A VALE Trail has been devised by Wychavon District Council to take in the best of farm shops, garden centres and nurseries, pick-your-own and visitor attractions.

There are also details of horticultural events and farmers' markets, where to stay, where to eat and where to find local arts and crafts.

The handy leaflet is also full of fascinating facts about local produce from asparagus to plums and gives visitor information about Pershore, Evesham and Broadway.

To let people know when fruit and veg are in season, there's also a calendar to help get the best out of the growing year.

Wychavon tourism officer Angela Tidmarsh said: "If you want to know where to find the best local produce, pick up a Vale Trail leaflet from venues including tourist offices, Wychavon Shops and Evesham Community Contact Centre."

She added: "We want to let visitors know there's more to the Vale than blossom and support local businesses and producers at the same time."