Blossom Trail Events for 2012
2012 Blossom Trail Brochure
Click Here to Download the NEW 2012 Blossom Trail
Brochure
The new Spring Time in the Vale tour dates have been announced
along with the British Asparagus Festival and Pershore Plum
Festival tour dates.
Spring Time in the Vale Coach Tours - Weds
11th, 18th & 25th April
Asparagus Coach Tours - Weds 9th, 16th &
23rd May
Plum Festival Coach Tours - Thurs 9th, 16th
& 23rd August
A Spring Time in the Vale Coach Tour brochure will be available
to download soon!!
The Blossom
Now in its 29th year, this ever popular natural
attraction offers even more. A designated coach route, guided
coach tours, blossom walks and even cycle routes.
Taking you through, the historic towns of Evesham and Pershore and
the delightful Cotswold village of Broadway – this signposted route
also includes some of the most delightful scenery and countryside
the area has to offer. And, weather permitting – Vale Blossom
at its best!
Weekly Blossom Update!
4th May 2012
This bad weather has resulted in most of the Blossom disappearing
over night.
Although there is a huge amount of Apple Blossom around
- You must visit soon if you want a
glimpse!!
16th April 2012
We are now seeing the results of the frost 10
days ago with blackened flowers and fruitlets. Fortunately there is
still alot of blossom to be seen despite the frosts this
last weekend. The dessert and culinary apples are at pink
bud but the cooler weather that is forecast for this week will
inevitably delay their opening until possibly this weekend or even
next week.
The real stars have been the hedgerows where
the sloes started flowering in late February and the
damsons and hawthorn are still flowering! Most of the plum, cherry
and pear flowers in the orchards are now being hidden by new
leaves but there are still some big pear trees only
just starting to flower e.g. opposite Pershore College. The
cider apples have only just woken up and so will prolong the fruit
tree blossom period into May, and more have been planted around the
Vale of Evesham in recent years.
12th April 2012
The Blossom looks beautiful this week – In great time for our
Blossom Trail Bikeaway this Sunday – 15th April!
Yesterday was our first Spring Time in the Vale Coach Tour for
2012, and it was great! The Blossom was in full bloom and the sun
was even shining for the morning! Don’t forget about our next
Spring Time in the Vale Coach Tour on the 18th and
25th of April.
If you want to come and see Worcestershire famous Blossom Trail –
This weekend could be the right weekend to do so.
5th April 2012
The Plum Blossom is well and truly visible!
The delightful white blossom, sits beautifully next to the soft
pink tones of the apple blossom – come on the Blossom Trail and see
it for yourself.
If the weather doesn’t get too windy, we should have a blossom
filled Easter! Plum blossom can be seen on the slopes of the
Lenches, Harvington, Stoulton, Drakes Broughton, Childswickham and
Broadway. Happy Easter!
28th March 2012
All the action so far has been in the
hedgerows whilst this week the wild cherry trees in the
conservation plantings around the field margins are now
flowering. We are also seeing white bud and some open flowers on
the early varieties of orchard plums and, as this weather is
set to continue, we could see full bloom this coming weekend with
the later varieties flowering over the next two weeks. Orchard
pears and cherries are waiting in the wings with the possibility
that the pears will start to flower next week, the larger trees of
perry pears scattered in fields are now showing open flowers.
The route along the Blossom Trail particularly the Squires by
Chadbury Farm Shop, Hipton Hill at Lenchwick and the
Evesham By-pass should start look white this weekend.
In the hedges: The Cherry Plum is almost over,
the Blackthorn (Sloe) is pretty good right now, the Hawthorn (May)
is just starting to come.
In the orchard: The plum is just showing signs
of breaking bud now - some trees are actually in flower, but the
vast majority are still closed. Depending on the weather, I would
estimate another week before the majority are flowering well.
21st March 2012
The only blossom is still the hedgerow plants
of cherry plum and sloe which are lasting longer than last year due
to there not being enough winter cold, unlike 2011 when plants
flowered over a shorter period of time due to the cold weather
before Christmas breaking bud dormancy. The flower buds of plums,
pears and cherries are swelling at the moment and could be opening
next week provided this warm weather continues. It looks as though
it will be a protracted flowering season and should be hanging
around for much longer than last year which is good news for
tourists.
The Story of the Blossom........
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The Vale of Evesham and its surrounding area is some of the most
productive horticultural land in the country, and is well known for
its apples, pears and plums. For the few short weeks between mid
March and mid May, the road sides are ablaze with colour - the soft
pink tones of cherry and apple blossom contrast with the white of
the pear and plum. The Blossom Trail, now extended to include the
Cotswold Village of Broadway, allows visitors to explore the
natural beauty of the Vale at its best. So, this spring follow
those famous AA signs along the 45 mile route, and journey through
some of the most delightful villages this area has to offer. There
are so many ways in which to enjoy this beautiful natural
attraction. Not only can you travel by car, but for those of you
who prefer ‘the great outdoors’
why not sample one of the Blossom Trail walks.
These are a series of 3 walks designed with springtime blossom in
mind, but they can be appreciated at anytime during the year. If
cycling is more your style how about joining the Blossom Trail
Bikeaway in aid of St.John Ambulance? This event is celebrating its
15th anniversary and will take place on the 10th April
from a brand new venue, Rapheals Restaurant (Hampton Ferry),
Boat Lane, Evesham. With a choice of 4 brand new routes
on offer, there is certainly something for everyone. Or why not put
your feet up and enjoy a fabulous day out on one of the Blossom
Coach Tours (as recently featured on BBC TV’s ‘Countryfile’).
Operated by Dudley’s Coaches Ltd on the 11th, 18th and 25th April,
this value for money tour- with your very own Blossom Tour Guide
allows you to experience the best of the Vale of Evesham. For
further details or to book your seat, please call 01386 792206. If
you are planning to take a group around the Trail, why not book a
Tour Guide to enhance tour visit? Specialising in the area and more
importantly its Blossom Trail, they will certainly make your
journey around the Vale of Evesham one to remember. Call Helen
Piper on 01386 765972 for more information regarding the Evesham
Vale Tour Guides.
To celebrate its Silver Jubilee in 2008, the
Blossom Trail was extended, and now the famous yellow AA signs will
not only direct you through the delightful Vale of Evesham, it will
also give you the opportunity to explore the Cotswold village of
Broadway.
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A 45 mile route of natural beauty at its best.
Explore and enjoy the open countryside and beautiful villages that
the area has to offer. The delights of the Vale of Evesham are sure
to whet your appetite: sample delicious home cooked food at one of
the many pubs, restaurants and cafes along the scenic route. If you
are still drawn to the outdoors, then why not pop in to one of the
many local farm shops, roadside stalls, pick-your-own centres or
Farmers’ Markets for a truly horticultural experience. You can also
enjoy a picnic on the banks of the River Avon or at one of the many
designated picnic sites in the area. Why not leave the car at home,
and walk one of the Blossom Trail Walks, or you could try cycling
along the sign posted route through the lanes and villages of this
beautiful area. If you do cycle or walk then you will experience
the sensual smell of the flourishing blossom, it is a smell that
cannot be matched at any other time of year. You don’t just have to
travel along roads to experience the splendour of spring blossom -
the Evesham Country Park is situated at the heart of the Blossom
Trail. With ample shopping opportunities, a superb garden
centre,The Apple Barn Restaurant, The ArkAnimal Sanctuary and why
not “letthe train take the strain” aboard the Evesham Vale Light
Railway thattravels through old apple orchards,Evesham Country Park
really does have something for all the family, whatever their
interests. If you are looking for a relaxing short break during
blossom time in friendly, comfortable, quality accommodation, the
area has a wealth of choice to suit all budgets. We are sure that
you will enjoy your journey along the Spring Blossom Trail, but
please remember to keep your dogs under control and follow the
country code as it is the season for lambing.
Blossom Walks
A pack of three walks – 3, 4.5 and 6 miles. Especially devised
with blossom in mind but can be enjoyed at any time during the
year. £2.95 + 40p post & packing. To order your pack please
send a cheque made payable to Wychavon District Council for £3.35
(£2.95 for the pack and 40p P&P)
For further information about the Blossom Trail, please
contact:
Angela Tidmarsh
Wychavon District Council
Civic Centre
Queen Elizabeth Drive
Pershore
WR10 1PT
(01386) 565373
Email: angela.tidmarsh@wychavon.gov.uk
