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 The small picturesque village of Wickhamford lies midway between Evesham and Broadway on the A44. Its name is derived from "Wiquene" as mentioned in the Doomsday Book of 1086 as belonging to Evesham Abbey.

At the heart of the village is the Manor House dating back to the 16th century and also the 13th century Church of St. John the Baptist.

The village also has a Memorial Hall, a Sports & Social Club and a Public House. In season, home grown produce can be found for sale throughout the village and Plant and Shrub Nurseries can be found as you exit the village either towards Broadway or Evesham.

Every two years the village hosts its two day "Wickhamford Walkabout, Open Gardens & Flower Festival" event, the next one being in spring or summer of (TBA). There are usually some 20 plus gardens open to the public to wander around, with Craft & Plant Stalls dotted here and there, and Paintings by local artists can be found in the Memorial Hall. The Ladies Flower Guild adorn the interior of the Church with a themed floral display whilst the Ladies from the Wickhamford W.I. will tempt you with a wide range of refreshments in the Memorial Hall.

Wickhamford Manor

The Manor House was built on the site of a Grange which belonged to the Abbey. It subsequently became Crown property until it was sold to Thomas Throckmorton by Elizabeth 1. In 1549 it was purchased by Sir Samuel Sandys and remained in the family until its sale in 1863. The present owners kindly open their gardens during the village Walkabout, Open Gardens & Flower Festival event and also stage Shakespearean plays in the grounds during the summer months.

St. John the Baptist Church

The Church of St. John the Baptist dates from the 13th century. There is a three decker pulpit with the top being for the sermon, the middle to conduct the service and the lower for the Parish Clerk. There is a Choir Gallery at the rear of the church which was taken down in 1890 but restored in 1949. The oak gates into the chancel were erected in the 17th century with the Sandys family monument being on the north side.

The close connection of the Sandys family with the American colonists can be seen in the floor slab monument to Penelope Washington within the altar rails. Penelope Washington, whose mother married Sir Samuel Sandys and moved to the Manor House, was a distant relative of George Washington, the first President of the United States of America.

A visit to this church is a must as there are more features too numerous to mention.

The Sandys Arms

The Sandys Arms public house is a friendly and inviting hostelry serving a variety of fine ales along with a varied menu of traditional and oriental dishes.

There is a large car park to the rear and a pleasant garden to relax with a drink on those warm summer evenings.

Well worth a visit.