Malvern Hills
So much to see + places to visit
An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Malvern Hills form a 9-mile range of ancient rock, which offers 100 miles of footpaths and bridleways with natural springs and spectacular views in all directions.
We are a short 10 minute walk into Great Malvern’s bustling town centre where you can discover many shops, pubs, coffee shops, bars and a choice of restaurants, as well as the renowned Malvern Theatre/Cinema.
Convenient rail and bus links enable days out without a car. A great holiday destination at any time of year.
Malvern has unique history, dramatic countryside and close proximity to numerous places of interest offer plenty for all visitors to discover.
A number of National Trust properties, gardens and vineyards are within easy reach, including Croome, which has Capability Browne's first ever garden.
Malvern has many individual shops, cafes, art galleries and restaurants and a luxurious spa.
Great Malvern dates back to the Bronze Age and is situated on the eastern side of the dramatic Malvern Hills. The town holds antique and craft fairs, farmers’ markets and many auctions throughout the year, as well as the Great Malvern Food Festival in June.
Malvern Theatres has an extensive programme throughout the year including productions from the West End and the Royal Shakespeare Company, musicals, and dance, to world-renowned musicians and orchestras; the associated cinema screens new releases.
The Morgan Car Factory is in Malvern itself ( 5 minutes drive) 2 hour factory tours book prior to visit, you can also arrange to drive a Morgan!
RHS Spring Flower Show in early May. Well worth booking your stay early our availability gets booked early !
Also Autumn Garden show in September.
June Ledbury Poetry Festival.
3 Counties Show in June.
Close by is the Three Counties Showground, which holds many exhibitions and shows throughout the year, including the RHS Malvern Spring & Autumn Festivals and the Royal Three Counties Show, Flea market’s and Collectors Fairs.
Further afield
Eastnor Castle 20 mins drive near Ledbury.
Ledbury is a lovely historic town with a host of black and white buildings.
Crombe NT with Capability Brown’s first gardens, RAF base.
Cheltenham Spa town and Racecourse.
Upton on Severn Jazz festival, folk and blues, many pubs on the banks of the Severn river.
Worcester and Tewkesbury on the Severn and Avon rivers, river trips available.
Gloucester is an hours drive Gloucester historic docks and retail outlets.
Stratford-on-Avon and hours drive with its theatre and historic buildings on the banks of the Avon.
Easy access to M5 and M50 to Ross on Wye & Forest of Dean.
