What’s New Across The Malverns

It’s not just holidaymakers that are attracted to The Malverns; over the past few months lots of new and exciting businesses have been opening their doors across our district. Our towns, Tenbury Wells, Malvern and Upton upon Severn, were already overflowing with independent businesses and fantastic cuisines but now there’s even more to explore with new boat trips, patisserie, artisan shop and more.

The Malverns is positively brimming with new activities, shops and eateries with more exiting plans unfolding over the next few months – see all this, as well as your longstanding favourites, on your next visit.

Fashion Museum Malvern – Great Malvern

The recently opened Fashion Museum Malvern aims to bring the history of Malvern to life through its fashion.

They celebrate the rich heritage and evolution of fashion through meticulously curated exhibits. Their mission is to educate, inspire, and engage with the community while preserving the art of fashion and showcasing its historical significance. Visitors can discover the vibrant history of this special town through displays covering the glove industry of Worcestershire and the fashion houses of the past!

The museum is designed to be a space where anyone can come along and reminisce about times gone by and share stories of Malvern’s past.

The Old Royal Library Pub – Great Malvern

Originally built as a library in 1818 this central Malvern landmark building has been refurbished by Black Country Ales into a cosy new pub. The pub specialises in real ale with a total of 10 hand pulls available at the bar at any time. The pub opened just in time for the busy Christmas season on 11 December and also sells fresh cobs, pork pies and scotch eggs.

Chamberlain’s Coffee House – Malvern Link

Quality coffee , cakes and unique gifts are all available in this new cosy hangout spot in Malvern Link. Located in the pretty Fir Tree Walk Chamberlains Coffee aims to become your go to spot for afternoon tea, a warming soup or just a hot drink and a comfortable seat in Malvern Link. The location offers a monthly coffee pass for regulars.

AVS Studios – Malvern Link

Malvern Link’s new spot for beauty offering brows, lashes, massage and other luxury aesthetic treatments

Bark ‘n’ Beauty – Link Top

Professional grooming for dogs of all sizes

James Torrence the Butcher – Upton upon Severn

Tenbury Community Shop – Tenbury Wells

A new community shop has opened in Tenbury Wells at 16a Market Street. Tenbury Community Shop is run my volunteers with all profits earmarked for local community projects and organisations. The shop sells a range of second hand goods and encourages anyone, locals and visitors, to pop in and say hi.

The Little Herb Remedy – Tenbury Wells

The Little Herb Remedy has moved to larger premises and had quite the makeover over the festive season. Pay them a visit for herbal beauty products, soaps, teas and massage oils all made by their master herbalist. They also sell a range of books and accessories for those interested in vegan and cruelty free products or herbs.

Soul Sanctuary – Tenbury Wells

New alternative therapy centre in Tenbury Wells offering services such as Reiki.

The Malvern Tavern & Friday Beer Company Brewery – Link Top

A new tavern and brewery has opened in the Cross Keys Pub in Malvern Link. The pub interior has been transformed into an attractive, modern space including a back lit bar showing off an incredible array of drinks on offer. From cocktails to locally brewed pints there is something for everyone at this exciting new location.

Colwall Park Hotel – Under New Management

The historic Colwall Park Hotel has been given a fresh feeling makeover after being taken over by new owners. Renovations have been sympathetic to the long history of the hotel including a private dining room named The Artists Studio – referencing painter Dame Laura Knight who was a long time patron. A larger bar area has been created, making good use of the space and a more contemporary feel and the new owners have more exciting plans for the future including a potential spa and gym.

Bear & Ragged Staff, Bransford – Under New Management

Under a new chef this beautiful countryside pub promises to up its food game, offering high end food at an affordable price.

Opened Autumn/Winter 2025

• Tech Tony – Upton upon Severn
• Teme Valley Artisans – Tenbury Wells
• Chocotastic – Hanley Swan
• Sweet Buns – Malvern Link
• Bark & Beauty – Link Top
• The Malvern Dog Company – Great Malvern
• Art- Elier – Tenbury Wells
• Upton upon Severn Boat Trips
• Collective – Malvern Link
• Belle Vue Patisserie – Great Malvern

Opened Summer 2025

• Restaurant Sow at the Netherwood Estate
• Temple Massage – Great Malvern
• The Crown at Martley 
• Stitch Hollow – Malvern Link
• Lonsdale’s Fresh Produce – Great Malvern
• The Secret Garden Tearoom – Witley Court
• Strawberry Tree – Great Malvern
• The Watson Kitchen – Great Malvern
• Little Olives Play Café – Great Malvern
• Rock on Son Records – Upton upon Severn
• Dubs in the middle festival – Hanley Castle
• Faun Wines – Great Malvern
• Jasper & Pip – Great Malvern

Opened Spring 2025

• The Old Hunting Lodge at The Talbot
• Bear Ink Tattoo Studio – Tenbury Wells
• The Lab – Barnards Green
• Aetheria Gallery & Studio – Great Malvern
• Age UK – Barnards Green
• Malvern Hills Vintage – Great Malvern

Opened Winter 24/25

• The Bell at Pensax
• The Violet Bookshop – Upton upon Severn
• Bilberry Café – Malvern Link
• The Bear and Ragged Staff Reopening – Brandsford
• Little Figlets Play Area – The Fig, Great Malvern
• The Grape Tree – Great Malvern
• Istanbul Barbers – Great Malvern

Opened Summer 2024

• The Picnic Box Re Opening – Great Malvern
• J. Maverick Craft Ales & Ciders – Upton upon Severn
• Coffee Wolf – Upton upon Severn
• Cromwell’s Ale & Wine – Upton upon Severn
• Kings Ink – Link Top
• Escape to the Lake – Leigh
• Astley Vineyard, Shepherds Huts – Stourport-on-Severn
• Playground Pilates Studio – Stanford Bridge
• The English Country House – Tenbury Wells
• B&M – Great Malvern
• Papas Caffe – Great Malvern
• Native – Tenbury Wells
• The Technology Station – Great Malvern
• Night Owl Brewery – Storridge

Opened Spring 2024

• Madresfield Butchers and Grill – Great Malvern
• Amaze Move to New Location and New Malvern Market – Great Malvern
• Regal Folk Festival – Tenbury Wells
• Brewbox – Great Malvern
• The Little Herb Remedy – Tenbury Wells
• Madry of Malvern – Malvern Link
• Professor Willy’s – Great Malvern
• Louise James Florist Move to Malvern Link
• New Amnesty Bookshop Now Open – Great Malvern
• Royal Oak – Leigh Sinton
• Ralph Court Gardens – Dinosaur World
• The Red Lion – Holt Heath
• Malvern Hills Florists – Great Malvern
• Papa’s Caffe – Great Malvern
• St Richards Hospice Clearance Shop – Barnards Green
• Croome Changing Places Toilet
• Upton Toilets Renovation

Opened Autumn/ Winter 2023/24

• Russell Ankers Jewellery – Tenbury Wells
• Hillbilly’s Open Eat In Location – Malvern Link
• The Lantern – Great Malvern
• The Cobhouse Country Park – Wichenford
• St. Richards Hospice Charity Shop – Barnards Green
• Eternally Ageless Aesthetics – Tenbury Wells
• Fox, Town and Country – Great Malvern
• Grace & Mae Hair and Beauty – Great Malvern
• Dandelion – Upton upon Severn
• Pitter Potter – Tenbury Wells
• Seasalt – Great Malvern
• The Unicorn Refurbishment – Great Malvern
• London House Café Refurbishment – Malvern Link
• Upton upon Severn Public Toilet Refurbishment

Opened Spring/Summer 2023

• Mini golf at Café No 8, Upton upon Severn
• Happy Bike, bike hire and repairs in Great Malvern
• Malverns Coffee Culture, Great Malvern
• Garlands Flowers, florist in Tenbury Wells
• Thai Cuisine at The Plume of Feathers, Castlemorton
• Rossiter Books, Great Malvern
• Alturo Lounge Café Bar, Great Malvern
• Vintage 496 – Great Malvern
• Mini Golf at Top Barn – Holt Heath
• Dirty D’s Doughnuts – Great Malvern
• The Fig Deli – Great Malvern
• Lonsdale’s Fresh Produce – Link Top
• Rainbow Crafts – Tenbury Wells