Last Alteration: Tuesday 13 November 2007
West of England Quarry
West of England Quarry
Malvern, Worcestershire
The West of England Quarry ceased production in 1931, and is now managed by the Malvern Hills Conservators.
How to get here:
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Road: M5 - Exit junction 7 (Worcester) and then follow the A4440 westward until you reach the A449, then head towards Great Malvern. When you reach the church in the town centre, turn right onto the B4232 and follow it as it curves left and you'll eventually reach the car park on the left, near Park Wood. +
car park
Access: publicStatus: alteredWest of England Quarry
Photograph taken: 24th March 2007 by Peter Faizey
"West of England Quarry is now overgrown and a picnic site, and
completely unrecognisable. There are several quarry faces left but it
all looks completely different. The picture is taken
from the car park."
The Krotons (3)
Filmed: 10-11 Nov 1968
A barren landscape.
Other nearby locations:
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Tank Quarry (The Krotons). Road: Turn right out of the car park, and then follow the road until it bears right,
and the picnic area car park is on the right-hand side. picnic area car park
Additional locations as the crow flies:
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Wood Norton Estate (Robot, Spearhead from Space): 15.73 miles.
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Wheelbarrow Castle Cottage (Spearhead from Space): 16.29 miles.
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Millers Green (DW 2008 Christmas Special Filming): 16.75 miles.
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Gloucester Cathedral (DW 2008 Christmas Special Filming): 16.83 miles.
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Berkeley Street (DW 2008 Christmas Special Filming): 16.88 miles.
Further links about the location
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Malvern Hills Conservators - PDF with details of the Hills (with map)
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Malvern Industrial Archaeology Circle - West of England Quarry, with old photographs
Related Stories
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The Krotons [10-11 Nov 1968]
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