Location: Worcester
Top Things to do in Worcester
Top 10 Nature & Parks in Worcester, England
Worcester (/ˈwʊstər/ ( listen) WUUS-tər) is a city in Worcestershire, England, 31 miles (50 km) southwest of Birmingham and 27 miles (43 km) north of Gloucester. The population is approximately 100,000. The River Severn flanks the western side of the city centre, which is overlooked by the 12th century Worcester Cathedral.
Restaurants in Worcester
1. The Wheatsheaf Inn
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By SailorGerry505
I’ve visited this pub on many occasions since September. Moved to Worcester from Birmingham for my first year at University and just stepping stones away from my accommodation this gem has become my local. During these nerving times for most, the venue holds itself as the warmest atmosphere I have experienced in a local pub, the staff work extremely hard to make myself and my friends feel comfortable when visiting, the real ale is to die for and their pint of Guinness is the best in Worcester! The locals make us feel so welcome no matter what day of the week there is always a friendly face to talk too. Would definitely recommend visiting this riverside pub.
2. Worcester College
3. Gheluvelt Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 345 reviews
Gheluvelt Park is a memorial park built in honour of those lost in the First World War. It straddles Barbourne Brook and has two distinct areas - a formal park to the east, and an informal area managed for wildlife conservation to the west, next to the River Severn. There's a free car park by the Waterworks Road entrance.
Reviewed By vichinds
Brilliant park to visit especially in the summer if you have children. Good dog walking/ playing field.
4. River Severn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By WillR393 - Great Malvern, United Kingdom
This part of the River Severn, the longest river in Britain, meanders gently through the middle of Worcester city, from north to south, passing first through Bevere. It then journeys briefly through Barbourne, before passing Pitchcroft (Worcester's beautiful racecourse, with its lovely tree-lined perimeter walk) on its eastern bank, passing beneath the railway viaduct, and reaching the arches of Worcester's central and historic river bridge, connecting St Johns to the West of the city centre, with the main body of historic Worcester on the eastern side. Passing under the bridge we find the swan sanctuary, in the shadow of the 900 year old Worcester Cathedral, where it's not unusual to see as many as a hundred of these elegant birds gathered, and if you're really lucky, you'll see them flying too. Further downstream the Severn flows quietly past the Kings School boathouse and Diglis Hotel on the eastern bank, overlooking the lovely open meadows on the western banks. Further still, and the river reaches its junction with the Worcester Birmingham Canal on its eastern side, connecting the great river with, as the name suggests, Birmingham and its environs. It's incredible to think that throughout most of the 19th Century, this was the equivalent of the motorway, as goods were carried in both directions along its 29 mile length, facilitating commercial growth and trade throughout the Midlands. Just past this junction, the river splits, accommodating Diglis Island, to the west of which, the waters flow noisily over the weir, and on the eastern side, a more serene journey is enjoyed through the river locks. Once past the island, the river is united once more and, as it passes Worcester's official southern boundary, it is joined by the River Teme, flowing in from the west, a few hundred yards from the old Powick Bridge, and site of the first skirmish of the Civil War.
5. Worcester Woods Country Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 401 reviews
Two nature reserves, a huge open field, busy countryside centre with award winning cafe and easy access from the city or the motorway, make this site very popular. There are two adventure play parks, ancient woodlands to explore and space to fly a kite or have a game of rounders. During school holidays you'll find a timetable of events to keep children entertained, which include jewellery making, sports sessions and arts and crafts. Two waymarked trails occupy the park if you fancy a stroll, one through the beautiful and colourful meadows and the other through the shaded woods. The park has an orienteering course and geocache for those on a quest. A popular place for families, where young and old can get together, maybe enjoy a summer BBQ or picnic or just take in the friendly environment that awaits you. Dogs welcome.
Reviewed By ivorp691 - Worcester, United Kingdom
Great Cafe and excellent children play ground. Good walk through Woods Great place to watch wildlife
6. Cripplegate Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By AliceT3 - Tilehurst, United Kingdom
We visited Worcester on one of the hottest days of the year with two children aged 10 & 7. This is a lovely town centre park, clean & with good facilities. We found a few shady places to sit whilst the kids played. The usual playgroup apparatus along with a zip wire & a couple of mini in ground trampolines. There is a McDonald’s opposite where we had our lunch.
7. Fort Royal Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Fort Royal Park is located south-east of Worcester within the Cathedral Ward of Worcester, with the main entrance being on Wylds Lane. Fort Royal Park is of critical historical significance to the city, as the site of the 1651 Battle of Worcester, the final battle of the English Civil War. It was also visited by the second and third Presidents of the United States of America, John Adams and Thoma
8. Cheeky Monkeys Worcester Play Centre
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By michaelwF8587WQ - Tamworth, United Kingdom
A nice place run by friendly people, plenty for the kids to do and a little bit of undercover parking for the "first up best dressed" brigade
9. Croome Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 107 reviews
Reviewed By K1356HBirenes
An ideal walk in lockdown. Although it was cold we wrapped up well and followed the one way system in place. It’s very relaxing, and we came back refreshed.
10. Bransford Fisheries
We are a beautiful 3 lake Trout Fly Fisheries nestled between the Malvern Hills and historic Worcestershire. A peaceful place for catching gorgeous spring-fed rainbow trout.
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