Things to do & places to visit in Worcestershire, United Kingdom

Worcestershire #52 destination in United Kingdom 2023. The average rating score is 4.40 based on 23.4k traveler reviews, of 30 attractions. Timezone: Europe/London, current date and time: Monday, May 06, 2024, 11:31.

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General weather summary in May

61°F - 43°F

Temperature Highs - Lows

Moderately chilly with a gentle breeze

Feels like

25%

Chance of rain

81.0 millimeters

Amount

14.7 mph

Wind speed

77%

Humidity

15.7

Daylight length

5:15 AM

Sunrise

8:55 PM

Sunset

45%

Cloud cover

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Top things to do (18)

Top places to visit (30 attractions) view more »

5.0 Malvern Hills (1.003 reviews)
- Stunning views
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Nature & Wildlife Areas

The Malvern Hills are an iconic landscape with unique cultural heritage, wildlife and geology. The Malvern Hills Trust owns and cares for the Malvern Hills and Commons and keeps them open for the hundreds of thousands of visitors who come each year. See more..
5.0 Worcestershire Beacon (344 reviews)
- Glorious views and wonderful waljing
Points of Interest & Landmarks

We walked the hard way, from Great Malvern, so maximum height to get to this highest point. But there are numerous ways that start higher so easier. Walking up here is wonderful. Looking down on a hovering kestrel was magical. The tracks are so many it’s hard to follow any footpath map, and despite pleas to keep dogs contained and to only walk on the paths to protect nesting birds and wildlife, sadly many dogs were racing all over. But it’s definite worth a visit :-) See more..
5.0 The Falconry Centre (281 reviews)
- Far better than expected
Monday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Nature & Wildlife Areas

I must admit to not expecting too much from our visit here but I am pleased to say how wrong I was. However I do suggest that you must time your visit to take in the flying demonstration which is both very informative and entertaining for even those who are not into birds of prey. We were there to watch our son in law have an "experience" session. It was a birthday present which led on to the flying demonstration and we were there for around 4 hours. At £5.50 I thought it great value for money. They have plans to extend into the adjoining field, the work has already started and it should be very impressive when completed. See more..
5.0 Go Ape Wyre (234 reviews)
- Great Day Out at Go Ape Wyre Forest
Monday: 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM Spent 2-3 hours Amusement & Theme Parks

With zip wires 160 metres in length, a hair-raising 17 metre crossing and so much more, you won't leave Wyre Forest disappointed with your decision to get outdoors. See more..
5.0 Cotswold Vale Alpacas (115 reviews)
- Such a wonderful experience
Spent 1-2 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas

Alpaca Experience in the beautiful Cotswolds. Visit our Alpaca Farm, a very unique and special experience meeting our herd, meeting the mum and babies, feeding some of the alpacas, them take one of boys for a walk. Also available: Spinning Lessons, group talk, fleece for sale. See more..
5.0 Malvern Hills (1.003 reviews)
- Stunning views
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Nature & Wildlife Areas

The Malvern Hills are an iconic landscape with unique cultural heritage, wildlife and geology. The Malvern Hills Trust owns and cares for the Malvern Hills and Commons and keeps them open for the hundreds of thousands of visitors who come each year. See more..
5.0 Worcestershire Beacon (344 reviews)
- Glorious views and wonderful waljing
Points of Interest & Landmarks

We walked the hard way, from Great Malvern, so maximum height to get to this highest point. But there are numerous ways that start higher so easier. Walking up here is wonderful. Looking down on a hovering kestrel was magical. The tracks are so many it’s hard to follow any footpath map, and despite pleas to keep dogs contained and to only walk on the paths to protect nesting birds and wildlife, sadly many dogs were racing all over. But it’s definite worth a visit :-) See more..
4.5 Worcester Cathedral (2.975 reviews)
- Beautiful cathedral, good tour
Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Religious Sites

A place of prayer and worship for fourteen centuries. Royal Tombs, early 12th Century round Chapter House, examples of every type of early English Architecture, beautiful Norman Crypt, medieval Cloister, magnificent Victorian stained glass. Stunning end to end vista. Crypt exhibition, interactive touch screens, mobile App Trails, Cloister Cafe.. Find out about the Cathedral's Anglo-Saxon roots, special saints, glorious musical heritage - and much more. Sunday Eucharist 10.30am, Holy Communion Wednesday 1pm & Friday 11.30am. Free admission. Donations welcomed. See more..
4.5 Croome (1.543 reviews)
- Lovely
Monday: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Spent More than 3 hours Historic Sites • Parks • Gardens

Expect the unexpected. Incredible innovation, devastating loss, remarkable survival and magnificent restoration. All in one place There’s more than meets the eye at Croome. A secret wartime airbase, now a visitor centre, was once a hub of activity for thousands of people. Outside is the grandest of English landscapes, ‘Capability’ Brown’s masterful first commission, with commanding views over the Malverns. The parkland was nearly lost, but is now great for walks and adventures with a surprise around every corner. At the heart of the park lies Croome Court, once home to the Earls of Coventry with four floors to explore. The 6th Earl of Coventry was an 18th century trend-setter and today Croome follows his lead by using artists and craftspeople in the house to tell the story of its eclectic past in inventive ways, perfect for making new discoveries. See more..
4.5 The Regal Cinema (1.350 reviews)
- Retro cinema experience
Monday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM Civic Centres

Offering far more than an ordinary cinema, our day time up-market coffee shop turns into a wine bar in the evening alongside our Circle and Auditorium Bars. Audiences have the choice to watch films sat at candlelit tables on the ground floor or to snuggle up in the double love seats, regular seats or one of our four Royal Boxes in the circle and enjoy refreshments from any of our bars, before, during and after the film... Films range from blockbusters to classics, family favourites to art house and independent. We have family films every weekend and extra family shows in the holidays, as well as parent and baby shows on Thursday mornings. On Tuesdays we host Silver Screen matinee shows and Big Breakfast screenings are the perfect start to the day. The Regal is a true community venue, and, in addition to films and live screenings from the Royal Opera House, we host a broad range of events live music and comedy, as well as other live performances. See more..
4.5 Hanbury Hall (1.195 reviews)
- Lovely ‘little’ country retreat.
Monday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Historic Sites

Very interesting to look around the house. It was a quiet day on the visitor front so we had a guide in each room on hand to keep us informed of the former occupants and the house itself. The gardens were very ornate and well kept, although November probably isn’t the best time to see them in their full splendour (that’s our fault though, of course, not the gardens’). Well worth a visit for a couple of hours. See more..
4.5 Witley Court & Gardens (893 reviews)
- Magical Fountain and Ruins
Monday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Historic Sites • Gardens

I have been wanting to visit this place for a while and was not disappointed! The guy in the little shed by the mansion was very friendly and welcoming and I found the audio guide from there very informative. No-one offered me one at the main welcome centre though so I think I missed all the audio clips between there and the entry shed. I loved exploring the ruined mansion and imagining how it must have been in days of old with all the grand parties. The Perseus and Andromeda fountain was a magical display to watch and seemed to bring people together to enjoy it which was nice. The nearby baroque church is definitely worth a visit if you have time along with the Garden Tearooms. I did seem to miss out on the Sunday Music event though as the musicians were just standing around chatting every time I walked past which was a little sad. See more..
4.5 Avoncroft Museum Of Historic Buildings (718 reviews)
- A Walk back in Time in Beautiful Surroundings
Monday: Speciality Museums

An open-air museum of 30 rescued historic buildings which have been dismantled and moved from around the counties of the West Midlands to prevent their destruction. Set in 19 acres of attractive parkland these buildings show how the people of the region have lived, worked and played over the last 700 years. See more..
4.5 All Things Wild (607 reviews)
- Fabulous Wild Animal Farm Park
Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Zoos • Farms

All Things Wild is an all weather family attraction, with something for everyone! Step through time to discover our exciting Dino Barn, and life sized dinosaur models in the Dino Field. Learn about our amazing animals, including: reptiles, lemurs, meerkats, armadillos, chinchillas, and more! Indoor and outdoor play areas keep children entertained, along with pedal go-karts, bug land, den building, stamp trails, indoor pedal tractors, and our animal encounter sessions! Our on-site café serves hot food and drinks, delicious cakes, and snacks. All Things Wild is a great venue for learning. We offer educational visits for schools, and take group bookings. Please see our website for more details, or contact us via our email address if you have any questions. See more..
4.5 Bewdley Museum (517 reviews)
- What a gem and so much more than we expected
Monday: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Speciality Museums

What a gem this place is! It would be easy to put your nose into the first bit without realising there is much more and it is free. "Museum" is not the best description - it might be better described as an "Experience". Essentially it is about Bewdley, the area and it's history with really good displays but there are craft areas too and demonstration areas as well as a cafe with outdoor space and lovely garden areas to sit and enjoy. On the day we went, there were also guides who were happy to give us a quick introduction tour which was very helpful as we hadn't realised the full scope of the site, We will be back to enjoy again for sure and will certainly recommend to friends visiting the area See more..
4.5 Little Owl Farm Park (472 reviews)
- Our favourite local day out
Monday: Farms

Wonderful visit as always. We’ve been visiting over the last 8 or so years and have loved seeing the farm park grow and see the new developments, every time we come there’s something new. The staff are always so warm and welcoming. The new petting barn is a great addition, as are the new animals. We loved meeting the animals in the ‘animal encounters’. We visited during the jubilee weekend so it was quite quiet. We always feel it’s good value for money, and unlike some places they don’t try and rip you off. The tractor ride in particular is a highlight. Keep doing what you are doing as you are all amazing - thank you ❤️ See more..
4.5 Harvington Hall (446 reviews)
- Most unusual hall
Monday: Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites

A house of near untouched beauty hidden deep in the Worcestershire countryside. Harvington’s history-rich interior holds enthralling tales of devotion and Catholic persecution. There are no less than seven priest hides here (more than any other house in England), as well as an impressive collection of rare Elizabethan wall paintings and many more historical tales. See more..
4.5 Worcester Woods Country Park (412 reviews)
- Lovely place to go to
Parks

Two nature reserves, a huge open field, busy countryside centre with award winning cafe and easy access from the city or the motorway, make this site very popular. There are two adventure play parks, ancient woodlands to explore and space to fly a kite or have a game of rounders. During school holidays you'll find a timetable of events to keep children entertained, which include jewellery making, sports sessions and arts and crafts. Two waymarked trails occupy the park if you fancy a stroll, one through the beautiful and colourful meadows and the other through the shaded woods. The park has an orienteering course and geocache for those on a quest. A popular place for families, where young and old can get together, maybe enjoy a summer BBQ or picnic or just take in the friendly environment that awaits you. Dogs welcome. See more..
4.5 Great Malvern Priory (405 reviews)
- Beautiful building, enthusiastic friendly people
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Religious Sites

The Priory is a beautiful building which is well looked after. We were welcomed by Mary, a lovely lady who told us a lot about the building. We were able to access most of the priory even though people were busy making preparations for a concert later in the day. Rod, the vicar, gave us lots of information about the history of the building, the tiles and the monks stalls which was very interesting and entertaining. The enthusiasm of the people involved made this a very pleasant visit. See more..
4.5 Greyfriars' House and Garden (383 reviews)
- Amazing survivor.
Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums

An NT property well worth a visit if only for the history lesson… Visits to the building are by guided tour only, ours lasted about 80min, but there are seats in most rooms where you can sit down if standing for more than a few minutes is a problem. Not quite the usual NT experience, very refreshing, and our guide was a mine of fascinating information, we were able to have a most interesting chat with him post tour too. The teashop is available without (we think) paying the tour fee, the loo facilities are a bit limited tho… See more..
4.5 Wyre Forest (373 reviews)
- Lovely but……
Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Forests

Wyre and its surrounding woodlands are fantastic places to enjoy the fresh air and have fun outdoors. There is something for everyone all year round, from walking and family cycling to Go Ape, learning and adventure play. Opening Times: The car park opens at 8am every day and closes at Dusk (5pm, 6pm, 7pm, 8pm and 9pm depending on the time of year). Please check onsite notices on arrival. Membership Pass for this site are available online or information POD. The pass costs £40 per year. Please note listed opening hours are for the Car Park only and do not refer to the onsite Cafe. See more..
4.5 Gheluvelt Park (352 reviews)
- Awesome Park, stay away!
Parks • Scenic Walking Areas • Playgrounds

Gheluvelt Park is a memorial park built in honour of those lost in the First World War. It straddles Barbourne Brook and has two distinct areas - a formal park to the east, and an informal area managed for wildlife conservation to the west, next to the River Severn. There's a free car park by the Waterworks Road entrance. See more..
4.5 ABC Boat Hire (350 reviews)
- Perfect long weekend
Marinas

Perfect 4 day cruise for 4 people on a 49ft boat from Lowesmoor marina around the Droitwich Ring. ABC staff were excellent and providing a full explanation of what to do and where to go etc so we set off on a clockwise route out of the marina. The weather was perfect and our first stop at the Camp Inn we enjoyed a drink listening to some local live music along with a resident peacock and geese! We would highly recommend this route for a short weekend break or similar as its the perfect balance of duration with locks and pubs etc along the way without being busy. All in all and excellent long weekend with thanks to all the staff. See more..
4.5 Hartlebury Castle (337 reviews)
- A Hidden Historical Gem
Monday: Spent More than 3 hours Historic Sites • Castles

Just amazed at the amount of interesting history so brilliantly presented at this hidden gem in the beautiful Worcestershire countryside. An outstanding attraction that is "unsung" with everything going for it. Staff friendly, helpful and welcoming. Story of the Bishops' Palace is well told and brought to life with excellent audio-visual enhancement, a very competitive reasonable entrance fee, all set in beautiful grounds. See more..
4.5 Museum of Royal Worcester (330 reviews)
- A wonderful museum
Monday: Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums

The Museum of Royal Worcester holds the largest collection of Worcester porcelain in the world. In recent years the Museum has undergone a major £1.7 million refurbishment supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund. Whilst being fresh and modern, the displays pay homage to a magnificent history and heritage. The Museum's galleries and showcases are swathed in sumptuous colours showing the collection off to its best advantage. With the recreation of the factory workshop and family parlour amongst some of the displays and high quality interactives there is something for everyone. See more..
4.5 Arley Arboretum (317 reviews)
- Beautiful surroundings
Monday: Nature & Wildlife Areas • Gardens • Fountains

These beautiful historic gardens and arboretum dating back to the late 1700's are surrounded by over 1600 acres of countryside within the picturesque village of Upper Arley beside the river Severn. In addition to providing wonderful walks through the 300 ancient trees of the arboretum there are walks along the banks of the river, all set in the beautiful Worcestershire countryside with far reaching views. Go back in time and watch the Severn Valley Railway trains steam across the hill from one of the magnificent signposted walks. An ideal day out for you and your family with an adventure play area and a maze for the kids as well as interactive trails and seasonal events. The Italian Garden with feature fountains and formal planting is a must see along with our Magnolia Garden, 65m laburnum arch, Camilla walk, Acer amd the majestic autumn colours. There is a wonderful garden tea room, serving homemade food and a delicious array of cakes and speciality hot and cold drinks. See more..
4.5 Tudor House Museum (310 reviews)
- An absolute gem
Monday: Spent 1-2 hours History Museums

This beautiful 16th century building in the heart of historic Friar Street is run as a museum by volunteers. Displays focus on the house's past, as a home to Tudor weavers through to its use as an ARP Warden's office in WW2, and a school clinic thereafter. A cafe serves tea, coffee and wrapped cakes on vintage bone china. There is a Tudor Rat trail and activities for children. Open Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday all year. See more..
4.5 The Firs: Birthplace of Sir Edward Elgar (281 reviews)
- A window into his soul
Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums • Historic Sites

The birthplace of Sir Edward Elgar, now in the stewardship of the National Trust, houses an extensive collection of Elgar memorabilia. See more..
4.5 Museum Of Carpet (199 reviews)
- Boring, absolutely not
Monday: Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums

Once a thriving carpet factory, the Stour Vale Mill is now home to the only Museum of Carpet in the country. A centre of heritage, art and industry the Museum of Carpet has four galleries that celebrate the history of carpet design, the evolution of carpet manufacture and the heritage of those who worked in local industry. Visit us today and watch our talented team of volunteers spin wool, weave Kidderminster stuff and produce Wilton & Axminster rugs on our 19th and 20th century looms. The Museum has two weaving sheds, and four galleries decked out with modern interactives, stunning photographs and immersive videos. You can try your hand at designing, weaving or exploring Kidderminster’s history, virtually, on our clever interactives. This vibrant, spacious, and modern museum is the perfect venue for a fun day. See more..
4.5 Transport Museum Wythall (150 reviews)
- Hidden gem
Temporarily closed - Closed until Mar 31, 2023 Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums

An excellent day out for families and transport enthusiasts alike with a miniature train and free bus rides. Café, shop, picnic and play area plus free parking Home to over 90 buses. Midland Red, WMPTE blue and cream and the corporation fleets from Birmingham, Walsall, West Bromwich and Wolverhampton are all represented, plus independent operators. We are also home to the largest collection of battery electric vehicles, including over 30 electric milk floats and bread vans from operators such as the Co-op, Midland Counties and Birmingham and Handsworth Dairies. See more..