Behind the Scenes: Medical History - The old Worcester Royal Infirmary building and Worcestershire Archives

A tour behind-the-scenes in the old Worcester Royal Infirmary building, the home of the BMA, followed by a special themed behind-the-scenes tour at The Worcestershire Archives at The Hive, with documents from The Worcester Royal Infirmary.

Visitors are asked to meet at the reception of the University of Worcester city campus, which is the Old Infirmary building, on Infirmary Walk, Worcester WR1 3AS.

The event includes an hour long tour of the former Infirmary building which will end in The Infirmary Museum. Visitors will then take a short walk to The Hive, allowing 30 minutes to walk between sites and store bags in lockers. The second part of the event is a medical themed tour behind-the-scenes in the Worcestershire Archives for one hour. Here, the usual behind-the-scenes documents will be on display, as well as documents specific to the Worcester Royal Infirmary.

Timings

Saturday 19 September:

14:30 - 17:00

Location & directions

University of Worcester, City Campus, Infirmary Walk, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 3AS

Directions:

Tour of two sites: 1) University of Worcester, City Campus, Infirmary Walk, Worcester, WR1 3AS 2) Worcestershire Archive and Archaeology Service, Level 2, The Hive, Sawmill Walk, The Butts, Worcester, WR1 3PD

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Book via thehiveworcester.org.uk. Remember to meet at University of Worcester City Campus.

Booking website:

https://e-services.worcestershire.gov.uk/LibraryEvents/EventDetails.aspx?id=7518

Booking opens:

14 Aug 2026 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

18 Sep 2026 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

The tour moves around two sites and between the sites. There is wheelchair access around each building with lifts and ramps in each and there is disabled parking available near each. There is a sloped pathway and ramps between the two buildings. Assistance dogs are not allowed in the archives due to the nature of the collection. Changing Places toilet available at The Hive. For additional information about access requirements please contact us https://www.explorethepast.co.uk/contact-us/

Additional information

Max number of people:

15

Estimated duration:

2 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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