Pershore, The Fallen Angels Dragon Boat Team's Home

Pershore is a small town in Worcestershire about 10 miles from Worcester and 6 miles from Evesham on the River Avon, where we train and hold our own events. If you are a Pershore resident or live nearby, why not join our team. It's the most exciting thing that happens in Pershore on Sunday mornings!

Besides being the home of the first division Dragon Boat Racing Team, the town is best known for the Pershore Abbey ruins, parts of which date back to the 11th century when it was largely rebuilt over a 7th century abbey. Pershore Abbey was one of the largest abbeys in Britain, larger even than Worcester Cathedral. The abbey itself was destroyed in the Reformation, but the local inhabitants saved the church from destruction by purchasing it for their own use.

The town of Pershore is best approached from the east, over an elaborate 6 arched bridge across the Avon. The bridge dates from the medieval period, though the central arch was restored after extensive damage during the Civil War.

There are some fine buildings in the town, most from the Georgian period, though some medieval structures remain. Pershore is famous for its elegant Georgian architecture and is important as the centre of a district rich in fruit and vegetable production. Pershore has been designated as a town of major architectural importance by the Council of British Archeology, and listed as an outstanding conservation area.