Wickham

The Vale of Evesham spreads around it—mostly working farmland with hedgerow-lined fields that roll toward distant hills. What makes Wickham distinctive is its architectural variety. You'll see Cotswold limestone buildings standing alongside traditional black and white half-timbered cottages, timber-framed structures with wattle and daub infill, and red brick homes. Each type reflects different periods of the area's building history, creating a lived-in character that feels authentic rather than preserved. With around 745 residents, this is an intimate community where you can get a genuine sense of life on the borderland between Worcestershire and Gloucestershire. There's no sense of being packaged for visitors here—it's simply a working village where you can wander quiet lanes and see how people actually live in this part of the country. It's ideal if you want to experience the Cotswolds away from the main tourist routes, with the option of heading to Broadway whenever you want a bit more activity and amenities.