Discover Worcestershire

Worcestershire is a non-metropolitan county in West Midlands, England. It covers an area of 1,741 sq km (672 sq mi) and has a population of 558,000 (2011 estimate). Worcestershire is bordered by Staffordshire to the north, Warwickshire to the east, Gloucestershire to the south, Herefordshire to the west, and Shropshire to the northwest.

Broadway Tower, The Cotwolds, Worcestershire
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The people in Worcestershire speak a dialect that is distinct from elsewhere in England. In addition, the towns of Redditch and Kidderminster have their own unique accent affected by influences from the Black Country accent.

Landlocked on the western part of England, Worcestershire is within a rural part of the country. The area is composed of volcanic igneous rock and metamorphic rock, particularly on Malvern Hills. Agriculture is the main occupation of the area, primarily fruit farming and the cultivation of hops.

Towns in Worcestershire

Places of Interest in Worcestershire

Worcester Cathedral
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The cathedral city of Worcester is the biggest settlement and administrative seat of the county. There are a number of smaller towns, mainly market towns such as Malvern, Bewdley and Tenbury Wells.

Visiting Worcestershire

There are coach services from London Heathrow to Worcester on National Express Coach. The journey takes about 2 hours.

Thatched cottage at Peopleton, Worcestershire
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