visit the malverns guide
AmAzing Views | stunning sceneryincredible wAlks | FAmily Fun
HeritAge & gArdens | Historic townsFestiVAls & eVents | locAl Food & drink
malvern, tenbury wellsand upton upon severn
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Fall in love with the malverns. start planning your visit with thishandy guide – full of inspiration for what to see and do acrossthe malverns.
explore tenbury Wells and the teme valley in the north; the Malvern Hillsand the hillside town of Malvern, and the picturesque riverside town ofupton upon severn in the south of the region.
the Malverns has so much to offer, you’ll want to return again and againto discover it all!
Find out more about things to see and do, attractions, walking and cyclingroutes, festivals and events, as well as places to stay, plus much, much moreon our website visitthemalverns.org
great malvern
witley court & gardens
burford House garden centre
malvern museum of local History
malvern theatres morgan motor company
hiGhliGhts & experiences
views with the ‘wow’ Factorstand atop the malvern Hills andmarvel at the stunning viewsacross the deep severn Valleyto the cotswolds, the rollingHerefordshire countryside, andeven across to the welsh blackmountains on a clear day.
walk ‘the land oF hope& Glory’england’s greatest composersir edward elgar was inspired bythe magnificent malvern Hills andsurrounding landscape to writehis finest music. Follow in his foot-steps, as well as many a literarygenius, including J.r.r tolkien,c.s lewis, william langland,charles dickens and charlesdarwin on a walk through someof england’s most beautiful land.
walk through the teme Valley,or you can discover rare flora andfauna at upton Hams or explorenature reserves dotted across thearea, including the knapp andPapermill reserve.
heritaGe & Gardensembark on a historic walking tourthrough great malvern with apersonal guide from malvern civicsociety, or take the route to theHills self-guided trail from great
malvern station.
if you enjoy exploring off thebeaten track, this delightful partof the world offers many hiddengems to explore from outstandingnational trust and english Heritageproperties to beautiful gardens.
Pay a visit to britain’s finestbaroque church at great witley,witley court & gardens (eH),brockhampton (nt), croome (nt),Picton gardens and little malverncourt & Priory. you can also visiteastnor castle, morgan Visitorcentre, madresfield court andthe Firs: elgar’s birthplace.
learn about our varied localhistory at malvern museum,tenbury museum, tudor Housemuseum and in upton Heritagecentre at the ‘Pepperpot’.
revel in the district’s ancienthistory and discover hillforts andeven the 700 million year oldmartley rock – one of the oldestrocks in the world.
outdoor activitiesenjoy the great outdoors andbe adventurous by booking anactivity such as quad trekking,hot air ballooning, fishing, golfand horse-riding. you can alsospectate at the oldest motorsport
did you know? you can hire a morgan cardirect from the morgan motor Factory to drivearound the signposted elgar route in style.
venue in the world at shelsley walshHill climb, head to upton marinato hire a boat at your own leisureor enjoy the thrill of the land roverexperience at eastnor castle.
the niGht skystay overnight and you’ll hopefullyget to see one of our manyspectacular sunsets and be amazedat the night sky. Away from thetowns, the stars shine through theatmosphere – there’s even twodark sky discovery sites in themalvern Hills Area of outstandingnatural beauty (in golden Valleyand mathon), where, when weatherconditions allow, the milky waycan be seen with the naked eye.
Family Funescape to the malverns with thechildren and get close to naturewith family-friendly walks – you’lltire them out by bedtime!
Fly a kite on top of the malvernHills, drive a mini land roverdefender, enjoy the Junior Assaultcourse, burmese walkway & slideat eastnor castle, seek out thedragon at ralph court gardens,meet the alpacas, or go ice skatingat iceQuest to name just a fewfamily fun activities.
entertainmentthe ‘pièce de résistance’ is theiconic malvern theatres in greatmalvern, which is on the west endcircuit with historic connectionsto george bernard shaw andsir edward elgar. there’s also thehistoric regal in tenbury wellsoffering a variety of performancesand shows along with elmslieHouse and malvern cube.
health & wellnessthe malverns are renowned forthe Victorian water cure and itsheath benefits, so you’re nevertoo far from a spa; or a healthand wellness retreat, withrelaxation remedies andtreatments alongside yoga andmeditation classes. it’s a greatplace to relax, unwind andrejuvenate!
creativitythe area inspires creativity,which feeds the imaginationwith incredible landscapes;unique cultural and architecturalheritage, as well as myths andlegends, all creating the perfectatmosphere to take an art course,or why not develop your ownstory on a writing break.
explore our towns
malvernNestled between the eastern slopes of the magnificent Malvern Hills sits thetown centre of great Malvern. Rich in heritage, the area has been recognisedas a designated conservation area for its special architectural and historicinterest. You can also browse independent shops in two other villages, whichmake up the town of Malvern, including Barnards green and Malvern Link.
tenbury wellstenbury Wells is a riverside town on the River teme on the borders ofWorcestershire, Herefordshire and shropshire. tenbury Wells lies in an arearenowned for growing hops and cider apples. in the 19th century, Queenvictoria affectionately referred to the town as ‘my little town in the orchard’.
You can explore the town with the Hidden tenbury QR trail bringing tenbury’srich history to life taking in various sites, including the Pump Rooms, tenburyMuseum and st. Mary’s Church.
upton upon severnthis picturesque riverside town is a lovely place to spend some time, withsome great walks through the historic streets and along the River severn toupton Hams which is a site of special scientific interest (sssi). You can hirea self-drive boat from severn expeditions in upton Marina to tour the riverat your leisure, or take a boat trip from the Waterside. Learn more about thetown’s history at tudor House Museum and the ‘Pepperpot’ Heritage Centre.the town is renowned for its lively music festival calendar, with a choice ofdifferent music genres throughout the year.
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upton upon severn
national trust at croome
shelsley walsh Hill climb
the malvern spa
upton Folk Festival
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Pump rooms, tenbury wells
madresfield court
sir edward elgar statue,great malvern
the ‘Pepperpot’,upton uponsevern
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stay lonGer
You’ll want to stay longer once you’ve arrived, so book ahead to avoiddisappointment!
You’ll love the amazing choice of accommodation options whatever yourbudget, from bunkhouses, campsites, log cabins, tipis and wigwams toluxurious hotels, apartments, cosy cottages and everything in between.
You can also ‘find’ yourself, by staying high up on the slopes of the MalvernHills and staring out at the mesmerising views over the severn valley to theCotswolds and across to the Black Mountains in Wales on a clear day.
did you know?
stanbrook Abbey Hotel
you can stay in a former benedictinemonastery and a benedictine Abbey.
take a tour around our stunningarea and you’ll discover a uniquelandscape, which is home, notonly to the magnificent malvernHills and the serene teme Valley,but also to an abundance offarmland, vineyards and orchardsspread throughout thecountryside.
the malverns have manyvineyards benefiting from therich fertile soils in the severnValley and on the slopes of themalvern Hills. the abundance ofhops and apples grown inthe area means you’ll never be
too far away from a pint of localreal ale or cider. keep a look outfor brands from the Hop shed,malvern Hills brewery, Fridaybeer co, lakehouse brewery,clive’s Fruit Farm, oldfields androbinsons to name just a few.
sample our amazing freshlocal produce at many localindependent restaurants, pubsand cafés, or head direct to alocal farm shop or farmers’market to pick up your ownseasonal groceries and locallyproduced chutneys, jams andpickles. the fertile landscape
did you know? malvern has its own pudding?Purchase the recipe from malvern tourist informationcentre to find out how to bake this traditional georgiandish combining buttery cooked apples with a creamycinnamon-flecked white sauce.
along the river severn and theriver teme also provides theperfect conditions for greatpastureland, benefitting locally-reared meats and dairy.
what’s more, you can headto malvhina Fountain in great
malvern to try malvern springwater straight from the hills,or keep your eye out in localhotels, shops, cafés andrestaurants for Holy well springwater – sourced from the originalwell – first bottled in 1622.
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scrumptious local Food & drink
malvern Hills
For inFormation on Festivals and events,please visit our website visitthemalverns.org/events
astley vineyardcrundles lane, Astley, stourport dy13 0rus 01299 822907 I astleyvineyard.co.ukAstley vineyard is one of the uK’s oldest vineyards.Award-winning wines made on site. shop open atweekends. tours throughout the summer.
cob house country parkworcester road, wichenford, nr. worcester wr6 6yes 01886 888517 I cobhouse.orgset in idyllic surroundings with activities on site, includinglovely country walks, fishing, fun for the kids and time torelax in the Mayfly Café overlooking beautiful lakes andparkland. dogs welcome.
eastnor castleeastnor, nr ledbury Hr8 1rls 01531 633160 I eastnorcastle.comA fascinating tourist attraction surrounded by a deer park,lake and arboretum of rare trees. Fun for the whole family.
brockhampton (brockhampton estate)bringsty, near bromyard, Herefordshire wr6 5tbs 01885 482077 I nationaltrust.org.uk/brockhamptonBrockhampton is an ancient estate, which has been utilisedsince the early Middle Ages and features a wealth ofinteresting features including a ruined Norman chapeland a beautiful damson Orchard.
burford house Garden centreburford, tenbury wells wr15 8HQs 01584 810777 I gardenstoreonline.co.ukFour acres of beautiful gardens which are free to enter,and a garden Centre full of inspiration for your homeand garden. Licensed café on site. dog friendly.
the coach house theatre (malvern)theatre House, grange road, malvern wr14 3HAs 01684 569011 I coachhousetheatre.co.ukA 110 seat theatre based in a 190 year old grade 2 listedbuilding in the cultural heart of great Malvern.
Gadfield elm chapelgadfield elm, nr. Pendock off b4208I lds.org.uk/gadfield-elm-chapelthe oldest Mormon chapel in the world still standing,with great significance in the early history of the Latter daysaints before they emigrated to the usA. see website foropening details.
Great malvern priorychurch street, malvern wr14 2AyI greatmalvernpriory.org.ukBuilding dating from 1085Ad, outstanding medieval stainedglass and carved monks seats. Look for the grave of Anniedarwin – the daughter of the famous naturalist Charlesdarwin – in the churchyard.
the Firs, birthplace of sir edward elgarcrown east lane, lower broadheath,nr. worcester wr2 6rHs 01905 333330 I nationaltrust.org.uk/the-firsthe birthplace of a musical genius, home to his humblecollection, with a quintessentially British cottage garden.exhibition spaces, retail and tearoom.
the Foldbransford, worcester wr6 5Jbs 01886 833633 I thefold.org.ukA pioneering centre that promotes sustainable livingand healthy lifestyles; composed of an organic farm, café,therapy centre, nature trail and artisanal shops and studios.
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land rover experience eastnorthe bothy, eastnor castle, eastnor, ledbury Hr8 1rls 01531 638777 I eastnor.landroverexperience.co.ukLocated on the eastnor Castle estate, Land Rover experienceoffers guests the opportunity to drive challenging off-roadtrails in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
the hop pocket shopping villagebishops Frome wr6 5bts 01531 640323 I thehoppocket.comA rural shopping destination where there is something foreveryone; from food & drink, to gifts, toys, clothes, plantsand interiors. Complete with a large café serving homemademeals and scrumptious cakes.
leigh court barnleigh, worcester wr6 5lbs 0370 333 1181I english-heritage.org.uk/leigh-court-barnAn outstanding example of medieval carpentry, Leigh CourtBarn is the only surviving building from the manor of LeighCourt, built for the monks of Pershore Abbey.
little malvern court & Gardenslittle malvern wr14 4Jns 01684 892988 I littlemalverncourt.co.uk15th Century Prior’s Hall, associated rooms and cells C1489.gardens 10 acres of former monastic grounds; spring bulbs,blossom, old fashioned roses and topiary. Open 22 April–23 July, Wednesday & thursday afternoons, 2pm-5pm.
madresfield courtmadresfield, malvern wr13 5AJs 01684 573614 I madresfieldestate.co.ukMadresfield Court is a moated stately home offering toursof the house and gardens between March and July. it hasbeen in the Lygon family for 900 years.
malvern civic society town Guided walksmalvern tic, lyttelton well courtyard, 6 church street,malvern wr14 2Ay s 01684 892289I malverncivicsociety.org.uk/malvern-town-walksMalvern town guided walks with experienced andenthusiastic guides. A gentle stroll around great Malvernto learn about Malvern’s past and about Malvern today.
malvern museum of local historyPriory gatehouse, Abbey road, malvern wr14 3ess 01684 567811 I malvernmuseum.co.ukMalvern – its geology, archaeology, the Benedictine priory,the water cure, victorian development, elgar, two worldwars, Radar, the Malvern Festival and much more.
malvern theatresgrange road, malvern wr14 3Hbs box office 01684 892277 I malvern-theatres.co.ukHailed locally and nationally as a model of artistic andarchitectural excellence, Malvern theatres boasts a diverseprogramme of drama, comedy, music, film and dance.
Great witley churchworcester road, worcester wr6 6JtI greatwitleychurch.org.ukBritain’s finest Baroque Church with Antonio Belluccipainted italianate ceiling with the garden tea Roomsoffering scrumptious homemade cakes next door.
hollowayslower court, suckley wr6 5des 01886 884665 I holloways.co.ukHolloways is a destination retail store in a stunning ruralsetting, selling inspiring furniture for home and garden andbeautiful gifts. the glasshouse Café serves locally-sourced,seasonal dishes.
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pump roomsteme street, tenbury wells wr15 8bAs 01584 810118 I tenburytown.org.ukAfter mineral waters were found in wells, the Pump Roomswere built to a unique design in 1861 to provide water fordrinking and bathing.
severn expeditions day boat hireupton marina, upton upon severn wr8 0Pbs 07894 862417 I severnexpeditions.co.uksevern expeditions is a family-run business providingday Boat Hire and Fishing trips on the River severnoffering both self-drive and skippered boats.
shelsley walsh hill climbshelsley walsh wr6 6rPs 01886 812211 I shelsleywalsh.comshelsley Walsh is the oldest motorsport venue in the world.enjoy an action packed weekend for all the family in themost beautiful countryside.
the ‘pepperpot’ tourist information & heritage centrechurch street, upton upon severn wr8 0HXs 01684 594200 Ivisitthemalverns.orgthe upton tiC & Heritage Centre are jointly located in theoldest building in the riverside town. displays of illustrativehistory, growth and development of the town. informationon local festivals and events, souvenirs and maps for sale.
the regal, tenbury wells49 teme street, tenbury wells wr15 8Aes 01584 811442 I regaltenbury.co.ukthis historic theatre dates back to 1937 and has exquisitelypainted original murals by george Legg. the venue offersa plethora of films, comedy nights, live music and theatreproductions in the heart of tenbury Wells.
ralph court Gardensedwyn ralph, bromyard Hr7 4lus 01885 483225 I ralphcourtgardens.co.uk12 amazing gardens set in the grounds of a gothic rectoryFrom italy to Africa the gardens transport you around theworld and beyond. Wheelchair accessible with licensedrestaurant.
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peachley Quad trekkingPeachley lane, lower broadheath, worcester wr2 6QXs 01905 641309 I peachleyquadtrekking.co.ukenjoy the experience of 350 acres of undulating farm land,through the thrill of a guided quad trek (6yrs+). All safetyequipment included. A unique experience for corporate, stag,hen and birthday parties – or an activity for friends and family.
national trust croomenr High green, worcester wr8 9dws 01905 371006 I nationaltrust.org.uk/croomestroll through the grandest of ‘Capability’ Brown landscapes with acresof parkland and an historic house, once home to the earls of Coventry,at its heart. A visit to the RAF defford museum, telling its story as aonce secret airbase, is also a must. dog friendly.
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morgan motor companyPickersleigh road, malvern link wr14 2lls 01684 573104 I morgan-motor.comMalvern has been home to the world famous Morgan MotorCompany since 1909. the Morgan factory features an on-sitevisitor Centre and welcomes visitors from around the world forguided factory tours, experience drives and hire cars. it alsofeatures a museum, dealership and café.
martley rockmartley, nr. worcesters 01886 888318 I geo-village.euMartley Rock, within a distance of 60m, shows rocks fromfive different geological periods, 670 million years ago topresent. interpretation boards, leaflets and Apps available.
witley court & Gardens (english heritage)worcester road, great witley wr6 6Jts 01299 896636 I english-heritage.org.uk/witleyexplore the ruins of Witley Court and travel back to a worldof lavish parties. discover elaborate gardens and fountains,and wander through enchanting woodland.
virgin balloon Flightscroft Farm water Park, tewkesbury gl20 7ees 01952 212750 I virginballoonflights.co.ukthe biggest passenger balloon flights operator in the worldfor over 25 years. virgin Balloon Flights launch hot air balloonrides from over 100 locations in the uK, including over theserene teme valley with views to the Malvern Hills.
st. wulstan’s churchwells road, little malvern wr14 4Jls 01684 574658 I saint-wulstans.org.ukedward elgar, the composer, is buried in the cemetery.(grave signposted). victorian church with stained glass byJohn Hardman. Church normally locked when services notimminent. For parties ring Parish Priest well in advance andsomeone will arrange to show groups inside the church.
tenbury wells museumcross street, tenbury wells wr15 8eFs 07722 820983 I tenburymuseum.org.ukHoused in a small goff’s victorian school, tenbury Museumaims to give a flavour of the development of the markettown and district of tenbury. Please note: the telephone isonly answered when the museum is open.
the tudor house museum16 church street, upton upon severn wr8 0Hts 01684 438820 I thetudorhousemuseumupton.orgMuseum of upton’s Past and Present with an award-winninggarden. see how people lived and the tools with whichthey worked. Family friendly.
three counties showgroundmalvern wr13 6nws 01684 584900 I threecounties.co.ukthe regional showground set beneath the beautifulMalvern Hills hosting a wide range of festivals and events.see website for the latest information.
accessible malvernsvisit our website visitthemalverns.org, where you can search for accessibleaccommodation providers and for attractions with wheelchair access.Many tourism providers also offer a hearing loop as well as assistance forthe visually impaired. Please contact Malvern tourist information Centreon 01684 892289 for further information.
Malvern Hills GeoCentreWyche Innovation CentreWalwyn Road, Upper ColwallMalvern WR13 6PL
Tel: 01684 252 414Email: [email protected]: www.geocentre.co.ukTwitter: @MHGeoCentre
Travel up to the Worcestershire Beacon,the highest point on the Malvern Hills, toenjoy stunning 360° views at an altitudeof 425 metres (1,394 ft).
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