Visit Worcestershire

29/05/2025

Half term sorted? Here’s what’s happening across Worcestershire 🎟️

From tiger takeovers to aqua park adventures! Which day out will your kids still be talking about next week at school? 👀

Find inspiration here:
👉 https://visitworcestershire.org/blog/whats-on-in-worcestershire-may-half-term

29/05/2025

A brilliant way to travel between Bromsgrove Train Station and Droitwich for the The Rik Mayall Comedy Festival 🎭

28/05/2025

Ready to make a splash or dance the weekend away this half term? 🥳

🚣‍♀️ On the Water at Arrow Valley Visitor Centre and Lake

Head to Arrow Valley Lake in Redditch for pedalos, traditional row boats and kayak hire – a fun, active way to enjoy the outdoors with friends or family.

🎧 Silent Disco at Forge Mill Needle Museum & Bordesley Abbey Visitor Centre

Looking for something different this half term? Forge Mill Needle Museum is hosting a Silent Disco – a chance for all ages to dance, laugh and switch between channels of music in a unique historic setting. Who says museums have to be quiet?

Both attractions have been featured in our What’s on in Worcestershire: May half term 2025 round-up!

Read more: https://visitworcestershire.org/blog/whats-on-in-worcestershire-may-half-term

25/05/2025

Discover affordable days out across Worcestershire! 🥳

Looking for things to do without stretching your budget? We’ve curated a selection of low-cost and free activities across the county — with entry starting from £0 to under £10 per person.*

Read more - https://visitworcestershire.org/blog/free-cheap-days-out-in-worcestershire

*Prices correct as of April 2025. Some attractions may offer off-peak pricing not valid during school holidays.

24/05/2025

🚤 Celebrate World Boating Day in Worcestershire

Swap the road for water this summer with a canal boat holiday with ABC Boat Hire!

Meander through the Worcester & Birmingham Canal from Alvechurch Marina, or try a weekend loop via the Stourport Ring. Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned boater, there's a route to match your pace.

Enjoy the slow life through the beautiful English countryside or a journey spiralling through Britain’s hidden industrial heritage right here in the county!

👉https://visitworcestershire.org/business-directory/abc-canal-holidays

23/05/2025

Looking back at the Visit Worcestershire Tourism Awards 24/25! 🏆

The Visit Worcestershire Tourism Awards 2024/25 brought together passionate businesses, dedicated individuals, and local changemakers – all making our county a great place to visit.

Could your business be a future award winner? 🤔

Whether you're new to the industry or well-established, this is your chance to share your story and gain recognition regionally and nationally through the VisitEngland Awards of Excellence.

Hear from some of our previous winners! 👇
https://visitworcestershire.org/trade/tourism-awards/home

22/05/2025

A good walk by The Times and The Sunday Times: A gentle seven-mile countryside hike starting at Alfrick 📝

We were delighted to arrange this recent press trip with Hop Pickers Rural Retreats featured as the star accommodation, providing some excellent national coverage for Worcestershire.

"Wander by a babbling brook and through a riot of spring flowers and wildlife, taking in the largest cruck-framed building in Britain along the way."

Read more: https://visitworcestershire.org/blog/a-good-walk-by-the-times-a-gentle-seven-mile-countryside-hike-starting-at-alfrick

Original article: https://www.thetimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/article/a-gentle-7-mile-countryside-hike-starting-at-alfrick-m8b83dxwz

21/05/2025

What’s on in Worcestershire: May half term 2025 🥳

Get ready to make the most of the May half term in Worcestershire. We’ve rounded up the best activities to ensure a week filled with family memories.

Discover a week of family-friendly things to do across Worcestershire – from exploring iconic spots like Broadway Tower to great value days out like Kids for a Quid at Severn Valley Railway!

👉https://visitworcestershire.org/blog/whats-on-in-worcestershire-may-half-term

20/05/2025

16 of the best pub beer gardens in Worcestershire 🍻😎

Whatever your drink of choice, you’ll find it tastes even better in a Worcestershire beer garden - cheers to that! 🍻

Whether you're a local making the most of a sunny afternoon or visiting the county for the first time, Worcestershire’s pub gardens offer the perfect setting – think riverside views, rolling countryside and gardens framed by orchard trees.

Read more - https://visitworcestershire.org/blog/16-of-the-best-pub-beer-gardens-in-worcestershire

18/05/2025

Discover Your Perfect Summer Staycation in Worcestershire 🌞

Looking for a summer escape? Worcestershire offers a diverse range of accommodations to suit every preference:

Treeopia, Tenbury Wells: Experience luxury treehouses nestled in enchanting woodlands.

Astley Vineyard Shepherd Huts: Stay in traditional shepherd huts amidst the Severn Valley, just 10 miles from Worcester. Enjoy vineyard tours and serene countryside walks.

Malvern Hills Lodge: Unwind in a handcrafted cabin with panoramic views of the Malvern Hills. Perfect for families or couples.

The Lygon Arms, Broadway: Stay where history meets luxury in this iconic hotel, offering elegant rooms, a spa, and dining by TV Chef James Martin.

Whether you're seeking a romantic retreat, a family getaway, or a solo adventure, Worcestershire has something special for you.

📍 Plan your stay: visitworcestershire.org/blog/staycations-in-worcestershire

17/05/2025