West Worcester Area Guide

Why live in West Worcester

Worcester in the heart of England is a modern City with a rich heritage and an enviable location. It is surrounded by beautiful countryside and charming historic towns and villages, yet perfectly placed for access to the Midlands conurbation and other parts of Britain.

The compact City centre is ideal for strolling, sightseeing and shopping. There is a great mixture of ancient buildings, modern shopping, street cafés and riverside walks guaranteed to reward you with a relaxing and entertaining visit.

To the West of Worcester is beautiful rolling countryside with the Teme Valley, Abberley Hills and The Malvern Hills. There are many sought after villages including Knightwick, Suckley, Lower Broadheath and the Shelsleys. Great Witley is famous for the wonderful restoration of Witley Court by English Heritage. Lower Broadheath is the birthplace of Worcester’s most famous son Sir Edward Elgar and his birthplace museum can be found there. The Shelsleys are scattered hamlets in a hidden valley of the River Teme set amidst beautiful countryside with distant views of the Malvern and Clee Hills.

History of West Worcester

The City has a rich history from the time it was a centre for trade up and down the River Severn. Worcester Cathedral is a magnificent sight as it rises majestically above the river and has been the seat of a bishopric 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.

To the West of Worcester is beautiful rolling countryside with the Teme Valley, Abberley Hills and the Malvern Hills. There are many sought after villages including Knightwick, Suckley, Lower Broadheath and the Shelsleys. Great Witley is famous for the wonderful restoration of Witley Court by English Heritage. Lower Broadheath is the birthplace of Worcester’s most famous son Sir Edward Elgar and his birthplace museum can be found there. The Shelsleys are scattered hamlets in a hidden valley of the River Teme set amidst beautiful countryside with distant views of the Malvern and Clee Hills.

Places of Interest

The City and county have a wealth of fascinating, beautiful and exciting places to visit, from the magnificent Cathedral on the banks of the Severn to Royal Worcester Porcelain’s Museum and Visitor Centre and the remarkable medieval interiors of the City centre’s Greyfriars. Just beyond the City are more delightful places, from the glorious hills and natural springs at Malvern to Elgar’s Birthplace Museum, the magnificent landscapes at Croome Park and the romantic ruin of Witley Court

Getting to West Worcester

Journey times to London from:

Worcester (Paddington) 2hrs 20 mins

Malvern (Paddington) 2hrs 45 mins

Colwall (Paddington) 3 hours

Kidderminster (Paddington) 3 hours

Birmingham (Euston) 1hr 50mins

General Train Enquiries 08457 484950

Birmingham International Airport 08707 335511

West Worcester Local authority

Worcester County Council
01905 763763

Malvern Hills District Council
01684 892700

Wychavon District Council
01386 565000

Wyre Forest District Council
01562 820505

Bridgnorth District Council
01746 713100

Shropshire County Council
01584 813360

Where to go out in West Worcester

Restaurants

Browns Restaurant
01905 26263

Benedictos
01905 21444

Café Rouge
01905 613055
The Glasshouse
01905 611120

Singapore Restaurant
01905 613005

Four Seasons
01905 27026

Venture Inn
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 West Worcester
Kings Hawford (prep) 01905 451292	Abberley Hall (prep) 01299 896275	The Elms School (prep) 01684 530344
St Marys Convent 01905 357786	Kings School 01905 721700	The Alice Ottley & The Royal Grammar 01905 27061