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The Dean, the Very Revd. Peter Marshall, writes: "This ancient place of Christian worship is truly wonderful. This Holy Space responds to all human need, giving forgiveness and peace to any who seek it. The staff and volunteers of the cathedral are here to enable this to happen. They are as important as the building because they bring it to life each day. One-way or another each person shows the love that is the foundation of all we are about. Worship and prayer is offered each day to God. It is open for private prayer and requests for prayers are accepted. The 1662 Book of Common Prayer Book and Common Worship of the Church of England are used daily.
We are part of the worldwide Anglican Communion and have a deep commitment to fostering unity in the church and the world. I hope you will have a look at our web pages and then come, visit and take a part in our life. In today's sometimes tragic world, may God bless you with love and peace."
Worcester Cathedral has been a place of prayer and worship since 680 AD. The present building was begun in 1084. Its many attractions include: King John's Tomb, Prince Arthur's Chantry, the early 12th century Chapter House and St Wulstan's Crypt. Entry is free. The Cathedral is open and staffed on every day of the year from 7.30am to 6pm. There is always a member of the Clergy available.
Built in 1701, this elegant William & Mary-style house is famed for its beautiful painted ceilings and staircase, and has other unusual features including an Orangery, Ice House, Moorish gazebos and working Mushroom House. The recreated early 18th-century garden is surrounded by 160ha (395 acres) of parkland, has a Parterre, Wilderness, Fruit Garden and Grove. The tercentenary exhibition in the Long Gallery opened in 2001, interprets the social, family, gardens and architectural history
Set against the beautiful backdrop of Cotswold Hills, Sudeley Castle is steeped in history. With royal connections spanning a thousand years, it has played an important role in the turbulent and changing times of England’s past.
The Castle was once home to Queen Katherine Parr, following her marriage to Sir Thomas Seymour, and Lady Jane Grey. Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn and Queen Elizabeth I all visited Sudeley. King Charles I stayed here and his nephew, Prince Rupert, established his headquarters at the Castle, during the Civil War.
Following its destruction by Cromwell’s troops, Sudeley lay neglected and derelict for two hundred years. However, its romantic situation and ruins attracted many visitors, including King George III. In 1837, Sudeley was bought by John and William Dent, of the Worcestershire glove making company of that name. They began an ambitious restoration programme which was continued by their nephew John Coucher Dent, who inherited the Castle in 1855, and his wife Emma, who threw herself enthusiastically into Sudeley’s restoration, at the same time forging strong links with the town of Winchcombe.
Today, Sudeley is the home of Lord and Lady Ashcombe and the Dent-Brocklehurst family. They are dedicated to its continued restoration and the regeneration of the gardens, with particular emphasis on conservation and sustainability.
Nearly 500 years after the Tudors first came to Sudeley Castle we are pleased to announce details of an enticing new exhibition. Six Wives at Sudeley Castle features costumes associated with David Starkey’s recent television series ‘The Six Wives of Henry VIII’. Jane Stuart-Brown, costume designer from the series, has created a unique exhibition using specially commissioned mannequins, by sculptor John Robinson. Displayed through the Castle Apartments, these depict Henry VIII, his wives and other historical figures central to the Tudor period, many of whom have past connections with Sudeley.