Worcester
Situated at the heart of Worcestershire flanked by the River Severn on western side of the city centre and overlooked by Worcester Cathedral. Worcester is the home of Royal Worcester Porcelain, Lea & Perrins (makers of traditional Worcestershire sauce), the University of Worcester, and Berrow's Worcester Journal, claimed as the world's oldest newspaper. The composer Edward Elgar grew up in the city.
Nowadays Worcester boasts a wealth of interesting architecture, top class sports and venues, combined with an unrivalled combination of independent shops, restaurants and coffee shops as well as a vibrant programme of events culminating in the annual Victoria Christmas Fair