Narrow Boat Hire In Worcester.

For a narrow boat hire holiday steeped in history and culture look now further and book from Worcester Marina located on the Birmingham and Worcester Canal.

You and your crew will be able to tackle one of the wonders of the canal system. The Tardebigge Flight is a breathtaking feat of engineering was opened during 1815. Navigate your way through this 30 lock flight and your narrow boat will be raised up or lowered down for over 220 feet.

The Cathedral at Worcester was founded in 680 by Saint Oswald and was one of the most important monastic cathedrals in the country. The Monks here studied a variety of subjects and Worcester became a centre of great learning but it was dissolved by Henry VIII in 1540. During the civil wars the Cathedral was badly damaged and was rebuilt after the Restoration of Charles II.

The nearby timber framed Commandery was originally built by Saint Wulfstan around 1085 as a monastic hospital. The Commandery is most famous for being used as military headquarters during the Civil War.

Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum is situated in a beautiful Victorian building and runs a varied programme of exhibitions, activities and events for all the family. Explore the fascinating historic display including a 20th century chemist shop.

The Guildhall is opened to visitors and you are able to view the Grand Italian styled Assembly room. A local stonemason Thomas White was reputed to be the designer and work began on the construction in 1721.

Moor your narrow boat and visit The Royal Worcester Visitor Centre where you are able to view the skilled artists at work. Take the guided tour around the factory and even have a go at painting your own plate. The Centre's shop stock a wide range of quality china, porcelain and gift and the Seconds Shop offers a huge selection of quality seconds at greatly reduced prices.

There are many places to eat and drink in Worcester from the ultra modern Art House to the rustic Cafe Rouge of Friar Street. Don't forget to try a famous “pastie” from the Pastie Shop in St Swithin's Street. Shopping in the centre of Worcester on a sunny summer Saturday is a absolute pleasure sit and be entertained by the many street entertainers.

Take home a bottle of the world famous Worcester Sauce, first made commercially to a secret recipe in 1837. Try a Bloody Mary which was first drunk in Harry's New York Bar in Paris when the barman mixed vodka with tomato juice and a splash of Lea and Perrins.

Worcester is an ideal place to start your narrow boat hire holiday if you want to explore the history and the culture of the city. Starting your holiday here also opens up these narrow boating opportunities.

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