Explore the Area
Countryside on your doorstep
Woodbury sits in the Worcestershire countryside on the edge of the historic village of Dodford, surrounded by woodland, fields and quiet country lanes.
Step outside for countryside walks, head to a local pub, or a little further afield to discover historic houses, villages and some of Worcestershire’s best-loved landscapes.
STRAIGHT FROM THE DOOR
Walk, wander and explore
One of the pleasures of staying at Woodbury is being able to leave the car behind. Woodland and countryside walks begin just a few hundred metres from the house, with routes through the surrounding fields, lanes and historic Dodford countryside.
For something longer, the waymarked Royal Hunters Walks explore the countryside around Bromsgrove and Dodford, with circular routes of 5, 8 and 12 miles.
And, of course, a country walk is even better when there’s a pub involved.
EAT & DRINK
A country pub within walking distance
The Dodford Inn (recently renamed to Alfreds at The Inn) is tucked away in the countryside close to Woodbury and makes a natural destination for a walk from the house.
Known locally as the “Pub in the Field”, it sits within six acres of Worcestershire countryside and is also on the route of the Royal Hunters Walks. It does operate as a wedding venue too so it's always worth checking they are open when you plan to visit!
There are plenty of other country pubs and places to eat around Bromsgrove too, making it easy to head out for lunch or dinner without travelling far.
Closest to Woodbury
The obvious local choice and one guests can incorporate into a countryside walk.
Whinfield Rd, Dodford, Bromsgrove, B61 9BG
Phone: 01527 835 825
Bournheath
Another nearby country pub, useful when guests want somewhere different during a longer stay.
62 Doctors Hill, Bournheath, Bromsgrove, B61 9JE
Phone: 01527 873045
Another nearby option for lunch or an evening out.
36 Dodford Rd, Bournheath, Bromsgrove B61 9JR
Phone: 01527 833066
Our local Indian restaurant, The Chennai Lounge, is also a highly popular option both for us as a family and for our guests. Located in the village of Dodford you can eat in or get a take away delivered to the house. They have a good range of traditional Indian food combined with some lovely signature dishes
Kidderminster Road, Bromsgrove, B61 9DX
Phone: 01527 872639
Villages & towns
Bromsgrove is close by for shops, supermarkets, restaurants and the railway station, while Worcester offers a historic centre, cathedral and riverside walks.
For a bigger day out, Worcester and Birmingham are also within easy reach, giving guests the option of combining a countryside stay with shopping, restaurants, entertainment or an event in the city.
Days out
Here are just a few of the local attractions that are within easy reach of Woodbury:
Exercise
If you like to get out for a bit of exercise there are plenty of options in the area:
Cycling
The roads around Dodford are filled with cycling roots. Many guests have brought along their bikes to explore the area.
Parkrun
If you fancy a 5km run on a Saturday morning you must give Parkrun a go. Register in advance and get your barcode to receive your times. It's free, you will find them all over the country (and across the world). Here are a few of the local ones:
- Arrow Valley Parkrun in Redditch. A fast, paved run - can be busy?
- Worcester Parkrun. A lovely, friendly, woodland run
- Cofton Park Parkrun, south Birmingham. Friendly, hilly and all off-road
Junior Parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds). Bromsgrove Junior Parkrun is close by and starts at 09:00 every Sunday morning.
Walks
Doford has around 40km of footpaths - they are everywhere! A nice 7km circular route can be found on the All Trails website.