AN ENGLISH Heritage site in the heart of Worcestershire has been forced to close temporarily.

Witley Court, a 17th-century county house between Worcester and Kidderminster, is inaccessible to the public after an issue was discovered with the nearby reservoir.

Becky Eade, head of historic properties for Witley Court said: "We are working with a specialist team to manage the current situation and plan the necessary repairs.

"We don't yet know how long this will take, but we are working hard to re-open as soon as possible and we are very sorry for any disappointment caused in the meantime."