Where to Stay ?
The journey by road from Birmingham to Worcester takes about an hour. Worcestershire has very good rail and road links to the major motorways and airports, making it easily accessible to visitors within the UK and from overseas.
Cheap Accommodation in Worcestershire
Worcester
At the centre of Worcester is its cathedral, its tall spire dominates the skyline. A walk around the city gives you a timeline of architecture, with a mixture of Tudor, Georgian and modern buildings, many of which are now hotels, b&bs or guest-houses.
As in most city centres, the hotels here are among the most expensive but offer a convenient way to explore the city. Adjacent to Foregate Street Station is the Worcestershire Whitehouse Hotel which is an example of a luxury hotel within walking distance of the main shops, restaurants and main attractions.
A ten-minute walk away from the city centre is Barbourne Road where there are many guest houses, these offer a cheap alternative to luxury hotels and are very close to the River Severn that runs alongside the city. If you’re on a budget, there is also a good selection of pubs that offer cheap accommodation in and around the city centre.
Droitwich Spa
The 25-minute drive on the A38 from Worcester to Droitwich Spa gives a glimpse of the scenic countryside that Worcestershire is known for. The town of Droitwich Spa gets its name from the natural underground springs which bubble up through salt deposits and come to the surface as brine.
Droitwich is a lively town with plenty of shops, bars and restaurants. The Worcester And Birmingham Canal runs through the town and attracts walkers, cyclists and nature lovers. Canal boats can be hired for guided day trips and as self-drive accommodation.
Hotels in this area are generally smaller and are cheap when compared with those in Worcester. There are many pubs and guest-houses that offer bed and breakfast throughout the town, some are also dog-friendly. The Droitwich Spa Lido is a large modern outdoor swimming pool and will be of particular interest to families with children.
Redditch
With Birmingham just 14 miles away Redditch has easy access to all of the facilities of a major English City. Shakespeare’s birthplace at Stratford-Upon-Avon is only a short drive away, Warwick Castle, Avoncroft Museum and The Malvern Hills are all within a 20-minute drive or bus ride.
Redditch has expanded quickly in recent years and now has a more modern feel but still retains its historic traditions. The choice of accommodation in and around the town has also expanded and there is now a good choice of self-catering apartments for rent throughout all seasons. These can be a cheap alternative to bed and breakfast, guest-houses or hotels, especially for larger groups or families.
Great Malvern
In contrast to Redditch, the streets and buildings of Great Malvern are smaller in scale and give a glimpse of its Victorian past. The Great Malvern Hotel is a small hotel in the centre of town and just 100 yards from the theatre. There are other hotels and guest-houses to choose from but bed and breakfast accommodation can be found everywhere in the town.
Bed and Breakfast accommodation is often popular with visitors who are travelling around Worcestershire and are only staying for one or two nights. Many converted farmhouses in the areas surrounding Great Malvern are now used to provide budget bed and breakfast accommodation for visitors. These farmhouses are usually in quiet locations and most have scenic views of the countryside. These b&bs are a good base for walking and exploring the beautiful Worcestershire countryside.
Other small towns and villages in Worcestershire offer a similar range of small hotels, b&bs, and guest-house accommodation. Most will offer cheap out of season budget breaks at certain times of the year. More options open up when considering the numerous holiday parks that can be found throughout the county.
Some of which are set in beautiful open areas of countryside or lakeside locations. Chalets or caravans in holiday parks are usually rented on a self-catering or b&b basis and pets are often welcome. Choosing a holiday park for your visit can help create a fantastic budget holiday with on-site facilities while still being within a short drive from the towns.