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Worcester (pronounced "wuster") [1] is an historic English cathedral city located on the river Severn, close to the border with Wales. Worcester is the county town of Worcestershire.

[edit] Understand

Worcester started life as a Roman period settlement.

Worcester's most famous son is Sir Edward Elgar, the English composer most famous for his Pomp and Circumstance March.

[edit] Get in

[edit] 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.

[edit] By road

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.

Alternatively, from London, drivers could take the M4 west towards Bristol and then join the M5 heading North. Look for signs to Worcester.

Worcester is 27 miles from Birmingham, 111 from Manchester, 57 from Oxford, 25 from Cheltenham, 26 from Stratford-upon-Avon and 63 miles from Bristol.

Visitors approaching the City on the A38 from the north may wish to make use of Worcester North Park and Ride, open from 7.00a.m. to 7.00p.m. Monday to Saturday.

[edit] 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.

Worcester is not on the main railway line between Bristol to Birmingham, but on a slower side line. It does have regular trains to Reading and London Paddington. The journey takes approximately 2 1/4 hours. Its also within easy reach from Cheltenham, Stratford-upon-Avon, Gloucester, The Malvern Hills, Evesham, Oxford, Hereford etc.

[edit] 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.

[edit] 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

[edit] Get around

[edit][add listing] See

• Worcester Cathedral, [2]. 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. Free.
• Royal Worcester Visitor Centre, Severn Street, 01905 746000, [3]. 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, just outside Worcester City
• The Commandery A glorious Grade 1 listed site dating back to the 12th century[4].
• Greyfriars, Friar Street Built in 1480, and rescued from demolition in the 1930s [5].
• Tudor House Heritage Centre, Friar Street, [6].
• Huntingdon Hall
• Guild Hall, High Street,

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[edit] Festivals

• Worcester Festival [7]
• Three Choirs Festival [8]

[edit] Sport

Worcester is home to:

• Worcestershire County Cricket Club, [9].
• Worcester Warriors Rugby Football Club, [10].
• Worcester City Football Club, [11].
• Worcester Racecourse, [12].

Of course, there are numerous Golf Courses around the Worcester area. You can also canoe and row on the River Severn.

[edit] Theatre

• The Swan Theatre [13]
• Huntingdon Hall [14]

[edit] Clubs

• Worcester Bridge Club meets every Wednesday 7:30pm [15]
• Worcester County Bridge Club meets every Monday @ Holt Fleet 7:30pm [16]

[edit] Learn

• University of Worcester [17].
• Adult learners may wish to study at Worcester College of Technology [18].

[edit] Work

[edit][add listing] Buy

• Crowngate Shopping Centre, [19].

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[edit] Contact

Worcester Tourist Information Centre [20] at the Guildhall, High Street, Worcester, WR1 2EY, +44 (0)1905 726311 touristinfo@cityofworcester.gov.uk

[edit] Stay Safe

As with the rest of the UK, in any emergency call 999 or 112 (from a land-line if you can) and ask for Ambulance, Fire or Police when connected.

If you are a deaf user requiring emergency assistance from Police, Fire, Ambulance text 80992 or use Minicom 0845 6000 303.

Worcester is generally a very safe place. However, there is a strong Police presence at Nightime in Worcester City Centre.

For non-emergency situations use 08457 444 888 to contact West Mercia Police [21]. If you wish to speak to an Police Officer in person, attend the Police Station on Castle Street in Worcester.

Hereford and Worcester Fire & Rescue Sevice [22] - for General Enquiries contact 0845 1224454.

Hereford and Worcester Ambulance Service [23] - for General Enquiries contact 01886 834200.

[edit] Cope

Samaritans [24] 9 Sansome Place, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 1UA Phone: 08457 909090 or 01905 21121 (9am - 11pm)

[edit] Get out

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