Once the county of Hereford and Worcester, the name Worcester comes from being a roman fort town which is why it has the -cester suffix attached to it. However, the first part of the name is probably attributed to an ancient tribal name such as Wigora, meaning winding such as a winding river. The Domesday records show the town as being called Wirecestre.
Worcester is one of the old cathedral cities and the splendid norman cathedral is one of the main tourist attractions to the area. Worcester countryside is like that of its neighbour, Gloucestershire, and the town of Evesham in Worcestershire is the gateway to the Cotswolds.
Every year at the beginning of December Worcester comes alive with the excitement of the Victorian Christmas Fayre, the Midlands most prestigious Victorian themed street market. It boasts funfair rides, street performers, period costume, roast chesnuts, mulled wine and offers a truely memorable festive experience right in the heart of Worcester City Centre.
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