What to do: Malvern and the Malvern Hills
Pubs
The Nag’s Head, WR14 2JG, is arguably the best pub in Malvern (with numerous awards) and only a 10-minite walk from the house. It is very cosy, with a roaring fire (in the colder months), no music, no TV and no game machines. A large selection of guest and local ales and ciders. The food in the attached dining room goes down a treat but we strongly advise booking, especially for dinner. The service is excellent too. Dogs are welcome.
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The Nag's Head
19-21 Bank StThe Nag’s Head, WR14 2JG, is arguably the best pub in Malvern (with numerous awards) and only a 10-minite walk from the house. It is very cosy, with a roaring fire (in the colder months), no music, no TV and no game machines. A large selection of guest and local ales and ciders. The food in the attached dining room goes down a treat but we strongly advise booking, especially for dinner. The service is excellent too. Dogs are welcome.
Community owned and managed, The Brewers Arms, WR14 4BQ, is a pleasant 40-minute walk from the house up North Malvern Road and West Malvern Road and has a terrace with “the best view in Herefordshire”.
Local beers and super friendly service. Dog friendly.
Note that this pub is down a bumpy track and is not easily accessible.
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The Brewers Arms
Lower Dingle Community owned and managed, The Brewers Arms, WR14 4BQ, is a pleasant 40-minute walk from the house up North Malvern Road and West Malvern Road and has a terrace with “the best view in Herefordshire”.
Local beers and super friendly service. Dog friendly.
Note that this pub is down a bumpy track and is not easily accessible.
The Red Lion
4 St Ann's RdPleasant pub in the centre of Malvern.
The Star on Cowleigh Road, WR14 1QE, is the closest pub to the house. Not just a pub, it is also Malvern’s best Chinese restaurant, and offers a takeaway service.
Star Inn
59 Cowleigh RdThe Star on Cowleigh Road, WR14 1QE, is the closest pub to the house. Not just a pub, it is also Malvern’s best Chinese restaurant, and offers a takeaway service.
The Chase in Upper Colwall is another cosy country pub, with a wood burner. It allows dogs and is popular with locals. The bar staff are lovely and the food is great. They start serving at 6:30pm – in case you’re planning a walk to end there, which is a nice afternoon option. In summer particularly, it is nice to sit on the deck and admire the view across Herefordshire to Wales. Large parties should book for dinner.
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Chase Inn
Chase RoadThe Chase in Upper Colwall is another cosy country pub, with a wood burner. It allows dogs and is popular with locals. The bar staff are lovely and the food is great. They start serving at 6:30pm – in case you’re planning a walk to end there, which is a nice afternoon option. In summer particularly, it is nice to sit on the deck and admire the view across Herefordshire to Wales. Large parties should book for dinner.
The Prince of Wales is a cosy pub on a delightful cobbled side street, which makes a pleasant way to end a day out in Ledbury.
Prince of Wales, Ledbury
Church LaneThe Prince of Wales is a cosy pub on a delightful cobbled side street, which makes a pleasant way to end a day out in Ledbury.
The Feathers Hotel on Ledbury High Street is a 16th century coaching inn that serves coffee, cream teas and sandwiches, as well as lunch and dinner in Fuggles Brasserie.
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Feathers Hotel, Ledbury
25 High StThe Feathers Hotel on Ledbury High Street is a 16th century coaching inn that serves coffee, cream teas and sandwiches, as well as lunch and dinner in Fuggles Brasserie.
Busy Wetherspoon's pub in the centre of Malvern, with Sky Sports. Cheapest drinks in Malvern and claims to have the largest selection of gins.
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The Foley Arms Hotel
14 Worcester RdBusy Wetherspoon's pub in the centre of Malvern, with Sky Sports. Cheapest drinks in Malvern and claims to have the largest selection of gins.
A lovely pub on the outskirts of Malvern. Very popular in the summer.
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The Swan Inn, Newland
Worcester RoadA lovely pub on the outskirts of Malvern. Very popular in the summer.
The Retired Soldier
83 Newtown RdVery friendly. Sky Sports (football and rugby).
If you want to buy some super fresh beer direct from a brewery in Malvern, the Friday Beer Company is open Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm.
Friday Beer Co
79 Belmont RoadIf you want to buy some super fresh beer direct from a brewery in Malvern, the Friday Beer Company is open Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm.
Apparently the oldest pub in Malvern. Has Sky Sports (even in the smokers' area). According to the plaque outside the pub, CS Lewis used this pub when in Malvern, although wasn't keen on Sky Sports.
The Unicorn
2 Bellevue TerraceApparently the oldest pub in Malvern. Has Sky Sports (even in the smokers' area). According to the plaque outside the pub, CS Lewis used this pub when in Malvern, although wasn't keen on Sky Sports.
A very good hotel bar/pub that serves local beers and ciders. Pleasant atmosphere.
Great Malvern Hotel
Graham RoadA very good hotel bar/pub that serves local beers and ciders. Pleasant atmosphere.
Part of the Church Street revival - a bar with a large selection of real ales, craft beers, ciders, wines & spirits. The first-come-first-served Sunday cheeseboard is always popular.
Weavers of Malvern
14 Church StreetPart of the Church Street revival - a bar with a large selection of real ales, craft beers, ciders, wines & spirits. The first-come-first-served Sunday cheeseboard is always popular.
The jewel in the crown of the Church Street revival, The Water Cure is a café/ bar situated in a former bank. Has a terrace to the side.
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The Water Cure
30 Church StreetThe jewel in the crown of the Church Street revival, The Water Cure is a café/ bar situated in a former bank. Has a terrace to the side.
Large, popular and relatively new bar in central Malvern.
Booking required for a table on busy evenings.
Alturo Lounge
Large, popular and relatively new bar in central Malvern.
Booking required for a table on busy evenings.
Cafés & restaurants
The Inn at Welland, WR13 6LN is a pub/ restaurant with a Michelin Bib Gourmand since 2017, which means it is one of the Michelin Inspectors’ favourites for good value and good pub food.
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The Inn At Welland
Drake StreetThe Inn at Welland, WR13 6LN is a pub/ restaurant with a Michelin Bib Gourmand since 2017, which means it is one of the Michelin Inspectors’ favourites for good value and good pub food.
Superbly located for one of the best walks in the Malvern Hills - British Camp iron-age hill fort.
You need to book for weekends and during busy periods.
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The Malvern Hills Hotel & Restaurants
Jubilee DriveSuperbly located for one of the best walks in the Malvern Hills - British Camp iron-age hill fort.
You need to book for weekends and during busy periods.
Friendly, well-established restaurant in the centre of Malvern. Ideal for pre or post theatre dinner.
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Anupam
85 Church StFriendly, well-established restaurant in the centre of Malvern. Ideal for pre or post theatre dinner.
Quiet and unpretentious pub/ restaurant, great for a special dinner. Michelin plate since 2019, meaning it "simply serves great food". Eldersfield, GL19 4NX.
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The Butchers Arms
Lime StreetQuiet and unpretentious pub/ restaurant, great for a special dinner. Michelin plate since 2019, meaning it "simply serves great food". Eldersfield, GL19 4NX.
Friendly, popular and reasonably-priced Nepalese/Indian restaurant in Malvern Link, WR14 1SY. Take-aways and delivery service.
The Everest Eatery
243 Worcester RdFriendly, popular and reasonably-priced Nepalese/Indian restaurant in Malvern Link, WR14 1SY. Take-aways and delivery service.
A roadside café, open all year round at the foot of British Camp. Popular with walkers, cyclists and bikers.
Sally's Place
Jubilee DriveA roadside café, open all year round at the foot of British Camp. Popular with walkers, cyclists and bikers.
The Nest, on the Hereford Road just outside Ledbury, is an excellent café, garden centre, deli and children’s play area, and is open seven days a week. Many pieces of furniture in the café are for sale.
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The Nest, Little Verzons Farm
Hereford RoadThe Nest, on the Hereford Road just outside Ledbury, is an excellent café, garden centre, deli and children’s play area, and is open seven days a week. Many pieces of furniture in the café are for sale.
St Anne’s Well Café, is between Great Malvern and Worcestershire Beacon (WR14 4RF), one of the most popular walks on the hills. The building dates to 1813 and has a Sicilian marble spout and basin. Open seven days a week in the summer, but limited opening in other seasons – check their website for details.
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St Ann’s Well Café
Saint Ann's RoadSt Anne’s Well Café, is between Great Malvern and Worcestershire Beacon (WR14 4RF), one of the most popular walks on the hills. The building dates to 1813 and has a Sicilian marble spout and basin. Open seven days a week in the summer, but limited opening in other seasons – check their website for details.
Hugely popular since opening in 2021 - indoor and outdoor, right in the centre of town. Great food and a deli counter.
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Faun
31-33 Worcester RdHugely popular since opening in 2021 - indoor and outdoor, right in the centre of town. Great food and a deli counter.
On the once sleepy Church Street, Bar Limon offers tapas and a pleasant place to eat and drink. There's also a garden at the back.
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Bar Limon
8 Church StreetOn the once sleepy Church Street, Bar Limon offers tapas and a pleasant place to eat and drink. There's also a garden at the back.
Attractions
Morgan Motor Company in Malvern Link, WR14 2LL, hosts factory tours all day Monday to Thursday, and Friday and Saturday mornings (although the factory is not in production on Saturday). Even if you not particularly interested in cars, this makes for a fascinating visit seeing an iconic British brand being made.
The Morgan Experience Centre houses the Morgan showroom, shop and café (run by Faun), all of which can be visited even if you're not on the factory tour.
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Morgan Motor Company Ltd
Pickersleigh RoadMorgan Motor Company in Malvern Link, WR14 2LL, hosts factory tours all day Monday to Thursday, and Friday and Saturday mornings (although the factory is not in production on Saturday). Even if you not particularly interested in cars, this makes for a fascinating visit seeing an iconic British brand being made.
The Morgan Experience Centre houses the Morgan showroom, shop and café (run by Faun), all of which can be visited even if you're not on the factory tour.
One of the finest parish churches in England. Part of it dates from William the Conqueror. The medieval glass in the windows is generally rated second only to York Minster.
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Great Malvern Priory
Church StreetOne of the finest parish churches in England. Part of it dates from William the Conqueror. The medieval glass in the windows is generally rated second only to York Minster.
The Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Mary the Virgin of Worcester. The present cathedral church was built between 1084 and 1504, and represents every style of English architecture from Norman to Perpendicular Gothic. It is famous for its Norman crypt and unique chapter house, its unusual Transitional Gothic bays, its fine woodwork and its "exquisite" central tower, which is of particularly fine proportions.
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Cathédrale de Worcester
8 College YardThe Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Mary the Virgin of Worcester. The present cathedral church was built between 1084 and 1504, and represents every style of English architecture from Norman to Perpendicular Gothic. It is famous for its Norman crypt and unique chapter house, its unusual Transitional Gothic bays, its fine woodwork and its "exquisite" central tower, which is of particularly fine proportions.
The composer Edward Elgar and his wife Alice are buried at St. Wulstan's church.
St Wulstan’s Catholic parish
Wells RoadThe composer Edward Elgar and his wife Alice are buried at St. Wulstan's church.
Broadheath is the birthplace of the English composer Edward Elgar. The cottage in which he was born is now a National Trust property.
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The Firs: Birthplace of Sir Edward Elgar
Crown East LaneBroadheath is the birthplace of the English composer Edward Elgar. The cottage in which he was born is now a National Trust property.
Eastnor Castle near Ledbury, HR8 1RN, provides great family days out. It is also home to the Land Rover Experience.
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Château d'Eastnor
Eastnor Castle near Ledbury, HR8 1RN, provides great family days out. It is also home to the Land Rover Experience.
Westons Cider in Much Marcle, HR8 2NQ, on the other side of Ledbury has visitor centre, shop, the Scrumpy House Restaurant and tours. An interesting day out for families with its playground and shire horses.
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Westons Cider Mill
Westons Cider in Much Marcle, HR8 2NQ, on the other side of Ledbury has visitor centre, shop, the Scrumpy House Restaurant and tours. An interesting day out for families with its playground and shire horses.
Clive’s Fruit Farm, near Upton-upon-Severn, is popular for pick-your- own fruit in the summer.
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Clive's Fruit Farm
Clive’s Fruit Farm, near Upton-upon-Severn, is popular for pick-your- own fruit in the summer.
Glazydayz
Two generations of children have loved Glazydayz - pottery and fun.
A variety of experiences for children, adults and groups.
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Eastnor Pottery & The Flying Potter
Clencher's Mill LaneA variety of experiences for children, adults and groups.
Museum in what was the headquarters of the (soon-to-be-defeated) Royalists prior to the deciding battle of the English Civil War, the Battle of Worcester in 1651.
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The Commandery
SidburyMuseum in what was the headquarters of the (soon-to-be-defeated) Royalists prior to the deciding battle of the English Civil War, the Battle of Worcester in 1651.
George Marshall Medical Museum
Museum at the Worcestershire Royal Hospital.
The Infirmary Museum
Castle StreetFascinating museum covering the history of medicine in the county.
Royal Worcester stopped production of its famous porcelain in Worcester in the 1970s and the company ceased trading in 2009, but the museum preserves examples of the famous brand that was established in 1751.
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Museum of Royal Worcester
Severn StreetRoyal Worcester stopped production of its famous porcelain in Worcester in the 1970s and the company ceased trading in 2009, but the museum preserves examples of the famous brand that was established in 1751.
A great day out (or half day) on various courses and obstacles with an instructor.
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Land Rover Experience Eastnor
Clencher's Mill LaneA great day out (or half day) on various courses and obstacles with an instructor.
The Three Counties Showground hosts numerous events throughout the year, the most important of which are the RHS Spring Show in May, the Royal Three Counties Show in June, the Malvern Autumn Show in September, and Winter Glow in December and early January.
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Three Counties Showground
The Three Counties Showground hosts numerous events throughout the year, the most important of which are the RHS Spring Show in May, the Royal Three Counties Show in June, the Malvern Autumn Show in September, and Winter Glow in December and early January.
Ice rink, Laser Quest and Escape Rooms in the heart of the Spring Lane Industrial Estate
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Ice Quest Malvern
Ice rink, Laser Quest and Escape Rooms in the heart of the Spring Lane Industrial Estate
Getting Around
Malvern Link Station
This beautiful station is worth a visit in its own right.
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Great Malvern Station
This beautiful station is worth a visit in its own right.
Arts & entertainment
Malvern Theatres
Grange RoadTheatre, concerts and cinema throughout the year.
The Town Hall hosts concerts and several other cultural festivals (jazz, science, music and literature).
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Cheltenham Town Hall
Imperial SquareThe Town Hall hosts concerts and several other cultural festivals (jazz, science, music and literature).
Malvern Cube
Albert Road NorthCommunity centre, café and live events venue.
A cosy venue for music, theatre and art.
From 1929-39 the house hosted Malvern Festival events. In this time George Bernard Shaw visited and had his portrait painted there by Dame Laura Knight in 1932 (now in Hereford City Museum).
Elmslie House
8 Avenue RdA cosy venue for music, theatre and art.
From 1929-39 the house hosted Malvern Festival events. In this time George Bernard Shaw visited and had his portrait painted there by Dame Laura Knight in 1932 (now in Hereford City Museum).
Sport
Gloucester Rugby Club
Kingsholm RoadHome of Gloucester Rugby
Superbly placed county cricket ground, right next to the River Severn and with great views from much of the ground of Worcester Cathedral.
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Worcestershire County Cricket Club
New RoadSuperbly placed county cricket ground, right next to the River Severn and with great views from much of the ground of Worcester Cathedral.
In the heart of Worcester with National Hunt racing from May to October.
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Worcester Racecourse
In the heart of Worcester with National Hunt racing from May to October.
Malvern Splash Leisure Complex in Great Malvern, WR14 3DS, has a main pool (with a flume and a wave machine), a teaching pool and a gym.
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Malvern Splash Leisure Complex
Priory RoadMalvern Splash Leisure Complex in Great Malvern, WR14 3DS, has a main pool (with a flume and a wave machine), a teaching pool and a gym.
Cheltenham. Regency spa town at the western end of the Cotswolds, most famous for the Cheltenham Festival at the racecourse in mid-March.
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Hippodrome de Cheltenham
Evesham RoadCheltenham. Regency spa town at the western end of the Cotswolds, most famous for the Cheltenham Festival at the racecourse in mid-March.
Shopping
Situated in Ledbury, Tinsmiths opened in 2004 with the aim of presenting a carefully curated range of timeless fabrics, lighting and homeware.
It's up a hard to find alleyway off the High Street and has plenty of quirky wares.
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Tinsmiths
High StreetSituated in Ledbury, Tinsmiths opened in 2004 with the aim of presenting a carefully curated range of timeless fabrics, lighting and homeware.
It's up a hard to find alleyway off the High Street and has plenty of quirky wares.
Family-owned and run bakery/ patisserie/ deli since 1999. Best bread in Malvern. Great selection of cheeses too. Always helpful and friendly.
Le Delice
55 Albert Park RdFamily-owned and run bakery/ patisserie/ deli since 1999. Best bread in Malvern. Great selection of cheeses too. Always helpful and friendly.
Morrisons supermarket, Marks & Spencer, Boots and a raft of other shops in a retail park with ample parking.
Malvern Shopping Park
Roman WayMorrisons supermarket, Marks & Spencer, Boots and a raft of other shops in a retail park with ample parking.
Medium-sized supermarket in the centre of Malvern. Ample free parking.
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Waitrose & Partners
Edith WalkMedium-sized supermarket in the centre of Malvern. Ample free parking.
Malvern Cellar, 2 St Ann’s Road, WR14 4RG, in the centre of town between The Unicorn and Red Lion pubs, has an excellent selection of wines, beers, ciders and other drinks produced in the Three Counties, as well as drink paraphernalia and local crafts.
Malvern Cellar
2 St Ann's RdMalvern Cellar, 2 St Ann’s Road, WR14 4RG, in the centre of town between The Unicorn and Red Lion pubs, has an excellent selection of wines, beers, ciders and other drinks produced in the Three Counties, as well as drink paraphernalia and local crafts.
Rossiter Books - Malvern
Splendid bookshop, right in the entre of town. Helpful and friendly staff.
Malvern Book Co-Operative
2 Saint Ann's RoadThe best bookshop in Malvern.