They all make regular appearances in the courtyard of the fleece and support us in many of our events throughout the year. The fleece inn is a public house in bretforton, in the vale of evesham, worcestershire, england. The fleece inn is a 14th century quintessential english pub, owned by the national trust and run with a love of tradition. Fabulous evening at the fleece inn in bretforton tonight. The fleece inn the fleece inn, the cross, bretforton. The fleece inn bretforton worcestershire its not often that you can. The fleece offers two types of accommodation, the masters bedchamber is a cosy room located in the. The fleece inn the fleece inn, the cross, bretforton, evesham. At the 2001 census, bretforton had a population of 1,023 in 428 households.
Bretforton remembers 100 years on the memorial plaque in st leonards church, bretforton, records 29 names of bretforton men who served and died in world war one. Bretforton theatrebarn is a hidden gem of a theatre, in a unique setting in the stunning worcestershire village of bretforton, between broadway and stratford upon avon. The fleece ran an outside victorian winter ale and cider bar together with a gin bar selling circa 40 different gins from thursday the 28th to sunday the 2nd december. Available at the bar, via our online shop, local shops and tourist information centres, and amazon. K witch marks, both scratched and in the form of chalk circles in front of fireplaces, are still made. The living is a discharged vicarage, in the peculiar jurisdiction of the bishop of worcester, rated in the kings books at. Just a few houses down from the fleece inn, this cosy cottage for two provides the perfect romantic break. The national trusts the fleece inn, worcestershire, is a halftimbered medieval building and traditional english pub. With kingsize bed, sunny kitchendining room, patio garden and a beautiful woodburner stove for relaxing in the sitting room, this is the perfect base for exploring all bretforton and the.
The village has several legends of ghosts, with a history of murder. Book cover links are generated automatically from the sources. Jul 09, 20 welcome to the updated 4th edition of the visitors guide to the english cotswolds. Authenticated by the guinness book of records as englands oldest inn, it is. Since welcoming new management in 2010, the venue has seen a massive refurbishment, allowing for a 450standing capacity, complete will full accessibility for disabled customers. It was opened as a pub in 1848, by a local farmer, henry byrd, who sold beer and cider.
There are two main contenders for the title, oldest inn in. Seasonal offers, deals and merchandise for the fleece inn, bretforton. And an unexpected and very energetic performance by two group. Latest news in bretforton in worcestershire, england, uk. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page.
Owned by the national trust and run with a love of. A tour of this historic pub with the fun pub landlord, nigel smith. Number nine was the fleece inn in bretforton, the national trustowned, traditional pub thats lauded for its beer and has a focus on tradit. The fleece inn is a pub steeped in history, built in the 1400s and remained in the ownership. This story is also the source of local couplet allen, symounds, palmer and dun, the four biggest rogues under the sun. Owned by the national trust, the fleece inn was originally built in the early 15th. The fleece inn is a pub steeped in history, originally built in the early 15th century, and bequeathed to the national trust in 1977. David wood and his wife enjoyed a special meal at a pub steeped in history. The pub has a book that can be purchased which i highly recommend that gives you the history of this 17th century pub. We loved the place cant wait for the summer so we can. The fleece inn national trust visit worcestershire. Number nine was the fleece inn in bretforton, the national trustowned, traditional pub thats lauded for its beer and has a focus on tradit new the fleece inn at bretforton named ninth most instagrammable country pub in uk. The fleece inn sits pretty within the beautiful worcestershire village of bretforton.
The fleece inn at bretforton book the most haunted inns. Published in 2015 the book is a comprehensive history of the fleece. The scores in those days were low, due to poor wickets and outfields with scores rarely getting above one hundred in an innings. Nov 04, 2017 published in 2015 the book is a comprehensive history of the fleece inn, written and researched by local journalist and author, chris mowbray, with the help and guidance of the fleeces landlord, nigel smith. In 2015 a workingmans castle, a history of the fleece inn by christopher mowbray was published. Find out more about our beautiful village at bretforton. The scores in those days were low, due to poor wickets and outfields with scores. Bretforton, a parish in the upper division of the hundred of blackenhurst, county of worcester 3. Bretforton cricket club was formed around the turn of the 20th century so cricket has been played in the village for more than 100 years. Book now at the fleece inn in evesham, worcestershire. Bretforton village started its own community shop in 2014, just 5 mins stroll from the fleece you can get local foods, fresh soups, newspapers and more, with a warm welcome from the village volunteers. See great photos, full ratings, facilities, expert advice and book the best hotel. Its picturesque location nestled in the cotswolds coupled with the period features of the pub itself create the atmosphere of a time gone by.
This page was last edited on 12 january 2019, at 16. The inn was built early in the 15th century by a farmer named byrd for his familys living quarters. Sign up to the the fleece inn mailing list for news, events, and our seasonal offers. The fleece inn, bretforton is at the fleece inn, bretforton. The fleece inn, bretforton, worcestershire british listed buildings. See great photos, full ratings, facilities, expert advice and book the best hotel deals. We loved the place cant wait for the summer so we can return and enjoy the place under better circumstances. The only inn to be owned by the national trust, the fleece inn at br. This venue is steeped in history just a stones throw away from the beautiful cotswold hills. The toilets were spotless as was the rest of the pub. The fleece is quite a small building so it would be best to book a table if you intend to eat.
Yours truly was on the ale bar where many of you lovely bretforton folk visited. Built around 1425, originally as a farmhouse, the fleece is steeped in history. The history of the fleece inn, bretforton, national trust. Jan 15, 2012 i can recommend the fleece s own scrumpy cider which is very strong. They are not necessarily always correct, as book names at amazon may not be quite the same as. The reports range from poltergeist activity like the smashing of glasses, right through to full apparitions, including that of a girl whos been spotted throughout the pub and looking out one of the. Probably c15, remodelled c17, and restored late c20. Please join bretforton silver band at these local events. The quintessential english pub owned by the national trust and run with a love of tradition. Aug 30, 2016 the fleece inn is a delightful character inn situated in the lovely village of bretherton we stayed in the masters bedroom above the bar the staff are very welcoming and friendly and the food and beer are excellent compliments to nigel smith there is also an excellent book which tells the history of this 600 year old pub for sale a compelling read and insight into the pubs history we will.
The fleece inn, bretforton, vale of evesham, worcestershire, england,u. With kingsize bed, sunny kitchendining room, patio garden and a beautiful woodburner stove for relaxing in the sitting room, this is the perfect base for exploring all bretforton and the cotswolds have to offer. A vibrant part of the community and just a stones throw from the beautiful cotswold hills the pub attracts loyal locals and visitors from all over the world. The auditorium is within a medieval barn, lovingly and sympathetically converted into a stunning theatre experience that combines unique, often oneoff performances with post. The fleece inn the ark of worcestershire the travel locker. The ghostly form of lola herself frequently appears, sitting in the rocking chair in the pewter room. In january 2018, bretforton history group began researching these men, in this the centenary year of the armistice. This venue is steeped in history just a stones throw away from the beautiful. The fleece inn the cross, bretforton, evesham a unique country pub, it was left to the national trust in 1977, provided it was never changed and never sold potato crisps.
The fleece inn is distinguished by its homely character. The fleece inn is located in the small farming village of bretforton in worcestershire, england. Hang in there we are finding the best possible rates for you sorry. The pub in the cross, near evesham, has this week been given the prestigious title by telegraph readers in the sawdays. Nigel smith, landlord of the fleece inn, humbly describes himself as the current. After going live every evening during lockdown, fleece tv is a more occasional affair when we can fit it in around pub customers. The fleece inn pub in worcestershire alastair sawdays. With real ales and traditional ciders aplenty this historical pub is a favourite with. He served as a prussian general for much of his adult life and became the first herrenmeister grand master of the order of saint john after its restoration as a chivalric order.
Mar 23, 2017 this pub is full of history and has so many nooks and crannies. Timberframed with rendered infill on stone plinth and lias rubble addition, tile roof. It has been expanded and now includes expanded coverage atraford upon avon and shakespeare country, more maps, more than 240 photographs, destinations, sights, places to stay, best pubs and much more. It later became a pub, which was rebuilt in the 17th century and remained in the byrd family until 1977, when lola taplin bequeathed it to the national trust. The fleece inn was built in the late 15th century as a traditional longhouse, with both humans and livestock living under the same roof. Cottage looks like something out of the holiday and you can book it this christmas daily star. The building was rebuilt in the 17th century as a pub. Bretforton cp the green southeast side sp 0843 sp 0943 1527 the fleece inn 30. The fleece inn, bretforton cotswold trekker visit cotswolds.
So even though it is not right on our doorstep, we try and visit at least once a year. Spring fayres, craft markets and shopping in general how weve missed it. It was all part of the worcester victorian fayre which runs every year. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. The fleece inn, bretforton, evesham, united kingdom. The fleece inn, bretforton member of muddy stilettos. The fleece inn is usually the focal point for a vibrant local community. This historical village inn is owned by the national trust and located in the pretty village of bretforton, in the north cotswolds. The fleece inn was originally built in the early 15th century as a longhouse an early type of farmhouse accommodating both livestock and humans by a prosperous yeoman farmer called byrd. The earliest score book that can be found is from the early thirties. The fleece inn is a pub steeped in history, originally built in the early 15th century by a famer. The fleece inn, the cross, bretforton, evesham, wr11 7je why not visit our sister inn, a.
The fleece inn is a pub public house located in bretforton, worcestershire in the vale of evesham. Popular fleece inn is named pub of the year worcester news. The fleece inn is a public house in bretforton, in the vale of evesham, worcestershire. Prince frederick charles alexander of prussia german. Nov 27, 2016 the fleece inn at bretforton is located near to evesham in worcestershire around 5 minutes away from the a46. The fleece inn is a pub steeped in history, originally built in the early 15th century by a farmer named byrd, the pub remained in the ownership of the same family until 1977.
The fleece is a grade ii listed building, first used as a sheep trading market in the 1800s, hence the name. National trust owned historic country pub, bretforton, worcestershire. Over 600 years of history make the timberframed fleece inn a wonderfully. The fleece inn simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Bretforton is a rural village in worcestershire, england, 4. Fleece inn, bretforton history, photos, and accommodation. I have every faith that the national trust will not change this ancient, incredible pub. The cross, bretforton, evesham, worcestershire, wr11 7je. Bretforton watering hole the fleece inn has been voted pub of the year. Sep, 2016 the fleece inn is a delightful character inn situated in the lovely village of bretherton we stayed in the masters bedroom above the bar the staff are very welcoming and friendly and the food and beer are excellent compliments to nigel smith there is also an excellent book which tells the history of this 600 year old pub for sale a compelling read and insight into the pubs history we will. On either side of the church are fields haunted by a ghostly woman, holding. So news that living crafts is coming to cirencester is hugely exciting, read on for what to expect at this terrific, threeday crafty extravaganza. When you come and visit us the landlord, nigel smith, is happy to talk about the history to anyone wholl listen. The fleece inn, bretforton 1081605 historic england.
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