King Charles House, Worcester

A Grade II* listed timber-framed house built in 1577, now a pub and restaurant. It's where King Charles II escaped from in 1651, slipping out the back door as Cromwell's troops came in the front after his defeat at the Battle of Worcester. The menu features pies and pub classics with real ales.

Worcester is also known for its porcelain: the Museum of Royal Worcester, near the cathedral, has a great collection. The cathedral, by the River Severn, is the burial place of King John and is a ten-minute walk away.