Battle of Worcester Trail
A brand-new digital walking trail, taking you through the final battle of the English Civil Wars.
Battle of Worcester Trail - Civil War City
September 3rd 1651. The final battle of the English Civil Wars.
What happened in Worcester didn’t just decide the fate of a king; it shaped the future of the nation.
The Battle of Worcester was the last and largest land battle of the Civil Wars. Estimates suggest the Parliamentarians outnumbered the Royalists by 28,000 to 12,000. King Charles II and his Royalist army faced Oliver Cromwell’s Parliamentarian forces in and around the city. By nightfall, the Royalist army was defeated, thousands were dead or captured, and Charles II was fleeing for his life.
This walking trail takes you through the final dramatic hours of the battle, where fighting spilled into the streets of Worcester and history was made.
Allow around 60–75 minutes for the walk, plus extra time to explore attractions along the way.
How does the pass work? Please read before signing up.
- Your pass is sent instantly to your phone via text and email.
- You can save it to your home screen for quick, one-tap access. See below for instructions on how to do this.
- You'll be able to check in at each location on the mobile pass. Please ensure your phone's location services or GPS are enabled.
Saving the Battle of Worcester Trail on Android
- Open your mobile pass. The download link is sent via email or text.
- Tap the three dots icon (found in the top or bottom right of your screen).
- Select ‘Add to Home screen’, then tap Install.
- A Battle of Worcester shortcut will now appear on your device alongside your apps for easy access.
Saving the Battle of Worcester Trail on iPhone
- Open your mobile pass. The download link is sent via email or text.
- Be sure to open the pass on the Safari browser and tap the share button (found at the bottom of your web browser).
- Select ‘Add to Home'.
- A Battle of Worcester shortcut will now appear on your device alongside your apps for easy access.