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Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum

The guide was updated: 2022-12-09

The Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum is housed in a stunning Victorian building in the heart of Worcester and runs a lively programme of exhibitions, activities and events. Here you will find a unique contemporary art exhibition as well as collection of historical pictures.

Useful Information

Address: Foregate Street, Worcester
Opening hours: Monday - Saturday 10.30 - 16.30
Website: www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk
Phone: +44 1905 25371
Email: gallerymuseum@worcestershire.gov.uk

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Witley Court & Gardens

Witley Court & Gardens

Step back in time to a bygone age by visiting this spectacular romantic ruin of Witley Court & Gardens. This is a magical world that is just great to explore! You can also bring a picnic and enjoy the beautiful gardens, a lake and the amazing fountains.

Hanbury Hall

Hanbury Hall

Hanbury Hall, built in 1701 by Thomas Vernon, is a beautiful country house with an incredible garden and park. Inside the property there is a mix of interior design, from restored Hercules rooms and recreated Gothic corridors to stunning staircase and wall-paintings by Sir James Thornhill.

Ravenmeadow Golf Club

Ravenmeadow Golf Club

Ravenmeadow Golf Club is located on the north side of Worcester, only five minutes from Junction 6 of the M5. This popular golf club opened in 1995 and has some of the best practice facilities in the region, including a bar, a lounge area, a golf shop and changing rooms!

Worcester Cathedral

Worcester Cathedral

Worcester Cathedral is claimed to be one of England’s loveliest cathedrals with its medieval cloisters, the ancient crypt and chapter house and the stunning Victorian stained glasses. In addition, there are the royal tombs of King John and Prince Arthur to explore. For an amazing view, go up the bell tower and roof!

Croome Park

Croome Park

One of the most pleasant things to do in Worcester is to take a walk in Croome Park where you can enjoy the green landscape and the beautiful lakeside! You can also explore the magnificent mansion houses and join one of the many events or guided walks held here. When you are feeling hungry, there is a café on-site where you can unwind with a cup of coffee!

Worcester River Cruises

Worcester River Cruises

To go on a river cruise can be an excellent way to explore the landscape of Worcester. On this lovely cruise, you will be boarding a boat which was built in 1959 and has been carefully designed into a luxurious leisure cruise boat. You can enjoy a lunch cruise, an afternoon cream tea cruise and an evening buffet/disco cruise!

Tiddesley Wood Nature Reserve

Tiddesley Wood Nature Reserve

Tiddesley Wood Nature Reserve is an ancient woodland and was once an enclosed deer park. Today this is a great place to take a walk and unwind in the green nature, while admiring butterflies, insects and warblers as well as bluebells!

Tenpin Worcester

Tenpin Worcester

At this exciting entertainment venue you can enjoy games like bowling and pool. Tenpin Worcester offers sixteen state-of-the-art fully computerised AMF lanes with glowing tracks and from 9.30 pm join the "disco" bowling with funky music and terrific lights! Moreover, here you can also find a video arcade, a nightclub and a restaurant, so it´s a great place to go to with the whole family or with friends!

Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum

Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum

The Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum is housed in a stunning Victorian building in the heart of Worcester and runs a lively programme of exhibitions, activities and events. Here you will find a unique contemporary art exhibition as well as collection of historical pictures.

Top Barn Farm Park

Top Barn Farm Park

Discover this family enterprise with some great outdoor activities in the beautiful surroundings of the Worcestershire countryside. Check out the furry and cute animals housed here including the ponies, goats, rabbits, chickens, pigs and ducks. Other fun activities offered here are bug-hunting, frizbee golf, climbing wall as well as peddle tractor and play areas. When you are feeling hungry or thirsty just pop into the Harvest Shop for hot or cold drinks and refreshments.

Westons Cider

Westons Cider

Westons cider, situated deep in the Herefordshire countryside and nestled amongst apple and perry pear orchards, is a venue where visitors of all ages can discover the secrets of traditional cider making by joining one of the guided mill tours. Here you can also treat yourself with a delicious homemade lunch at Scrumpy House Restaurant or Bottle Museum Tea Room!

Worcester Live - Entertainment

Worcester Live - Entertainment

Worcester Live offers various pastimes for every taste. The Swan Theatre, for example, is newly refurbished and offers various events while the Huntingdon Hall is the premier music venue in Worcester and finally The Historic Ghost Walk of Worcester is a popular guided tour through “the dark pockets of Worcester”!

Worcestershire County Museum

Worcestershire County Museum

Worcestershire County Museum, housed in the historic Hartlebury Castle, is a great place to discover the wonders of Worcestershire and the way the locals used to live. On display there are several interesting collections including toys, domestic items and craftwork as well as travel and transport.

Sixways Stadium

Sixways Stadium

Home stadium to Aviva Premiership rugby union team the Worcester Warriors, Sixways Stadium is a multimillion pound site and a unique arena providing sport and entertainment. If you are planning a trip to this stadium, don´t forget to book early since the tickets sell out fast.

George Marshall Medical Museum

George Marshall Medical Museum

Housed in Worcestershire Royal Hospital, George Marshall Medical Museum offers fascinating collection of medical objects and is a place where to learn the development of medicine and health care over the past 250 years. Do not miss the 19th century operating theatre!

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