Best things about living in Worcester revealed by locals - do you agree?
Worcestershire is home to lots of pleasant areas, and Worcester was recently named one of the happiest places to live by The Guardian.
But what makes the city so special? To find out, we asked Worcester News readers to share what they think are the best things about living in Worcester.
From the countryside to the restaurants, here's what locals said they like best about living in Worcester.
The Guardian said: 'This West Midlands city has beautiful cobbled streets as well as dozens of shops and restaurants, and plenty to see and do. The beautiful Worcester Cathedral dominates the city centre – King John is among the historical figures buried there.'
It added that there is a 'low crime rate' and that it's 'affordable' when 'compared with many other cities'.
See the full list of Britain's happiest places to live via The Guardian's website.
One local listed several things that make Worcester a 'great' place to live, including its countryside: 'Beautiful canals, the river, parks, museums, countryside, wildlife, cafes, entertainment, festivals and concerts, museums, great restaurants and bars and plenty of them are sole traders, history, architecture, safety generally peaceful.
'Good schools and education, hobby and community groups...
'Pretty great place to live'.
Another local agreed, adding: 'and beautiful people !'
This person said: 'If you take time to look around the city you'll find it's lovely. Great walks along the river and beautiful old buildings. There are a lot worse places than here!'
Another local shared: 'Always love the walk from town across the bridge. The cathedral view and the riverside walk are wonderful'.
Someone who lived in Worcester but has since moved abroad said: 'I'm living abroad now but Worcester is a good place to live. Fantastic architecture and historic buildings.
'It's better than a lot of places that's for sure.'
Someone agreed, sharing: 'not wrong there mate I now live in the usa. worcester is gorgeous if you take the time to enjoy it. if you take your head out of your phone and look up at what history we have and beautiful nature then maybe you would enjoy it more.'
Recommended reading:
Best villages to visit for a day out near Worcester according to locals
This is Worcester's highest-rated cafe and it serves 'the best coffee'
'Must-visit' Worcestershire pub has one of the UK's best beer gardens
This person shared: 'Their is lots to do in the parks and city centre, their a fabulous atmosphere in city and everyone is so friendly.'
Another local said: 'The music and theatre scene and how the cathedral dominates city spreading love and kindness and a space to reflect'.
What do you like most about living in Worcester? Let us know in the comments.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Yahoo
UK's Noble Foods buys local peer Just Egg
UK-based egg supplier Noble Foods has acquired domestic peer Just Egg as part of a strategy to expand its 'added-value' range. Noble Foods is buying the business from Pankaj Pancholi and his family, who set up the company in 2003. It specialises in shell eggs for the retail channel, along with hard-boiled and poached varieties, as well as mayonnaise. Pancholi said in a joint statement with Nobel Foods: 'This business has been my life's work and I'm incredibly proud of what our team has achieved. As I step back, I do so with confidence knowing Just Egg is joining Noble Foods – a company that shares our values and passion for quality." In a LinkedIn post, Pancholi added: '[The] last 10 years have been a rollercoaster ride but we held our head above water, defying all odds." Noble Foods described Just Egg as a 'natural fit' for the group and said the deal - struck for an undisclosed sum - 'supports our long-term strategy to grow and diversify, bringing new capabilities that strengthen how we serve our customers and develop our business'. Duncan Everett, the CEO of Noble Foods, said in the same statement: 'The business Pankaj and his team have built is one we deeply respect, and we're committed to preserving the quality, service and care their customers value so highly.' In a LinkedIn post, Everett said the deal brings in 'new technologies, capabilities and customers as we continue to grow and develop Noble Foods'. Just Egg operates from a 15,000 square-foot 'purpose-built' facility in North Leicester, which includes a designated office, storage and processing areas. Nobel Foods has recently invested in its own capabilities. Last year, it invested in an 'added-value" manufacturing site in Leicestershire for a new range of prepared egg products. The company's added value business head Will Cadbury told Just Food at the time it intended to spend a 'multi-million' sum over 'the next few years' at the facility. The 10,000 square-meter plant was set up to produce a range of foods such as omelettes, egg bites, and frittatas. In its most-recent accounts filed with Companies House, Noble Foods reported a £11.7m ($15.8m) loss after tax and a turnover of £290.3m for the year ended 29 September 2023. The company said the figures represented the 'results of a challenging year' from 'significant' cost inflation and supply chain disruptions in a 'volatile' macroeconomic environment. In 2022, it recorded a £13.5m loss with a turnover of £269.1m. "UK's Noble Foods buys local peer Just Egg" was originally created and published by Just Food, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Yahoo
Spinners raises £4m to meet demand for 'competitive socialising'
A leisure chain which aims to capitalise on Britons' enthusiasm for 'competitive socialising' has secured a multimillion-pound funding injection to accelerate its growth. Sky News understands that Spinners - which offers games such as bowling, crazy golf, darts and shuffleboard - has struck a deal with investor Gresham House Ventures to provide the new capital. Spinners, which opened its first site in Reading in 2021, now trades from three venues and says it wants to become a UK-wide chain. Money latest: Its expansion plans reflect the growth of experiential leisure activities, with technology-led innovation in crazy golf and shuffleboard fuelling consumer spending at a time when many traditional pub and nightclub operators are experiencing significant financial pressure. Other businesses which have raised capital to fund rapid growth include F1 Arcade, the Formula One simulator chain, and Red Engine, the group behind Electric Shuffle venues. Jamie Bylett, founder and director at Spinners, said the funding would "enable us to accelerate our growth, and we look forward to announcing the location of new Spinners venues over the next few months". Francis Ireland, an associate at Gresham House Ventures, said: "With demand for competitive socialising growing rapidly, Spinners has built a strong base of customers at its existing sites. "We think the business has huge potential for continued expansion as customers seek out activity-based social experiences, so we are excited to be supporting Spinners as it continues to roll out its fantastic venues up and down the country." Gresham House Ventures invests on behalf of the Baronsmead and Mobeus venture capital trusts and is part of Gresham House, the specialist alternative asset management group. The valuation at which it was making its £4m investment was unclear.
Associated Press
3 hours ago
- Associated Press
IQ121 Launches Advanced Legacy Building App, Digitally Safeguarding Vital Documents and Preserving Cherished Memories
LONDON, June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A loved one's passing brings both emotional pain and the heavy weight of complex legal and administrative tasks, leaving families with more to manage than just grief during their time of loss. Today, IQ121 announces the launch of its new legacy building platform, allowing users to safely organize, store and share their most important digital assets. This helps family members and business partners easily navigate paperwork, access important records and feel connected to their loved ones through the memory, photo and video-sharing capability. IQ121 stores essential items, including: The idea for IQ121 was generated by Hollywood actor Kunal Nayyar, best known for his role in 'The Big Bang Theory,' during the COVID-19 pandemic. While organizing his parents' trip from India to the U.S., struggling to gather flight numbers, passport details and hotel confirmations, the frustration led him to question: 'Why isn't there an easier way to share this information?' With the pandemic causing many family members to experience sudden, unprecedented loss, the idea progressed into addressing other vital records people accumulate throughout life. Motivated by both a personal loss and a desire to ease others' suffering, Nayyar created IQ121 to help people prepare for life's hardest moments. 'Navigating grief is already unbearable; the last thing families need is to feel confused or unprepared. IQ121 brings comfort, structure and lasting peace of mind during times of unimaginable difficulty,' Nayyar said. 'We wanted to create a way to guide anyone facing loss through those times, with humanity and dignity, so they could focus on what truly matters most: honouring loved ones and coping with grief. IQ121 empowers people to take control of their legacy, because everyone's story deserves to be honoured, shared and remembered.' IQ121 is not just for seniors; people of all ages can become members to store and protect their digital records accumulated over time. Plans will automatically pass down through trusted successors, ensuring a family's legacy lives on. 'IQ121 goes beyond file storage. It is a place to preserve what makes a person's life meaningful,' said Tim Ashley Sparks, spokesperson at IQ121. 'Members can create video messages for future birthdays or tell a story to a grandchild. The app is designed not just for estate planning, but for fostering connection and ensuring memories live on.' Backed by military-grade AES-256 encryption — the same technology trusted by banks and governments — IQ121 is a secure end-of-life planning app. It also offers a flexible subscription model to fit every member's particular goals, allowing for added storage as needed. Available on iOS and Android, IQ121 is the only end-of-life planning app that supports six major languages (English, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian), making it globally accessible for multilingual users. A media kit of photos, videos, logos and headshots is available here. To learn more, visit About IQ121 IQ121 (pronounced IQ One-Two-One) is a first-of-its-kind comprehensive digital platform designed to help individuals, families and professionals organize, manage and safely store essential life documents and digital assets. With the growing need for secure and easily accessible digital solutions, IQ121 offers an encryption-backed, all-in-one platform that simplifies estate planning, digital asset management and legacy preservation. Media Contact Julia Cappiello Uproar by Moburst for IQ121 [email protected]
