Car Rental Worcester - Getting to Worcester

This ancient riverside town of Worcester, home of Worcester porcelain, is rich in history yet offers fashionable shops, cosmopolitan restaurants, and a relaxed atmosphere to suit anyone’s tastes.

Located on the magnificent River Severn, Worcester is a playground for those who love fishing, boating, or just strolling along the scenic riverbanks. Holt Castle, overlooking the river, is also another popular attraction. Once a conquest castle, the property now comprises of a 14th century tower with a 15th century manor house attached to it.

Worcester Cathedral is one of England’s loveliest cathedrals, with royal tombs, medieval cloisters, and ancient crypt and chapter house with stunning Victorian stained glass. Take a guided tour of the fascinating Museum of Worcester Porcelain, where you can watch how this fine porcelain is molded, cast, fired painted and gilded. The Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum is housed in a late Victorian building, and is comprised of photography, art, Worcester Regiment and Worcester Yeomanry Calvary collections.

Worcester’s restaurants are world-class and serve food from around the globe. The city also boasts some of the best and trendiest shopping in the area.

Take a drive out of the city to the charming Wichenford Dovecote, explore the town of Droitwich Spa, famous for its salt extractions, or discover the wonders of Worcester Woods Country Park, where you can walk along self-guided trails through ancient woodland and wildflower meadows.

Worcester offers excellent rail and coach services to London and all points in between. Trains depart hourly from London Paddington station (duration 2.5 hours), motorists should exit junctions 6 or 7 of the M5 which traverses the west of England, north to south. The city can also be approached from the west on the A44 and the east on the A44 and A422.