs, WR8 9DW
The animation is a creative response to Croome’s “Pages from Nature” theme, inspired by the Hortus Croomensis, a comprehensive guide to the estate’s abundant and exotic plant collection written by William Dean, who was Head Gardener at Croome back in 1824. Sarah worked with young participants from the local area to examine some of the flora found in William Dean’s publication that still thrive today. They gathered drawings and captured sounds that the artist transformed into characters that go on a wild adventure across Croome’s gardens.
Field recordings and observations from the participants have been produced into an accompanying soundtrack produced by artist Anna Palmer.
Entry to the exhibition (animation) is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue. Booking is not required.
This project is generously supported by the Tony Brooks legacy and public funding from Arts Council England and The Elmley Foundation.
Visit the National Trust website for more information, including opening times.

Boys School House Tours at Croome
2025-01-31 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-01-31 14:00 - 15:00 | Croome Park, High Green, Worcester, Worcs, WR8 9DW
After World War Two, the house at Croome was used as a boarding school for boys. Former pupil Pete will be giving tours of the house and sharing his experience of that time.
Tours begin at 12pm and 2pm on 31 January 2025 in the house and last for around 45 minutes, covering three levels of the house.
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue. Booking is not required.

Snowdrop Saturday at The Tudor House Museum
2025-02-08 11:00 - 15:00 | Tudor House Museum, 16 Church Street, Upton upon Severn, WR8 0HT
Saturday 8 February 11am – 3pm
Come to Upton upon Severn and enjoy the stunning array of snowdrops in the beautiful Museum garden and on the Old Churchyard (The Pepperpot).
Homemade shortbread, tea and coffee available and time to explore the three floors of the Museum.
Free Entry – Donations welcome
Email: tudorhouse.upton@gmail.com

Buddy Holly Experience
2025-02-08 19:30 - 21:30 | St James’ Church (Welland), Drake Street, Welland, WR13 6LP
On Saturday 8 February 2025 we once again celebrate the music of pop music pioneer, rock ‘n’ roll influencer and all-round music legend Buddy Holly at St. James Church, Welland, expertly delivered by the incredible singer-songwriter and guitarist Sunjay and band!
Doors open at 7pm; concert starts at 7.30pm.
Tickets: £20 plus booking fee – book online at Ticketsource

February Half-Term Patterns in Nature Trail
2025-02-15 10:00 - 2025-02-23 16:00 | Croome Park, High Green, Worcester, Worcs, WR8 9DW
Come along to Croome this February half-term from 15 – 23 February 2025.
Have you ever stopped to look closely at some of the flowers, leaves, lichens and insects we have around us?
Nature has many astonishing patterns.
We can see shapes that repeat again and again, from the small – like the swirls on a snail’s shell – to the large – like the branches of trees.
Set out on an exciting trail around the parkland of Croome to discover nature’s patterns in a free spotter activity – can you work out where each pattern comes from?
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply. Booking is not required.

February Half-Term – Nature Crafting Sessions
2025-02-17 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-02-17 11:45 - 12:45, 2025-02-21 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-02-21 11:45 - 12:45 | Croome Park, High Green, Worcester, Worcs, WR8 9DW
Come along to Croome this February half-term for nature crafting sessions including clay, Hapa zome, printing and more.
Crafting sessions will be taking place on Monday 17 February and Friday 21 February 2025, with each session lasting one hour with drop-in activities to create and take home.
Choose from then 10.30 – 11.30am session or 11.45am – 12.45pm session.
Cost: £5 per child (admission also applies) – booking essential

Rapunzel: A Tangled Panto!
2025-02-19 19:30 - 20:00, 2025-02-20 19:30 - 20:00, 2025-02-21 19:30 - 20:00, 2025-02-22 14:30 - 15:00, 2025-02-22 19:30 - 20:00 | Upton Memorial Hall, 8 Old Street, Upton upon Severn, WR8 0HA, United Kingdom
Pepperpot Players Presents
Rapunzel: A Tangled Panto!
Wed 19, Thurs 20 and Fri 32 Feb at 7:30pm
Sat 22 Feb at 2:30pm and 7:30pm
Memorial Hall, Upton upon Severn
Tickets: £12 online
£13 on the door

Spring Fair
2025-04-12 10:00 - 14:00 | Upton Memorial Hall, 8 Old Street, Upton upon Severn, WR8 0HA, United Kingdom
Saturday 12 April 2025 10am – 2pm
Memorial Hall, Upton upon Severn
Free Entry
Craft and Gift Stalls
Refreshments
Teddy Tombola
Hook a Duck
Raffle
And More!
All proceeds donated to Hanley Swan Primary School
Hanley Swan Primary School PFA

Easter Fun in Upton upon Severn
2025-04-17 08:00 - 2025-04-21 17:00 | Upton upon Severn Tourist Information Centre, Church Street, Upton upon Severn, WR8 0HT
Malvern Hills District Council, The Tudor House Museum and Upton Tourist Information Centre have planned a fun event for the Easter weekend in Upton upon Severn.
Buy your egg to decorate for £1 from Upton TIC or The Tudor House Museum during the Easter weekend. The wooden eggs can be decorated at home or in the Museum (free entry).
Your egg should be labelled and taken to Upton TIC for display on the Easter Tree over the weekend by 1pm on Monday 21 April 2025 ready for judging at 2pm by an ‘eggstra’ special celebrity!
Prizes will be awarded for the best Under 6, Under 11 and Adult decorated eggs, with the overall winner to receive a hamper of chocolate.
All profits from the Easter egg decorating event will go to local schools.
Contact: tudorhouse.upton@gmail.com or upton-info@visitthemalverns.org

Flower Festival (VE Day Commemoration)
2025-05-03 08:00 - 2025-05-05 17:00 | St Gabriel’s Church, Hanley Swan, WR8 0DY
Several teams of arrangers have got together and planned a special floral tribute to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
Parking, toilets and cream teas are available at St Gabriel’s.
The Flower Festival is part of Hanley Swan Open Gardens, which runs from Saturday 3 May – Monday 5 May 2025 (12pm – 5pm daily). Tickets, which cost £7.50 for adults (children: free), are available at any participating venue.

VE Day 80th Anniversary Day
2025-05-10 10:00 - 16:00 | Croome Park, High Green, Worcester, Worcs, WR8 9DW
To celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE day, come along to mark RAF Defford’s vital role in the Second World War with a day filled with music and song. The day will feature brass band performances at 11am and 1pm and a WWII sing-along throughout the day.
Lissie Allsopp sing a long at 12pm and 2pm.
Pershore cadets will also be showcasing flight simulators in the SOQ (sergeants’ and orderlies’ quarters) for a drop-in session.
This event, which runs from 10am – 4pm, is free to all, with no entry fees.

Dubs in the Middle
2025-05-22 08:00 - 2025-05-26 17:00 | Severn End, Hanley Castle, Worcester, WR8 0BW
The ultimate family-friendly VW festival celebrates its 10th anniversary show with a move to a beautiful new venue, Severn End near Upton upon Severn.
The jam-packed 2025 event includes:

Workshops (60+ sessions)
Club camping
Live music (55+ acts)
Tribute Sunday (7 acts)
Silent disco – 3 channels
Trade stalls
Food stalls
Fun fair & inflatables
Show ‘n’ Shine (Saturday)
Race Night
Dog show (Sunday)
Inter-club games
Lots of free kids’ entertainment
Live shows

Plus much much more…
The event is marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day with its fancy dress theme.
For more information and tickets, visit the Dubs in the Middle website.

SARA Open Day 2025
2025-05-31 10:00 - 15:00 | Upton Marina, E Waterside, Upton upon Severn, Worcestershire, WR8 0PB, United Kingdom
Please come along and support Severn Area Rescue Association Upton’s second annual open day on Saturday 31 May 2025 at Upton Marina!
It runs from 10am until 3pm and will feature boat rides, a tombola, bouncy castle, refreshment stands, games and some lovely local businesses!
All proceeds go straight into keeping our crew of volunteers working to keep the community safe with water and land searches, rescues and much more!

Mid Summer Tea Party
2025-06-14 14:00 - 16:30 | Strensham Church, Church Road, Strensham, WR8 9LW
Drink tea. Eat Cake. Save Historic Churches!
To help save our important landmark churches for future generations to enjoy.
Pope in and enjoy tea and cake; there will also be a raffle and plant sales.
Strensham Church can be found behind M5 South services.

Worcester Philharmonic Orchestra: Summer Concert
2025-06-14 14:30 - 16:30 | Pershore Abbey, Church Walk, Pershore, WR10 1BB
Worcester Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Dan Watson and led by Graham Longfils, presents An English Summertime Concert at Pershore Abbey.
Programme
Ethel Smyth Overture from The Wreckers
Vaughan Williams English Folk Song Suite
Coleridge-Taylor Petite Suite de Concert
Finzi Five Bagatelles for Clarinet and Strings, with soloist Chris Goodman
Coates The Three Elizabeths, Suite for Orchestra
Tickets
£15 / under 16s free but ticket required – available from Tourist Information Centres in Malvern (cash/card), Worcester (cash/card) and Pershore (cash only) or online at Ticketsource (booking fee applies online)

Upton Artisan Market
2025-06-27 10:00 - 16:00 | Waterside, East Waterside, Upton upon Severn, Worcestershire, WR8 0PB, United Kingdom
Market open: 10am – 4pm
With the popular Jazz Festival in town, what better way to bring the community together than with a vibrant Artisan Market filled with local arts, crafts, and delicious produce?
Come along for a day of creativity, culture, and community spirit as we showcase talented local makers and small businesses alongside the smooth sounds of live jazz. Whether you’re browsing for unique gifts, treating yourself to handmade goodies, or just soaking up the atmosphere, there’s something to appeal to everyone on what promises to be a day to remember!

Keith Little Quartet (Upton Jazz Festival)
2025-06-27 19:00 - 21:30 | Bar 7, 57 Old Street, Upton upon Severn, WR8 0HN, United Kingdom
Free entry
Keith Little (piano) has spent many years playing in Germany but has now come back to Cardiff, where he started his playing career. The quartet features acclaimed reeds player Zoltan Sagi. Zoltan studied clarinet at college with Robert Earle and later Frank Allen (CBSO). He draws much inspiration on Saxophone from Johnny Hodges, Cannonball Adderley and Stan Getz. His early experience was with dance bands, and New Orleans jazz, playing with Dan Pawson. After a period in music education, he spent 3 years with Chris Barber. He has played with many exceptional musicians in top class bands including the Pasadena Roof Orchestra. Completing the quartet are Rachel Hayward (guitar) and Bill Lynn (bass).

Panama Jazz Quartet (Upton Jazz Festival)
2025-06-27 20:00 - 22:00 | The Muggery, The Muggery, 58 Old St, Upton upon Severn, Worcester WR8 0HW, Upton - upon - Severn, Worcestershire, WR8 0HW, United Kingdom
Free entry
This lively New Orleans quartet have played at many jazz clubs, social clubs, etc over the years, including many trips to Northern Spain and Brittany. Tom Doughty (trumpet and vocals), Clive Johnstone (clarinet, saxophones and vocals), Alan ‘Oggy’ Hogg (banjo, guitar and vocals) and Keith Tolley (double bass and vocals).

Malvern Jazz Jam (Upton Jazz Festival)
2025-06-27 20:00 - 22:00 | The Swan Hotel, Waterside, Upton - upon - Severn, Worcestershire, WR8 0JD
Free entry
For many years there was a Jam at Upton, and after last year’s success we warmly welcome Roy Snook, his team, and the excellent and supportive house band who have made the Jam a success in West Malvern (first Friday of each month at West Malvern Social Club). Please come along with voice or instrument, and book yourself in for a number or two. All welcome and you don’t have to be a virtuoso – mistakes happen, the occasional note is fluffed, but it’s always fun.

Music at the Musuem (Upton Jazz Festival)
2025-06-28 | Tudor House Museum, 16 Church Street, Upton upon Severn, WR8 0HT
Free entry
There will be Music at the Museum all afternoon, in the beautiful garden and inside if necessary. Tea, coffee and cake, too.
1pm – 1.45pm: The Foregate Brothers
Andy and David are a quirky and irreverent guitar/vocals duo, playing the lighter side of jazz from the 20s to the 50s, with a smattering of humorous originals and the occasional blues thrown in for good measure. Working on the philosophy of ‘what’s the worst that could happen’ means that literally anything could!
2pm – 2.45pm: Fishmongers Friends
Kicked off our 7th Upton Jazz Fringe. The Friends are a Herefordshire based, mixed shanty group who sing to raise money for St Michaels Hospice so please give generously.
3pm – 3.45pm: Len Cole Saxtet
The Len Cole Saxtet was formed and inspired by the late Len Cole from Earls Croome. Six saxophones – Karen, Angie, Angela, May, Dave and Jon – will play familiar upbeat numbers ranging from the Beatles, St Louis Blues and Birdland and ending with a rock ’n roll finale.
4pm – 5.15pm: Worcester Ukulele Band
The band has played gigs around Worcester and beyond for many years. We entertain audiences with lively renditions of songs from the early 20th century to the present day… we take on all challenges, we encourage audience participation and hope you leave with a smile and feeling uplifted. We raise around £20,000 a year!! Our charity for this year is MAGGS, giving hope to the homeless.
