Things To Do in Worcester
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Worcester Attractions
One of the best ways to see Worcester is from the river aboard one of the 2-hour cruise trips offered by Worcester River Cruises, 37 The Tything (tel. 01905/611060; www.worcesterrivercruises.co.uk). A cream tea cruise costs £13. These cruises operate from 10am to midnight daily April to October.
Shoppers might take a stroll down Friar Street, taking in the eclectic collection of individual timber-framed and brick shops. G. R. Pratley & Sons, Shambles (tel. 01905/22678), offers a smorgasbord of glass, china, and earthenware.
Bygones of Worcester, 3 College Precincts and Cathedral Square (tel. 01905/23132), is actually two shops packed with an intriguing collection of antiques and odds and ends. Wander through this store to find furnishings for your home that range from the bizarre to the decorative and fanciful -- all from cottages and castles in England.
- Historic Site
The Commandery
Originally the 11th-century Hospital of St. Wulstan, the Commandery was transformed over the years into a sprawling 15th-century, medieval timber-framed building that served as the country home of the Wylde family. This was the headquarters of King Charles II during the Battle of… - Religious Site
Worcester Cathedral
Historically speaking, the most significant part of Worcester Cathedral is its crypt, a classic example of Norman architecture that dates from 1084. It contains the tombs of King John, whose claim to fame is the Magna Carta, and Prince Arthur, the elder brother of Henry VIII. Both…
