The Evesham Vale Tour Guides' are a well established group of professional and enthusiastic people who are waiting to show you around the beautiful Vale of Evesham.
How it all started
twenty years ago an enthusiastic group of people completed a "Guiding" course at the local College and eventually became recognised Green Badge Guides by the Heart of England Tourist Board. These dedicated volunteers devised walking tours of Evesham and these proved so popular that they were soon taking place several times a week.
Unfortunately over the coming years, the number of guides diminished - leaving only two who worked valiantly to keep the interest in Evesham alive. In 2006 new volunteers were thankfully recruited and their enthusiasm and organisation meant that the Tour Guides popularity increased, which inevitably widened their horizons from just the Town to the Vale of Evesham.
During the past two years the Evesham Vale Tour Guides have gone from strength to strength and they are now an invaluable asset to the historic town of Evesham and its horticultural Vale. What better way to learn about an area than to have a trained tour guide (who is also a local resident) show you all the highlights and tell you a little of the history.
Private Parties
Are YOU considering bring your group or a coach tour to the Vale of Evesham? If so, why not hire an experienced and qualified Tour Guide to accompany you on your visit to the heart of Worcestershire.
All of the Evesham Vale Tour Guides have lived in the locality for a considerable time, they are passionate about the area. A variety of specialised tours can be arranged to meet all requirements and assistance with itinerary planning is available. For more details or an informal chat please call Paul Chitty on 01386 834313
Guided Town Walks
Add extra interest to your visit to the historic town of Evesham with a guided tour. A friendly qualified Tour Guide will tell you the story of Evesham's past. Tours leave the Almonry Heritage Centre in Evesham every Tuesday from May to August at 2.30pm Lasting approximately one hour and costing £1 per person, this tour is packed full of historical and enlightening facts.Pre booking is advisable. Call 01386 446944
Blossom Trail Coach Tours
As featured on BBC’s Countryfile – these exclusive tours take place throughout April around the ever popular Spring Blossom Trail. Marvel at the sights of the apple and plum orchards in the Vale of Evesham. Complete with a Blossom Tour Guide , this memorable trip highlights the best blossom viewpoints (weather permitting) and provides an historical and entertaining value for money day out.
Asparabus Tours
To commemorate the highly acclaimed British Asparagus Festival in the Vale of Evesham - throughout May and early June why not enjoy an Asparagus Experience on one of the unique Asparabus Tours - complete with Asparaguide and Gus the Asparagus Man this day long tour highlights the area and provides an informative and fun insight into this majestic green vegetable . Exceptional value for money.
New for 2010 – Plum Tours
In celebration of the fruit which made the town so famous, and to coincide with its month long Plum Festival.
Plum Coach Tours of Pershore and its surrounding area are planned for August 2010. Don’t miss out on this exciting new attraction – Plum Guides will accompany every tour and you can be sure they will produce some “plum goods” for your entertainment throughout the day!
Operating the ever popular Blossom Trail, Asparabus and the new Plum Tours are Dudley's Coaches Ltd.
Booking on all these tours is essential. For further details regarding dates, pick up points or to book your seats please contact Dudley's Coaches on 01386 792206 or email: info@dudleys-coaches.co.uk
The Vale of Evesham... The Vale of Evesham, watered by the River Avon and bounded by the Cotswold's, Bredon and The Malvern's, has for centuries supported communities which have thrived on its fertile soil - renowned for being the centre of the fruit and market gardening industry; Evesham and the surrounding Vale has gained the enviable reputation of being known as ‘The garden of England’ To help you enjoy and share that quality, the Evesham Vale Tour Guides can offer a plethora od special interest tours: on foot, by coach pr even by boat.
Evesham At the centre of the famous Horticultural Vale, the award winning market town of Evesham stands on the banks of the river Avon where fishing and boating prove to be popular pastimes throughout the year. Although steeped in history, the town also has many excellent modern shops and recreational facilities. Evesham is an ideal touring centre having good road links to major motorways and airports. The site of the Battle of Evesham in 1265, the centre of the famous Spring Blossom Trail and home to the British Asparagus Festival - a visit to Evesham is a must.
Broadway Gateway to the Cotswold's and one of the most beautiful villages in England, the houses of honey coloured Cotswold stone have lured visitors in for centuries. Its unique geographical location makes Broadway an ideal base from which to discover the Vale of Evesham.
Pershore With so much to offer the visitor, this picturesque Georgian market town located on the banks of Shakespeare's’ River Avon is famous for the plums of the same name. With its award winning Community Arts Centre, a wealth of independent shops and a unique covered retail market selling a vast range of locally produced goods, this town is an ideal stopping off point on your journey around the Vale.
