Nestling between the Cotswolds, Shakespeare's Country and the Welsh Marches, the beautiful unspoilt county of Worcestershire offers a mixture of rolling countryside with acres of fruit orchards, the Malvern Hills, riverside towns, picturesque villages and the cathedral city of Worcester. The city of Worcester lies in the centre of the county – here you can tour the Royal Worcester Factory, Visitor Centre and the Museum of the Commandery, a medieval building with displays covering its 1,000 years history and its pivotal role in England's civil war. 2001 will commemorate the 350th anniversary of the famous Battle of Worcester.