Best villages to visit for a day out near Worcester according to locals
Are you looking for a bit of inspiration when it comes to days out near Worcester? As the weather becomes warmer, you might be wondering where you can explore and enjoy your free time.
Some local knowledge is always handy so we asked Worcester News readers which village is the best for a day out near the city.
To give you some day trip inspiration, we've combed through the results and found the best villages to visit – let's take a look.
Lots of places were mentioned when we asked readers the all-important question in 2024 and a few villages got multiple votes.
However, one village stood out from the rest.
The best village for day trips near Worcester is Malvern, according to our readers.
One local said: 'Malvern hills.....and if u fancy nice food hillside pizza'.
Whether you want to get out in the fresh air for a walk or stop for a bite to eat during your day in Malvern, the village has plenty to offer.
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The likes of Bewdley also proved popular with our readers with one saying: 'Bewdley. Nice walks, nice pubs and restaurants, little museum that my kids love, a ice cream shop that kids love too and chip shop that I love but really shouldn't have', adding a laughing crying face emoji.
One local couldn't decide between two villages, writing: 'Broadway. Or Malvern.'
Ombersley and Hartlebury are among the other villages mentioned in the comments section of our Facebook post.
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