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Discover History

Established in 2003 by Paul Harding and Helen Lee, Discover History covers more than a million years of history and offers an interactive and hands-on experience to people of all ages and abilities.

Both Paul and Helen are professional historical performers who like to concentrate on providing historical accuracy and authenticity through demonstrating the personal lives of how our ancestors lived, worked and enjoyed their pastimes.

Visitors have the opportunity to handle both real and historically-accurate replica artefacts and to find out more by talking with experts.

Join one of the costumed guides as they walk you through the days of yesteryear, allowing you to relive the Worcester Story and the making of our Cathedral City. Hear about the Romans, the devastating Viking raids, Elizabeth I and her visit to the city in 1575 and the bloody battle of Worcester that took place in 1651.

Walks start in front of Worcester's historic Guildhall in the High Street and cost just £5 per person. Walks depart at 6pm and booking is essential. Other times are available, subject to guide availability.

Discover History offers other themed tours that are available for individuals, groups and schools. Subjects include period-specific (i.e. Medieval, Tudor, English Civil War, Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian).

Other themed tours include interests such as Battlefield Tours, Royalty, Churches, Crime and Punishment, Medical, the River Severn, Pubs, Secrets of the Old Town and Spooky Tours.

Churchfields Farmhouse

Visitor Attraction

Croome Park

Park / Open Space

Droitwich Spa Heritage and Information Centre

Museum

A very friendly and welcoming Tourist Information Centre, and a fascinating permanent local history exhibition.

Droitwich Spa Lido Park

Park / Open Space

Greyfriar's House & Garden NT

Museum

Set in the heart of historic Worcester, The Greyfriar's is a stunning timber-framed merchant’s house.

King Charles II Pub (Worcester)

Food and drink

St Peter's Church, Droitwich Spa

Church or religious building

The Vestry of St. Peter's church is dedicated to the memory of Edward Winslow who was baptised here in 1595.

The Commandery

Visitor Attraction

A glorious Grade I listed building dating back to the 12th century.

The Firs - Elgar’s Birthplace

Historic Site

The Hive

Educational

Tudor House Museum, Worcester

Museum

Situated on one of the most historic streets in Worcester this 16th century timber framed building brings a vanished Worcester back to life.

Worcester Cathedral

Historic Site

Pilgrim Edward Winslow was educated at King’s School Worcester, which is situated in the Cathedral precinct and was at the time run by the Cathedral.

Accommodation Nearby

Bank House Hotel, Spa and Golf Club

Hotel

Brockencote Hall Hotel

Hotel

This Victorian country manor house hotel is set in 70 acres of stunning Worcestershire parkland

Diglis House Hotel

Hotel

Diglis House Hotel offers 1st class accommodation in the most unique riverbank location in Worcester City. Our Worcester City centre hotel has 28 rooms offering comfort and individuality alongside the convenience of easy access to all Worcester City has to offer.

Hogarths Stone Manor Hotel

Hotel

St Andrews Town Hotel

Hotel

Stanbrook Abbey Hotel

Hotel

Once a historic monastery offering silence and spiritual direction, now a modern hotel with a beautiful collection of 55 bedrooms

The Elms Hotel & Spa

Hotel

The Wood Norton

Hotel

The Wood Norton is a beautifully crafted hotel built by the Duc D'Orleans, exiled French Royalty in 1897 and now a stunning destination for a fabulous country break.

Worcester Whitehouse Hotel