Worcestershire ~ England

Worcestershire is a county lying between the Malvern Hills and the Cotswolds. The City of Worcester with its Cathedral, is one of the central landmarks of the county of Worcestershire, sited on the River Severn. One of the city's most famous exports is Worcestershire Sauce, this is still made in Worcester to its original secret recipe to this day. Great Malvern and the Malvern Hills are to the West near the border with Herefordshire and is famous for its spring water. The Malvern Hills have six main peaks, the highest of which is the Worcestershire Beacon which rises almost 1400 feet and on a clear day overlooks 15 counties, the great cathedrals of Hereford, Gloucester and Worcester are all visible from the summit. Tenbury Wells nestles on the borders of Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Shropshire and is located in the Teme Valley, which is famous for its hops, fruit, holly and mistletoe, a pretty market town which was a spa in the mid 19th century when mineral springs were found. Tenbury still has the original pump room and baths.

Shopping, Education and Travel

Worcester is noted for its wide choice of individual shops, high street names and department stores. Crown Gate Shopping Centre which offers speciality shopping and a Heritage Trail. The Lychgate Shopping Centre is located at the end of the High Street, close to the City's magnificent Cathedral, and incorporates an attractive selection of shops, restaurants, department store, a hotel and a car park. Friar Street and New Street. Designer clothing, fine arts, bridal wear, crafts, hair design, jewellery and interior design are available. Schools, Colleges and Universities in Worcestershire. There are 192 Primary Schools: 58 Secondary Schools: University College Worcester, Evesham, Malvern Hills College, Halesowen College, Herefordshire College of Technology, Josiah Mason College and Sunfield School. Worcestershire has excellent road links to the major motorways (M5, M6, M40, M42, M50) If you are using public transport then Worcestershire has many train Stations throughout the county with a regular main line train service to and from London, Birmingham, the north and the south west of England. There is a good network of public buses and coaches also.

Places of Interest

Worcester Cathedral. Some say England's loveliest cathedral. standing on the banks of the River Severn. The Cathedral contains the Royal tombs of King John and Prince Arthur, Henry the VIII's elder brother. Ludlow Castle. City Museum and Art Gallery, Little Malvern Court 14th Century Prior's Hall once attached to 12th Century Benedictine Priory. Severn Valley steam railway. A 16 mile journey in a steam-hauled train between Kidderminster and Bridgenorth with superb views of the river severn en route. Forge Mill Needle Museum. Droitwich's two canals are rich in heritage and wildlife a partially restored canal from Hanbury Wharf to Hawford. Wyre Forest, one of the largest surviving areas of ancient semi natural woodland left in Great Britain. Ledbury, well worth a visit, the town has some of finest timbered buildings in the area, especially the Market House, Eastnor Castle Ledbury, the Great Hall was designed by George Gilbert Scott, the room is lined with suits of armour and other military items.

Cities, towns and villages within Worcestershire