Tenbury Community Hospital

Tenbury Community Hospital is a Grade II listed medical facility on Worcester Road in Burford that operates a minor injuries unit today. The facility is managed by Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust and serves residents of the town and surrounding villages.

The hospital began in 1869 when a residential cottage was converted into St Mary's Cottage Hospital and later renamed Tenbury and District Hospital. This transformation shows how medical care was adapted to rural communities in the 19th century.

The building displays architectural features from its construction period and sits naturally within Burford's traditional English character. The design shows how medical facilities were once woven into the fabric of market towns rather than set apart.

The minor injuries unit is accessible on weekdays during daytime hours and offers walk-in care without advance booking. The location on Worcester Road is easy to reach for people arriving on foot or by car.

The building received its Grade II listed protection in 2000, meaning its historical construction must be preserved as it stands. This classification protects the original features of what was once a cottage hospital from the 1800s.

Location: Burford

GPS coordinates: 52.31524,-2.58975

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:07