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Streets of Significance: A Planner’s Walk of Worcester

Free
13 August 2026 at 15:30 - 17:00
Foregate Street Railway Station, Foregate Street, Worcester, Worcestershire, United Kingdom, WR1 1DB
Organised by RTPI West Midlands

Step into Worcester’s layered history on a walking tour designed for planners. From historic streets and landmark buildings to conservation areas and evolving public spaces, the tour will examine how heritage contributes to local identity and how thoughtful planning can help historic places remain vibrant, usable and resilient. 

What to expect:

Step into Worcester’s layered history on a walking tour designed for planners. From historic streets and landmark buildings to conservation areas and evolving public spaces, the tour will examine how heritage contributes to local identity and how thoughtful planning can help historic places remain vibrant, usable and resilient.

This event is supported by RTPI and Young POS eligible for up to 1 hour 30 minutes of CPD and covers the following subjects from the core CPD framework: Placemaking and Design

Join us for a refreshing drink afterwards at The Kings Head.

Speakers

Take a look at our speakers below.

Sheena Payne-Lunn
Senior Heritage & Conservation Officer, Worcester City Council
Nick Kay
Economic Development Team Leader, Worcester City Council
Rebecca Black
Senior Planning Officer (Development Management), Worcester City Council, and Member of Young Planning Officer Society
Christian Evans
Senior Planner, Tetra Tech
Collaboration
Young POS

Getting to the venue

If travelling from Birmingham we would recommend you to use the 14:50 train from New Street or 14:31 from Snow Hill. 

If travelling from Cheltenham and the South West, we would recommend you use the 14:47 train from Cheltenham. 

If travelling from Malvern, we would recommend you use the 15:12 train from Great Malvern. 

Before you set off, it's worth checking for any updates – e.g. ongoing roadworks in the area that might affect your journey.

Access and inclusion

We're committed to making sure everyone has a great experience at our events. Once you've booked, we'll get in touch to talk through any access needs or requirements you might have. If you have any questions in the meantime, just contact mary.bolawole@rtpi.org.uk – we're here to help.

Tickets

We offer free tickets for carers and have a limited number of free or discounted tickets for those working in the public sector, students and those on low income/unemployed. Contact us to check availability.

If you wish to make a group booking, please contact mary.bolawole@rtpi.org.uk