Mark and Heather Stewart
Owners
Wise Owl Toys
Charles Street WR1 2AQ
wiseowltoys.co.uk
Q. Where do you like to eat in Worcester?
A.We like theKingCharlesHousePub inNew
Street, it’s oneofWorcester’s oldest buildings,
now restored to its traditional style, with a lot
of history, awonderful interior, great ales and
fantasticpies andmash.
Q. Do you have a favourite coffee shop?
A.We’re spoilt for choicewhen it comes to
great coffeehouses that take a real pride in
what theydo. TheGinger PigonCopenhagen
Street does a reallynice cupof coffee and their
cakes aremouth-watering. TheDiglisHouse
Hotel downby the river is another lovelyplace
to sit and enjoy coffee and cakes.
Q. What are the advantages of working
in the Worcester BID area?
A. The architectureofWorcester is superb.
It’s a lovelyplacewithmanyold streets and
buildings.WiseOwl Toys is tucked away in
Charles Street, butwe’re right in themiddle
of theVictorianChristmasmarket, which
is fabulous. Oneof the advantages of
Worcester BID is that it brings together
all the independent businesses and really
promotes us in awaywe couldn’t do
individually.
Q. What makes Worcester different?
A.Worcester is full of independent shops
eachoffering somethingdifferent. As a rule,
the independent shop-owners arepassionate
aboutwhat theydo, aiming to sell quality
goods that areunusual anddifferent, and
providing exceptional customer service.
Add to thatWorcester’s great locationby
the river, its architecture and the friendliness
of thepeople, and it all adds up to agreat
shopping experience for visitors.
Q. Do you have a top tip for visitors?
A. Explore the side streets. Younever know
what you’regoing tofind! It’swhatmakes
Worcester different toother citieswith the
usual HighStreet names.
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