Nature Reserve Whatsapp page
If you scan the QR code to the left on your phone - the link should take you to the Nature Reserve Whats App page for more information.
Amenities
Key amenities in the villages are highlighted here. If there is anything we have overlooked please let us know and we can add it.
Village Shop & Post Office
The shop provides a great range of produce, papers, fresh bakes, beers and wines always with care and a smile.
Open every day! Normal shop opening hours:
Weekdays - 07:30am – 7:00pm
Saturday - 08:00am – 7:00pm
Sunday - 08:00am - 6:30pm
Sunday - 08:00am - 6:30pm
Address: 30 Main Street, Bishampton, WR10 2LX
Phone: 01386 462873
The Dolphin Inn
With a documented history dating back to the early 1800s the Dolphin is part of the soul of the villages and a wonderful social hub for the community.
Now home to The Dolphin Steakhouse, Hannah and Matthew blend their quality food Ounce heritage with a broader menu and a warm village pub welcome.
Open daily except Mondays.
Bishampton & Villages Hall
The Villages Hall is a hub for clubs societies and events. With main hall, 2 conference rooms kitchens and bar plus parking and outdoor spaces the hall provides a very flexible resource and is available for hire.
To enquire about booking the hall or to for your event contact Sharon on 01386 462689
We try to maintain up to date information on events but they are also publicised on the Noticeboards by the shop and at the hall itself.
More information
Direct Link to Villages Hall Calendar and Booking system
Throckmorton Parish Hall /Rooms
Throckmorton Parish Hall is a hub for clubs societies and events. Available for hire.
For further information or to book the hall follow the link below
Church and Chapelry
The Parish of St. James Bishampton and The Chapelry, Throckmorton are part of a group known as the Flyford Family of Churches, which includes Abberton, Naunton Beauchamp and Flyford Flavell, as well as Grafton Flyford and North Piddle.
Information on events and contact details are available through the link below
Shorthorn Wood
The 10 hectare Shorthorn Wood lies between Bishampton and Throckmorton and is leased from Wychavon by the Parish Council, for the community.
A team of volunteers manage the wood through regular work parties and aim to enhance it's biodiversity and maintain it as an amenity for future generations.
There are over 40 species of tree in the wood and abundant wild mammals, birds and butterflies
There are no public footpaths in the wood but walkers, horseriders and cyclists are welcome to use it.
We ask everyone to respect the wood and other users.
We ask everyone to respect the wood and other users.
For further information contact Charles Tucker, 01386 462441.
Nature Reserve
Tucked away at the end of Moat Farm Lane is Bishampton's own little nature reserve. Preserving natural habitat to benefit native flora and fauna it forms a small oasis for many species which struggle in gardens.
Open location map
Follow the sign at the end of the lane and you will find the gate and beyond it the information board.
Please respect the reserve and take care not to damage this highly natural environment.
Footpaths Footpaths Warden - Phil Poulter - 01386 462603
We are lucky to have a large number of footpaths and bridle ways around the villages.
We hope to build a full set of details concerning these rights of way and will value any help in doing so.
As a start we have attached the route guide for the Jubilee way. Please download, print and use to follow the path.
Jubilee Walk Leaflet
Countryside Code
We hope to build a full set of details concerning these rights of way and will value any help in doing so.
As a start we have attached the route guide for the Jubilee way. Please download, print and use to follow the path.
Walkers - Rights of way and Mapping
Interactive Rights of Way Map
We have a link to an excellent Worcester County Council provided tool with maps, routes and aerial photos to help you find your way safely.
Other ideas....
For those seeking walks around Worcestershire - this site featuring a collection of walks has been highlighted to us. https://www.walkinginengland.co.uk/worcestershire
For those seeking walks around Worcestershire - this site featuring a collection of walks has been highlighted to us. https://www.walkinginengland.co.uk/worcestershire
Phone Box Project
The two Phone boxes one in Bishampton and One in Throckmorton have been re-purposed and are maintained as information kiosks. Information includes illustrated maps created by local artist Carolyn Morris.
Our Telephone Boxes are also listed with the National K6 Project www.thek6project.co.uk
Defibrillators
The Parish maintain two community Defibrillators for the potentially life saving emergency use. One is outside the village shop in Bishampton, the other outside the Parish Rooms in Throckmorton.
The Council also support and encourage first responder courses in their use.
