Population 400 Region West Midlands Sovereign state United Kingdom Shire county Worcestershire UK parliament constituency West Worcestershire | OS grid reference SO787606 Country England Post town WORCESTER District Malvern Hills District | |
Wichenford is a village and civil parish (with Kenswick) in the Malvern Hills District in the county of Worcestershire, England. It lies 6 miles to the north-west of the city of Worcester.
Contents
- Map of Wichenford Worcester UK
- The masons arms wichenford worcestershire
- Church
- No Shops
- Open Gardens and Village Fete
- Millennium Green
- Village Hall
- References
Map of Wichenford, Worcester, UK
Following the Poor Law Amendment Act 1834 Wichenford Parish ceased to be responsible for maintaining the poor in its parish. This responsibility was transferred to Martley Poor Law Union.
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Church
A church or chapel has existed at Wichenford from early times with mention of a chapel in Wichenford, which was attached to the church of St. Helen, Worcester around 1234. Parts of the present church of St. Lawrence date from about 1320.
No Shops
Until the mid-1990s Wichenford had both a village shop with Post Office and a village bakery, both now closed down. The two shops were situated at opposite sides of the village green, in the centre of the village. Wichenford also has a pub, the Mason's Arms, which is situated on the road to Martley and is not near the village centre.
Open Gardens and Village Fete
Every two years (the "odd" years) a number of the village's gardens are opened by their owners over a weekend in June. The 2015 event made in excess of £10,200 - an excellent result considering the stormy weather on the Saturday. Proceeds go to local charities. In even numbered years, a Fete is held in mid-July at The Memorial Hall. This popular event raises very welcome funds which are distributed to local good causes.
Millennium Green
In the year 2000 the Millennium Green was opened.
Village Hall
Wichenford Memorial Hall stands opposite the church and is used by local societies and for a variety of functions. The hall has excellent kitchen facilities and a "committee room" with a bar area.