Pershore facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Pershore
Pershore High Street
Pershore
Population	8,406 (2021 Census)
OS grid reference	SO945455
• London	104.5 miles (168.2 km)
Civil parish	Pershore
District	Wychavon
Shire county	Worcestershire
Region	West Midlands
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	PERSHORE
Postcode district	WR10
Dialling code	01386
Police	West Mercia
Fire	Hereford and Worcester
Ambulance	West Midlands
EU Parliament	West Midlands
UK Parliament	West Worcestershire
Website	[1]
List of places UK England Worcestershire 52°06′50″N 2°04′48″W / 52.114°N 2.080°W / 52.114; -2.080

Pershore is a lovely market town in Worcestershire, England. It sits right by the River Avon. In 2021, about 8,406 people lived here. Pershore is famous for its beautiful Pershore Abbey. The town is about 6 miles (10 km) west of Evesham and 6 miles (10 km) east of Upton-upon-Severn. It's a charming part of the Vale of Evesham.

Discovering Pershore's Past

Pershore Town Hall

Pershore is known for its amazing old buildings. Many of them show off Georgian architecture style. In 1964, experts even called Pershore one of Britain's "Gem Towns." This means it's a special place that needs to be protected for its history.

The famous Pershore Abbey has parts that are over 900 years old! It was built way back in the 11th century. The abbey you see today is much smaller than it used to be. A lot of the original building was taken apart during the time of King Henry VIII. This happened during a period called the Dissolution of the Monasteries. The front part of the church, called the nave, was destroyed. Later, a side part, the north transept, also fell down. The part of the abbey that stands now was once just a section of the choir.

The Pershore Town Hall is another important building. It was finished in 1932. Fun fact: it was first built to be the local post office!

Learning and Schools in Pershore

Pershore has a special way of organizing its schools. It uses a "three-tier" system. This means kids go to three different types of schools as they grow up.

• First School: For younger children, usually from ages 5 to 9.
• Middle School: For kids aged 9 to 12.
• High School: For older students, from ages 11 to 18.

Abbey Park First School and Abbey Park Middle School are both on Abbey Road. They share the same entrance. Pershore High School is on Station Road. It's on the edge of Pershore, close to a small village called Pinvin. This high school also has a sixth form for older students. It has great sports facilities, including all-weather pitches and a sports hall.

There's also Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Primary School. It's on Priest Lane, next to Pershore's only Catholic church. This school is for ages 5 to 11. After Holy Redeemer, students often go to Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College in Worcester.

Pershore is also home to Pershore College. This college teaches about plants and farming. In 2007, it joined up with Warwickshire College. Now it's a campus of WCG (Warwickshire College Group).

Fun Events in Pershore

Pershore loves to celebrate with special events throughout the year!

Pershore Plum Festival

Every August, Pershore holds its famous Plum Festival. This festival celebrates the town's long history of growing delicious plums. Some special local plum types include the Pershore Purple and the Pershore Yellow Egg Plum.

During the festival, there are lots of fun things to do. They crown a "plum princess" and have a family fun run. You can also see plum-themed art and visit the Plum Fayre. There's even a classic car show! Even Worcester Racecourse brings back an old horse race called The Land O'Plums Chase. The festival is so popular that it won an award in 2011 for being the Best Tourism Event in Worcestershire!

Pershore Carnival

On Spring bank holiday each year, Pershore hosts a lively carnival. You can see colorful floats parade through the streets. There are also many stalls with games and treats. A popular event is the fun duck race on the river!

Sports and Activities in Pershore

Pershore is a great place for sports lovers!

• Pershore Bowling Club: This club started in 1928. It's located in Abbey Park.
• Football: Pershore Town F.C. is the local football team. They play in the West Midlands (Regional) League. There's also a women's team, Pershore Town Ladies.
• Cricket: Pershore Cricket Club plays at The Bottoms on Defford Road.
• Rugby: Pershore Rugby Club has its clubhouse and pitches by the river in nearby Wyre Piddle.
• Tennis: Pershore Tennis Club is at the Horticultural College. It has indoor and outdoor courts for all ages.
• Kayaking and Canoeing: Wychavon Kayak & Canoe Club is right on the river at Pershore Riverside Centre.
• Running: Pershore Plum Plodders is a running club for people in Pershore and nearby villages.
• Skateboarding: Abbey Park has a skateboard park. It was built in 2006 and includes a mini ramp and a street section.

Did you know that Team Dynamics, a team that has won many BTCC titles, is also based in Pershore?

News and Media in Pershore

To keep up with local news, people in Pershore can watch BBC West Midlands and ITV Central. These TV channels provide news and shows for the area.

For radio, you can listen to stations like BBC Hereford and Worcester, Heart West Midlands, and Greatest Hits Radio Herefordshire & Worcestershire.

The town also has its own local newspapers. The Evesham Journal covers news for the wider area. Pershore also has its very own community newspaper, The Pershore Times.

Getting Around Pershore

Pershore is easy to get to! It's located near the A44 main road. This puts it about halfway between Worcester and Evesham. The closest big highways are the M5 and M50.

If you prefer to travel by train, Pershore railway station is nearby in the village of Pinvin. This station is on the Cotswold Line. You can take a train from here to places like London Paddington, Oxford, and Reading.

Pershore Old Bridge

Pershore Old Bridge

About 0.5 miles (0.8 km) outside Pershore, you'll find the historic Pershore Old Bridge. It crosses the River Avon. The first bridge on this spot was built way back in the 15th century. It had to be rebuilt in the 17th century after being damaged during the English Civil War. It was changed again in the 18th century. Today, it's a very important old structure, listed as a Grade II* listed building.

Famous People from Pershore

Many interesting people have connections to Pershore!

Born in Pershore:

• Hugh Bennett (1862–1943), a cricketer.
• Claude Choules (1901–2011), was the last person alive who fought in both World War I and World War II. He lived to be over 100 years old!
• George Dowty (1901–1975), an inventor and businessman.
• Florence Feek (1876-1940), a suffragette who fought for women's right to vote.
• George Mason I (1629–1686), whose family became very important in American politics.

Lived in Pershore:

• Nigel Clark, the singer from the pop band Dodgy.
• Michael Collie (1966–present), a TV presenter for BBC Midlands Today.
• Toyah Willcox, a famous actor and singer, and her husband Robert Fripp from the rock band King Crimson.

Pershore's Weather and Climate

Like most of the British Isles, Pershore has a mild, temperate climate. This means it doesn't get too hot or too cold.

• Temperatures: In January, the average high is around 7.9 °C (46.2 °F). In July, it's warmer, with an average high of about 22.6 °C (72.7 °F). The lowest temperature ever recorded was a very cold −22.0 °C (−7.6 °F) in December 1981. The hottest day ever was 37.1 °C (98.8 °F) in July 2022.
• Rainfall: Pershore gets a fair amount of rain throughout the year. The most rain in one day was 120.8 millimetres (4.76 in) in July 2007.
• Sunshine: The sunniest months are usually May, June, and July.

See also

In Spanish: Pershore para niños