Why go
- Cathedral city in Worcestershire, England.
- Served by Brine Pits Farm Airstrip.
History
Worcester is a cathedral city in Worcestershire, England, of which it is the county town. It is 30 mi (48 km) south-west of Birmingham, 27 mi (43 km) north of Gloucester and 23 mi (37 km) north-east of Hereford. The population was 103,872 in the 2021 census.
Where to stay
Hindlip Ln, Hindlip, Worcester WR3 8SJ, United Kingdom · manorcoachhouse.co.uk
Church House, Cornmeadow Ln, Claines, Worcester WR3 7RL, United Kingdom · churchhousebandb.co.uk
Martley Rd, Lower Broadheath, Worcester WR2 6QJ, United Kingdom · thebellinnbroadheath.co.uk
The Hadley Bowling Green, Hadley Heath, Droitwich WR9 0AR, United Kingdom · butcombe.com
8 Sansome St, Worcester WR1 1UH, United Kingdom · thehopmerchantshouse.com
33 The Tything, Worcester WR1 1JL, United Kingdom · upstairsat33.com
Bank House Hotel, Bransford, Worcester WR6 5JD, United Kingdom · bankhouseworcester.com
24 Quay St, Worcester WR1 2JJ, United Kingdom · brownsworcester.co.uk
Severn St, Worcester WR1 2NF, United Kingdom · diglishousehotel.co.uk
County Ground, New Rd, Worcester WR2 4RL, United Kingdom · premierinn.com
Wainwright Rd, Worcester WR4 9FA, United Kingdom · premierinn.com
Foregate St, Worcester WR1 1EA, United Kingdom · worcesterwhitehouse.co.uk
Friar St., Worcester WR1 2NA, United Kingdom · greeneking.co.uk
Crown Passage, Worcester WR1 3LL, United Kingdom · jdwetherspoon.com
Smite Hill, Hindlip, Worcester WR3 8SY, United Kingdom · thepeartree.co.uk
Cathedral Plaza, 3 High St, Worcester WR1 2QS, United Kingdom · travelodge.co.uk
15 16, 17 New St, Worcester WR1 2DP, United Kingdom · hiiverooms.com
Jennet Tree Ln, Callow End, Worcester WR2 4TY, United Kingdom · handpickedhotels.co.uk
18 - 20 Silver St, Worcester WR1 2DA, United Kingdom · worcesterluxuryapartments.co.uk
54 Newport St, Worcester WR1 3NS, United Kingdom · severnview-hotel.co.uk
9 Fish St, Worcester WR1 2HN, United Kingdom
8 Shrub Hill Rd, Worcester WR4 9EE, United Kingdom
Indoor
Indoor
5 Clare St, Worcester WR1 2AP, United Kingdom
Restaurants & places to go
American, Restaurant · American restaurant · Bath Road, Worcester, WR5 3HP · harvester.co.uk
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:30-18:00; Su 10:00-16:00 Features: takeaway · storelocator.asda.com
Pizza, Italian, Mediterranean, Grill, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, vegan options, step-free access, air conditioning · 68… · pastadipiazzaworcester.co.uk
British, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-We 09:00-23:00, Th 09:00-24:00, Fr,Sa 09:00-01:00 Features: vegan options, step-free access · 6 Cathedral Square,… · cosyclub.co.uk
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo 06:00-04:59; Tu-Su 00:00-24:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · Roman Way, Malvern, WR14 1PZ · mcdonalds.com
Frozen Yogurt, Dessert, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 09:30-18:00; Su 11:00-17:00 Features: takeaway, vegetarian options · 17 Pump Street,… · shakeaway.com
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Fr,Sa 11:30-23:00; Su-Th 11:30-22:00 Features: vegan options, step-free access · 106 Highstreet, Worcester, WR1 2HW · zizzi.co.uk
Oriental, Cafe · Oriental Cakes and Drinks · 3A Pump Street, Worcester, WR1 2QX
Steak, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00 Features: step-free access · High Street, Worcester, WR1 2QE · millerandcarter.co.uk
Chicken, Portuguese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:00-22:30; Fr 12:00-23:00; Sa 11:30-23:00; Su 11:30-22:30 · 55-59 Friar Street, Worcester, WR1 2NA · nandos.co.uk
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:15-14:00,16:30-20:30 · 2 Broadway Grove, Worcester, WR2 5EU · hooked.restajet.com
Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 17:00-22:00 Features: vegan options, reservation required · 36 Broad Street, Worcester, WR1 3NH · facebook.com
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 16:30-10:30; Fr-Sa 16:30-23:00; Su 16:30-21:30 · 51 Canada Way, Worcester, WR2 4XA · thegurkhachulo.co.uk
Sandwich, Bakery, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, vegan options, step-free access · 58 High Street, Worcester, WR1 2QA · greggs.co.uk
Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 17:00-22:30; Su,Mo off · WR9 7SS · springgardendroitwitch.co.uk
Coffee, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegan options, step-free access · Severn Street, Worcester, WR1 2NE · goodroots.store
French, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options, step-free access · 101 High Street, Worcester, WR1 2HW
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Features: takeaway, vegan options · 99A High Street, Worcester, WR1 2HW
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Mediterranean restaurant · Malvern Road, Worcester, WR2 4BS
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 · 3 Netherton Court, WR1 3AU · order.storekit.com
Great British Breakfast, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 07:00-17:00; Fr,Sa 07:00-18:00 · Worcester, WR1 2EW
Ice Cream, Cafe · Opening hours: 09:30-18:00 · WR9 0AH
Breakfast, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-16:00; Sa 08:00-17:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options, step-free access, dogs welcome · 5 Chapel…
Barbecue, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, delivery · Brindley Road, Worcester, WR4 9FB · baregrillzonline.co.uk
International, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, vegan options · 1 Severn Terrace, Worcester, WR1 3EH · ostlersofworcester.co.uk
Ice Cream, Drinks, Snackbar, Cafe · Ice Cream/Drinks cafe · 69 Waterworks Road, Worcester, WR1 3EY · littlealskitchen.co.uk
Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating · 24 Quay Street, Worcester, WR1 2JJ · brownsworcester.co.uk
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-16:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options, step-free access · littlealskitchen.co.uk
Turkish, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, vegan options, step-free access · 6 Chapel Walk, Worcester, WR1 3LD
Steak House, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options, step-free access
Ramen, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegan options · Farrier Street, Worcester, WR1 3BH
Mexican, Restaurant · Features: vegan options, step-free access · 98 High Street, Worcester, WR1 2HW
Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food · 31 Broad Street, Worcester, WR1 3NH
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant · 7 Ankerage Green, Worcester, WR4 0DZ
American, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · Tybridge Street, Worcester, WR2 5BA · hickorys.co.uk
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-19:00; Sa 07:30-19:00; Su 08:00-18:00 Features: takeaway · Roman Way, Malvern, WR14 1PZ · caffenero.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 8, Worcester, WR2 5AA · papajohns.co.uk
British, Restaurant · British restaurant · Bath Road, Worcester, WR5 3HW · tobycarvery.co.uk
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:30 Features: takeaway, vegan options, step-free access · 1 Cathedral Square, Worcester,… · restaurants.fiveguys.co.uk
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-22:00; Sa 11:30-23:00; Su 11:30-21:00 Features: vegan options, step-free access · 2 High Street, Cathedral… · askitalian.co.uk
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-We 16:30-21:30, Th-Sa 11:45-14:00, Th-Sa 16:30-22:00, Su 16:30-21:30 · WR9 7GP · letsfrydroitwich.co.uk
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · 18 Foregate Street, Worcester, WR1 1DN · aurorasexperience.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · Brindley Road, Worcester, WR4 9FB · restaurants.subway.com
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · 66 Main Road, WR5 3JF
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Airports
Gloucestershire Airport (GLO) 21 mi to the centre
Staverton, Cheltenham GL51 6SR, UK — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Star1 Airlines) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Isle Of Man (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Star1 Airlines V9 (L4T) · 1 route: Isle Of Man
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Shobdon Airfield 28 mi to the centre
Leominster, Herefordshire, ENG, GB
Stitchin's Hill Farm Airstrip 5.8 mi to the centre
Leigh Sinton, ENG, GB
Crumpton Oaks Farm Airstrip 6.7 mi to the centre
Storridge, ENG, GB
Getting there by ferry
Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 0.4 mi from the centre
The Cathedral Ferry
Ferry route
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Brine Pits Farm Airstrip; 12 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 12 mi; routes include The Cathedral Ferry.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Worcester, UK. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Tours & experiences
Walking Tour