Worcester

Worcester district covers the city of Worcester on the River Severn in the West Midlands region. The river makes a pronounced loop through the urban core and has shaped the street layout and riverside quays. Worcester Cathedral sits close to the river and forms a focal point for the compact historic centre, which retains medieval street patterns alongside later commercial streets. Industrial heritage is visible in former factory sites; Royal Worcester porcelain, established in the mid-18th century, left a long-running mark on local manufacturing and collections now displayed in the city. The Severn Campus of the University of Worcester occupies riverside land north of the centre and is linked into the city by local bridges and transport routes.

The district includes inner suburbs, pockets of green belt and short stretches of agricultural land on its edge. Local services, education and light manufacturing are key employers, and the city hosts cultural events that rotate through the cathedral towns, including the long-running choral festival held in Worcester on its turn. Transport links focus on road and rail connections to the wider county while the Severn remains an active element in city planning and flood management.