We are really pleased you are interested in coming to the Victorian Fayre this year. Worcester is ideally located between junctions 6 and 7 of the M5 with road access into the city centre being well signposted. City centre car parks get very busy during the event and we recommend finding alternative modes of transport or getting here early to find a space. A Park and Ride service will operate on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the event and the city is well-served by public transport with two train stations and a centrally-located bus station. Please see below for details.
Park and Ride Bus Service
First Bus Park & Ride service (number 910) is a quick and cheap way of getting to and from the Fayre – allowing you to enjoy everything on offer!
The Park & Ride goes from County Hall (WR5 2NP) to Worcester Crowngate Bus Station (WR1 3PA), which is just a short walk away from the Victorian Fayre.
Friday 1 December
The timings for the park and ride are as follows:
- County Hall (WR5 2NP): The first bus leaves at 17:00, then every 15 mins until 20:30, then half-hourly. The last bus is 22:00
- Crown Gate Bus Station (WR1 3PA): The first bus leaves at 17:20, then every 15 mins until 21:35, then half-hourly. The last bus is 22:20
Saturday 2 December
The timings for the park and ride are as follows:
- County Hall (WR5 2NP): First bus leaves at 08:35 then every 15 mins until 09:20, then every 10 mins until 17:20, then 17:40 and 18:00.
- Crown Gate Bus Station (WR1 3PA): First bus leaves at 09:00 then every 15 mins until 09:45, then every 10 mins until 18:55, then 19:10, 19:25, 19:40 and half hourly until 22:10
Sunday 3 December
The timings for the park and ride are as follows:
- County Hall (WR5 2NP): First bus leaves at 09:45 then up to every 15 minutes. The last bus is at 15:30
- Crown Gate Bus Station (WR1 3PA): First bus is 10:07 then every 15 mins until 16:52, then 17:10, 17:40, 18:10 and 18:40
Park and Ride Fares
- Single: £2.00
- Return: £4.00
- Group: £10.00* (normally £17)
* Our group ticket allows unlimited travel for up to 5 people (of any age) all day within the Worcester Network – perfect for getting to and from the Fayre with friends or family! Group tickets are discounted to £10 from Saturday 25 November – 31 December. This offer is only available on the First Bus app.
Local Buses
If you’re local to Worcester, we have several services across the First Bus Worcester Network which can get you close to the Victorian Fayre.
In addition, there will be a series of enhanced evening services on Friday and Saturday that will run later than normal.
- View the Victorian Fayre enhanced evening service for services: 30, 34, 35, 44/X44 and 144
- View all of our timetables in the Worcester Network
- See a network map of our Worcester services
Planning your bus journey and buying tickets
The First Bus app is the best way to plan your journey to the Victorian Fayre. By using the app, you can find the quickest way to get there using the journey planner, see live bus times and, track busses in real time.
Our group ticket allows unlimited travel for up to 5 people (of any age) all day within the Worcester Network – perfect for getting to and from the Fayre with friends or family! Group tickets are discounted to £10 from Saturday 25 November – 31 December 2023.
Please note that the First Bus app is also the only place you’ll be able to buy our discounted £10 group ticket (normally £17).
Alternatively, you can buy tickets using Tap On, Tap Off, your contactless card on the bus with cash or card.
Find out more about the First Bus app.
Cycle Parking
Cycle parking is available in several locations around the city centre (see the Fayre map for more details – look for the bike icon). Secure cycle storage is available in Crowngate Shopping Centre (WR1 3LE) with a repair station, pumps and benches, and undercover parking is also available for a small number of cycles at Cathedral Square Shopping Centre (WR1 2QE).
By Rail
Worcester is located on the crossroads of two main lines. There is a regular service to Birmingham while Worcester to London Paddington takes just over 2 hours.
Worcester city centre is served by two train stations:
Foregate Street Station (located 0.3 miles from the Fayre)
Shrub Hill Station (located 0.6 miles from the Fayre)
West Midlands Railway offers a frequent and fast service from major cities including Birmingham, Wolverhampton and Hereford to both Worcester stations. Visit www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk to book tickets.
For National Rail enquiries telephone: 0345 48 49 50 (Timetables and fares)
City Centre Car Parks
The city’s car parks are shown in the map below.
Details of City Council operated car parks can be found at www.worcester.gov.uk/parking. There are also car parks at Crowngate Shopping Centre and Cathedral Square.
