English Courses in Worcester
Overview
Worcester is a beautiful cathedral and university city in England, 31 miles (50 km) southwest of Birmingham and 27 miles (43 km) north of Gloucester. It has a fascinating history of industry, a wealth of interesting architecture, top class sports teams and venues, an unrivalled selection of high street names, independent boutiques and a vibrant program of events. It truly offers something for everyone.
The city is best known for its historic role in the English Civil War, its world-renowned Worcester Porcelain, the piquant Worcestershire Sauce, and England’s most picturesque cricket ground, located right in the city center. Visitors can experience the wide variety of events planned in the summer at The Commandery to learn about the Civil War, see a contemporary exhibition at the City Art Gallery, admire the half-timbered buildings in Friar Street, or relax in one of Worcester’s beautiful parks. They can also attend one of the many city festivals, like the Three Choirs Festival, which is the oldest non-competitive classical music festival in the world.
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Images of Worcester, United Kingdom
Things to Do and See During a Vacation Study
Worcester Cathedral
Worcester Cathedral is one of the loveliest in England, and contains the royal tombs of King John and Prince Arthur, medieval cloisters, an ancient crypt and chapter house, and magnificent Victorian stained glass. There is also a fascinating ancient library and archive, which includes medieval manuscripts.
Worcester Guildhall
This Queen Anne style building is seat of administration in Worcester, and contained the city’s courts in the past.
Gheluvelt Park
Gheluvelt is a memorial park honoring persons lost in the First World War. It has two distinct areas, a formal park, and an informal area for wildlife conservation.
Tudor House
Located in the most historic street of Worcester, it is a wonderful building of timber beams, leaded windows and decorated plaster ceilings. Displays focus on Tudor weaving and brewing, the house’s later use as a coffee shop for the poor, an office, a school clinic, and other aspects of Worcester’s history.
Greyfriars House and Garden
The Greyfriars is a stunning medieval timber-framed merchant’s house. It serves as an oasis in the heart of historic Worcester.
Museum of Royal Worcester
The Museum was the home of the Royal Worcester porcelain factory and now holds the largest collection of Worcester porcelain in the world.
Kinver Edge
The Kinver Edge lies on the border between Worcestershire and Staffordshire, and features two Iron Age hillforts.
The Commandery
This building has an 800-year history and is most famous for its role as the Royalist Headquarters during the Battle of Worcester in 1651.
The Infirmary Museum
The Infirmary is an interactive exhibition at the University of Worcester’s City Campus focusing on one of England’s oldest infirmaries.
Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum
Some of this museum’s exhibits include dinosaur footprints, a Worcestershire Sauce archive, a Roman mosaic, a Native American totem pole and a recreated Victorian Chemist Shop. Interactive galleries tell the story of the Worcestershire Regiment and the Worcestershire Yeomanry Cavalry.
Bevere Gallery
It is a centre for modern and contemporary studio ceramics and original artwork.
How to Arrive at your Language Course
By Air
Worcester is located 40 minutes from Birmingham International Airport, 2 hours from Manchester and London Heathrow, and 2.5 hours from London Gatwick.
By Train
Worcestershire has many major train stations throughout the county with a regular service to and from London, Birmingham, the north and the southwest of England. Please visit National Rail for further information.
By Coach
National Express, MegaBus and Guild of British Coach Operators all travel to and from Worcestershire.