THE VICTORIAN Christmas Fayre is returning to Worcester this November, and First Bus are improving theirs services to help visitors get to the festivities.

Over 150,000 people are expected to make their way into the faithful city for the four day festival held between Thursday, November 28 and Sunday, December 1.

The bus company, and sponsor of the event, will be offering the 901 park and ride service from Sixways Stadium to Worcester Crowngate Bus Station to help visitors get into the city without worrying about finding a parking space.

In previous years, the service has operated from County Hall.

Sixways Stadium's location is directly off the M5 at junction 6, which makes it easier to reach from the motorway, Evesham and Droitwich.

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The service will run from 4.35pm on Friday and all day on Saturday and Sunday.

Final buses back to Sixways will leave the city at 10.15pm on Friday and Saturday and at 7.10pm on Sunday.

A spokesperson for First Worcester said: We're proud to be playing our part in making the Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre another huge success by providing park and ride services.

"Last year we saw record numbers using this convenient and stress-free way to enjoy the Fayre, and this year we hope to build on that even further."

On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, extra services to Dines Green, Blackpole, Great Malvern and Catshill will leave later than standard services.

Full details on First Worcester's services are available on the First Bus website.

Councillor Mel Allcott, the mayor of Worcester, said: "A long-term success, the Victorian Fayre brings visitors in from far and wide and is a perfect opportunity to showcase Worcester.

"I'm excited to see our Victorian-themed city with all the entertainment, the hospitality, the ware and my personal favourite, the carousel."

Visitors can also take the train into the city centre by travelling to Worcester Foregate Street or by using one of the cycle parking locations available around the city.