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 miles39 km
- Dudley 22.3 miles35.8 km
- Gloucester 23.4 miles37.6 km
- Solihull 23.4 miles37.6 km
- Cheltenham 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Worcester 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Redditch 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Hereford 22.7 miles36.6 km
- Kidderminster 13.3 miles21.5 km
- Stourbridge 18.5 miles29.7 km
- Halesowen 19.6 miles31.6 km
- Bromsgrove 12 miles19.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Fort Royal Ward 0.6 miles0.9 km
- St. John's Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- Worcester Built-up area 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Arboretum Ward 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Lower Wick & Pitmaston Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- St. Clement Ward 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Battenhall Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Dines Green & Grove Farm Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Rainbow Hill Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Nunnery Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- St. Stephen Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- St. Peter the Great County Parish 1.5 miles2.5 km
Example postcodes in Cathedral
WR1 2RH, WR1 3DG, WR1 3AZ, WR1 1JY, WR4 4SU, WR5 3AF, WR1 2RD, WR1 3NN, WR1 2PQ … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 27.1 miles43.7 km
- East Midlands Airport 58.2 miles93.6 km
- Worcester Foregate Street Railway Station 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Worcester Shrub Hill Railway Station 0.7 miles1.2 km
Hotels in Cathedral Ad
- The Hop Merchant's House
- Boutique by Browns
- No.12 Self Check-in Apartments 3
- 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 miles0.5 km
- Worcester Racecourse Recreation 0.8 miles1.2 km
- University of Worcester University 1 mile1.5 km
- Pitchcroft Allotments Gardens 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Elgar Birthplace Museum Museum 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Stanbrook Abbey (1838-1871) Historic site 3 miles4.9 km
- Westwood House Estate 5.6 miles9 km
- Croome Court Estate 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Blackmore Park Estate 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Witley Court Historic site 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Woodnorton Estate 10.7 miles17.3 km
- Aggborough Stadium 13.2 miles21.2 km