Astley, Worcestershire

Astley is a village in Worcestershire, England, about seven miles southwest of Kidderminster.

Frances Ridley Havergal (1836-1879), poet and hymnist was born in the village, the youngest daughter of the Rector of Astley.

Astley Vineyards have been producing a range of English white wines including sparkling wines since 1983 and have won over 100 awards, consistently winning every year. All their wines are now Quality Wine status, and three current wines have received International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) awards. The vineyard is recommended in Rick Stein's guide.cite web|url=http://www.englishwineproducers.com/astley.htm|title=Astley Vineyards|work=English Wine Producers|accessdate=2006-11-07]

The Vineyard is located in the North East of the village.

Astley Primary School is a small, rural Church of England Voluntary Aided school with about eighty pupils between 4 and 11 years old. Although the school is isolated, it is popular with children travelling some distance each day.

Former Prime Minister, Stanley Baldwin lived in Astley in his later years, his home has now become a nursing home. There is also a monument dedicated to him on the main road between Holt and Stourport.

Astley Burf contain an Outdoor Education centre, owned by Dudley Council, and used by Dudley schools during the Spring and Summer

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