Our Village Wyre Piddle
Wyre Piddle is a village and civil parish in the Wychavon district of Worcestershire, England. It is on the River Avon, near where that river is joined by the Piddle Brook - between Evesham and Pershore. Two archaeological excavations in the area have found evidence of late Iron Age and Roman occupation and also an enclosed pastoral settlement with four periods of occupation dating from the Middle Iron Age. In 1967 a hoard of 219 silver coins, some from as early as 1280 and none later than 1467, was found there.
It was the home village of Claude Choules, who was born in Pershore on 3 March 1901 and became the last surviving male veteran of World War I. He moved to Australia in 1926 and died in Perth, Western Australia on 5 May 2011, aged 110. [1] There is one public house situated in Wyre Piddle; The Anchor Inn. The Anchor Inn used to serve Wyre Piddle's famous locally brewed beer 'Piddle in The Hole' before the Wyre Piddle brewery was dissolved in September 2015. The old ‘Piesse of Piddle’ Hotel is currently under renovation, and is due to reopen as a licensed tea rooms and deli in late 2022.
Nearby pubs and places to visit
THE ANCHOR INN
Distance 0.5 miles (10 minute walk)
A Grade II listed cosy, country pub serving great beer in a beautiful setting on the bank of the river
PERSHORE
Distance 2 miles (20 minute walk)
Pershore is an unspoiled, picturesque Market Town, famed for its elegant Georgian architecture and magnificent Abbey. It is renowned for its independent shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants.
THE OLD CHESTNUT TREE INN (Lower Moor)
Distance: 1.5 miles (30 minute walk)
A lovely 16th Century pub with a modern updated decor. This quaint little village pub is the centrepiece to the neighbouring village of Lower Moor and is packed with history. Offers a full menu of lovely pub food.
PERSHORE ABBEY
Distance: 2 miles (20 minute walk)
An exceptionally beautiful and interesting Abbey church. Pershore Abbey is a heritage survivor of the dissolution of the monasteries and has been a centre for Christian Worship for 1300 years.
OUNCE AT BISHAMPTON
Distance 5.7miles (13 minute drive)
Ounce at The Dolphin in Bishampton serves High quality, expertly sourced beef, combined with the Ounce butchery (and a nice glass of wine) which make for a top rated dining experience!
BROADWAY
Distance: 14 miles (25 minute drive)
At the heart of the Cotswolds lies the picture-postcard village of Broadway. Nationally recognised as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Broadway is a beautiful and historic village ideal for those who love picturesque landscapes, beautiful restaurants, and rich cultural heritage.
EVESHAM
Distance: 10 miles (20 minute drive)
Surrounded by beautiful Worcestershire countryside, Evesham is a town of great charm offering visitors plenty to do and visit.
BREDON HILL
Distance: 7 miles (20 minute drive)
For great views across the vale of Evesham and beyond, Bredon Hill is a great day out for walkers. The hill is geologically part of the Cotswolds and lies within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
THE MALVERN HILLS
Distance: 18 miles (35 minute drive)
The Malverns are a uniquely beautiful place offering more than just landscape, with beautiful towns and thriving villages to explore. Festivals, arts and a wide choice of attractions will give you reasons to visit throughout the year.
Local Walks
Local Cycling Routes
The Surrounding Area
We are perfectly situated in the heart of the England for the ideal escape and centrally positioned to travel to many attractions and places of interest in the surrounding area.
Links of Interest
The River Avon
The River Avon in central England flows generally southwestwards and is a major left-bank tributary of the River Severn, of which it is the easternmost. It is also known as the Warwickshire Avon or Shakespeare's Avon, to distinguish it from several other rivers of the same name in the United Kingdom
Avon Navigation Trust
Avon Navigation Trust are responsible for the upkeep of the navigation of the River Avon and are one of their yard that accommodate there teams and equipment is sited only a short walk from the site and you can often spot one of Clive’s teams come past on there way to a job on the river.
To learn more about the work of this trust and its volunteers visit www.avonnavigationtrust.org
Sporting Activities
Bonkers Activities paddle boarding www.bonkersactivities.co.uk
Pershore Tennis www.pershoretennis.co.uk