Discover history and heritage in Worcestershire and the borderlands of England and Wales

ELMLEY CASTLE. Explorer's Pack.

Arthur has been reading the Time Traveller’s Guide and he thinks he has discovered something big, something very big. If he is right he will be able to tell everyone why there were two abbots in Pershore on that day in 1204. He also thinks he knows why they shared Pershore market but he has some questions that still need to be answered. He and Gruff are on their way to Elmley Castle to find answers but will he be able to recognise anything and how will he find his way around? They need your help.

WHAT TO DO

Make sure you understand all the instructions.
Explore, spot and wonder as you follow the trail.
When you spot an image do your detective work.
Click on the pictures and buttons to get the knowledge.
Work out what Arthur will recognise.

BACK HOME

Ponder on what you have discovered.
Make wonder cards and answer Arthur’s questions.
Complete and return your Report for Arthur.

WHERE TO GO

Park your car safely on the village street somewhere near the market cross.
Begin your exploration of this very pretty village at the 13th century market cross; you will find it near the village school in the centre of the village. Would you believe it but this small village had its own market charter in the 13th century!
Walk the length of the Main Street looking carefully at the buildings. What are they made of? What are their names? What do they tell you about the history of this place?
Visit the church. Walk all round it and if it is open, go inside. Don’t forget to sign the Visitors Book.
Follow Hill Lane up Bredon Hill. Go to the top if you have the energy. Look at the names of the houses. What do they tell you about the people who have lived here through the centuries?
Retrace your footsteps back to your car.

SPOT THESE

Will Arthur recognise this?

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Will Arthur recognise this?

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Will Arthur recognise this?

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Will Arthur recognise this?

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Will Arthur recognise this?

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Will Arthur recognise this?

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EXPLORE CHANGE

OLD MAPS Click on the yellow button and scroll around the map.

OLD IMAGES Click on the blue button.

COMPLETE A 'PLACE REPORT'

Complete and send your report to the Heritage Knights for Arthur.

Place Report Form.pdf

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NEXT TIME

Choose another place from the list and go questing again.
Or if you are looking for something a little more challenging explore a different part of the same parish. The app will not help you now so before you leave home make sure you have read the instructions for "Explore A Place Near You" on the web site.