South Worcester Area 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

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.

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

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

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

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