Worcester, an ancient English city with a modern outlook on life, where heritage and tradition link arms with the arts, and up-to-the-minute shops vie for your attention with inviting restaurants offering food from around the globe. Home of the magnificent Worcester Cathedral and the world-famous Royal Worcester porcelain, the city is also close to the birthplace of Sir Edward Elgar, England’s greatest composer. Sports enthusiasts can enjoy horse racing, cricket, rowing or rugby, while lovers of the arts will delight in the theatre, museums and exhibitions. A wide range of accommodation means you can bed down in a city-centre hotel, savour the hospitality of a friendly guest house, or awake to the sound of the birds in a nearby campsite. Whether you plan a short break or intend to use the city as a base to stay longer and look farther afield, there’s a warm welcome waiting for you in Worcester. In Summer, you can follow County championship cricket in beautiful surroundings or enjoy the vibrant events in the Worcester Festival taking place from 14 th – 30 th August.
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