AVONCROFT MUSEUM OF BUILDINGS: Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove. Restored buildings including working windmill, barn, granary, nail and chain workshops, timber-frame houses. Open: Tues-Sun 10.30am-4pm, Apr-June; Tue-Sun 10.30am-5pm, Sept & Oct; Tue-Sun 10.30am-5.30pm, July-Aug. 01527 831363. E-mail: avoncroft1@com puserve.com

BARNARDS GREEN HOUSE: 10 Poolbrook Road, Malvern, garden open April-Sept every Thursday, 2-6pm.01684 574446.

BROMYARD HERITAGE CENTRE: 1 Rowberry Street. Old coach house converted into museum to house an exhibition of pictures, photographs and artefacts showing the development of rural and urban aspects of the town. In particular, the Hop Exhibition traces the growing and picking cycle and changing methods of cultivation since the 15th Century. Three dimensional displays relating to the railway and locality. Admission free. Open: 10am-4pm Mon-Sat, Easter to end Oct. 01885 482341/482038.

BURFORD HOUSE GARDENS: Burford, Tenbury Wells. Rare trees, shrubs, clematis, roses, herbaceous plants. Open: 10am-6pm, 10am-dusk winter. (01584 810777). E-mail: enquiries@burford.co.uk

BUTCHER ROW MUSEUM: Church Lane, Ledbury. Open 11am-5pm every day, from Easter to end of September. 01531 632040.

CIDER MUSEUM AND KING OFFA DISTILLERY: 21 Ryelands St, Hereford. Story of traditional cider making through the ages; 17th Century beam press, old farm cider house, travelling cider maker's 'tack'. Original Champagne Cider cellars. 1920s bottling line and oak vats. Cider brandy distillery, off licence and shop. Open Apr-Oct 7 days a week, 10am-5.30pm. Nov-Mar Tue-Sat, 11-3pm. 01432 354207.

CHARLIE BALLARD NATURE RESERVE: Colwall. Geese, water hens and other wildfowl.

CODDINGTON VINEYARD: Vineyard and shop near Ledbury. Contact for opening times, 01531 640668.

COMMANDERY: Sidbury, Worcester. Mid-15th Century hospital with great hall, panelled rooms, wall paintings. History of Worcester, and Civil War. 'The Commandery Chronicle'. Open Mon-Sat, 10-5pm. Sun, 1.30-5pm. Closed Dec 25-26. 01905 361821.

COWDY GALLERY: Studio Glass, 31 Culver Street, Newent. Contact for times, 01531 821173.

CROOME PARK: Landscape park near Upton-upon-Severn. Opening times, 01905 371006.

CROWN EAST HERITAGE WOODLANDS: Bromyard Rd (A44), three miles west of Worcester. Experience a unique look at English countryside and gain some insight into the maintenance of a traditional ancient wild wood. Guided tours. 01905 425645.

EASTNOR CASTLE: Nr Ledbury. Built by Sir Robert Smirke in early 19th Century. Pictures, armour, deer park and chapel. Open Easter-Oct 8, Sun, BH Mon 11-5pm. Every day in Jul-Aug, except Sat. 01531 633160. E-mail: enquiries@eastnorcas tle.com

EDVIN LOACH: Saxon Church, four miles north of Bromyard on unclassified road off B4203. Remains of early Romanesque church. Admission at any reasonable time.

Elgar'S BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM: Crown East Lane, Lower Broadheath. Cottage where Elgar was born in 1857, now museum. Open: 11am-5pm. Closed from December 23 for four weeks. 01905 333224.

THE GARDEN AT THE BANNUT: Bringsty near Bromyard. Two and a half acres of colour and interest throughout the seasons. Open Easter-September, Wed, Sun and Bank Holiday Mondays, 2-5pm, April-Sept. Groups by appointment (01885 482206). www.bannut.co.uk

HELLENS: Much Marcle. 600-year-old mansion, pictures, tapestries, armour, carriages. Open: April 21-Oct 1, Wed/Sat/Sun afternoon tours at 2pm/3pm/4pm. 01531 660504.

FROME VALLEY VINEYARD: Paunton Court, Bishop's Frome. 01885 490735.

LEDBURY HERITAGE CENTRE AND GALLERY: Old Grammar School, Church Lane, Ledbury. Open: Contact for times. 01531 635680

LEDBURY SWIMMING POOL: Lawnside Road, Ledbury, Mon-Fri 7am-1pm, weekends 8am-8.30pm. 01531 632890.

LITTLE MALVERN COURT AND GARDENS: Prior's Hall, cells of former Benedictine monastery once forming part of Little Malvern Priory Church. Notable timbered roof, religious vestments, garden. Open Apr-July, Wed and Thurs, 2.15-5pm. 01684 892988.

LOWER BROCKHAMPTON: Nr Bromyard (National Trust). Late 14th Century moated manor house. Open, contact for times, 01885 488099.

FARMERS MARKETS: Bromyard: Market Square, 4th Fri, 10am-2pm. 01886 821237. Longdon: Until Oct-Hunters' Inn, 0ct-Dec Hanley Swan Village Hall, January onward Welland Village Hall 3rd Sun, 10am-1pm. 07795 656148/9. Malvern: Abbey Road, 3rd Sat, 9am-2pm, 07795 656148/9.

MALVERN MARKET: Fri, Council House car park, Avenue Road.

MALVERN MUSEUM: Priory Gatehouse, Abbey Road, Malvern. Information on geology, medieval Malvern, the water cure, Elgar, Morgan & Santler cars and the development of radar. Open Easter-Oct, daily, 10.30am-5pm. 01684 567811.

MALVERN PRIORY CHURCH: Parish church of St Mary and St Michael. Church Street, Malvern. Benedictine foundation Priory Church of early Norman and Perpendicular architecture. Open daily (summer) 9am-6.30pm; (winter) 9am-4.30pm. 01684 561020.

NATIONAL BIRDS OF PREY CENTRE: Newent. Collection of birds of prey. Opening times and details, 0870 990 1992.

NATIONAL GARDENS SCHEME: Worcestershire organiser: Judy Berrow, 01562 777014; Herefordshire organiser: 01483 211535; Gloucestershire organiser: Stella Martin, 01453 883419.

NEWBRIDGE FARM PARK: Newbridge Farm, Little Marcle, Ledbury. Opening times and details, 01531 670780.

NEWENT LAKE: Adjacent to car park.

PICTON GARDENS: Old Court Nurseries, Walwyn Road, Colwall. The national collection of Michaelmas Daisies 1 1/2 acre garden featuring many unusual plants. Open Aug-Oct, Wed-Sun, 11am-5pm. 01684 540416.

ROYAL WORCESTER LTD: Severn Street, Worcester. Most comprehensive collection of Worcester porcelain in the world. Open daily Mon-Sat, 9-5.30pm for shops. Factory tours Mon-Fri from 10.30am. Closed Bank Holidays. 01905 746000, e.mail: www.royalworcester.co.uk

SEVERN VALLEY RAILWAY: Bewdley. Steam travel along Severn Valley, Kidderminster to Bridgnorth. Run daily mid May-end Sept. Open weekends all year round. Ring for times, 01299 403816. e-mail: www.svr.co.uk

SHAMBLES MUSEUM: Church Street, Newent, museum of Victorian life. Open Tues-Sun and Bank Holiday Mon, 10am-6pm. 01531 822144.

SPLASH LEISURE COMPLEX: Priory Road, Malvern. Leisure pool with wave machine, water flume, poolside refreshments, restaurant, entertainment and teaching facilities. Open daily. Call 01684 893423 for times.

ST ANNE'S VINEYARD: Wain House, Oxenhall, Newent. Opening times 01989 720313.

ST ANNE'S WELL: Malvern. 01684 560285.

ST MARY'S CHURCH: Dymock. Norman church with links to Dymock poets.

ST WULSTAN'S NATURE RESERVE: Malvern Wells, inquiries @stwulstans.org.uk

SWAN THEATRE: Worcester. For current programmes see Malvern Gazette and Ledbury Reporter or ring 01905 611427, e-mail: swan_theatre@lineone.net

TEDDY BEAR, TOY & TV MEMORABILIA MUSEUM: The Square, Bromyard. Open Sat 9.30am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. Closed Tuesdays. 01885 488329.

THREE CHOIRS VINEYARD: Newent. Open daily 10am-5pm, tours from March 1 11.30am, 01531 890223.

TILTRIDGE VINEYARD: Upper Hook Road, Upton-upon-Severn. Open Mon-Sat 11am-5pm, Sun 12-5pm. 01684 592906.

TUDOR HOUSE MUSEUM: Church Street, Upton-upon-Severn. 16th Century house and garden, April-Oct 2-5pm, Nov-Mar, Sun only, 2-4pm. 01684 592447.

UPTON HERITAGE CENTRE: Restored Pepperpot bell tower, exhibition on growth of town and Battle of Upton during Civil War in 1651. Easter-Sept, 1-4.30pm. 01684 592679.

WELLAND STEAM RALLY: General enquiries, David Prout, Old Forge Garage, Dymock. 01531 890417.

WEST MIDLANDS SAFARI AND LEISURE PARK: Bewdley. Nearly 200 acres of big game reserves, boating lake, amusement area. Open Apr-Oct from 10am. Last admission varies, 01299 402114. E-mail: info@wmsp.co.uk

WESTON'S CIDER: Much Marcle. Visitor centre and facilities open all year round, tours Mon-Fri 2.30pm. 01531 660233.

WITLEY COURT AND ST MICHAEL'S 'BAROQUE' CHURCH: Gt Witley, nr Worcester. Ruined home and grounds, once the home of the Earls of Dudley. Open 10am-6pm seven days a week. 01299 896636.

Worcester Cathedral: Dates from 11th Century, contains tomb of King John, fine cloisters and crypt. Guided tours by arrangement. Contact for opening times, 01905 611002. e-mail: worcestercathedral@compuserve.com

WORCESTER CATHEDRAL FERRY: Watergate, Worcester Cathedral. Operates at weekends and Bank Holidays, 9-6pm.

WORCESTER CITY MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY: Foregate Street, Worcester. Local history, archaeology, geology, natural history, Worcestershire Regiment and Worcestershire Yeomanry displays. Art exhibitions. Open all year, Mon-Wed and Fri 9.30am-5.30pm. Sat 9.30am-5pm. Closed Sundays. For Thursday openings, contact 01905 25371.

WORCESTER COUNTY MUSEUM: Hartlebury Castle, nr Kidderminster. 18th Century restored castle, home of the Bishop of Worcester. Museum open Feb-Nov, Mon-Thurs 10am-5pm. Fri, Sun 2pm-5pm. Closed Good Fri, Sat. Open Easter Sun 2-5pm, Easter Mon 11am-5pm. State rooms open Tue/Wed/Thur. 01299 250416. e-mail: museum@worcestershire.gov.uk

WORCESTER GUILDHALL: High Street. Queen Anne building, portraits and fine assembly room. Open all year Mon-Sat 8.30am-4.30pm. Open Good Fri, Easter Sun and Mon 8.30-5pm. 01905 723471.

WORCESTER RACECOURSE: Pitchcroft. 100 acres with tree-lined promenade beside River Severn.