Where is Worcestershire?
Worcestershire is located just south of Birmingham and north of Gloucestershire in the West Midlands. Its southwestern border is dominated by the Malvern Hills, while the county is bordered externally by the Shropshire Hills and the Cotswolds National Landscapes. Worcestershire's central city is Worcester, while towns such as Redditch, Bromsgrove, Evesham, and Kidderminster make up the rest of its urban areas.
Transport in Worcestershire
The county of Worcestershire has a total of 16 train stations, including three in Worcester city (Worcester Parkway, Shrub Hill, and Foregate Street), and multiple smaller stations running between Birmingham and Ledbury. Notable train lines cutting through the county include the Cotswold and Malvern Line and the Saltway Line, and services run frequently to Birmingham, Hereford, and London Paddington.
Shopping in Worcestershire
Worcestershire has a rich artisan culture, with various local markets found across the length and breadth of the county, from Worcester City Market to Kidderminster Street Market.
Farmers markets can also be found in Redditch and Knightwick.
The main shopping centre in Worcestershire is the CrownGate Shopping Centre in Worcester, where you'll find the Chapel Walk arcades and various shops like Primark, Smiggle, Warhammer, and Boots.
Things to do in Worcestershire
Worcestershire is famous for its popular West Midlands Safari Park, a zoo with a four-mile drive-through and over 600 resident animals.
There are also several historical sites and museums spread out across the county, including the National Trust's Hanbury Hall, Sir Edward Elgar's Birthplace, and the ancient hillforts in the Malvern Hills.
If you have little ones, they'll enjoy the Playland Fun Park in Stourport-on-Severn, or the Little Owl Farm Park in Dunhampton.
Some of the best places to live in Worcestershire
Worcestershire is a county that caters to many lifestyles, with Bromsgrove and Redditch perfect for working adults who need easy access to Birmingham, while villages like Great Malvern and Hollybush offer walking routes into the Malvern Hills.
Broadheath
The village of Broadheath borders Worcester to the west, connected to the city suburbs by Martley Road. You can drive from Broadheath to the city centre in as little as 10 minutes, and local bus routes are available for residents without a car.
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Evesham
Evesham is a market town in the southeastern corner of Worcestershire, connected to Worcester by the A44 and located a 45-minute drive away from Gloucester. The town is best known for its scenic location, with miles of open countryside surrounding it and the Bredon Hill National Nature Reserve a 20-minute drive away.
Evesham also has its own train station, that provides a direct line to central Worcester.
Alcester
While technically situated on the outskirts of Worcestershire, people living in Alcester nevertheless enjoy stunning views of the Worcestershire countryside as well as direct commuter links to Birmingham.
Alcester is situated 25 minutes' drive from Redditch and enjoys access to a number of A roads - including the A46, the A435 and the A422.
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