Fort Royal Park

Fort Royal Park is located south-east of Worcester City Centre, with it's main entrance off Wylds Lane. The park is of critical historical significance to the city, as the site of the 1651 Battle of Worcester, the final battle of the English Civil War. It was also visited by the second and third Presidents of the United States of America, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, who were keen to see the site they regarded as the place where democracy was effectively born.
Towards what was to become the end of the English Civil War, Charles II left Scotland on a journey to return to London. During the break in his journey at Worcester he looked for support from the people of the city. Although unknown at the time, Worcester was to become the turning point in the political history of England and much of the momentous changes of that period are locked into the background, lore and history of Fort Royal Park.
There is now a fantastic new playground in Fort Royal Park, containing innovative play equipment designed for a range of age groups. The first area for younger children replicates a civil war period farm homestead and will include swings, a slide and small pieces of play equipment for climbing and role play. For more information follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/worcesterparks and www.facebook.com/pages/The-Commandery-Worcester/112637985474664