Cathedral
Ward in Worcester, Worcestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.19, -2.224 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 84 54 |
| Dialling code: | 01905 (Worcester) |
The Cathedral ward in Worcester, Worcestershire, England sits at the historic heart of the city and is dominated by Worcester Cathedral, whose medieval silhouette shapes the skyline. It includes riverside stretches beside the River Severn, tight medieval streets, civic buildings and a mixture of independent shops, cafés and offices that give the area a lively centre feel.
Culturally and historically the ward punches above its weight: the cathedral hosts services, concerts and is a regular venue for the rotating Three Choirs Festival, while nearby The Commandery recalls Worcester’s Civil War past. The local economy leans on tourism, retail and the public sector, with a student presence from the University of Worcester and a long craft and ceramics heritage tied to names like Royal Worcester; conservation areas and listed buildings help preserve its historic character amid a mix of residents and visitors.
Postcode districts covering Cathedral
Most populated places nearby
- Birmingham 24.2 miles
- Dudley 22.3 miles
- Gloucester 23.4 miles
- Solihull 23.4 miles
- Cheltenham 21.3 miles
- Worcester 0.8 miles
- Redditch 14.5 miles
- Hereford 22.7 miles
- Kidderminster 13.3 miles
- Stourbridge 18.5 miles
- Halesowen 19.6 miles
- Bromsgrove 12 miles
Neighbouring places
- Fort Royal Ward 0.6 miles
- St. John's Ward 0.6 miles
- Worcester Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Arboretum Ward 0.8 miles
- Lower Wick & Pitmaston Ward 0.9 miles
- St. Clement Ward 1.1 miles
- Battenhall Ward 1.2 miles
- Dines Green & Grove Farm Ward 1.2 miles
- Rainbow Hill Ward 1.3 miles
- Nunnery Ward 1.3 miles
- St. Stephen Ward 1.5 miles
- St. Peter the Great County Parish 1.5 miles
Example postcodes in Cathedral
WR1 3HL, WR4 4SU, WR1 2GB, WR1 3DH, WR1 2PL, WR1 3NF, WR1 2ZB, WR1 3AL, WR5 3DE … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 27.1 miles
- East Midlands Airport 58.2 miles
- Worcester Foregate Street Railway Station 0.4 miles
- Worcester Shrub Hill Railway Station 0.7 miles
Hotels in Cathedral Ad
- The Hop Merchant's House
- Boutique by Browns
- Diglis House Hotel 4
- The Worcester Whitehouse Hotel 4
- Severn View Hotel 2
Schools in Cathedral
- The King's School Independent - all ages
Local points of interest
- The Commandery Museum 0.3 miles
- Worcester Racecourse Recreation 0.8 miles
- University of Worcester University 1 mile
- Pitchcroft Allotments Gardens 1.1 miles
- Elgar Birthplace Museum Museum 2.6 miles
- Stanbrook Abbey (1838-1871) Historic site 3 miles
- Westwood House Estate 5.6 miles
- Croome Court Estate 6.7 miles
- Blackmore Park Estate 7.8 miles
- Witley Court Historic site 8.8 miles
- Woodnorton Estate 10.7 miles
- Aggborough Stadium 13.2 miles