Discover Wixford

Wixford lies in the Arrow Valley on the Roman road Icknield Street, also known as Rynkeld Street. The River Arrow also flows through the village. These features offer different points of reference for your trip: the riverside scenery in Wixford, longer routes through the region and the village’s history. You can consider whether you would like to focus on walking trails, architecture or the landscape during your stay.

Walking Trails and Railway History

The Heart of England Way runs through Wixford and forms part of a 104-mile recreational walking route between Milford on the northern edge of Cannock Chase and Bourton-on-the-Water in the Cotswolds. One section of the route follows the former Wixford railway line. This brings together a specific local route and a long-distance walking trail. The former station is a distinct historical point of reference: the Evesham & Redditch Railways Company built it in September 1866; it closed in January 1950. The station building no longer exists. The current route and the vanished station thus tell of different periods in the village’s history.

Church and Historic Details

The Church of St Milburga brings together several precisely documented architectural details. Its south chapel dates from around 1400. In the chapel, a fine brass memorial to Thomas de Cruwe, who died in 1411, and his wife lies on a chest tomb. The churchyard cross consists of a limestone base and a 15th-century stump; it stands on three square steps. The chapel, brass memorial and cross offer different historical points of reference: around 1400, the year 1411 and the 15th century.

A 40-minute Holy Communion service is held at the Church of St Milburga at 8 a.m. every fourth Sunday. If you plan to attend the service, check the date before you arrive. This lets you distinguish the specific service time from a visit to explore the building’s history.

Houses with Their Own Architectural History

Moor Hall was originally a hall house and was extended to form an irregular U-shaped plan. Its layout offers a concise account of the building’s evolution: extensions followed the original construction. Surviving details include a 16th-century door made of vertical boards with a frame, as well as part of a 17th-century panelled door. Different building phases and door styles are therefore found side by side.

The Horsehouse at St Milburga’s Church also has a clearly defined historical purpose: it was built to accommodate the mounts of visiting clergy. The structure dates from the 18th century and is listed Grade II. It is made of wattle and gorse and has a thatched roof. Its use and construction give the building a different character from Wixford’s houses.

Bridge and Cycling Route

Wixford Bridge dates from the late 18th century. It is made of red brick with stone dressings and has a single, almost semicircular arch. Circular flood openings are located at both ends, and the road surface is cambered. These features help describe the structure more precisely: the openings and the shape of the road surface are part of the bridge’s design, as well as its main arch.

For cyclists, the Wixford Wonder offers another specific route. The 23-mile ride starts and ends at Evesham railway station, passes through the valleys of the River Avon and the River Arrow, and runs mainly along quiet roads. It is moderately hilly. This makes it easy to distinguish two very different route options: the Heart of England Way, a long recreational walking trail through Wixford, and the Wixford Wonder, a cycling route starting and finishing in Evesham. The details on distance, route type and course provide a clear basis for deciding which route best fits your travel plans.

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