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Why travel to Worcester: Find out the top 10 reasons to visit
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A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A Sneak Peek into Worcester
- There are a few things that come to mind. When you hear the term "Worcester."
- It could be the ornate Gothic cathedral tower, the zesty Bloody Mary sauce, or a beautiful brand of soft-paste porcelain.
- In Worcester, you may connect these dots and delve into the City's illustrious past.
- The Fight of Worcester, fought in 1651, was the penultimate combat of the English Civil War, and future King Charles II narrowly evaded death before fleeing to France, where he would eventually succeed to the throne ten years later.
- The half-timbered houses on Friar Street, the antique architecture around College Green, and the relics of the city walls are all fascinating remnants of old Worcester.
- International Airport- Worcester Regional Airport (ORH)
- Population - 185,143
- Currency- Pound sterling
- Time- UTC/GMT -5 hours
- Driving side -left
- Main Electricity -230v
- Official Language - English
- Religion – catholic
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HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Top Tourist Attractions in Worcester
- Discover the remains of one of the UK's most magnificent country estates.
- Experience the historical tours and grand spires of Worcester Cathedral.
- You will have things to do in this West Midlands county because it is situated between the Malvern Hills and the Cotswolds.
- Climb the Malvern Hills' heights to get a bird's-eye view of the county, or choose to live more slowly in a honey-coloured Cotswold village like Broadway.
- Explore Worcester's historic streets made of wood, or visit majestic estates like Croome, Hanbury Hall, or the late-medieval merchant's home Greyfriars to picture a better existence.
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SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
Best Months to Visit Worcester
- Worcester has a wide range of average temperatures.
- When humidity is included, temperatures feel cold for about half of the year and pleasant for the other half, with a reasonable possibility of precipitation for about half of the year.
- Compared to tourist locations worldwide, the area is less temperate than others, ranking in the 36th percentile for pleasant weather.
- If you're searching for the hottest months to visit Worcester, August, July, and June are your best bets.
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WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
The Best Places to Visit in Worcester
Worcester Cathedral
- Worcester Cathedral, one of England's most beautiful cathedrals, was rebuilt in the 11th century.
- This has resulted in the tower displaying every English Medieval architectural style imaginable, from Norman Romanesque to the exquisite Perpendicular Gothic tower.
- The Norman crypt, which dates from the late 11th century and is built up of rows of columns crowned with cushion capitals, is the earliest part, while the circular chapter house dates from a few decades later.
- Don't leave the choir without seeing the 39 misericords, which date from 1379 and are carved with images from the Bible, folklore, and mythology.
- The Clever Daughter, No. 7, depicts a naked woman riding a goat draped in a net and carrying a rabbit.
- Examine the tracery and exquisite keystones in the vaults of the Decorated Gothic cloisters
Gheluvelt Park
- Gheluvelt Park is a memorial park for Worcester's First World War dead, straddling the Barbourne Brook, which feeds the River Severn on the park's western edge.
- The name is derived from the Battle of Gheluvelt in 1914, during which the Worcestershire Regiment's 2nd Battalion took part.
- The bandstand is located on the duck pond, flanked by willows and firs, and hosts concerts on Sunday afternoons from May to August.
- The Splashpad is a popular water play place for children on hot days during the same season.
- Gheluvelt Park also has tennis courts and a cafe and environmental centre in an old Victorian pump house.
Greyfriars’ House and Gardens
- The Grade I Greyfriars' House, a National Trust property since 1966, is named after a neighbouring defunct Franciscan priory.
- This cantilevered half-timbered house was erected in 1485 for the High Bailiff of Worcester and had a brewhouse rather than being attached to the monastery as was formerly supposed.
- Early Tudor affluence may be seen in the height of the archway and the delicate carvings on the roofs.
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DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
Worcester Off the Beaten Track
Tudor House Museum
- You may visit the Tudor Home Museum on Friar Street, a fascinating half-timbered house.
- This 16th-century home began as a collection of weaver's cottages.
- The structure housed the infamous Cross Key bar in the 1700s, then a Victorian coffee shop owned by Richard Cadbury, the creator of the world-famous chocolate company.
- The house was, after that, used as an ARP (Air Raid Precautions) warden's office during WWII.
- Each chapter of the building's history is commemorated with museum exhibits and period-dressed figures.
- The original wattle and daub (wall materials) may be observed, and some of the timbers still exhibit their 500-year-old carpenters' marks.
Museum of Royal Worcester
- The factory's former premises on Severn Street has the world's most extensive collection of Royal Worcester porcelain.
- When William Davis, the senior pharmacist, devised his recipe in 1751, the soft-paste porcelain brand was formed.
- In Georgian times, widespread among the elite, reproducing designs and patterns from Chinese porcelain was a lucrative business.
- A table set for dessert with 18th-century porcelain, a collection of hexagonal vases, and a longcase clock can be found in the Georgian Gallery.
- The Victorian Gallery demonstrates how global travel influenced design, while the 20th-century Gallery features a variety of custom-made sets for wealthy patrons.
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CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
Worcester Culture and Traditions
- His hometown is sometimes mockingly referred to as "Wormtown" and other times as the "Heart of the Commonwealth."
- On the other hand, Worcester may be better known as the "second city" to most visitors.
- It's the "second city" in the state's art collection. The Worcester Arts Museum, the City's most visible artistic icon, is sometimes referred to as one of the state's 228 museums outside Boston.
- Worcester is named after the City of Worcester in England. In the nineteenth century, the Blackstone Canal and rail transportation helped it grow as an industrial metropolis.
- However, after WWII, the City's industrial base began to dwindle.
- The long-term economic and demographic decline did not stop until the 1990s, when higher education, medicine, biotechnology, and other industries flourished.
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FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
Worcester: Food, Fun & Fashion Guide
Accra Girls Restaurant
#FOOD
- Accra Girls is the place to go in Worcester for West African food.
- For the past few years, the Grafton Street eatery has served a delectable "Taste of Ghana," with kenkey (fermented corn dough balls) or banku (fermented maise and cassava dumplings) with fish, okra or yam stews, spicy fried plantains, and more.
- The Accra Girls' second venture, Akra, opened in the Worcester Public Market in 2020.
- Guests can customise their bowls and wraps by selecting rice, vegetables, and meats.
Armsby Abbey
#FOOD
- Armsby, widely regarded as one of New England's top beer bars, plays to its well-deserved reputation with a rotating tap selection that includes regional favourites.
- Don't let the stout-braised short rib pot pie, pan-roasted chicken with maple shallot brown butter, and a monster double-patty burger with marrow caramelised onions fool you; the gastropub fare more than lives up to the hype.
- grazing-friendly boards of charcuterie, artisan cheeses, and other small snacks, as well as hearty helpings of stout-braised short rib pot pie, pan-roasted chicken
Baba Sushi
#FOOD
- It seems to be a solitary property on Worcester's busy Park Ave from the outside.
- The City's best sushi is served within the brick-and-beam-accented space: super-fresh fluke, salmon, uni, yellowtail, eel, and more, served over rice or daikon radish or wrapped into specialised hand rolls.
- While you're there, order fiery appetisers like shichimi pepper-encrusted tuna belly and chill down with sake sangria mixed with orange, peach, and red wine.
Mountain Mill Shopping Centre
#Fashion
- Our shoppers may choose from over 100 stores at Mountain Mill Shopping Centre near Worcester and part of the beautiful Breede River.
- Chain stores, national and international brand names, unique boutiques, and more are among them.
- They have a jam-packed events calendar with thrilling entertainment and promotions that will have something for everyone.
CrownGate Shopping Centre
#Fashion
- Friary Walk is conveniently placed and offers regular shoppers and visitors to the City a diverse selection of stores for all family members, ideal for everyday necessities.
- You'll have the perfect excuse to sit, relax, and re-fuel for the duration of your shopping trip with Quinn's Coffee House & Restaurant and Boston Tea Party, both of which provide great home-cooked food.
- Chapel Walk is home to the Food Quarter, some of the most well-known high-street businesses, and a superb selection of creative independents delivering a unique shopping experience.
- Everyone has something, from family-friendly fashion boutiques, bespoke jewellery manufacturers, and handcrafted home furnishings to retailers with a nostalgic spin, such as limited-edition records and childhood sweets.
Explore Family Fun
#FUN
- At West Midlands Safari, you can meet Lions, feed camels, and ride the rides at their amusement park.
- Get excited is the place to go if you're seeking more exciting excitement.
- There is a High Wire Forest Adventure for older children and adults in the Wyre Forest.
- Wear a wetsuit and go kayaking or to the Aqua Park in Upton Warren.
- Visitors to the countryside will find playfields and assault courses in country parks, and there are numerous activity centres for younger children, including soft play areas, in the towns.
- Check out one of our many bowling lanes or movie theatres on a rainy day.
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NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
Worcester: Natural Beauty & Safari Adventures
- Are you prepared for a journey that will take you across countries, species, and millions of years? The West Midland Safari Park has it all planned out and ready to go!
- They journey deep into Africa's plains to count the stripes on a zebra, watch white rhinos play or guess how many languid lions are eyeing you up for their lunch. Just make sure to see Mei Lin, the adorable red panda.
- Set out on the all-weather Discover Trail from here. It has daily Sea Lion Theatre shows, Lorikeet Landing's rainbow of feathers, and Reptile World's good dose of the heebie-jeebies.
- 110-acre park east of the city centre is primarily made of historic woods.
- The country park, located just off the M5 motorway, is particularly popular as a low-cost day out in the summer.
- Two circular waymarked routes lead through the woods and into a vast meadow embroidered with wildflowers in the early summer.
- The Countryside Centre features a terrific adventure playground for kids and a cafe with free Wi-Fi, a mini-golf course, and a bouncy castle during the school holidays.
- Try to go at the end of April or the beginning of May, when the bluebells are in flower.
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EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
Worcester Must-Attend Festivals and Events
- The Arches Worcester Festivals turned Worcester's streets into a playground.
- The nights were brightened with immersive and interactive artworks and intriguing and amusing performances.
- There was plenty to stimulate imaginations and hilarity, from diva Lips on Cathedral Square to the immersive sensory experience of Submergence at The Old Palace and the marriage of nature and technology with the delicate robotic sculpture: Luma at The Guildhall.
- The atmosphere was a two-day free festival held at Worcester's Cathedral Square and Worcester Woods Country Park.
- A mix of live performances and events inspired by the environment and natural world are intended to appeal to people and spark debate.
- A Traders Village included locally grown and handcrafted goods and snack stalls, and information kiosks where visitors could learn more about what they do.
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