Worcester’s Victorian Fayre is back for another year and if you’re looking to visit, you might be wondering which public transport is available or where to park if you drive yourself there.

The event brings nearly 200 stalls to the city this year, including crafts, gifts and street food plus drinks.

Visitors can also look forward to a variety of entertainment, including the Stilt Walkers, a fun fair and a dance performance group (Dancefest) plus you can keep your eye out for Scrooge who will be wandering the streets.

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When is Victorian Fayre coming to Worcester in 2024?

You can visit the Christmas event from Thursday, November 28 until Sunday, December 1 at the following times:

Thursday, November 28

  • Market hours: 12pm-9pm
  • Funfair hours:12pm-10.30pm

Friday, November 29

  • Market hours: 11am-9pm
  • Funfair hours: 11am-10.30pm

Saturday, November 30

  • Market hours: 10am-8pm
  • Funfair hours: 10am-10.30pm

Sunday, December 1

  • Market hours: 11am-5pm
  • Funfair hours: 11am-5pm

How to get to Victorian Fayre and where to park

You’ll find Worcester between junctions 6 and 7 of the M5 and directions to the city centre are signposted.

Car parks in the city centre get busy during the event so the organisers recommend either arriving early to get a car parking space or using other transport.

For example, you can use the Park and Ride service on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Or you can use the city’s two train stations or the bus station to find public transport.

The website says: “First Bus will be running a Park & Ride service (number 901) from Sixways Stadium (WR3 8ZE) to Worcester Crowngate Bus Station (WR1 3PA), which is just a short walk away from the Victorian Fayre. There will also be enhanced evening bus services across the weekend.

“PLEASE NOTE the change in venue for the Park & Ride from previous years.”

The website adds that visitors can cycle through the city centre: “Beryl bikes are available at bays across the city where users can hire a bike using the Beryl app (or unlock via SMS) and cycle away, leaving the bike at another bay location near to their destination.

"A map of all bays and the number of available bikes can be found on the Beryl app or on their website.”

You can find out more about Beryl and other transport via the Christmas Fayre’s website.