A fascinating place to explore! Our Castle and Museum has a relaxed atmosphere, wonderful gardens, period set rooms to take you through history and reveal the intriguing story of Worcestershire’s past.

Housed in the former home of the Bishops of Worcester, the County Museum offers a fascinating display of local history. With period rooms focused on the Victorian and Civil War eras, specific room sets such as the schoolroom and scullery and fantastic galleries displaying toys through time, travel and transport; including a brilliant display of Gypsy caravans, social history and more.

Our nature reserve, picnic areas and café offer you the chance to make this a beautifully pleasant and relaxed family day out with plenty for your little ones to enjoy.

During the school holidays and half term breaks activity days are held offering a wide range of family craft activities for you and your children to enjoy. We also hold regular events throughout the year, including Bank Holidays.

Located off the A449, 4 miles south of Kidderminster Accessible by Bus from Worcester, Stourport on Severn and Kidderminster

• Castle Kitchen Café; freshly made meals, cakes and snacks using many local, organic and Fairtrade ingredients. Vegetarian meals, picnic boxes and take away meals available
• Orchard picnic area
• Museum shop; quality cards, crafts and gifts including pocket money purchases
• Worcestershire Guild of Designer Craftsmen; jewellery, homeware, clothing and decorative pieces
• Disabled toilet and baby changing facilities
• Buggy friendly

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