Worcester was granted city status in 1189, by virtue of its fine cathedral on the banks of the River Severn. With other notable buildings such as the Guildhall, there’s still more than a nod to the past, but it’s now a modern, well-connected city in the heart of England, with a thriving business community.
When travelling for business to Worcester, the traditional choice has always been to stay in a hotel. However, more and more people are choosing serviced apartments in Worcester. After all, they are usually larger, and are altogether a more flexible option. The business traveller will be able to cook their own meals and wash their clothes in any of Situ's Worcester apartments. Doing business is easy, with free Wifi being available so frequently, and good sized rooms making it simple to work comfortably. Bookers should expect to be allocated parking spaces as part of their stay.
Some of the serviced apartments in Worcester are in the buzzy city-centre locations, within walking distance of bars, pubs and restaurants, while others are in locations that might be quieter but might also be further away from the business district. It’s all a matter of personal preference which one the business traveller chooses, and that's the beauty of having such a wide selection of serviced accommodation in Worcester.
Worcester is a cathedral city in the county of Worcestershire and is the administrative centre for the county. It is in the southern part of the West Midlands region of England, with a population of approximately 100,000. Birmingham, the UK’s second-largest city, is 24 miles to the north-east.
Worcester is therefore in a central location, and is very close to the UK motorway network, with junction 6 of the M5 being just a mile or so away. The M6, M1, M40 and M42 motorways are all close by as well, with the M40 providing access to the university city and technology hub of Oxford, 51 miles away. Bristol is 53 miles away via the M5.
Levels of unemployment are generally low in Worcester, and a relatively low proportion of the local working population work longer hours. With so many local people achieving such a good work-life balance, the quality of life in Worcester is very high. There are a large number of businesses in the hospitality and financial sectors in the city. There are many jobs in local government, with Worcester being the headquarters of the County Council. Tourism is also an important part of the local economy.
Worcester-based businesses might like to look at what support they can get from the following sources:
For whatever reason you are visiting the city, whether it is for a small networking event or to relocate your company, just remember there are many corporate Worcester apartments available that can cater for your business travel needs.
The city skyline is dominated by the central tower of the Cathedral located in the heart of Worcester city. Inside and outside, you can see architecture from almost every century from the 11th to the Gothic age of the 16th. ‘Big Bad’ King John is buried in front of the High Altar.
Britain’s national sport is football, but apparently, no one told the people of Worcester, where the sport plays second fiddle to the city’s Premiership rugby union team. Also upholding the sporting tradition of the city are Worcestershire County Cricket Club, whose riverside New Road ground, in the shadow of the cathedral, is one of the most idyllic destinations on the county cricket circuit. The city’s most famous son is the composer Edward Elgar. He has a museum dedicated to his life and his music is performed regularly at venues in and around the city.
The Old Rectifying House seeks not only to serve great food for vegans and carnivores alike but also seeks to create the perfect cocktail menu and bring a genuine hipster vibe to Worcester. The Olive Branch is a bar and restaurant that one might struggle to find, but it’s well worth exploring the back streets for this hidden gem that serves meat, fish and tapas.
Every summer, Worcester Racecourse hosts the two-day ‘Festival, a family-friendly celebration of food, drink and music from around the world. The beautiful Cotswolds and Malvern Hills are also nearby for walking enthusiasts. All in all, there's so much to do in the Worcestershire county town, and it is for that reason, that serviced apartments in Worcester city centre are in such high demand all year round.
There is no major international airport at Worcester and instead, air travellers would use Birmingham International Airport, which is 25 miles away. There is no direct rail connection between Birmingham International and Worcester and a change in central Birmingham is usually required.
To make the travel to and from the city and the airport of your choice as easy as possible, corporates can choose to book a stay in a serviced apartment in Worcester that’s conveniently located for them.
The principal city centre train station in Worcester is Foregate Street, from where there are direct rail connections to Birmingham New Street, London Paddington and Oxford.
Additional services to Birmingham are available from Shrub Hill railway station, which is actually larger than Foregate Street, even though it is located around one mile out of the city centre.
Many commuters choose to park and ride at Worcestershire Parkway station, four miles to the south-east of the city centre. The London Paddington services also call at Shrub Hill and Worcestershire Parkway after leaving Foregate Street.
Many commuters choose to park and ride at Worcestershire Parkway station, four miles to the south-east of the city centre. The London Paddington services also call at Shrub Hill and Worcestershire Parkway after leaving Foregate Street.
Bus services from the following destinations serve Worcester:
· Birmingham
· Bromsgrove
· Droitwich
· Pershore
· Upton-upon-Severn
· Great Malvern
· Ledbury
· Hagley
· Kidderminster
· Stourbridge
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