About Pershore

A Little Information About Pershore

Location & Basics

Pershore is in the Wychavon district of Worcestershire, in the West Midlands region of England. Wikipedia+2Visit Worcestershire+2
It lies on the banks of the River Avon, about 6 miles west of Evesham and 6 miles east of Upton-upon-Severn, in the Vale of Evesham. Wikishire+3Wikipedia+3Visit Worcestershire+3
The name “Pershore” comes from Old English perscōra, meaning something like osier shore/slope (osiers = willow-like plants), referencing its riverside location. Wikipedia+1

According to the 2021 Census, the civil parish of Pershore has a population of about 8,406 people. Wikipedia+2City Population+2
Ethnically, it is predominantly White (around 8,012), with smaller numbers of mixed, Asian, Black and other groups. City Population+1
The age distribution shows a significant proportion of residents in the 18-64 bracket, and a sizeable older population (65+). City Population
Religiously, the largest group identifies as Christian; a substantial part of the population reports no religion. City Population+2City Population+2

There is evidence of settlement in the Pershore area going back to Iron Age and Roman times. visitpershore.co.uk+3hmdb.org+3visitpershore.co.uk+3
The Pershore Abbey is one of the town’s most significant historical landmarks. It has Anglo-Saxon origins (claimed foundation in 689 AD) and was later refounded under Benedictine auspices in the 10th century. Wikipedia+5visitpershore.co.uk+5visitpershore.co.uk+5
Over time much of the original abbey was demolished, especially during the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the 16th century. What remains today is partly medieval and partly restored. visitpershore.co.uk+5Wikipedia+5visitpershore.co.uk+5
The town contains many examples of Georgian architecture. Many buildings in Bridge Street and Broad Street are listed, and the town is considered an important conservation area. visitpershore.co.uk+5visitpershore.co.uk+5Visit Worcestershire+5
Among historic buildings is the Almonry, from the early 16th century, once part of the abbey’s structures, later converted to a dwelling. Britain Express+3Britain Express+3visitpershore.co.uk+3
Pershore Old Bridge is another historic structure, about half a mile outside the town. The site has had a bridge since the medieval period; it was remodeled after damage during the English Civil War and later in the 18th century. It is Grade II* listed. Wikipedia+2Britain Express+2

Pershore is a civil parish and has its own Town Council (15 councillors) under the district of Wychavon. pershore-tc.gov.uk+1
The Pershore Town Hall (on High Street) was built in 1932 (designed by Henry Seccombe) originally as a post office, and now serves as the seat for the Town Council. Wikipedia
The town was recognized as a “Quality Council” (the first in Worcestershire) in local governance. pershore-tc.gov.uk

Pershore High School is the main secondary school (ages 11–18), with a sixth form. Wikipedia
The town has a three-tier system for some schools: first schools (ages 5–9) and middle schools (ages 9–12). Wikipedia+1
There is also Pershore College, specialising in horticulture and land-based studies, which now forms part of Warwickshire College Group (WCG). pershore-tc.gov.uk+3Wikipedia+3visitpershore.co.uk+3

Pershore is in a rich agricultural region (the Vale of Evesham), known especially for growing plums and other fruit. Angel Hotel Pershore+3visitpershore.co.uk+3Visit Worcestershire+3
The Pershore Plum Festival, held in August, celebrates the local plum-growing tradition (including varieties like Pershore Purple), with fairs, art exhibitions, processions, and other events. Wikipedia+2visitpershore.co.uk+2
The town also has a Pershore Carnival, usually on the Spring bank holiday, featuring floats, stalls and a duck race. Wikipedia
In terms of sport & recreation, Pershore has:
• A local football club, Pershore Town F.C. Wikipedia
• Cricket (Pershore Cricket Club) Wikipedia
• Rugby (Pershore Rugby Club) Wikipedia
• Tennis (at Horticultural College) Wikipedia
• Bowling club in Abbey Park Wikipedia
• Kayak & canoe club on the river Wikipedia

Pershore railway station is actually in the nearby village of Pinvin and lies on the Cotswold Line, providing connections to London Paddington, Oxford, Reading and other destinations. Wikipedia+1
The town is near the A44 road, roughly midway between Worcester and Evesham. The nearest motorways are the M5 and M50. Wikipedia+2Visit Worcestershire+2

Pershore has a temperate maritime climate, typical of much of the British Isles. Wikipedia
Average maximum temperatures range from about 7.9 °C in January to about 22.6 °C in July; minimums range from ~1.5 °C in February to ~12.2 °C in July. Wikipedia
The warmest temperature recorded was 37.1 °C (19 July 2022). Wikipedia
Historically, there have been some extreme events (heavy rainfall, record lows) recorded in the area. Wikipedia