Student Welcome Festival

Welcome to Worcester

Starting university or college in Worcester? Make Cathedral Square your meeting place during Open Week!

Right in the heart of Worcester city centre, Cathedral Square is the perfect place to meet friends, grab something to eat, enjoy a drink, take a break between lectures or start your evening.

And, of course, we're home to Worcester's famous Edward Elgar Statue – making it an easy and recognisable place to meet.

Meet at the Elgar Statue

Need somewhere easy to find your friends?

Meet at the Elgar Statue!

Whether you're meeting before heading to campus, catching up after lectures or starting your night out in Worcester, the Elgar Statue is the perfect meeting point.

Take a photo, tag your friends and make Cathedral Square part of your Worcester student experience!

Student Offers & Discounts

Open Week is the perfect time to discover everything Cathedral Square has to offer and we've got plenty of great student offers, food deals, drinks offers and experiences to help you make the most of your time in Worcester.

From dining and drinks to entertainment and coffee, there's something for every student.

Food & Drink

Enjoy great food with friends at some of Cathedral Square's popular restaurants and bars.

Entertainment

Looking for something to do after lectures? Get together with your friends and discover the entertainment and experiences available at Cathedral Square.

Coffee & Catch-Ups

Need somewhere to meet between lectures or somewhere to sit and catch up? Cathedral Square has plenty of places to grab a coffee, relax and recharge.

See Our Student Offers

We've brought together our latest student offers and promotions so you can see what's available during Open Week and throughout the year.

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Check the offers before you visit as individual offers, dates and terms may vary.

Your New Student Meeting Place in Worcester

Whether you're new to Worcester or returning for another year, Cathedral Square is a great place to meet, eat, drink and enjoy city-centre life.

So when your friends ask:

“Where shall we meet?”

You know the answer…

Meet at the Elgar Statue!

Cathedral Square – Worcester's student-friendly city-centre destination.

Come and discover your new favourite places, make memories with your friends and enjoy everything Worcester has to offer during Welcome Festival and beyond.

See you at Cathedral Square!

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