Day trip to Worcester

Having organised Friends’ trips to Gloucester and Hereford recently, it seems natural to go for the ‘Three Choirs’ hat-trick and visit Worcester!

Leaving the Holburne promptly at 9:00am, we shall first visit Worcester Cathedral for tea/coffee and a private guided tour of the many highlights. The Cathedral dominates the city, standing amid beautiful trees next to the River Severn. There is a little of everything here; glorious English church architecture ranging from the Norman crypt to Perpendicular Gothic, 13th-century misericords, charming cloisters, a Chapter House, fine stained glass windows and royal burial places including that of King John.

We will then take the short stroll to the nearby Royal Worcester Museum, home to a unique collection of 8,000 ceramic objects tracing 250 years of social, food and design history connecting Worcester porcelain with the world.

After lunch, we will have a private talk by historian Colin Millett on ‘Ladies of the Porcelain’ – the remarkable stories about the talented, funny and clever women who have made a significant contribution to the international success of Worcester porcelain. There will be time to explore the beautiful galleries to admire the collections.

*Tickets include private return coach transport, tea/ coffee, entry and guided tour at Worcester Cathedral, a buffet lunch with soft drinks, plus entry and private talk and afternoon tea/biscuits at the Royal Worcester Museum. Please advise on the booking form if you have any dietary issues.