Destination: Worchestershire

Many visitors come to Worchester to experience the countryside either taking part in a number of outdoor activities, or taking in the scenery. A fun way for the kids to also enjoy seeing the breathtaking countryside is on a steam train railway journey.

Things to Do in Worchestershire with Kids

Visit the plantmans paradise at Spetchley Park Gardens. Ideal place for family with young children to take a leisurely stroll and a family picnic. Although there is no specific childrens play area, there is a knobbly knee tree, fantastic hiding places, and acres of space and with a little imagination, the woodlands can become an enchanted forest, the footbridge a castle drawbridge, and the path a jungle trail!
For animal lovers, a trip to Dudley Zoo, set in the grounds of Dudley Castle is home to some of the world’s biggest, rarest and most exotic animals.

West Midlands Safari Park offers an excellent family day out. Voted the Best UK Attraction for Children, they can come face to face with some of the fastest, tallest and cutest animals around at Four miles of safari trail with close encounters galore and a variety of 30 fun rides and attractions to suit the whole family.   The nearby hotels: The Westmead Hotel / Menzies Stourport Manor both ofer special safari and room rates.

Experience chocolate like you never have before. Chase a Cadbury Creme Egg, grow your own cocoa beans, see yourself made out of chocolate and wonder in amazement as it rains virtual chocolate. Cadbury World is located in Birmingham and is a chocolate paradise for chocolate lovers of all ages!  Nearby hotel: The Westmead Hotel

Family Friendly Hotels in Worchestershire

Menzies Stourport Manor is a refurbished country house with 23 acres of beautiful grounds. There is a swimming pool, an outdoor tennis court, free parking and restaurant with buffet breakfast. South of Kidderminster, away from main roads and just a short drive from Worcester. It has quiet bedrooms with Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV.  More details...

The Westmead Hotel has free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fine restaurant. Located in rural Hopwood, outside Birmingham, and just 10 minutes from the chocolate attraction of Cadbury World. All rooms have en suite bathrooms and super-king-size beds. More details...