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shopping…
Worcester has an extensive choice of individual shops, high street names and department stores.
The pedestrianised High Street and the Crown Gate shopping centre at the heart of the City, provide access to both major retail names and speciality shopping. For visitors with mobility difficulties contact Shopmobility on telephone 01905 610 523.
The Lychgate Shopping Centre located at the end of the High Street close to the Cathedral, incorporates an attractive selection of shops, a supermarket, restaurants, a hotel and car park.
Reindeer Court Shopping Centre in the heart of the City, is steeped in history. Tastefully converted from a 17th century coaching inn called the Rayned Deer, the centre offers a delightful variety of speciality shops and cafes.
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Independent specialist shops, restaurants and the City's oldest ales house stand together in Friar Street and New Street. Designer clothing, fine arts, bridal wear, crafts, hair design, jewellery and interior design are available - as well as a museum and a National Trust property.
The courtyard setting of the Hopmarket, just a two-minute walk from the city centre offers a fascinating collection of small shops and businesses.
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entertainment…
Worcester has one of the very best regional theatres, The Swan Theatre located near the Racecourse (Tel: 01905 27322) with its own professional company and a wealth of musical activity ranging from a symphony orchestra to pub and street entertainers.
The City also has a wide variety of restaurants, pubs, wine bars and night clubs. Cinema goers are well catered for with the multi-screen Odeon and Warner Village Cinema complexes.
Huntingdon Hall, Worcester (Tel: 01905 611 427) is one of the country's premier intimate live music venues, showcasing a wide variety of talent in the fields of Jazz, Blues, Rhythm 'n Blues, Acoustic Rock, Classical, Folk and World music, together with a sprinkling of Comedy, Theatre and Dance.
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The City has three fine parks, all with interesting historical connections to explore. Fort Royal Park, with connections to the Civil War has magnificent views over the City. Cripplegate Park, on the site of an original gate into the City and Gheluvelt Park with its links to the Worcestershire Regiment's historic battle of the Great War.
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Sports fans are well catered for with the racecourse (Tel: 01905 25364) holding National Hunt meetings during the spring and summer months. First class cricket can be enjoyed in the perfect setting of the Worcestershire County Cricket Club (Tel: 01905 748 474), overlooking the Cathedral and topflight rugby can be enjoyed at Worcester Rugby Football Club (Tel: 01905 454 183).
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getting here…
By road - Excellent road links (leave M5 at Junction 6 or 7), 113 miles from London, 27 miles from Birmingham, 111 miles from Manchester, 57 miles from Oxford and 26 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. National Express coaches run direct to London.
by rail - There are regular services from London Paddington to Worcester Shrub Hill. The journey takes approximately 135 minutes. There are also regular services from Birmingham to Worcester Foregate Street. For train travel information telephone 08457 48 49 50.
by boat - Worcester stands on the banks of the River Severn and the Birmingham – Worcester canal. Distances to Worcester from: York – 228 miles, 110 locks, 115 hours cruising time; London – 174 miles, 223 locks, 140 hours cruising time; Birmingham – 32.5 miles, 61 locks, 34 hours cruising time; Liverpool – 182 miles, 168 locks, 122 hours cruising time.
For the latest Worcester news, Worcester sport and leisure information visit: www.thisisworcester.co.uk
For more local information visit: www.cityofworcester.gov.uk
Tourist Information Centre, The Guildhall, High Street, Worcester. Tel: 01905 726311
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