The Royal Worcester Factory has a new future at the heart of the city’s art scene thanks to a redevelopment of the site that completed at the end of June.
It also has a cafe and shop,
The new ‘Royal Porcelain Works’ includes
well as bespoke studio facilities where
nestWorcester, offering top-quality simple food made to order, as well as selling
fresh local produce and artisan treats. There is also board room space, as
a flexible auditorium, boardroom and
artists and craftspeople can showcase
studio facilities, as well as a new cafe.
their work and run workshops.
Royal Worcester played a leading
The build has been funded by
and economic wellbeing for
of the arts, music, education and
role in Worcester’s cultural identity
the Bransford Trust, a supporter
more than 250 years, but closed
wellbeing of local young people.
its factory doors in 2009.
The official opening was on Saturday,
The new development will encourage
June 30 and Sunday July 1 and was
increase in tourism in the City, ensuring
and family fun, which featured
greater participation in the arts and an
a bonanza of live entertainment
the Porcelain Works continues to be
food stalls, craft demos, live music,
at the forefront of the city’s future.
face painting and circus artists.
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Manager, Alice Brunt says: ‘It’s so exciting to have such wonderful
facilities in the heart of the City. The development includes Henry
Sandon Hall, the former Exhibition Hall, a 140-seat multi-functional venue with music, film, lectures, fairs, exhibitions and family events scheduled.
Royal Porcelain Works
www.royalporcelainworks.co.uk 01905 677399
The Henry Sandon Hall www.worcesterlive.co.uk 01905 611427
info@worcesterlive.co.uk
NestWorcester
www.nestcafe.co.uk 01531 670816
info@handmadescotcheggs.co.uk