Ten things to do and places to go in Worcester

There is obviously Worcester Cathedral but there are also other other fantastic places to visit in Worcester aside from that.

If it is a bit of history, culture or an afternoon of fun with the family - here are ten places top places to visit in Worcester according to Google Reviews.

1. Museum of Royal Worcester

The Museum of Royal Worcester is a ceramics museum located in the Royal Worcester porcelain factory's former site.

It explores 250 years of colourful stories through the largest collection of Worcester porcelain - allegedly also one of the oldest English porcelain factories in the UK.

For creative individuals, the museum also has Paint Your Own Pottery sessions.

2. Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum

Housed in an elegant Victorian building in the heart of Worcester, the Worcester City Gallery and Museum is free to enter and has different exhibitions throughout the year.

The venue has varied paintings and real-life historic sculptures, and to wash down the attractions, Little Al’s at The Balcony - a local, independent coffee shop - is on site too.

3. Commandery

Set in the heart of historic Worcester, The Commandery is most famous for being the Royalist Headquarters during the deciding battle of the English Civil War – the Battle of Worcester 1651.

The family can explore fearsome weapons, discover historical displays, and become an explorer in the spacious walled gardens.

The building is also creating a miniature golf course to mark Father's Day in its historic gardens this year. 

4. The Firs: Elgar’s Birthplace Museum

The Firs is a small cottage near the outskirts of Worcester which marks the birthplace of Sir Edward Elgar - a world-renowned composer.

Visitors can look around the National Trust property and enjoy musical adventures with a family-friendly outdoor Sound Garden and free-to-play piano in the visitor centre. 

5. Worcester Cathedral

The present cathedral church was built between 1084 and 1504 and represents every style of English architecture from Norman to Perpendicular Gothic.

Famously the Cathedral also contains the tomb of King John.

6. Worcester Woods Country Park

Two nature reserves, a huge open field, a busy Countryside Centre with cafe facilities, an adventure play area and easy access from the city or the motorway make this site very popular with a variety of visitors. 

7. Worcester Guildhall

The stunning building on High Street dates back to 1721 and is steeped in history, including once being the seat of justice and housing a prison.

Today the venue hosts a variety of city events and council meetings.

8. Greyfriars' House and Gardens

The late 15th-century timber-framed house in the heart of Worcester was saved from demolition and brought back to life.

Also located across the street at No14 is a two-storey bookshop stocked full of preloved books, which is also part of the National Trust site.

9. The River Severn

The mighty River Severn is Britain's longest river. It runs for 220 miles from the Welsh mountains, through the beautiful Shropshire and Worcestershire countryside and down to the flatlands of the Severn estuary.

It passes through Worcester and makes a scenic walk on a summer's day.

10. The Infirmary Museum

The Infirmary Museum is an interactive exhibition at the University of Worcester’s City Campus combining history, science, art and technology to explore the medical stories of one of England’s oldest infirmaries.

Worcester Infirmary operated from this site from 1771 until 2002 and in that time observed many advances in healthcare and innovation.

The infirmary was granted 'Royal' status on a visit from HRH Prince of Wales in 1932 and subsequently was referred to as WRI.