A guide to Worcestershire’s secrets, from racing circuits to nuclear bunkers and George Bernard Shaw’s mulberry tree. 111 hidden gems reveal surprises for locals and visitors.

Whether you’re a lifelong local or a curious visitor, this is your essential guide to the county’s hidden gems and eccentric delights. Immerse yourself in colourful confetti, glinting Venetian glass or the thrum of cars racing to beat speed records. Admire Birmingham’s skyline, meander through meadows or peer through a window into the underwater world of the River Severn. Discover a TARDIS in the National Collection of telephone kiosks, the history of electric milk floats or how to create the eye of a needle. From Elgar’s grave to George Bernard Shaw’s mulberry tree and from fairy houses to a nuclear bunker and Civil War sites, every entry offers a fresh perspective on Worcestershire’s past and present. Whether you’re entertaining guests, planning a weekend escape or simply curious about your own backyard, this guide will take you on a journey through the county’s most unexpected places.