Tourist Attractions
Discover the historical past of Worcester from the Roman connections, devastating Viking raids, Elizabeth I and the Battle of Worcester, as you tour the historic places of interest including the magnificent Worcester Cathedral.
Worcester Cathedral
Saint Wulfstan began the present building in 1084. It was badly damaged in the English Civil War, and as a consequence a major programme of rebuilding was required after the Restoration of Charles II.
Turn Up For a Tour is available at 11am or 2.30pm, Tickets cost £7 per adult
Museum of Royal Worcester
Discover 250 years of colourful stories through the largest collection of Worcester porcelain in the world, and unique archive, in the place where it was made.
Mon-Tues Closed
Wed-Sat open 10am - 5pm
Sun open 10am - 4pm
Worcester Commandery
Set in the heart of historic Worcester, The Commandery is most famous for being the Royalist Headquarters during the deciding battle of the English Civil War – the Battle of Worcester of 1651.
Mon - Closed
Tues-Sat open 9am - 5pm
Sun open 11am - 3pm
Worcester Art Gallery & Museum
Housed in an elegant Victorian building in the heart of Worcester, the Art Gallery and Museum is a warm and friendly place with exhibitions, events and activities for all the family to enjoy throughout the year.
Mon Closed
Tues - Sat 10am - 4pm
Sun 10am - 3pm
Riverside walk
The Worcester Riverside Walk is a 3.5-mile circular walk that begins and ends at the city's cathedral. The route takes visitors along the banks of the River Severn and offers stunning views of the city's bridges and historic buildings. The path is fully accessible with smooth surfaces, and there are several benches along the way for people to rest.
The Malvern Hills
The Malvern Hills stand tall on the border of Herefordshire and Worcestershire. With fantastic views from the Cotswolds to the Black Mountains in Wales, open hilltops and wooded slopes, there’s something for everyone.