The Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart and St Catherine of Alexandria, located in Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire is a wonderful place of worship beautified by the remarkable mosaic interiors. The simple yet elegant brown brickwork exterior does little justice to the elaborate and intricate mosaic work adorning the interiors. The mosaic work was begun in 1921 and it took a humongous 12 year period to finish the same. Almost eight and a half tons of Venice imported glass fragments have been used to produce the ornate mosaic work in the equally treasured church.
Glympton Park is a lavish deer park that includes the Glympton house, the village of Gympton, a parish Church of St. Mary, 21 stone cottages and a parkland. The estate is huge and covers an area of 810 hectares (2000 acres) and dates back to the 16th Century. The estate is currently owned by Prince Bandar of Saudi Arabia, who later completely restored the house. Today, the structure stands in all its modern glory while still keeping its ancient charm.
Arle Grove is spread across 5 hectare (12 acre) of land in Gloucestershire and serves as a nature reserve for a wide range of rare species. This ancient woodland is enriched with spectacular flora and fauna. The Cotswold Way national trail runs through this site.
The faithful abode of All Saints Church is a visionary edifice. Located in the Billesley village of Warwickshire, the church is doused in history. It is believed that Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway in this institute of faith. This redundant Anglican Church was constructed in the 17th century; however another 12th century church existed on the site before. Built in Georgian style of architecture, the church is constructed with blue lias stone. This monumental church is a splendid craftsmanship resting on natural greenery.
The Birmingham Eco Park is a center for environmental education managed by the Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black County. It is also the site for the PAWS society (People and Services for Wildlife) which is the practical conservation facility of the Wildlife trust. The park offers a wide range of educational activities on environment and wildlife such as natural arts and crafts, animal spotting, pond dipping and sessions on how to grow trees and vegetables. It also has a number of interesting demonstration features on renewable energy such as wind turbines, solar panels and a water treatment plant. The variety of natural habitats located in the park make it a rich and diverse ground for woodlands, grasslands, orchards and wildflower meadows which are sure to delight any nature enthusiast. The park may not always be open to public, so it is advisable to check with the concerned authorities before visiting. Activities for large groups in training and education are charged and not free.
The Singers hill Synagogue also known as the Birmingham also known as the Birmingham Hebrew Congregation is the largest and oldest Victorian synagogue in the country, dating back to the mid nineteenth century. It is a Grade II listed heritage building featuring Neo-classical, Romanesque and Italian architecture with a Norman wheel window in the front brick facade which also makes it a popular tourist attraction in the area. It has a large and diverse congregation of Jews from the area who use the synagogue as community and social center as well as a place of worship. A wide variety of service and clubs fro all age groups are available for members. Every year, the synagogue opens its doors for a Heritage Open Day where the public can tour the building with an information guide and also see a Jewish concert by the Kol Kinor choir. Apart from open days, it welcomes schools, colleges and other educational and social organisations to tour its premises provided that advance booking is done. Through these programs, the congregation wishes to give the public an insight into Jewish culture and build strong relations with other religious communities to strive towards a tolerant and friendly society.