Welcome to
Bretforton

Nestled in the Vale of Evesham and on the threshold of the scenic Cotswolds sits the picturesque village of Bretforton. Once part of the farmland of Evesham Abbey, Bretforton has a history of market gardening and is still today the largest farming village around Evesham.

​The village prides itself on being home to the Bretforton Silver Band, the only village band left in Worcestershire, tracing its roots back to 1895;  and to the award-winning Fleece Inn, owned by the National Trust, and host to the renowned annual asparagus auctions.
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​Bretforton is sprinkled with a range of pretty, historical buildings including a Jacobean Manor House, a Gothic Hall, a grange, timbered pubs (only one now still in use), a church dating from the 13th century, and a number of dovecotes.
 Bretforton from the air!
Very many thanks to Claire Poore who recently took a hot air balloon ride over the village and sent us some amazing aerial photos!
Please click on the link to the gallery for more great shots.

***news***

 bretfest 2018!

THIS WEEKEND!

BRETFORTON PROM!

​Saturday 21 July
From 5pm
The Butty (by the Village Shop / Social Club)
Bretforton Silver Band with John Wood
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​Bretforton Silver Band take to the stage in this hugely loved and successful open air concert.
​Bring a picnic and enjoy the evening's festivities with many diverse musical acts including Beth Harris, Betsy Harmony, PODS, and many more performing pop, classical and musical theatre. The evening finishes with a spectacular firework display.

​Follow the link below for full festival details:
£2,500 raised by the Garden Club for local charities!
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​Bretforton Garden Club's Open Garden event at the beginning of June raised an amazing £2,500 to split between two local charities: The Shakespeare Hospice and the Depaul NightStop Charity.
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As representatives from the charities received their cheques from the Garden Club Chairman, Mike Cook, thanks was given to the wonderful villagers who opened their gardens and made it all possible.
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summer bonfires - is your bonfire really necessary?!

As we are enjoying such wonderful summer weather with warm evenings that for once can be enjoyed outdoors - please think twice and spare a thought for your Bretforton neighbours before starting up a bonfire! 
It is a shame to have to shut windows and doors due to unwanted smoke, and asthma sufferers really do suffer from added particles in the air.
​Your thoughtfulness is really appreciated - thank you!

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