Worcester Walk (2) by ALANinWORCS69
This walk can be added to the Riverside Walk. It continues South from The Royal Worcester Porcelain Factory (RWPF). Heading out of the City A44/A38 south. Once leaving the RWPF cross "Sidbury" and The Commandery is right in front of you (museum dedicated to The English Civil War and Battle Of Worcester). An interesting museum in a Tudor building. It's set alongside Worcester-Birmingham Canal, making it very pleasant. Once you've done the Commandery continue south and turn right (approx 100yds) into Wylds Lane. As you enter Wylds Lane go through a gateway on the right to access Fort Royal Hill (a recreation ground/park). Again associated with the Battle Of Worcester and is a strategic hill overlooking the City. The views are great, and don't forget your camera as the Cathedral from here looks fantastic dominating the skyline. If you wish, it's possible to walk from here to the Lea & Perrins Factory nearby (home of Worcestershire Sauce); no factory tour or visitor centre, but hey! You might as well see where this famous sauce is made!! Back to the walk.... head back towards the city along Sidbury, and continue to head for Friar Street/ New Street, it's about 200yds north from the Wylds Lane. These 2 streets are my favourite in Worcester... This is what makes Worcester... Some lovely well preserved Tudor buildings, trendy restaurants and bars and little gift/specialist shops, all in traffic free (mostly!), cobbled street environment. This is the best area to stop for something to eat or to take a well-deserved drink.
Once you have completed the delights of Friar Street/ New Street continue to the High Street (shops and department stores) and then head towards back to the Cathedral. Whilst walking this route you will pass the Guildhall (council/mayoral offices and the tourist information centre) and pass the Elgar statue (Worcesters most famous son). Once past the statue the cathedral lies before you and then you can head back towards the River.