As the temperatures drop and the evenings draw in, there are few better excuses to escape the cold than settling down with a hot drink.
Worcester has plenty of independent cafés offering everything from speciality coffee to hot chocolate, alongside cakes and something sweet.
Here are five spots to try for a cosy autumn pick-me-up.
Francini Café de Colombia
For something a little different, Francini Café de Colombia in Angel Place brings a taste of Colombia to the city centre.
The family-run business serves 100 per cent Colombian coffee, with beans grown by the family in Quindío and roasted in Worcester.
Its colourful, hand-painted interior also helps it stand out, while the menu includes lattes, cappuccinos, flat whites and hot chocolates alongside cakes and pastries.
Twisted Spoon in Town
Situated among the historic surroundings of Friar Street, Twisted Spoon in Town is a charming independent café perfect for a cosy autumn afternoon.
The café offers a tempting selection of homemade cakes and sweet treats, alongside afternoon tea with a twist, making it an ideal spot to escape the autumn chill with a warming drink.
Its welcoming atmosphere and traditional surroundings add to its cosy appeal.
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Papas Caffe
Papas Caffe on New Street is an independent café and has long been a popular city-centre spot.
Set inside an attractive historic building, the café offers somewhere to retreat from the autumn weather with a coffee and something to eat.
Black & White
Another option is Black & White on The Foregate, where visitors can watch the city go by over coffee.
The independent café combines coffee with brunch and lunch, while its quirky interior has previously helped it earn a place among Worcester’s recommended independent coffee shops.
Café Afloat
For an autumn drink with a difference, Café Afloat can be found aboard a narrowboat moored at Diglis Basin.
The independent floating café serves drinks, homemade treats and food, with customers able to sit beside the water on the quayside and take in the surroundings of the marina.
It makes a particularly good stop as part of an autumn walk around Diglis and the riverside, with hot drinks waiting when you need to warm up.