Worcester

Worcester is named after the Marquis of Worcester, brother of Lord Charles Somerset, who was Governor of the Cape

Attractions

Also see the neighbouring towns

Klein Plasie Farm Museum exhibits farming techniques of earlier times. The KWV brandy distillery is claimed to be the largest in the world.

Adventure

Breede Adventures - Scenic canoe trips down the meandering Breede River. JB van Eeden 023-340-4551, 084-710-0139 Email More...

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History

Worcester was founded in 1820 on the farms Roodedraai and Langerug, owned by Du Toit brothers. It became a municipality in 1842.
Historical buildings: in Church Street there are several buildings dating from 1840 to 1855. The old Drosdty built to the specifications of Lord Charles Somerset. Beck House, owned by Cornelius Beck and built in 1841 by DF Languerenne

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Climate

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