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is a busy town with a cathedral, sited on the River Severn,
linked by a stone bridge.
The town is the county town of Worcestershire and has half
timbered buildings in among the more modern buildings.
Try a walk down Friar and New Street, and also see the Corn
Exchange, 1848.
There is a Tourist Information Centre, where you can get
an Elgar Trail brochure if you're interested.
County cricket ground.
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Location
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What
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Worcester Tourist Attractions
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 Commandary
at Sidbury, A38, museum dedicated to English Civil War in 15th
century building, Cromwell defeated the Scottish Army of King
Charles II at the Battle of Worcester in 1651. Audio visual
with talking models recreating the war, brass rubbings, shop
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| Museum
of Worcester Pottery, factory tours of this long established
pottery with rare items in the museum, shop etc, Tel: 01905
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| Worcester
Cathedral, on a Saxon site overlooking the river, is
mainly Early English, 14th century restored tower,11th century
crypt, circular Norman chapter house, last resting place of
Prince Arthur and King John, stained glass, summer guided tours,
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Greyfriars,
medieval building now restored with garden, National Trust,Tel:
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| Tudor
House in Friar Street local museum Tel: 01905 722349 |
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| Museum
& Art Gallery, local and natural history, shop etc,
Tel: 01905 25371 |
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| Elgar's
Birthplace Museum, Lower Broadheath, B4204, north west,
cottage where Elgar was born, 1857, museum, displays, shop etc,
Tel: 01905 333224 |
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Woods Country Park, east on A422 towards the motorway,
woodland walks |
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| Bennetts
Farm Park,working dairy farm, museum, walks, shop etc
Tel: 01905 748345 |
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| Spetchley
Park Gardens, A422, just over the motorway, gardens and
lawns over 30 acres, with deer park, Tel: 01905 345213 |
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| Wichenfield
Dovecott, off B4204 west, National Trust, restored 17th
century dovecott Tel: 01684 850051 |
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| Witley
Court, north-west
of Worcester, near Great Witley, on A443,
a spectacular ruin of a great house, English Heritage.
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Where
To Stay in Worcester
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Worcester Road Great Witley Worcester WR6 6HS MAP
Privately owned country hotel.
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Foregate Street Worcester WR1 1EA MAP
The Worcester Whitehouse Hotel is situated in the heart of historic Worcester. This 4-star hotel offers comfortable surroundings, exceptional quality of food and attentive service.
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Stourport Road Holt Heath near Worcester WR6 6TB MAP
With a beautiful location on the banks of the River Severn, the Lenchford Inn is a Georgian building with modern extensions, offering en suite rooms with river views.
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Guest
Houses Bed & Breakfasts Inns and Other Hotels
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Gilberts End Worcester WR8 0AR MAP
Nestled amid mature grounds in the rural hamlet of Gilberts End, just outside the beautiful Riverside Town of Upton-upon-Severn, this charming farm house is set within a splendid Grade II listed building.
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Barn House Farm Broadwas on Teme near Worcester WR6 5PL MAP
Set in 2 acres of beautiful gardens, The Barn House is located 5 miles from Worcester. It offers country house-style rooms with garden views, free Wi-Fi and home-cooked breakfasts. Bedrooms are located in the guest annexe, adjacent to the Barn...
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Worcester Road Upton Snodsbury near Worcester WR7 4NW MAP
Located between Stratford-upon-Avon and Worcester, The Oak is a traditional pub with a modern décor in the village of Upton Snodsbury. It offers fine cuisine and rooms with countryside views.
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Blackhouse Lane Suckley near Worcester WR6 5DP Tel: 0844 847 1200 MAP
In a picturesque valley within the foothills of the beautiful Malvern Hills this newly refurbished and luxuriously appointed cottage offers seclusion and tranquillity within the 12 acre grounds of a converted watermill. Summer visitors enjoy an outdoor he...
Sleeps 6
Phone Bookings & Enquiries: 0844 847 1200
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North Piddle near Worcester WR7 4PF Tel: 01244 357717 MAP
The Old Stables is a 17th Century detached barn conversion in the grounds of Humblebee Hall and is surrounded by 70 acres, just outside the village of North Piddle in Worcestershire....
Changeover Day: Fri Price Guide: 365.00-745.00
Sleeps up to 6 in 3 bedrooms.
Phone Bookings & Enquiries: 01244 357717
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North Piddle near Worcester WR7 4PF Tel: 01244 357717 MAP
The Hay Barn is a 17th Century detached barn conversion in the grounds of Humblebee Hall and is surrounded by 70 acres, just outside the village of North Piddle in Worcestershire....
Changeover Day: Fri Price Guide: 325.00-650.00
Sleeps up to 5 in 3 bedrooms.
Phone Bookings & Enquiries: 01244 357717
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Days Out in and around Worcester
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| Visit Great
Malvern, or try a visit to Evesham
and Broadway on your way to visit
the Cotswolds.. |
Towns near Worcester To Visit - straight line distance:
Droitwich Tourist Information (6.03 miles) Malvern Tourist Information (7.21 miles) Pershore Tourist Information (8.08 miles) Stourport Tourist Information (10.59 miles) |
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Area Telephone
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