Worcester

Properties and events in Worcester

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'Worcester News' newspaper archives-Berrows Journals-photographs & negatives illustrated talk

The Pod Heritage Centre, Friary walk shopping centre, Friary Walk, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 3LE
In person
Pre-booking not required

The Civic Society saved from landfill the archives of the Worcester News, containing over a million press cuttings, negatives and photographs. These are being catalogued by volunteers in a secure room below the History & Heritage POD.

Diglis Island and Fish Pass tour

Diglis Dock Road, Worcester, Cheshire, WR5 3BS
In person
Pre-booking required

Our 90-minute heritage tours give you a unique opportunity to step onto the private man-made island in the Severn and learn all about its history. Then it's a visit to the underwater viewing gallery, where you might spot some fish.

Free entry to The Commandery - and talks with architecture expert Nick Joyce

Sidbury, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 2HU
In person
Pre-booking required

Enjoy free entry to The Commandery and talks by architect Nick Joyce. Hear about his work with The Commandery over the decades, helping to keep this incredible building in such good repair and open to the public.

Guildhall Worcester Heritage Tours

The Guildhall, High Street, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 2EY
In person
Pre-booking not required

Join us for free tours of The Guildhall, a heritage building in the heart of Worcester with a history dating back to 1227. Discover fascinating stories about The Guildhall’s rich past and insights into how the building is still used today.

REVOLVE – an exhibition of original art

4 Edgar Street, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 2LR
In person
Pre-booking not required

An exhibition of 780 original pieces of art by 15 artists – the culmination of a year-round project where each artist has produced a new piece of work every week. The event takes place at Worcester Arts Collective in the heart of Worcester.

The Tudor House Museum in Upton upon Severn - Join a Guided Town History Walk and explore the Museum too!

The Tudor House Museum Upton, 16 Church Street, Upton-upon-Severn, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR8 0HT
In person
Pre-booking not required

Visit Upton's Town Museum on 3 floors about Upton’s Past and Present + our award-winning Garden. Free 1 hour Guided Town History Walks available both Saturdays + Sundays 11.30am and 2pm. Enjoy family fun with a Mouse Trail and Crafts + Refreshments .

Tudor House Museum - curator led house tours

Tudor House Museum, 38-42 Friar Street, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 2NA
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Tudor House Museum curator led house tours. Book or turn up on the day.

Worcester news newspaper archives

Worcester, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 3LE
In person
Pre-booking preferred

The Worcester news archives contain 100 boxes of press cuttings & photographs, Millions of b/w & colour negatives, 1500 glass plate negatives dated from 1936 to 1965 and 254 editions of the Berrows journals dated from 1801 to the 1990s.

Worcester Old Palace Open Day

The Old Palace, Deansway, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 2JE
In person
Pre-booking not required

Come and explore the Old Palace, the ancient home of the bishops of Worcester from the 13th to 19th century. Explore the beautiful grounds overlooking the Severn, the medieval Abbot's kitchen, and the Great Hall. Open 10am-4pm, 13th September 2025.