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Christmas has always been a magical time in Worcester to shop, eat and play. Pop into Worcester this Christmas and don’t miss out on all the festive action including lots of great events, sparkling markets and joyful street entertainment. With more than 300 shops, this year you can get it all wrapped up in Worcester. Take a look at our business directory or get inspired by the Uniquely Worcester campaign celebrating Worcester’s independent businesses. Start planning your next Christmas shopping trip or night out in Worcester now – because once upon a time is never enough!
Christmas Events
Christmas Street Entertainment & Activities
Christmas Parking Offers, Transport Information & City Centre Map
Christmas Opening Times & Late Night Shopping
Sales Dates
Information for Businesses
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On Saturday 14th November 2015 the city centre Christmas lights have been officially switched on in front of the Guildhall on the High Street. Three-year-old Georgie Gibbs joined the Mayor of Worcester, Councillor Roger Knight, to switch on Worcester’s Christmas lights during a free festive family event in the city. The Worcester tot, who has spastic diplegic cerebral palsy, is hoping to raise £60,000 so she can receive pioneering medical treatment in America. The Mayor invited Georgie and mum Clare, from St John’s, to help launch Christmas in Worcester on Saturday, November 14, after hearing about her campaign on Twitter. Georgie took centre stage with the Mayor to switch on the lights just before 6pm, rounding off an afternoon of free musical entertainment with bands on the Free Radio stage from 4pm.
Worcester City Markets hosted a special two-day lights switch-on Christmas market in High Street on 14th & 15th November from 10am to 6.30pm to launch the city’s festive celebrations. For further details see www.worcestercitymarkets.co.uk. You can also read the Worcester Christmas Lights Switch-on media release by Worcester City Council here.
Father Christmas arrived at Worcester city centre and CrownGate shopping centre on Sunday 15th November 2015. Visitors and locals celebrated his arrival during his parade through Worcester city centre, which started at 12.45pm from the Guildhall in High Street to CrownGate. This was followed by story time with Father Christmas in CrownGate’s Friary Walk (near Mothercare & Superdrug), where he read the story of The Nutcracker. Plus a special guest appearance from two of Father Christmas’ reindeer in CrownGate’s Chapel Walk from 2pm, where people could meet and feed the reindeer. For more information visit crowngate-worcester.co.uk.
Come and listen to the wonderful story of The Nutcracker, told by Father Christmas and his Elf in Friary Walk at CrownGate. Meet Father Christmas in Worcester in Friary Walk (near Ryman & Mothercare) at CrownGate every Thursday to Sunday from 15th November until Christmas Eve. Free story time with Father Christmas runs on the hour every hour during these opening times.
Thursdays 12pm-7pm
Fridays – Sundays 12pm-5:30pm
Christmas week:
Monday 21st – Wednesday 23rd December – 12pm-5:30pm
Christmas Eve – 11am-2pm
Between stories, you are welcome to visit Father Christmas, with your Christmas wishes and even post a letter.
For further details visit crowngate-worcester.co.uk.
Wander through CrownGate’s Friary Walk and Chapel Walk to find the 15 giant Nutcrackers, each with different funny moustaches. Collect your FREE Nutcracker Trail booklet from Friary Walk (by Ryman and Mothercare), which has the locations of all the Nutcrackers, plus colouring and prizes! The trail will be in operation from 14th November to 31st December 2015. For further details visit crowngate-worcester.co.uk.
Enjoy the festive season with a visit to the 23rd Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre from Thursday 26th November to Sunday 29th November 2015. Around 200 stalls will fill the atmospheric streets of Worcester’s historic heart with the colours, sounds and irresistible aromas of Christmas for this extra special time of year.
From sparkly jewellery and festive home decorations to traditional roast chestnuts and warming mulled wine – a wonderful range of products are waiting to be discovered within the local arts and crafts maker area, international area, festive gifts area and food court. Embrace the Christmas spirit with the sounds of joyful choir and instrumental performances, view magical dance displays and travel back through time with juggling Victorian themed stiltwalkers. Experience the fun of the Fayre as you step aboard the Victorian carousel and enjoy the ride whilst listening to the sounds of barrel organ music.
Make it an exciting, fun packed day out by combining your trip to the Fayre with a visit to Worcester’s historic attractions and exceptional range of independent boutiques and popular High Street names, or take the weight of your feet and relax in one of the city’s many welcoming cafes, pubs and restaurants.
To view the Worcester Christmas Fayre magazine please click here. For further details about the Fayre please click here.
Please note that all coach parties visiting Worcester on the dates of the Christmas Fayre must pre-book drop off, pick up and parking arrangements. For details please click here.
This event is organised by local market operator Worcester City Markets (LSD Promotions). For operational enquiries please contact LSD Promotions on 01384 877336. For visitor enquiries please contact the Worcester Tourist Information Centre on 01905 726311 or email touristinfo@visitworcestershire.org.
The Fayre opening times are:
Thursday 26th November 2015: 12noon – 9pm
Friday 27th November 2015: 11am – 9pm
Saturday 28th November 2015: 10am – 8pm
Sunday 29th November 2015: 11am – 5pm
Fayre opening ceremony
The opening ceremony of this year’s Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre will take place on Thursday 26th November. The Fayre will be declared officially open by The Right Worshipful the Mayor of Worcester, Councillor Roger Knight. Departing at 5.15pm, the mayor will process from the Guildhall to The Cornmarket (in front of the galloper) where the Fayre will be officially opened. at 5.30pm be entertained by performances from the Salvation Army and Worcester Cathedral Voluntary Choir. The opening ceremony finishes at 6pm.
Christmas Fayre Park & Ride
Saturday 28th November, from County Hall Park & Ride (WR5 2NP):
8.40am – 8.10pm (using First 910 service County Hall to Worcester CrownGate Bus Station)
Sunday 29th November, from County Hall Park & Ride (WR5 2NP):
9.45am – 5.10pm (15min frequency, using First 910 service County Hall to Worcester CrownGate Bus Station)
The Park & Ride service does not operate on Thursday 26th and Friday 27th November.
Fares
Only £2.50 for an adult or bargain Group ticket for £5.00 (driver and up to 6 passengers) – includes parking & return travel
Children under 16 £1 & Children under 5 free
Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre 2015 Residents and Businesses Newsletter (incl. road closure times)
Christmas Fayre in the Cloisters
Browse quality Christmas gifts, crafts and enjoy refreshments at the Christmas Fayre in the Cloisters on Friday 27th and Saturday 28th November 2015 from 10am – 4pm and on Sunday 29th November 2015, 12.30 – 3.30pm.
For further event details at Worcester Cathedral please click here.
Festival of Christmas Trees
A glittering display of Christmas trees can be viewed at Worcester Cathedral’s Cloisters from Saturday 4th December to Sunday 3rd January 2016, 9am – 6.30pm. Free admission, but donations are appreciated.
This festive season Reindeer Court is enjoying a bit of a renaissance with the courtyard now being full of wonderful independent businesses. Reindeer Court’s first ‘Winter Festival’ season kicks off with the city wide Victorian Fayre from 26th to 29th November, where you will find not only a host of lovely gift ideas, but also live music on the courtyard stage.
On Thursday 3rd December, from 5-8pm, Reindeer Court will be sparkling with Christmas lights for late night shopping. Come along to get that Christmas list sorted and enjoy special offers across the court. There will also be tradition carol singing from 5pm, and you can take part in our Count the Reindeer competition to win a hamper of goodies worth over £200!
Saturday 5th December will be a very exciting day, as Rudolph and his best buddy will be paying a visit. Come along between 11-4pm for a memorable encounter with real reindeer, and a chance to have your photo taken with them!
On Saturday 12th December Reindeer Court will have the perfect festive stress diffuser in Alexander’s bar… grab your shopping buddy, or bring the family in to our Christmas Photo-booth! Props, costumes and silliness await, and you can share it all online afterwards! And don’t miss the family of roving penguins that will be paying the court a visit at 3pm!
If you like something unexpected, you must not miss the magical encounter at 2.30pm on Saturday 19th December. See live magic, and let the Reindeer Court shops perform magic on your Christmas lists too!
Throughout the festive season Reindeer Court offers a fabulous choice of Christmas shopping destinations, cafés for a bite to eat and bars to relax in when it all gets too much! There’s so many new independent shops to see, and now is the perfect time to discover something different! The full line up of events is still being added to, so check out Reindeer Court’s new facebook page facebook.com/reindeercourt to get all the gossip, and pop in to any of Reindeer Courts’ shops to pick up a flyer with the dates and times of the events.
Enjoy Bite Sized Talks from 1pm to 1.30pm. On Tuesday 10th November the is talk is about the story of Steward’s Chemist Shop (you can also take a look inside the Chemists Shop on 3rd November and 1st December 11am – 3pm). On Tuesday 8th December the bite sized talk focusses on Great Worcestershire artists. It’s just £2 per person per talk and no booking is necessary.
As thoughts turn towards the festive season the annual Crafted for You exhibition opens this Saturday at Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum (Foregate Street) and is on show until 9th January 2016. Crafted for You showcases some of the best craft makers in the Midlands. A sumptuous range of jewellery, ceramics, glassware and textiles are on show and all available to purchase. There are 14 makers in this year’s show. This exhibition is the perfect opportunity to purchase an exquisite Christmas gift, or give yourself that well-earned treat!
Everyone is welcome to the Art Gallery & Museum for the opening of the Crafted for You exhibition on Saturday 7th November, 11am – 1pm. Visitors can enjoy a festive drink, a mince pie and a leisurely browse through Crafted for You. The Gallery Shop will also be open with an excellent range of Christmas cards and gifts to suit all pockets. To celebrate the opening there is 10% off all purchases in the Crafted for You exhibition and in the Art Gallery & Museum Shop on Saturday. Simply display the Uniquely Worcester offers card.
The 68th annual exhibition of the Worcester Society of Artists will be taking place from 28th November to 30th January. Many of the paintings and ceramics by local artists are for sale.
Visit the Christmas Delights event on Saturday 19th December from 11am to 3pm. Come and create beautiful angels, stars and baubles for your Christmas tree £2 contribution towards craft materials.
Wish Upon a Star – during the hustle and bustle of the festivities, take a little time out to make and decorate a wish star to hang in our gallery or be taken home, and tag it with your New Year Wish. This free activity takes place from 21st December to 2nd January.
Join the Friends of Fort Royal Park and The Commandery to celebrate the Winter Solstice at The Commandery (Sidbury) on Tuesday 22nd December 2015 from 3pm to 5pm. Admission is free.
The Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum at Foregate Street is open Mondays to Saturdays from 10.30am to 4.30pm. Entry is free. The Balcony Cafe offers plenty of seasonal treats to warm you up and is open 10.30am – 4.15pm. Phone 01905 724488 to reserve a table for a Christmas lunch. For more information about the museum’s events see www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk or call 01905 25371.
For further events and activities including carol concerts, exhibitions, activities and promotions explore the main Events Calendar, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @WorcesterBID.
Alternatively, click here to view and download a snap shot of Festive Dates for Your Diary here.
12:00 – 13:00, Reindeer Court: Shulah Oliver
13:30 – 14:30, Reindeer Court: Shulah Oliver
15:00 – 16:00, Angel Place: The Fidgets
15:00 – 16:00, Reindeer Court: Shulah Oliver
16.00 – 16.45, CrownGate (The Food Quarter): Emi McDade
16:30 – 17:30, High Street (Guildhall): The Fidgets
17.00 – 17.45, CrownGate (The Food Quarter): Natalie Holman
18:00 – 19:00, High Street (Debenhams): The Fidgets
18.00 – 18.45, CrownGate (The Food Quarter): Worcester Ukulele Club
19.00 – 19.45, CrownGate (The Food Quarter): Short Stuff
10:00 – 16:00, Hallowood Furniture,The Shambles: Christmas in Worcester Photo Booth
10:00 – 11:00, Reindeer Court: Shulah Oliver
11:30 – 11:50, CrownGate (Bell Square): Bjorn the Polar Bear
11:30 – 12:15, High Street, Pump Street, Friar Street: The Chimney Sweeps
11:30 – 12:30, Reindeer Court: Shulah Oliver
12:00 – 13:00, High Street (Debenhams): The Fidgets
12.00 – 12.45, CrownGate (The Food Quarter): Arcadia Roots
12:30 – 12:50, CrownGate (Bell Square): Bjorn the Polar Bear
13.00 – 13.45, CrownGate (The Food Quarter): Ewan Pollock
13:15 – 14:00, Broad Street, High Street: The Chimney Sweeps
13:30 – 14:30, The Shambles (Marks and Spencer): The Fidgets
13:30 – 13:50, CrownGate (Bell Square): Bjorn the Polar Bear
14.00 – 14.45, CrownGate (The Food Quarter): Done by Sunrise
15:00 – 16:00, High Street (Debenhams): The Fidgets
15:00 – 15:45, The Shambles, Reindeer Court, Mealcheapen Street: The Chimney Sweeps
15.00 – 15.45, CrownGate (The Food Quarter): Molly Ann Ganderton
Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre entertainment throughout the city centre
16.00 – 16.45, CrownGate (The Food Quarter): Emi McDade
17.00 – 17.45, CrownGate (The Food Quarter): BL3ND
18.00 – 18.45, CrownGate (The Food Quarter): Savannah Roberts
19.00 – 19.45, CrownGate (The Food Quarter): Jennifer Ludlow
12.00 – 12.45, CrownGate (The Food Quarter): The Fidgets
13.00 – 13.45, CrownGate (The Food Quarter): Arcadia Roots
14.00 – 14.45, CrownGate (The Food Quarter): Poor Boys of Worcester
15.00 – 15.45, CrownGate (The Food Quarter): JackOfAll
Unfortunately The Fidgets will not be performing today they will next be performing in Worcester on Thursday 10th December.
12:00 – 13:00, Reindeer Court: Shulah Oliver
12:30 – 13:30, High Street (Guildhall): Betel UK Carol Singing
13:30 – 14:30, Reindeer Court: Shulah Oliver
14:00 – 15:00, High Street (Debenhams): Betel UK Carol Singing
15:00 – 16:00, Reindeer Court: Shulah Oliver
15:30 – 16:30, High Street (Debenhams): The Fidgets
15:30 – 16:30, The Shambles (Marks and Spencer): Betel UK Carol Singing
16.00 – 16.45, CrownGate (The Food Quarter): Short Stuff
17.00 – 17.45, CrownGate (The Food Quarter): Blue Dive
17:00 – 18:00, High Street (Guildhall): The Fidgets
17:00 – 18:00, Reindeer Court: Betel UK Carol Singing
18.00 – 18.45, CrownGate (The Food Quarter): Savannah Roberts
18:30 – 19:30, Angel Place: The Fidgets
18.30 – 19.00, High Street (Debenhams): Worcester Concert Brass
19:00 – 20:00, Reindeer Court: Voices Unlimited
19.00 – 19.45, CrownGate (The Food Quarter): Jodie Howland
19.30 – 20.00, High Street (Debenhams): Worcester Concert Brass
10:00 – 16:00, The Hive: Christmas in Worcester Photo Booth
10:30 – 11:30, High Street (Debenhams): Salvation Army Brass Band
10:30 – 11:30, The Shambles (Marks and Spencer): Betel UK Carol Singing
11:00 – 15:00, throughout the city centre: Town Crier
11.00 – 16.00, Reindeer Court: Meet Santa’s real Reindeer
11:45 – 12:30, Angel Place : Salvation Army Brass Band
12:00 – 13:00, High Street (Debenhams): Betel UK Carol Singing
12.00 – 12.45, CrownGate (The Food Quarter): Blue Dive
13:00 – 13:40, High Street (Guildhall): Rock Choir
13.00 – 13.45, CrownGate (The Food Quarter): Poor Boys of Worcester
13:30 – 14:30, Angel Place: Betel UK Carol Singing
14.00 – 14.45, CrownGate (The Food Quarter): Get Bag. Pack Bag. Go
15:00 – 16:00, High Street (Guildhall): Betel UK Carol Singing
15.00 – 15.45, CrownGate (The Food Quarter): Jennifer Ludlow
12:30 – 13:30, High Street (Guildhall): Betel UK Carol Singing
14:00 – 15:00, High Street (Debenhams): Betel UK Carol Singing
14.30 – 15.30, Reindeer Court: Shulah Oliver
15:30 – 16:30, High Street (Debenhams): The Fidgets
15:30 – 16:30, Angel Place: Betel UK Carol Singing
16.00 – 17.00, Reindeer Court: Shulah Oliver
16.00 – 16.45, CrownGate (The Food Quarter): Dan Greenway
17:00 – 18:00, Angel Place: The Fidgets
17:00 – 18:00, Reindeer Court: Betel UK Carol Singing
17.00 – 17.45, CrownGate (The Food Quarter): Natalie Holman
17.30 – 18.30, Reindeer Court: Shulah Oliver
18.00 – 19.30, The Hive: Worcester Volcano Community Choir
18.00 – 18.40, The Guildhall: Appleyard Dancers
18.00 – 18.45, CrownGate (The Food Quarter): Worcester Ukulele Club
18.30 – 19.00, High Street (Guildhall): Worcester Concert Brass
19.00 – 20.00, Reindeer Court: Clarion Folk Group
19.00 – 19.45, CrownGate (The Food Quarter): Jodie Howland
19.30 – 20.00, High Street (Debenhams): Worcester Concert Brass
10:00 – 16:00, Reindeer Court: Christmas in Worcester Photo Booth
10:00 – 11:00, Reindeer Court: Shulah Oliver
10:30 – 11:30, High Street (Debenhams): Salvation Army Brass Band
10:30 – 11:30, Angel Place: Betel UK Carol Singing
11.00 – 12.00, The Shambles: Elgar School of Music Ukulele and Banjo Group
11:15 – 12:15, Reindeer Court: Shulah Oliver
11:45 – 12:30, Angel Place: Salvation Army Brass Band
12.00 – 12.30, Broad Street, High Street: The Penguin Family
12:00 – 13:00, High Street (Debenhams): Betel UK Carol Singing
12.00 – 13.00, The Shambles (Marks and Spencer): Clarion Folk Group
12.00 – 12.45, CrownGate (The Food Quarter): Ami Woodyatt
12:30 – 13:30, Reindeer Court: Shulah Oliver
13:00 – 13:30, Cornmarket: LED Dancers
13:00 – 13:30, Friar Street: Belle d’Vain
13.00 – 14.00, Angel Place: Elgar School of Music Junior and Adult Choir
13.00 – 13.45, CrownGate (The Food Quarter): The Fidgets
13:30 – 14:30, High Street (Guildhall): Betel UK Carol Singing
13.30 – 14.00, High Street, Pump Street, Friar Street: The Penguin Family
14.00 – 15.00, High Street (Guildhall): Elgar School of Music Folk Music
14.00 – 14.30, Angel Place: Belle d’Vain
14.00 – 14.45, CrownGate (The Food Quarter): JackOfAll
14.30 – 15.00, Friar Street: LED Dancers
15.00 – 15.30, The Shambles, Reindeer Court, Mealcheapen Street: The Penguin Family
15.00 – 15.30, High Street (Elgar end): Belle d’Vain
15.00 – 16.00, The Shambles (Marks and Spencer): Betel UK Carol Singing
15.00 – 15.45, CrownGate (The Food Quarter): Jennifer Hallam
16.00 – 16.30, High Street (Guildhall): LED Dancers
16.00 – 16.45, CrownGate (The Food Quarter): Natalie Holman
16.30 – 17.30, High Street (Guildhall): Theatre of Shadows Performance
17.00 – 17.45, CrownGate (The Food Quarter): Dexter Henry Millest
18.00 – 18.45, CrownGate (The Food Quarter): Jodie Hughes
19.00 – 20.00, High Street (Debenhams): Clarion Folk Group
19.00 – 19.45, CrownGate (The Food Quarter): Ewan Pollock
10:00 – 16:00, CrownGate (Friary Walk) Christmas in Worcester Photo Booth
10:30 – 11:30, High Street (Debenhams): Salvation Army Brass Band
11:00 – 12:00, High Street (Guildhall): Theatre of Shadows Puppetry Workshop
11.00 – 15.00, throughout city centre: Town Crier
11:45 – 12:30, Angel Place: Salvation Army Brass Band
11.30 – 12.00, High Street, Pump Street, Friar Street: Tap it and Unwrap it
12:00 – 12:20, The Hive: Giant Snow Globe with Acrobats
12.00 – 12.45, CrownGate (The Food Quarter): MALAR
12.30 – 13.30, High Street: The Fidgets
13:00 – 13:30, Broad Street, High Street: Tap it and Unwrap it
13.00 – 13.45, CrownGate (The Food Quarter): Worcester Ukulele
13:20 – 13:40, The Hive: Giant Snow Globe with Acrobats
14.00 – 14.45, CrownGate (The Food Quarter): Get Bag. Pack Bag. Go
14:30 – 15:30, High Street: The Fidgets
14:30 – 15:00, The Shambles, Reindeer Court, Mealcheapen Street: Tap it and Unwrap it
14:40 – 15:00, The Hive: Giant Snow Globe with Acrobats
15.00 – 15.45, CrownGate (The Food Quarter): Molly Ann Ganderton
Further entertainment details for forthcoming dates will be added closer to the time. Festive street entertainment is coordinated by Worcester BID on behalf of Worcester City Council and in partnership with CrownGate Shopping Centre and Reindeer Court. Please note, performance times and locations may vary to those outlined above, due to time required to switch to a new location, breaks, inclement weather and other potential external circumstances. Worcester BID and partners cannot be held liable for any changes, cancellations or omissions.
Worcester City Council Car Parking OfferPop into Worcester for late night shopping or make it a night out. Parking at Worcester City Council car parks is free after 9pm and only £1 at selected car parks between 7pm and 9pm. If you’re visiting for the day, all day parking starts from £3.50.
Festive shoppers have been given an early Christmas gift by Worcester City Council – free parking on Thursday evenings and a great deal on Sundays too! Shoppers taking advantage of late night opening in city shops on Thursday evenings will be able to park free of charge after 6pm from Thursday 19th November up to and including 24th December. And starting on Sunday 6th December shoppers will be able to pay for two hours on Sundays and get the rest of the day free. This offer will run up to and including Sunday 20th December. Both offers apply to all council car parks with the exception of The Cornmarket from Thursday 26th to Sunday 29th November, as it will be closed on these days for the annual Victorian Christmas Fayre. Visit www.worcester.gov.uk/parking for full details and rates at individual car parks.
NCP Parking OfferFor early Christmas birds, the NCP Cathedral Plaza car park has all day parking for just £3.80 if you arrive between 6.30-9.30am for a stay up to 12 hours the same day. For shorter stays between 6.30-9.30am our standard tariff is still available. For further details visit the NCP Cathedral website.
CrownGate Parking OffersPark for just £1 all day Sunday and on Bank Holidays, as well as every evening after 5pm (until 9am on the next day) and enjoy Christmas in Worcester without the mad rush. CrownGate Shopping Centre car park is now open 24 hours a day. 7 days a week. For further tariff details and general information, please visit the CrownGate website.
Worcestershire County Cricket Club Parking OffersPark at Worcestershire County Cricket Club’s car park in front of the Premier Inn – a convenient location for shopping and going out in Worcester. Pay only £2.50 for 3 hours, £3.50 for 12 hours or £4.50 for 24 hours.
Pay to Park by Mobile Phone with RingGoRingGo pay for parking by phone at Worcester City Council car parks (blue parking symbols) is a great way of ensuring that you decide when you want to leave town rather than the time on the ticket determining it! All you need to use it is a credit or debit card and a mobile phone. There is no need for change when you arrive and if you want to stay a bit longer than the time on your ticket, simply call 01905 880055 and follow the instructions. Many businesses will have further details should you need assistance. With RingGo, there is no excuse not to finish your Christmas shopping or indulge in a well-earned coffee without having to return to your car. There is also no convenience fee if you want to extend your stay! Visit www.myRingGo.co.uk for details or download the RingGo App.
Saturday 28th November, from County Hall Park & Ride (WR5 2NP):
8.40am – 8.10pm (using First 910 service County Hall to Worcester Crowngate Bus Station)
Sunday 29th November, from County Hall Park & Ride (WR5 2NP):
9.45am – 5.10pm (15min frequency, using First 910 service County Hall to Worcester Crowngate Bus Station)
The Park & Ride service does not operate on Thursday 26th and Friday 27th November.
Fares
Only £2.50 for an adult or bargain Group ticket for £5.00 (driver and up to 6 passengers) – includes parking & return travel
Children under 16: £1
Children under 5: free
Worcester city centre can be easily accessed by public transport with CrownGate bus station and Foregate Street train station being right in the heart of the city centre. Shrub Hill train station is also within 10-15 minutes walking distance from the centre.
To plan your journey, please visit the National Rail website for train travel and First Wyvern for bus information. To make your journey to Worcester more comfortable, London Midland has announced additional carriages on many of their services from Birmingham to Worcester on Sundays from 13th December 2015.
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To help you plan your visit and make your Christmas shopping as stress free as possible this year, we have collated a selection of late night shopping Thursdays and Christmas opening times by local city centre businesses. Late night shopping Thursdays commence on Thursday 19th November 2015. We have been informed that many businesses will be open until 8pm on Thursdays.
High Street Multiple Christmas Hours 2015
Please note, details may subject to change without further notice. Worcester BID and businesses cannot be held responsible for any errors, changes or omissions. Additional business opening times will be added as and when received.
To help you plan your bargain hunt, we are sharing a sales information via our social media channels as and when it becomes available. Many city centre businesses have started their sales already. Please take a look at our Worcester BID Twitter account for the latest sales details. Not signed up to Twitter? Simply see tweets in our live feed on this page.
2015 Christmas in Worcester Campaign Details
Opening Times Template to submit your Christmas & Late Night Shopping Thursday details to info@worcesterbid.com
Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre 2015 Residents and Businesses Newsletter (incl. road closure times)
Worcester News Christmas Window Dressing Competition
Working in partnership for a magical Christmas in Worcester:
