Travel
Worcestershire can be explored by road and public transport, with different options depending on the part of the county you're visiting.
Check your preferred route before travelling, particularly for rural attractions and evening visits.
Before you travel
Plan your visit
Practical ideas to help you make more of a day out, short break or longer stay in Worcestershire.
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Make the most of Worcestershire
Whether you're visiting for a few hours or spending several days in the county, a little planning can help you fit more into your time.
Choose where you want to explore, check what's happening while you're here and look at practical details such as travel, opening times and accessibility before setting off.
Individual attractions, venues and events can change their arrangements, so always check directly where particular information is important to your visit.
Practical information
Before you set off
A few simple checks can make your visit easier and avoid unnecessary changes once you're travelling.
Parking
Parking arrangements vary considerably between town centres, countryside locations, attractions and event venues.
Check the venue or local information before travelling if parking is an important part of your plans.
Opening times
Seasonal attractions, independent venues and heritage sites may have different opening days throughout the year.
Always check current opening information directly before making a special journey.
Accessibility
Accessibility varies between historic buildings, countryside locations, attractions and individual businesses.
Contact the venue directly if you need specific information about access, facilities or assistance.
Weather
For outdoor visits, check the forecast before travelling and consider whether conditions may affect walking routes or outdoor attractions.
Staying overnight
Staying in the county gives you more time to combine towns, countryside and attractions rather than trying to fit everything into one day.
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Combine places that work together
You don't have to spend the whole day in one place. Many destinations can be combined with countryside, attractions or another nearby town.
Bewdley
River Severn, Wyre Forest and Severn Valley Railway
Broadway
Cotswolds countryside and Broadway Tower
Malvern
Town centre, heritage and the Malvern Hills
Worcester
Cathedral, museums, riverside and city centre
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Give yourself more time
A longer stay makes it easier to explore different parts of Worcestershire, from the Malvern Hills to the Severn Valley and the Cotswolds edge.