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DROITWICH SPA
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PERSHORE
TEWKESBURY
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Keytec7
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boats, cyclists and walkers. The restored canals
provide a great tourism opportunity for this spa town.
There is a good range of leisure activities and a busy
programme of events in the summer – St. Richard’s
Classic Car and Boating Festival; Droitwich Food,
Music and Arts Festival; and Salt Festival.
For further information about Droitwich Spa visit
Pershore
Location:
The historic town of Pershore lies on the River
Avon between Evesham and Worcester. With a rail
station north of the town, direct access off the M5 from
the West and regular bus services from Worcester Bus
Station, Pershore has excellent transport connections.
Population:
The town has a population of 7,065.
Economy:
Its main employment sites are Keytec7
Business Park and Racecourse Road Industrial Estate
which offer a mix of B1 and B2 accommodation.
Major Employers:
Allen Gears Ltd, Winstanley & Co Ltd,
White Logistics and Storage.
Growth:
The town has recently been equipped to
deliver superfast broadband making it one of the first
in the area to benefit from the enhanced service.
5ha of employment land have been approved for B1,
B2 and B8 uses. 53 housing units have been allocated.
As part of the town’s urban extension a further 390
units are subject to planning applications with the
balance of 210 subject to the Planning Inspectorate’s
consideration.
Retail:
The town’s retail offer comprises a unique
high quality range of independent traders together
with fine delicatessens and restaurants, and a thriving
community arts centre at Number 8.
Pershore, like Evesham and Droitwich Spa has its own
town loyalty scheme, the Pride card supported by the
local Chamber of Trade. Purchases from independent
shops allow the customer to be in with a chance of
winning voucher prizes and various gifts provided by
the businesses in the town.
Tourism and leisure:
The riverside town of Pershore
is the home of the famous Pershore Plum Festival
celebration of local
produce and local distinctiveness that annually attracts
thousands of visitors to the town centre.
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Business centre locations
1 Vale Business Park
2 Racecourse Rd Industrial Estate
3 Keytec7
4 Berry Hill Industrial Estate
5 Hampton Lovett Ind. Estate
6 Stonebridge Cross
7 Hartlebury Trading Estate
8 Briar Close Business Park
9 Two Shires Business Park
10 Bond Industrial Estate
11 Haddonsacre
12 Stockwood Business Park
13 Strensham Business Park
14 Ikon Industrial Estate