A - Z OF CHR I S TMA S IN WORCESTER
Historic Worcester is a magical city at Christmas. This year, the picturesque streets will still be alight with festive sparkle and the buzz of a very different Christmas, whilst the Cathedral, bathed in a warm wintery glow, remains a constant beacon for the city.
The fantastic range of shops and boutiques also makes for enjoyable, adaptable (online or in person), Christmas shopping.
And once you’ve got all your gifts, there’s a wonderful array of bars and restaurants to help you celebrate a socially distanced festive season in style.
A – ADVENT
Experience the Cathedral in its full and spectacular glory at the candlelit advent procession and carol service this December. (To be confirmed at the time of going to press) or buy an advent candle to burn at home from New England in Broad Street.
B – BOARD GAMES
Beat the boredom with some traditional board games this holiday season. Toys and Games of Worcester in Broad Street has a wide range of games on offer.
C – CELEBRATE IN STYLE 18
Housed in an elegant five storey Grade II listed Georgian building, Centenary Lounge, The Cross, is a charming venue for breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea.
D – DECK THE HALLS
Celebrations this year will be mostly in the home, so putting up stylish and beautiful decorations will be essential to create the festive vibe. For the city’s best seasonal decor, try New England Country Store in Broad Street, or Cornucopia in Chapel Walk.
E – ELVES
A visit to The Entertainer, The Shambles, or The Works in Crowngate, Friary Walk, is the next best thing to Santa’s workshop. Their knowledgeable staff will help you find this year’s ‘must-have’ gift - who needs elves?
F – FAMILY
For festive family tine, why not take a Winter wander around the River Severn foot path and end up at the Diglis House Hotel for hot chocolates all round.
G – GIFT CARDS
Get gifting with a voucher for your favourite local retailer. This year, a voucher gives even more choice than usual on how to shop – either online from the safety and comfort of your sofa or in the shop.
H – HOPMARKET
Visit the Grade II listed Hopmarket, just a short walk from Foregate Street, and enjoy their traditional Christmas decorations dressed and designed by Hopmarket Flowers.
I – INDEPENDENT SHOPPING
If everyone in the county spent £10 in a Worcester independent business, they would be injecting £5 million back into the local economy #keepitlocal
J – J INGLE BELLS
Jingle and jive with performances from local dance and music groups including Dance Fest, Elgar School of Music and The Academy.
K – KIDS
Christmas is for kids (at least that’s what we tell ourselves) - get down to Toys and Games, Broad Street, Jojo Maman Bébé, Chapel Walk, or Toytown, Friary Walk, to treat the children in your life.
L – LIGHT AND SPARKLE
Worcester residents and businesses are being encouraged to decorate and light up windows across the city in the countdown to Christmas. Get creative, add light and sparkle to the streets with #LightUpWorcester campaign – festive window displays in the shops and homes.
M – MULLED WINE AND MINCE PIES
For mulled wine and mince pies, try House of Coffee, High Street, G&Tea, Friar Street, or Boston Tea Party, Broad Street.
N – NEW YEAR’S EVE Bring in the New Year safely at home with champagne from Bottles in New Street.
O – ONE OF A KIND
Boasting 60% independent businesses, Worcester is the ideal city to buy one-of-a-kind gifts. Try House of Haby, The Market Hall in The Shambles or King’s Gallery and Mangojuice, New Street.
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