Worcestershire Visitor Travel Guide Page

We have compiled a travel and holiday information guide to help with your holiday stay in Worcestershire.

About Worcestershire

Worcestershire is a county in the west Midlands of England. The administrative headquarters of the county can be found at Worcester. It is home to Royal Worcester Porcelain which is a great place to learn about the craft through years gone by. Worcester Cathedral is one of Britain's finest old buildings and has been a place of worship for over fourteen centuries. The county also enjoys the Malvern Hills which is an area of outstanding natural beauty that comprises of ancient rocks, natural springs and offers superb cycle ride routes, excellent walking conditions and dramatic views over the counties of Worcestershire itself and Herefordshire. Worcester is the only real large settlement within the county whilst other smaller urban collections can be found at Kidderminster, Bromsgrove and Redditch. The West Midlands Safari Park is a cracking day out for all the family whilst the metropolitan area of Birmingham is within easy reach playing host to music events, shopping facilities, theatres, pubs, clubs and many other forms of entertainment that cater for all the family. Even though Worcestershire itself is fairly sparse in attractions, the surrounding areas have a lot to offer which makes it a great base to explore a wider area of Britain.

Attractions & Heritage Sites within Worcestershire

1. Witley Court - Witley Court, nr Worcester, Worcestershire, WR6 6JT Witley Court used to be a large manor which was originally built in 1655 and is now managed by the English Heritage Society. It has undergone large amounts of restoration in recent years. 2. West Midland Safari Park - Spring Grove, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 1LF Since 1973, the West Midland Safari Park contains a safari stretching out over four miles of land. The Park contains over thirty species of animals from around the world. 3. Croome Park - Severn Stoke, Worcestershire, WR8 9JS Croome Park is a picturesque country landscape which surrounds Croome court. In the year 1996, 670 park acres were taken over by the National Trust, which has worked to restore the area. 4. Great Malvern Priory - Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2AY The Great Malvern Priory, a monastery of the Benedictine order, was founded around the year 1085. The Priory was built for the use of 30 monks on the land that was once owned by Westminster Abbey. See Full List of Attractions in Worcestershire See Full List of History and Heritage Sites in Worcestershire

Towns and Villages in Worcestershire

Worcestershire has some lovely towns and villages to explore, below is a list with a short summary and link to more information about it and pictures. Bromsgrove - was at one time considered the world centre for the nail making industry... More... Evesham - community evolved around the monastery and was originally named Oefshamme in honour of the shepherd... More... Halesowen - has a valley country park and a nature reserve amassing hundreds of acres of open spaces and woodlands... More... Kidderminster - was the birthplace of Sir Rowland Hill who began the first modern postal system... More... Malvern - Hills extend for nine miles (14.4 km) and reach a peak of 1,395 feet (425 metres)... More... Redditch - known for needle making and fishing tackle was founded on the eastern Worcestershire border... More... Stourbridge - boasts a delightful 10 mile Canal Walk which involves a circular path along the waterway and around the town... More... Worcester - City Museum takes visitors on a trek through time while learning about the industries that founded the ancient community... More...

Useful Contact Information for Worcestershire

Bewdley Tourist Information Centre Load Street, Bewdley, DY12 2AE Tel No: 01299 404740 Bromsgrove Tourist Information Centre Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 0DD Tel No: 01527 831809 Droitwich Spa Tourist Information Centre Victoria Square, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, WR9 8DS Tel No: 01905 774312 Evesham Tourist Information Centre Abbey Gate, Evesham Worcestershire, WR11 4BG Tel No: 01386 446944 Malvern Tourist Information Centre Church Street, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2AA Tel No: 01684 892289 Redditch Tourist Information Centre Alcester Street, Redditch, B98 8AE Tel No: 01527 60806 Upton Upon Severn Tourist Information Centre High Street, Upton Upon Severn, Worcestershire, WR8 0HB Tel No: 01684 594200 Worcester Tourist Information Centre High Street, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 2EY Tel No: 01905 726311

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