South Worcester area and property guide
Why live in South Worcester
Worcester is a city with a rich heritage and an enviable location, surrounded by beautiful countryside and charming towns and villages. The compact city centre has a mix of ancient buildings, modern shops, street cafés and riverside walks guarantee a relaxing and entertaining visit.
To Worcester’s south is Hanley Castle, built on the orders of King John as a hunting lodge. Next to it is the pretty village of Hanley Swan, the beautiful countryside of the Combertons and Bredon Hill, plus the thriving small town of Pershore with an abbey that hosts concerts and events.
History of South Worcester
The River Severn made Worcester an early centre for trade. The Cathedral rises majestically above the river and has been the seat for bishops since the seventh century.
The Battle of Worcester in September 1651 was the last battle of The English Civil War between Oliver Cromwell and Charles ll and the Scots.
Sir Edward Elgar was born in Lower Broadheath, three miles away. He found inspiration for his music from Malvern Hills and the Worcestershire countryside.
Places of Interest
Worcester has a wealth of fascinating, beautiful and exciting places to visit:
• Worcester Cathedral on the banks of the Severn
• Royal Worcester Porcelain’s museum and visitor centre
• remarkable medieval interiors of the city centre’s Greyfriars
Around Worcestershire are:
• glorious hills and natural springs at Malvern
• Elgar’s Birthplace Museum
• magnificent landscapes at Croome Park
• the romantic ruin of Witley Court
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Getting to South Worcester
Worcester is perfectly placed for access to the Midlands conurbation and other parts of Britain.
Road
The M5 motorway will take you to Birmingham which is about 20 miles away.
Rail
The main line stations of Worcester, Malvern, Kidderminster and Colwall serve London Paddington in under three hours.
Worcester to London Paddington: 2 hours 20 minutes
Malvern to London Paddington: 2 hours 45 minutes
Colwall to London Paddington: 3 hours
Kidderminster to London Paddington 3 hours
Worcester to Birmingham: 50 minutes
Airport
Birmingham International Airport is about 20 miles distant.
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| South Worcester Local Councils
Worcester County Council County Hall,
Spetchley Road,
Worcester
01905 763763
Malvern Hills District Council The Council House,
Avenue Road,
Malvern
01684 892700
Wychavon District Council Civic Centre,
Pershore,
Worcesterhsire
01386 565000
Wyre Forest District Council Kidderminster,
Worcestershire
01562 820505
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Where to go out in South Worcester
Restaurants
Browns Restaurant 24 Quay Street,
Worcester
01905 26263
Benedictos Sidbury,
Worcester
01905 21444
Café Rouge
Friar Street,
Worcester
01905 613055
The Glasshouse Sidbury,
Worcester
01905 611120
Singapore Restaurant
Friar Street,
Worcester
01905 613005
Four Seasons
61 Lowesmoor,
Worcester
01905 27026
Venture Inn Main Street,
Ombersley,
Worcestershire
01905 620552
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Leisure
The Malvern Festival Theatre
01684 892277
The Swan Theatre
01905 27322
Worcester Racecourse
01905 25364
Worcester County Cricket Club
01905 748474
Worcester Rugby Club
01905 454183
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Golf Clubs
Malvern
01684 575992
Upper Sapey Golf Club
01886 853288
Bransford Golf Club
01886 833551
Droitwich Golf & Country Club
01905 770207
Worcester Golf & Country Club
01905 422044
The Vale of Evesham Golf Club
01386 860395 |
| Schools in South Worcester |
Kings Hawford (prep)
Hawford,
Worcester
01905 451292 |
Abberley Hall (prep)
Abberley,
Worcester
01299 896275 |
The Elms School (prep) Colwall Green,
Colwall,
Worcestershire
01684 530344 |
St Mary’s Convent School Mount Battenhall,
Battenhall Avenue,
Worcester
01905 357786 |
Kings School
5 College Green,
Worcester
01905 721700 |
The Alice Ottley & The Royal Grammar
Upper Tything,
Worcester
01905 27061 |