Wrapping up warm and braving the ice we headed to Worcester for the Victorian Christmas Fayre. Despite the odd delay on the railway we managed to get there with very few problems.
We started on the High Street and browsed the stalls before heading round the corner to Friar Street where the majority of the fayre takes place. As we got to the end of the High Street we noticed a sign for a birds of prey exhibition. We headed into the shopping arcade to go and find it and found them just a few feet inside. Central England Reptile Rescue and Bird Of Prey Sanctuary had brought along some birds to raise money for their cause. Clare made a donation and I took a few photos, my favourite was Bob, the Little Owl. There were about 6 birds including an Eagle Owl, Barn Owl and Kestrel.
The stalls on Friar Street sold everything from roast chestnuts to jewellery. There are also some great little shops, my favourite being Mac & Jac's Cafe Deli.
Once we'd been round we went back again and bought one or two Christmas presents. Clare had a hot chocolate with a shot of brandy.
I really enjoy going to the Worcester Fayre. Everyone is really friendly and enters into the spirit of things, dressing up in Victorian costumes. You can also pick up something you won't find on the High Street. There are choirs singing carols, although we missed them this year, that really put you in a festive mood. There is also a fun fair.
The journey home was a bit of a chore. Standing room only on the train into New Street and a delay at Moor Street. Whilst on the station the snow started falling and having walked home from Solihull found that it stopped as soon as we go in.
The fayre runs until Sunday so if you are looking for something to do the weekend you could always pop along.
If you wish to make a donation or even help to re home an animal then The Reptile Rescue and Bird of Prey Sanctuary website is here.
