English Heritage sites near Rock Parish

Witley Court and Gardens

WITLEY COURT AND GARDENS

5 miles from Rock 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.

Edvin Loach Old Church

EDVIN LOACH OLD CHURCH

10 miles from Rock 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.

Leigh Court Barn

LEIGH COURT BARN

12 miles from Rock Parish

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

Halesowen Abbey

HALESOWEN ABBEY

16 miles from Rock Parish

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

Wenlock Priory

WENLOCK PRIORY

19 miles from Rock Parish

Tranquil ruins in lovely setting. Re-founded by the Normans as a priory. Unusual washing fountain with 12th century carvings, extravagantly decorated chapter house, topiary-filled cloister garden.

Iron Bridge

IRON BRIDGE

20 miles from Rock Parish

The world’s first iron bridge was erected over the River Severn here in 1779 by Abraham Darby III. Costing over £6000, the bridge was cast in his Coalbrookdale foundry, using 378 tons of iron.

Churches in Rock Parish

Holy Trinity

Church Lane Far Forest Kidderminster
01299 896837
http://www.wyreforestwest.org.uk

St Giles

Heightington Road Heightington Kidderminster
01299 896837
http://www.wyreforestwest.org.uk

St Peter & St Paul

Porchbrook Road Rock Kidderminster
01299 896837
http://www.wyreforestwest.org.uk

Pubs in Rock Parish

Bliss Gate Inn

Bliss Gate, Rock, DY14 9YE

Village pub closed in 2005.
Colliers Farm Shop & Cafe

Tenbury Road, Clows Top, DY14 9HA
(01299) 832242

This transformation from a previously under-used country pub means there's a steady stream of customers calling in to buy local produce and relax in the cafe. It previously offered a cask ale but now offers real ale in bottles from the farm...
Duke William

Callow Hill, Callow Hill, DY14 9XH
(01299) 266335
dukewilliam.business.site

Popular and busy local's and family pub situated on the A456 at Callow Hill, nearly opposite the Wyre Forest Visitor Centre. Breakfasts and meals are served from the snack van in the car park until 2pm, outside seating and garden with a ch...
Nothing Bound Brewery Tap

The Brewery, Chapel Farm, Heightington, DY12 2XY
07989 304331
nothingbound.co.uk/

Craft brewery housed in farm buildings next to St. Giles Chapel of Ease. It brews flavoursome modern beers with European and New England influences. Available in cans and kegs only at present, and cask is planned (2023). Open at weekends,...
Plough Inn

Cleobury Road, Far Forest, DY14 9TE
(01299) 266237
ploughinn.uk

Busy country pub and restaurant specialising in food, having open fires and rustic decor with a number of drinking and dining areas served from the main bar. The front room is the lounge bar whilst the large dining area extends into a conse...
Rock Cross Inn

Rock Cross, Rock, DY14 9SD
(01299) 832533
therockcrossinn.co.uk

The pub is a traditional village free house, situated in the heart of the village on the cross roads, with a public bar, pool room and lounge with a small beer garden for hotter lazy days. The beamed interior has a central serving area and...
Royal Forester

Callow Hill, Callow Hill, DY14 9XW
(01299) 266286
royalforesterinn.co.uk

Dating from 1411, it has accommodation and the car park is accessed from the side off Bliss Gate Rd. It opens at 8am for breakfasts until noon, then lunchtime meal service during the week and all day at weekends except Sunday evening. Ther...