History on the doorstep

10:00am Sunday 31st August 2008

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A HERITAGE site in Great Witley is booming as people feeling the pinch look for cheaper days out close to home.

Witley Court is a ruin of what was one of England’s great country houses and is a popular attraction for Wyre Forest residents.

Lucy Dhiman, English Heritage’s marketing manager for the West Midlands, said: “When we look at our sites like Witley Court, we've found this year that the majority of memberships we are selling are to those living within an hour’s drive of the site, which suggests that people are looking at places on their own doorstep before heading further afield.

“People are starting to take an interest in their carbon footprint and this, combined with high fuel costs, is actually encouraging people to stay closer to home when planning days out.”

For more information on Witley Court, visit www.english-heritage.org.uk/westmidlands or call 0870 333 1181 for a leaflet.