By Air

London Heathrow Airport is linked directly to Worcester by a twice daily National Express Coach service. Journey time approximately 2 hours. Birmingham International Airport is Worcester's nearest airport from which there is a regular local rail service via Birmingham New Street Station.

By Bike

From London (113 miles), drivers should ideally take the M40 motorway north-westwards until the junction with the M42. From here, head westwards to the M5, where you should head south and watch for signs to Worcester.

By Train

Worcester has two train stations, Worcester Shrub Hill and Worcester Foregate Street, Foregate Street Station is the closest to the town centre. Shrub Hill is easier for cars to access, as Foregate Street has no parking available.

By Bus

The Bus Station is situated at the bottom of CrownGate Shopping Centre. National Express coachway stop on the edge of the City and links with a scheduled city bus services that takes passengers into Worcester City Centre.

By Boat

The City stands on the banks of the River Severn and the Worcester - Birmingham Canal. There are some moorings available. Distances to Worcester from:- York - 228 miles, 110 locks, 115 hours cruising time. London - 174 miles, 223 locks, 140 hours cruising time. Birmingham - 32.5 miles, 61 locks, 34 hours cruising time Liverpool - 182 miles, 168 locks, 122 hours cruising time. you r wasting your time if u come here. loads of chavs

Worcester Cathedral, Royal Worcester Visitor Centre, Elgar's Birthplace Museum, Gheluvelt Park, The Commandery

Worcester Cathedral

Open every day 7.30AM-6PM. The Cathedral Church of Christ the King and the Blessed Virgin Mary, a place of worship since 680, the present building dates from 1084. Attractions include the tomb of King John.

Royal Worcester Visitor Centre

Severn Street, Call first as the factory portion is currently being converted into housing. The Visitor Centre, Café and Shop are expected to remain, however.

Elgar's Birthplace Museum

The house where the great composer was born, a modern visitor centre and lovely cottage garden in beautiful countryside just outside Worcester City.

Gheluvelt Park

Gheluvelt Park is a memorial park built in honour of those lost in the First World and has recently received of lottery funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund.  The project is a partnership between the City Council, and the. The park will benefit from many improvements including a new play area; new water play feature; war memorial; and reinstated park railings. 

The Commandery

A glorious Grade 1 listed site dating back to the 12th century.

 

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