The Hive, Worcester

Name: The Hive
Address: Worcester, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1905 822866

#23 among attractions in Worcester

Architecture, Library

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Facts and practical information

The Hive, is a large golden-coloured building in Worcester, England, which houses the fully integrated Worcestershire County Council, City of Worcester public library, the University of Worcester's academic library, Worcestershire Record Office, the county Archive and Worcestershire Archaeology Service. ()

Opened: 2 July 2012 (11 years ago)Architectural style: PostmodernismCoordinates: 52°11'38"N, 2°13'34"W

Address

Worcester United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1905 822866

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Day trips

The Hive – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Crowngate Shopping Centre, Worcester Cathedral, Worcester Racecourse, Worcester Guildhall.

~590 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Crowngate Shopping Centre, Worcester
3 min walk • Crowngate Worcester is a shopping centre in Worcester, England, built in part on the historic site of the Worcester Blackfriars monastery, and replacing the former Blackfriars shopping centre.
0.4 miSE
Medieval building with King John's tomb
Worcester Cathedral, Worcester
11 min walk • Worcester Cathedral, standing proudly in the heart of Worcester, England, is a magnificent example of medieval ecclesiastical architecture. This imposing structure, officially known as the Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Mary the Virgin of Worcester, dates...
0.5 miNW
Horse track, Sport venue, Gambling
Worcester Racecourse, Worcester
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the historic city of Worcester, England, Worcester Racecourse is a premier destination for sports enthusiasts and casual tourists alike. Known colloquially as "Pitchcroft", this picturesque venue is one of the oldest racecourses in the United...
~1500 ftSE
City hall, Historical place
Worcester Guildhall, Worcester
8 min walk • The Worcester Guildhall is a municipal building in the High Street, Worcester, England. It is a Grade I listed building.
0.6 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Historical place
The Commandery, Worcester
15 min walk • The Commandery is a historic building open to visitors and located in the city of Worcester, England. It opened as a museum in 1977 and was for a while the only museum in England dedicated solely to the Civil Wars.
~1280 ftNE
Museum, Art gallery, Art museum
Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum, Worcester
7 min walk • The Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum is an art gallery and local museum in Worcester, the county town of Worcestershire, England.
0.5 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Museum of Royal Worcester, Worcester
14 min walk • The Museum of Royal Worcester is a ceramics museum located in the Royal Worcester porcelain factory's former site in Worcester, England.
~1250 ftNW
Concerts and shows, Cinema, Theater
Swan Theatre, Worcester
7 min walk • The Swan Theatre is a theatre currently run by the Worcester Theatres Charitable Trust in Worcester, England. It is the official residence of the Worcester Repertory Company, Swan Youth Theatre and Young Rep.
0.4 miE
City wall
Worcester city walls, Worcester
10 min walk • Worcester's city walls are a sequence of defensive structures built around the city of Worcester in England between the 1st and 17th centuries. The first walls to be built around Worcester were constructed by the Romans.
0.9 miN
Scenic walking areas, Playground, Park
Gheluvelt Park, Worcester
25 min walk • Gheluvelt Park is a public park in Worcester, England, which opened on 17 June 1922 to commemorate the Worcestershire Regiment's 2nd Battalion after their part in Battle of Gheluvelt, a World War I battle that took place on 31 October 1914 in Gheluvelt, Belgium.
~1980 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum
Greyfriars, Worcester
10 min walk • Greyfriars, Worcester is a Grade I listed building in Worcester, England.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is The Hive open?

The Hive is open:

Monday 8 am - 10 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 10 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 10 pm
Thursday 8 am - 10 pm
Friday 8 am - 10 pm
Saturday 8 am - 10 pm
Sunday 8 am - 10 pm

Which popular attractions are close to The Hive?

Nearby attractions include The Infirmary, Worcester (4 min walk), Glover's Needle, Worcester (6 min walk), Swan Theatre, Worcester (7 min walk), Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum, Worcester (7 min walk).

How to get to The Hive by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Hive:

Bus

Crowngate Bus Station Stand N • Lines: 32, 32B, 332 (2 min walk)
Crowngate Bus Station (2 min walk)

Train

Worcester Foregate Street (7 min walk)
Worcester Shrub Hill (19 min walk)