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Sunday 6th July 2008

Places to go near Worcester

All aboard a steam-hauled train for a picturesque journey on the Severn Valley Railway. Take a trip back in time visiting picturesque National Trust properties and then admire the canal architecture and pretty scenery at Stourport and Tardebigge.

Local attractions

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People have worshiped in Worcester Cathedral since the far off days of 680 AD, but the impressive building that …

  • Historic building

The timber-framed Commandery boasts nearly a thousand years of history. Originally built as a monastic hospital by …

  • Historic building

Elegant park in which the English Landscape movement was born. Croome Park was home to the Earls of Coventry. In …

  • Garden
  • Country park

Elegant 18th century family home The welcoming William & Mary style house was built in 1701 for eminent lawyer …

  • Garden
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  • Restaurant boat

Fine example of medieval timber-framed architecture. In 1480 a prosperous Worcester brewer by the name of Thomas …

  • Historic building

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