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SUMMARY:Malvern Hills Literary Loop: Tolkien\, Lewis\, Darwin and Dickens
DESCRIPTION:Legendary fantasy authors JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis were frequent visitors to the Malvern Hills around the middle of the 20th century and the distinctive landscape may have inspired features of Middle Earth and Narnia\, like the Giant’s Cave from The Hobbit and the Victorian gas lamps from The Lion\, the Witch & the Wardrobe. \nA century earlier\, authors Charles Darwin and Charles Dickens visited Malvern for the Water Cure and most of the treatment centres and guest houses still remain. \nThe Malvern Hills Literary Loop starts at the Mr. Tumnus bench in Priory Park and heads up past Knotsford House where Dickens stayed to Lewis’s former school Cherbourg House before pausing at the Lewis Memorial in Rosebank Gardens and following the gas lamps up to St. Ann’s Well cafe. \nAfter admiring the views around North Hill\, the trail descends to Alexandra Rd where Lewis’s close friend & biographer George Sayer lived\, opposite the former home of composer Edward Elgar. \nThe loop then heads up past Montreal House where Darwin stayed during his daughter’s treatment and past Lewis & Tolkien’s favourite pub The Unicorn Inn before passing the Hobbit door and down to Malvern Priory to find Anne Darwin’s grave and potentially the original Narnian gas lamp. \nDates and booking\nThe walks are available on many dates\, often with the option of two start times on the same day. For more information\, including prices\, availability and to book. visit the Malvern Hills Literary Loop: Tolkien\, Lewis\, Darwin & Dickens page on Airbnb
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/malvern-hills-literary-loop-tolkien-lewis-darwin-and-dickens-4/2026-10-04/1/
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SUMMARY:Inspiring Elgar: The Composers Who Shaped a Genius - A Live Music Event
DESCRIPTION:This thoughtfully curated recital by renowned cellist Corinne Frost and distinguished pianist Clare Toomer delves into the rich musical landscape that helped mould Sir Edward Elgar’s own distinctive voice. Including works by Beethoven\, Dvořák\, Fauré\, Parry\, Purcell and Schumann — all composers whose craftsmanship\, lyricism\, and harmonic imagination Elgar held in high esteem — the selection offers a compelling window into the influences that resonated deeply with him throughout his life. \nThe performance will be enhanced by illuminating commentary from Richard Westwood-Brookes\, who will reflect on Elgar’s personal connection to these composers and the role they played in inspiring his musical development. \nShow times\nSunday 4 October 2026\, 11am\nSunday 4 October 2026\, 2pm \nTickets\n£15 (booking essential) – available to book on the National Trust website or by phoning 0344 249 1895 \nN.B. Admission charges for the venue apply.
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/inspiring-elgar-the-composers-who-shaped-a-genius-a-live-music-event/2026-10-04/1/
LOCATION:The Firs\, Elgar's Birthplace Museum\, Crown East Lane\, Lower Broadheath\, WR2 6RH
CATEGORIES:Concert,Music,Talk
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SUMMARY:Inspiring Elgar: The Composers Who Shaped a Genius - A Live Music Event
DESCRIPTION:This thoughtfully curated recital by renowned cellist Corinne Frost and distinguished pianist Clare Toomer delves into the rich musical landscape that helped mould Sir Edward Elgar’s own distinctive voice. Including works by Beethoven\, Dvořák\, Fauré\, Parry\, Purcell and Schumann — all composers whose craftsmanship\, lyricism\, and harmonic imagination Elgar held in high esteem — the selection offers a compelling window into the influences that resonated deeply with him throughout his life. \nThe performance will be enhanced by illuminating commentary from Richard Westwood-Brookes\, who will reflect on Elgar’s personal connection to these composers and the role they played in inspiring his musical development. \nShow times\nSunday 4 October 2026\, 11am\nSunday 4 October 2026\, 2pm \nTickets\n£15 (booking essential) – available to book on the National Trust website or by phoning 0344 249 1895 \nN.B. Admission charges for the venue apply.
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/inspiring-elgar-the-composers-who-shaped-a-genius-a-live-music-event/2026-10-04/2/
LOCATION:The Firs\, Elgar's Birthplace Museum\, Crown East Lane\, Lower Broadheath\, WR2 6RH
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SUMMARY:Malvern Hills Literary Loop: Tolkien\, Lewis\, Darwin and Dickens
DESCRIPTION:Legendary fantasy authors JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis were frequent visitors to the Malvern Hills around the middle of the 20th century and the distinctive landscape may have inspired features of Middle Earth and Narnia\, like the Giant’s Cave from The Hobbit and the Victorian gas lamps from The Lion\, the Witch & the Wardrobe. \nA century earlier\, authors Charles Darwin and Charles Dickens visited Malvern for the Water Cure and most of the treatment centres and guest houses still remain. \nThe Malvern Hills Literary Loop starts at the Mr. Tumnus bench in Priory Park and heads up past Knotsford House where Dickens stayed to Lewis’s former school Cherbourg House before pausing at the Lewis Memorial in Rosebank Gardens and following the gas lamps up to St. Ann’s Well cafe. \nAfter admiring the views around North Hill\, the trail descends to Alexandra Rd where Lewis’s close friend & biographer George Sayer lived\, opposite the former home of composer Edward Elgar. \nThe loop then heads up past Montreal House where Darwin stayed during his daughter’s treatment and past Lewis & Tolkien’s favourite pub The Unicorn Inn before passing the Hobbit door and down to Malvern Priory to find Anne Darwin’s grave and potentially the original Narnian gas lamp. \nDates and booking\nThe walks are available on many dates\, often with the option of two start times on the same day. For more information\, including prices\, availability and to book. visit the Malvern Hills Literary Loop: Tolkien\, Lewis\, Darwin & Dickens page on Airbnb
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/malvern-hills-literary-loop-tolkien-lewis-darwin-and-dickens-4/2026-10-04/2/
CATEGORIES:History,Malvern,Talk,Walks
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SUMMARY:Great Malvern Heritage Walk
DESCRIPTION:About the walk\nDiscover the rich heritage of one of England’s most charming spa towns\, famed for its invigorating Water Cure. \nJoin one of Malvern Civic Society’s volunteer guides to trace the town’s evolution\, from a 19th century spa destination\, to its role in World War II as an important centre for secret radar development. Along the way\, explore Victorian architecture\, Great Malvern Priory\, connections to composer Edward Elgar\, and sites celebrated through Malvern’s many blue plaques\, commemorating notable residents and visitors. \nWhether you’re a first-time visitor or a lifelong resident\, you’ll leave with a deeper appreciation for Malvern’s cultural and historical legacy. \nDates and times\nThe 90-minute tours operate every Saturday and Monday from April 2026 to October 2026\, except 13 July and 12 September\, starting at 10.30am from Malvern Tourist Information Centre on Church Street (contact: 01684 892289). \nAll walks are subject to guide availability. \nTickets\nThe cost is £7 for adults; 14 – 16 year olds go free. \nTickets are available online via TicketSource or at the Malvern Tourist Information Centre. If Ticketsource shows ‘sold out’\, more tickets may be available. \nPlease book in advance to avoid disappointment. Ten places are available on each walk: four are available to book through Malvern Tourist Information Centre either in person or on 01684 892289; the other six are available to book online at Ticketsource (small booking fee applies online). Any tickets for a Saturday walk unsold online by noon on Friday\, or tickets for a Monday walk unsold online by 8am on Monday\, will become available to purchase through Malvern Tourist Information Centre during opening hours. Please note tickets for 14 – 16 year olds can be booked only through Malvern Tourist Information Centre (not online) \nPrivate group walks may be available – enquire directly to the TIC. \nAccessibility\nDue to the content of the tours and the hilly nature of Malvern\, these walks are not suitable for children under 14 years\, nor for anyone with mobility issues. \nDogs\nSorry – no dogs are allowed\, except assistance dogs. \nAlternative tour\nIn addition to the standard tour described above\, some guides offer a specialist tour\, by arrangement\, for those with a particular interest in the arts: “The Culture and The Cure”. This walk\, for pre-booked groups only (minimum group size may apply)\, explores Malvern’s cultural connections alongside the history of the town as a centre for the controversial Water Cure. Writers\, artists and musicians have been attracted to Malvern for over a hundred years – hear their stories plus how this small Worcestershire town became a major spa. For more details regarding this bespoke tour\, please contact the Malvern Tourist Information Centre in the first instance. \nReviews\nRead the many five-star reviews on the Trip Advisor page for Great Malvern Heritage Walks.
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/malvern-town-walk-2-2-2/2026-10-05/
LOCATION:Malvern Tourist Information Centre\, The Lyttelton Well Courtyard\, 6 Church Street\, Malvern\, Worcestershire\, WR14 2AY\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Garden Tours at Croome 2026
DESCRIPTION:Discover more about Croome’s history\, design\, plants and statues on a one-hour stroll in the garden with one of the National Trust’s knowledgeable volunteers. \nJoin one of the enthusiastic volunteers to find out more about the garden at Croome. Tours are held every Wednesday at 11am and every Thursday at 2pm from March to October. \nThe tour begins near reception and finishes at the house. \nEach tour lasts about 60 minutes and covers approximately one-and-a-half miles on hard surfaced paths in the garden. \nAll tours are subject to volunteer availability; if volunteers are not available\, guided tours may not go ahead. \nTours are free and booking is not needed\, but normal admission charges apply for the venue (free for NT members).
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/garden-tours-at-croome-2026/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Croome Park\, High Green\, Worcester\, Worcs\, WR8 9DW
CATEGORIES:Garden,Talk,Upton upon Severn,Walks
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SUMMARY:History of RAF Defford Walk
DESCRIPTION:A walk through Croome Park reveals the way in which RAF Defford changed the 18th century landscape created by Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown. Along the way\, there are tales of an extraordinary airfield waiting to be told. \nThis secret airbase was where Radar was installed in the aircraft of the Telecommunications Research Establishment (TRE) and tested and developed to help win the Second World War. Walking round the various points will allow the walker to gain an understanding of the scale of the operation. \nConducted by an RAF Defford Museum volunteer telling stories of the various sites around the airfield and the grounds\, the walk will last around 2 hours\, starting and finishing at the museum with the opportunity to visit the museum afterwards. \nNormal admission charges apply for Croome. \nThe guided walk costs £5 (booking essential) – visit the National Trust website to reserve your place \nDates in 2026\nWednesday 4 March\, 11am – 1pm\nThursday 16 April\, 11am – 1pm\nWednesday 13 May\, 11am – 1pm\nThursday 11 June\, 11am – 1pm\nWednesday 8 July\, 11am – 1pm\nThursday 6 August\, 11am – 1pm\nThursday 17 September\, 11am – 1pm\nWednesday 7 October\, 11am – 1pm\nThursday 5 November\, 11am – 1pm
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/history-of-raf-defford-walk-2/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Croome Park\, High Green\, Worcester\, Worcs\, WR8 9DW
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SUMMARY:Autumn 2026 Lunchbox
DESCRIPTION:The ever-popular series of free ‘Lunchbox’ talks and concerts at Great Malvern Priory returns for autumn 2026 with an interesting and varied programme. \nBring your own lunch to eat at 12.30pm; the 30-minute talk or concert begins at 1pm. \nTea\, coffee and cake are available to purchase. \nThursday 10 September 2026\nParkinson’s unpacked – what is it and what support is available\nTalk by Jenny Douglas \nThursday 24 September 2026\nLocking up your valuables\, medieval style\nRachel Sycamore opens the lid on the importance and significance of church chests \nThursday 8 October 2026\nThe development of airborne radar and the role played by Malvern College and the town\nTalk by Ian Quickfall \nThursday 15 October 2026\nThe history and development of the Three Counties Showground\nTalk by David Prescott \nThursday 5 November 2026\nConcert by students from the Chase School \nThursday 19 November 2026\nMaking wine at the foot of the Malvern Hills\nTalk by Two Beacons Vineyard \nThursday 3 December 2026\nConcert by pupils from Malvern Parish C of E Primary School
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/autumn-2026-lunchbox/2026-10-08/
LOCATION:Great Malvern Priory\, WR14 2AY
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SUMMARY:Garden Tours at Croome 2026
DESCRIPTION:Discover more about Croome’s history\, design\, plants and statues on a one-hour stroll in the garden with one of the National Trust’s knowledgeable volunteers. \nJoin one of the enthusiastic volunteers to find out more about the garden at Croome. Tours are held every Wednesday at 11am and every Thursday at 2pm from March to October. \nThe tour begins near reception and finishes at the house. \nEach tour lasts about 60 minutes and covers approximately one-and-a-half miles on hard surfaced paths in the garden. \nAll tours are subject to volunteer availability; if volunteers are not available\, guided tours may not go ahead. \nTours are free and booking is not needed\, but normal admission charges apply for the venue (free for NT members).
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/garden-tours-at-croome-2026/2026-10-08/
LOCATION:Croome Park\, High Green\, Worcester\, Worcs\, WR8 9DW
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SUMMARY:First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (Malvern Civic Society)
DESCRIPTION:A talk to be given by Venla Freeman \nLearn about the emergence and history of this important women’s Volunteer Corps and how it has developed through two world wards and continues to deploy specialist rapid response teams to support civil and military authorities in times of crisis. \nDoors open at 6.30pm with tea\, coffee and biscuits available (included in the entrance fee)
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/first-aid-nursing-yeomanry-malvern-civic-society/
LOCATION:The Eden Centre\, Grovewood Road\, Malvern\, Worcs\, WR14 1GD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Malvern,Talk
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SUMMARY:Great Malvern Heritage Walk
DESCRIPTION:About the walk\nDiscover the rich heritage of one of England’s most charming spa towns\, famed for its invigorating Water Cure. \nJoin one of Malvern Civic Society’s volunteer guides to trace the town’s evolution\, from a 19th century spa destination\, to its role in World War II as an important centre for secret radar development. Along the way\, explore Victorian architecture\, Great Malvern Priory\, connections to composer Edward Elgar\, and sites celebrated through Malvern’s many blue plaques\, commemorating notable residents and visitors. \nWhether you’re a first-time visitor or a lifelong resident\, you’ll leave with a deeper appreciation for Malvern’s cultural and historical legacy. \nDates and times\nThe 90-minute tours operate every Saturday and Monday from April 2026 to October 2026\, except 13 July and 12 September\, starting at 10.30am from Malvern Tourist Information Centre on Church Street (contact: 01684 892289). \nAll walks are subject to guide availability. \nTickets\nThe cost is £7 for adults; 14 – 16 year olds go free. \nTickets are available online via TicketSource or at the Malvern Tourist Information Centre. If Ticketsource shows ‘sold out’\, more tickets may be available. \nPlease book in advance to avoid disappointment. Ten places are available on each walk: four are available to book through Malvern Tourist Information Centre either in person or on 01684 892289; the other six are available to book online at Ticketsource (small booking fee applies online). Any tickets for a Saturday walk unsold online by noon on Friday\, or tickets for a Monday walk unsold online by 8am on Monday\, will become available to purchase through Malvern Tourist Information Centre during opening hours. Please note tickets for 14 – 16 year olds can be booked only through Malvern Tourist Information Centre (not online) \nPrivate group walks may be available – enquire directly to the TIC. \nAccessibility\nDue to the content of the tours and the hilly nature of Malvern\, these walks are not suitable for children under 14 years\, nor for anyone with mobility issues. \nDogs\nSorry – no dogs are allowed\, except assistance dogs. \nAlternative tour\nIn addition to the standard tour described above\, some guides offer a specialist tour\, by arrangement\, for those with a particular interest in the arts: “The Culture and The Cure”. This walk\, for pre-booked groups only (minimum group size may apply)\, explores Malvern’s cultural connections alongside the history of the town as a centre for the controversial Water Cure. Writers\, artists and musicians have been attracted to Malvern for over a hundred years – hear their stories plus how this small Worcestershire town became a major spa. For more details regarding this bespoke tour\, please contact the Malvern Tourist Information Centre in the first instance. \nReviews\nRead the many five-star reviews on the Trip Advisor page for Great Malvern Heritage Walks.
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/malvern-town-walk-2-2-2/2026-10-10/
LOCATION:Malvern Tourist Information Centre\, The Lyttelton Well Courtyard\, 6 Church Street\, Malvern\, Worcestershire\, WR14 2AY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talk,Walks
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SUMMARY:Malvern Hills Literary Loop: Tolkien\, Lewis\, Darwin and Dickens
DESCRIPTION:Legendary fantasy authors JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis were frequent visitors to the Malvern Hills around the middle of the 20th century and the distinctive landscape may have inspired features of Middle Earth and Narnia\, like the Giant’s Cave from The Hobbit and the Victorian gas lamps from The Lion\, the Witch & the Wardrobe. \nA century earlier\, authors Charles Darwin and Charles Dickens visited Malvern for the Water Cure and most of the treatment centres and guest houses still remain. \nThe Malvern Hills Literary Loop starts at the Mr. Tumnus bench in Priory Park and heads up past Knotsford House where Dickens stayed to Lewis’s former school Cherbourg House before pausing at the Lewis Memorial in Rosebank Gardens and following the gas lamps up to St. Ann’s Well cafe. \nAfter admiring the views around North Hill\, the trail descends to Alexandra Rd where Lewis’s close friend & biographer George Sayer lived\, opposite the former home of composer Edward Elgar. \nThe loop then heads up past Montreal House where Darwin stayed during his daughter’s treatment and past Lewis & Tolkien’s favourite pub The Unicorn Inn before passing the Hobbit door and down to Malvern Priory to find Anne Darwin’s grave and potentially the original Narnian gas lamp. \nDates and booking\nThe walks are available on many dates\, often with the option of two start times on the same day. For more information\, including prices\, availability and to book. visit the Malvern Hills Literary Loop: Tolkien\, Lewis\, Darwin & Dickens page on Airbnb
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/malvern-hills-literary-loop-tolkien-lewis-darwin-and-dickens-4/2026-10-10/1/
CATEGORIES:History,Malvern,Talk,Walks
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SUMMARY:Guided Tour of Great Malvern Priory
DESCRIPTION:Come and explore the fascinating history and unique treasures of Great Malvern Priory from its Norman origins to the present day. Discover more about the glories of this architectural gem\, with its beautiful stained glass\, medieval tiles and misericords. \nThere are guided tours most Saturday mornings at 11am and occasionally at 2pm (or very occasionally at other times). Please check the Priory Church calendar to confirm that a tour is going ahead on the day of your visit. \nDonations are welcomed and all money from the tours goes towards the ongoing repairs and restoration of the Priory building and the medieval glass windows. \nIn addition to the scheduled Saturday tours\, groups tours are available by prior arrangement on any day between 9am and 5pm as long as the Priory is not being used for another event. For these tours\, a small charge of £5 per person is made. Please visit the Friends of Malvern Priory website for more information and booking details.
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/guided-tour-of-great-malvern-priory/2026-10-10/
LOCATION:Great Malvern Priory\, WR14 2AY
CATEGORIES:Free,Malvern,Talk
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SUMMARY:Malvern Hills Literary Loop: Tolkien\, Lewis\, Darwin and Dickens
DESCRIPTION:Legendary fantasy authors JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis were frequent visitors to the Malvern Hills around the middle of the 20th century and the distinctive landscape may have inspired features of Middle Earth and Narnia\, like the Giant’s Cave from The Hobbit and the Victorian gas lamps from The Lion\, the Witch & the Wardrobe. \nA century earlier\, authors Charles Darwin and Charles Dickens visited Malvern for the Water Cure and most of the treatment centres and guest houses still remain. \nThe Malvern Hills Literary Loop starts at the Mr. Tumnus bench in Priory Park and heads up past Knotsford House where Dickens stayed to Lewis’s former school Cherbourg House before pausing at the Lewis Memorial in Rosebank Gardens and following the gas lamps up to St. Ann’s Well cafe. \nAfter admiring the views around North Hill\, the trail descends to Alexandra Rd where Lewis’s close friend & biographer George Sayer lived\, opposite the former home of composer Edward Elgar. \nThe loop then heads up past Montreal House where Darwin stayed during his daughter’s treatment and past Lewis & Tolkien’s favourite pub The Unicorn Inn before passing the Hobbit door and down to Malvern Priory to find Anne Darwin’s grave and potentially the original Narnian gas lamp. \nDates and booking\nThe walks are available on many dates\, often with the option of two start times on the same day. For more information\, including prices\, availability and to book. visit the Malvern Hills Literary Loop: Tolkien\, Lewis\, Darwin & Dickens page on Airbnb
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/malvern-hills-literary-loop-tolkien-lewis-darwin-and-dickens-4/2026-10-10/2/
CATEGORIES:History,Malvern,Talk,Walks
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261010T170000
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SUMMARY:Knight at War (Autumn in Malvern Festival)
DESCRIPTION:The Dame Laura Knight Society presents ‘Knight at War’ – a lecture by Margy Kinmonth \nBAFTA-winning film and television director\, writer and producer Margy Kinmonth follows Dame Laura Knight into war zones\, discovering how conflict becomes a catalyst for some of Knight’s best known and most challenging work. \nTickets\n£11 including booking fee – available via the Malvern Theatres website
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/knight-at-war-autumn-in-malvern-festival/
LOCATION:Malvern Theatres\, WR14 3HB
CATEGORIES:Festival,Malvern,Talk
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261010T193000
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SUMMARY:The Priory's Medieval Glass and its People
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of Malvern Priory present the annual Heritage and Faith lecture. The speaker in 2026 is Dr Heather Gilderdale-Scott\, an expert on medieval glass. The illustrated lecture will be followed by canapé refreshments. The proceeds from the talk will go towards the conservation of the Priory’s medieval windows. \nTickets\n£15 from the Friends’ Shop in the Priory and online from Ticketsource (booking fee applies online)
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/the-priorys-medieval-glass-and-its-people/
LOCATION:Great Malvern Priory\, WR14 2AY
CATEGORIES:Community,History,Malvern,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261011T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261011T130000
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SUMMARY:Malvern Hills Literary Loop: Tolkien\, Lewis\, Darwin and Dickens
DESCRIPTION:Legendary fantasy authors JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis were frequent visitors to the Malvern Hills around the middle of the 20th century and the distinctive landscape may have inspired features of Middle Earth and Narnia\, like the Giant’s Cave from The Hobbit and the Victorian gas lamps from The Lion\, the Witch & the Wardrobe. \nA century earlier\, authors Charles Darwin and Charles Dickens visited Malvern for the Water Cure and most of the treatment centres and guest houses still remain. \nThe Malvern Hills Literary Loop starts at the Mr. Tumnus bench in Priory Park and heads up past Knotsford House where Dickens stayed to Lewis’s former school Cherbourg House before pausing at the Lewis Memorial in Rosebank Gardens and following the gas lamps up to St. Ann’s Well cafe. \nAfter admiring the views around North Hill\, the trail descends to Alexandra Rd where Lewis’s close friend & biographer George Sayer lived\, opposite the former home of composer Edward Elgar. \nThe loop then heads up past Montreal House where Darwin stayed during his daughter’s treatment and past Lewis & Tolkien’s favourite pub The Unicorn Inn before passing the Hobbit door and down to Malvern Priory to find Anne Darwin’s grave and potentially the original Narnian gas lamp. \nDates and booking\nThe walks are available on many dates\, often with the option of two start times on the same day. For more information\, including prices\, availability and to book. visit the Malvern Hills Literary Loop: Tolkien\, Lewis\, Darwin & Dickens page on Airbnb
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/malvern-hills-literary-loop-tolkien-lewis-darwin-and-dickens-4/2026-10-11/1/
CATEGORIES:History,Malvern,Talk,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261011T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261011T120000
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CREATED:20260521T123240Z
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SUMMARY:Experience Elgar's Cello Concerto Live
DESCRIPTION:Renowned cellist Corinne Frost and acclaimed pianist Janine Parsons unite once again for an intimate chamber performance of Elgar’s iconic Cello Concerto\, offering a rare chance to experience the emotional depth and passion of this celebrated work\, beloved by many\, up close. \nThe recital begins with a lively and insightful talk by Elgar specialist Richard Westwood-Brookes\, setting the stage with stories and perspectives that will enhance your appreciation and understanding of the music to come. \nAn immersive\, inspiring event for music lovers\, this unforgettable recital is bound to draw a crowd\, so book now to avoid disappointment. \nShow times\nSunday 11 October 2026\, 11am\nSunday 11 October 2026\, 2pm \nTickets\n£15 per person – available to book online on the National Trust website or by phoning 0344 249 1895
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/experience-elgars-cello-concerto-live/2026-10-11/1/
LOCATION:The Firs\, Elgar's Birthplace Museum\, Crown East Lane\, Lower Broadheath\, WR2 6RH
CATEGORIES:Concert,Music,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261011T140000
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SUMMARY:Experience Elgar's Cello Concerto Live
DESCRIPTION:Renowned cellist Corinne Frost and acclaimed pianist Janine Parsons unite once again for an intimate chamber performance of Elgar’s iconic Cello Concerto\, offering a rare chance to experience the emotional depth and passion of this celebrated work\, beloved by many\, up close. \nThe recital begins with a lively and insightful talk by Elgar specialist Richard Westwood-Brookes\, setting the stage with stories and perspectives that will enhance your appreciation and understanding of the music to come. \nAn immersive\, inspiring event for music lovers\, this unforgettable recital is bound to draw a crowd\, so book now to avoid disappointment. \nShow times\nSunday 11 October 2026\, 11am\nSunday 11 October 2026\, 2pm \nTickets\n£15 per person – available to book online on the National Trust website or by phoning 0344 249 1895
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/experience-elgars-cello-concerto-live/2026-10-11/2/
LOCATION:The Firs\, Elgar's Birthplace Museum\, Crown East Lane\, Lower Broadheath\, WR2 6RH
CATEGORIES:Concert,Music,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261011T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261011T163000
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SUMMARY:Malvern Hills Literary Loop: Tolkien\, Lewis\, Darwin and Dickens
DESCRIPTION:Legendary fantasy authors JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis were frequent visitors to the Malvern Hills around the middle of the 20th century and the distinctive landscape may have inspired features of Middle Earth and Narnia\, like the Giant’s Cave from The Hobbit and the Victorian gas lamps from The Lion\, the Witch & the Wardrobe. \nA century earlier\, authors Charles Darwin and Charles Dickens visited Malvern for the Water Cure and most of the treatment centres and guest houses still remain. \nThe Malvern Hills Literary Loop starts at the Mr. Tumnus bench in Priory Park and heads up past Knotsford House where Dickens stayed to Lewis’s former school Cherbourg House before pausing at the Lewis Memorial in Rosebank Gardens and following the gas lamps up to St. Ann’s Well cafe. \nAfter admiring the views around North Hill\, the trail descends to Alexandra Rd where Lewis’s close friend & biographer George Sayer lived\, opposite the former home of composer Edward Elgar. \nThe loop then heads up past Montreal House where Darwin stayed during his daughter’s treatment and past Lewis & Tolkien’s favourite pub The Unicorn Inn before passing the Hobbit door and down to Malvern Priory to find Anne Darwin’s grave and potentially the original Narnian gas lamp. \nDates and booking\nThe walks are available on many dates\, often with the option of two start times on the same day. For more information\, including prices\, availability and to book. visit the Malvern Hills Literary Loop: Tolkien\, Lewis\, Darwin & Dickens page on Airbnb
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/malvern-hills-literary-loop-tolkien-lewis-darwin-and-dickens-4/2026-10-11/2/
CATEGORIES:History,Malvern,Talk,Walks
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261012T120000
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SUMMARY:Great Malvern Heritage Walk
DESCRIPTION:About the walk\nDiscover the rich heritage of one of England’s most charming spa towns\, famed for its invigorating Water Cure. \nJoin one of Malvern Civic Society’s volunteer guides to trace the town’s evolution\, from a 19th century spa destination\, to its role in World War II as an important centre for secret radar development. Along the way\, explore Victorian architecture\, Great Malvern Priory\, connections to composer Edward Elgar\, and sites celebrated through Malvern’s many blue plaques\, commemorating notable residents and visitors. \nWhether you’re a first-time visitor or a lifelong resident\, you’ll leave with a deeper appreciation for Malvern’s cultural and historical legacy. \nDates and times\nThe 90-minute tours operate every Saturday and Monday from April 2026 to October 2026\, except 13 July and 12 September\, starting at 10.30am from Malvern Tourist Information Centre on Church Street (contact: 01684 892289). \nAll walks are subject to guide availability. \nTickets\nThe cost is £7 for adults; 14 – 16 year olds go free. \nTickets are available online via TicketSource or at the Malvern Tourist Information Centre. If Ticketsource shows ‘sold out’\, more tickets may be available. \nPlease book in advance to avoid disappointment. Ten places are available on each walk: four are available to book through Malvern Tourist Information Centre either in person or on 01684 892289; the other six are available to book online at Ticketsource (small booking fee applies online). Any tickets for a Saturday walk unsold online by noon on Friday\, or tickets for a Monday walk unsold online by 8am on Monday\, will become available to purchase through Malvern Tourist Information Centre during opening hours. Please note tickets for 14 – 16 year olds can be booked only through Malvern Tourist Information Centre (not online) \nPrivate group walks may be available – enquire directly to the TIC. \nAccessibility\nDue to the content of the tours and the hilly nature of Malvern\, these walks are not suitable for children under 14 years\, nor for anyone with mobility issues. \nDogs\nSorry – no dogs are allowed\, except assistance dogs. \nAlternative tour\nIn addition to the standard tour described above\, some guides offer a specialist tour\, by arrangement\, for those with a particular interest in the arts: “The Culture and The Cure”. This walk\, for pre-booked groups only (minimum group size may apply)\, explores Malvern’s cultural connections alongside the history of the town as a centre for the controversial Water Cure. Writers\, artists and musicians have been attracted to Malvern for over a hundred years – hear their stories plus how this small Worcestershire town became a major spa. For more details regarding this bespoke tour\, please contact the Malvern Tourist Information Centre in the first instance. \nReviews\nRead the many five-star reviews on the Trip Advisor page for Great Malvern Heritage Walks.
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/malvern-town-walk-2-2-2/2026-10-12/
LOCATION:Malvern Tourist Information Centre\, The Lyttelton Well Courtyard\, 6 Church Street\, Malvern\, Worcestershire\, WR14 2AY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talk,Walks
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261015
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SUMMARY:Hellens: A History In Stitches – Open Day
DESCRIPTION:Stretching almost ten metres in all\, this remarkable crewelwork frieze serves as a visual chronicle of Hellens Manor\, representing history from pre-1066 to the present day. Following its conception in 2017\, the piece was brought to life over eight years by a dedicated team of thirteen Arts Society Heritage Volunteers\, standing as a testament to meticulous craftsmanship and creative collaboration. Making use of traditional techniques and heritage shades of crewel wool\, the volunteers captured the rich narrative of Hellens\, encompassing not just its earliest inhabitants and noble families\, but also the stunning landscape of the Marcle Ridge\, heritage trees\, and traditional orchards. \nAlthough usually housed in the Minstrels’ Gallery above the Great Hall\, this special one-day exhibition offers a unique opportunity to view the ten-metre-long embroidery displayed in the Great Barn\, together with historical research\, the design’s evolution\, extensive samples\, and source materials. \nTalk\n10.30am – 11.15am\nJoin us for an in-depth exploration of the project\, the research\, and the craftsmanship behind the embroidery.\nCost: £6 (includes exhibition entry) \nGeneral Exhibition Access\nView the embroidery and exhibition\n12pm – 3pm (bookable in hourly slots: 12pm – 1pm\, 1pm – 2pm\, 2pm – 3pm)\nCost: £3 (advance booking) or £4 (pay on the door) \nBooking\nPlease book your tickets online in advance where possible \nAccessibility: Hellens is pleased to offer free entry to Blue Badge holders and their carers. \nThe Tea Room will be open from 10.30am to 4.30pm.
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/hellens-a-history-in-stitches-open-day-2/
LOCATION:Hellens\, Much Marcle\, HR8 2LY
CATEGORIES:Community,Craft,Drink,Exhibition,Food,History,Malvern,Talk
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261014T120000
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SUMMARY:Garden Tours at Croome 2026
DESCRIPTION:Discover more about Croome’s history\, design\, plants and statues on a one-hour stroll in the garden with one of the National Trust’s knowledgeable volunteers. \nJoin one of the enthusiastic volunteers to find out more about the garden at Croome. Tours are held every Wednesday at 11am and every Thursday at 2pm from March to October. \nThe tour begins near reception and finishes at the house. \nEach tour lasts about 60 minutes and covers approximately one-and-a-half miles on hard surfaced paths in the garden. \nAll tours are subject to volunteer availability; if volunteers are not available\, guided tours may not go ahead. \nTours are free and booking is not needed\, but normal admission charges apply for the venue (free for NT members).
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/garden-tours-at-croome-2026/2026-10-14/
LOCATION:Croome Park\, High Green\, Worcester\, Worcs\, WR8 9DW
CATEGORIES:Garden,Talk,Upton upon Severn,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T133000
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SUMMARY:Culture and Conversations: Immersive Arts & the Future of Dance Performance (Autumn in Malvern Festival)
DESCRIPTION:Step into the evolving world of immersive performance\, where movement\, technology and storytelling combine to create unforgettable experiences. In this engaging lunchtime talk\, choreographer and researcher Paul Golz introduces audiences to the exciting possibilities emerging at the intersection of dance and digital innovation. From motion capture and animated worlds to interactive environments and sensory design\, discover how artists are reshaping the relationship between performer and audience. \nPaul will share insights from recent creative projects\, discuss how immersive technologies are transforming both the making and experiencing of dance\, and offer a glimpse into what the future of performance might hold. Depending on the session\, there may also be a short practical demonstration showing how digital tools and movement combautuine to create new forms of expression. \nThis talk is perfect for anyone curious about creativity\, technology\, or the next wave of live performance. \nRunning time: approximately 90 mins \nTickets\nFree\, but pre-booking via the Malvern Theatres website is essential
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/culture-and-conversations-immersive-arts-the-future-of-dance-performance-autumn-in-malvern-festival/
LOCATION:Malvern Theatres\, WR14 3HB
CATEGORIES:Festival,Free,Music,Poetry,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T133000
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SUMMARY:Autumn 2026 Lunchbox
DESCRIPTION:The ever-popular series of free ‘Lunchbox’ talks and concerts at Great Malvern Priory returns for autumn 2026 with an interesting and varied programme. \nBring your own lunch to eat at 12.30pm; the 30-minute talk or concert begins at 1pm. \nTea\, coffee and cake are available to purchase. \nThursday 10 September 2026\nParkinson’s unpacked – what is it and what support is available\nTalk by Jenny Douglas \nThursday 24 September 2026\nLocking up your valuables\, medieval style\nRachel Sycamore opens the lid on the importance and significance of church chests \nThursday 8 October 2026\nThe development of airborne radar and the role played by Malvern College and the town\nTalk by Ian Quickfall \nThursday 15 October 2026\nThe history and development of the Three Counties Showground\nTalk by David Prescott \nThursday 5 November 2026\nConcert by students from the Chase School \nThursday 19 November 2026\nMaking wine at the foot of the Malvern Hills\nTalk by Two Beacons Vineyard \nThursday 3 December 2026\nConcert by pupils from Malvern Parish C of E Primary School
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/autumn-2026-lunchbox/2026-10-15/
LOCATION:Great Malvern Priory\, WR14 2AY
CATEGORIES:Community,Concert,Drink,Food,Free,Malvern,Music,Talk
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SUMMARY:Garden Tours at Croome 2026
DESCRIPTION:Discover more about Croome’s history\, design\, plants and statues on a one-hour stroll in the garden with one of the National Trust’s knowledgeable volunteers. \nJoin one of the enthusiastic volunteers to find out more about the garden at Croome. Tours are held every Wednesday at 11am and every Thursday at 2pm from March to October. \nThe tour begins near reception and finishes at the house. \nEach tour lasts about 60 minutes and covers approximately one-and-a-half miles on hard surfaced paths in the garden. \nAll tours are subject to volunteer availability; if volunteers are not available\, guided tours may not go ahead. \nTours are free and booking is not needed\, but normal admission charges apply for the venue (free for NT members).
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/garden-tours-at-croome-2026/2026-10-15/
LOCATION:Croome Park\, High Green\, Worcester\, Worcs\, WR8 9DW
CATEGORIES:Garden,Talk,Upton upon Severn,Walks
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SUMMARY:Great Malvern Heritage Walk
DESCRIPTION:About the walk\nDiscover the rich heritage of one of England’s most charming spa towns\, famed for its invigorating Water Cure. \nJoin one of Malvern Civic Society’s volunteer guides to trace the town’s evolution\, from a 19th century spa destination\, to its role in World War II as an important centre for secret radar development. Along the way\, explore Victorian architecture\, Great Malvern Priory\, connections to composer Edward Elgar\, and sites celebrated through Malvern’s many blue plaques\, commemorating notable residents and visitors. \nWhether you’re a first-time visitor or a lifelong resident\, you’ll leave with a deeper appreciation for Malvern’s cultural and historical legacy. \nDates and times\nThe 90-minute tours operate every Saturday and Monday from April 2026 to October 2026\, except 13 July and 12 September\, starting at 10.30am from Malvern Tourist Information Centre on Church Street (contact: 01684 892289). \nAll walks are subject to guide availability. \nTickets\nThe cost is £7 for adults; 14 – 16 year olds go free. \nTickets are available online via TicketSource or at the Malvern Tourist Information Centre. If Ticketsource shows ‘sold out’\, more tickets may be available. \nPlease book in advance to avoid disappointment. Ten places are available on each walk: four are available to book through Malvern Tourist Information Centre either in person or on 01684 892289; the other six are available to book online at Ticketsource (small booking fee applies online). Any tickets for a Saturday walk unsold online by noon on Friday\, or tickets for a Monday walk unsold online by 8am on Monday\, will become available to purchase through Malvern Tourist Information Centre during opening hours. Please note tickets for 14 – 16 year olds can be booked only through Malvern Tourist Information Centre (not online) \nPrivate group walks may be available – enquire directly to the TIC. \nAccessibility\nDue to the content of the tours and the hilly nature of Malvern\, these walks are not suitable for children under 14 years\, nor for anyone with mobility issues. \nDogs\nSorry – no dogs are allowed\, except assistance dogs. \nAlternative tour\nIn addition to the standard tour described above\, some guides offer a specialist tour\, by arrangement\, for those with a particular interest in the arts: “The Culture and The Cure”. This walk\, for pre-booked groups only (minimum group size may apply)\, explores Malvern’s cultural connections alongside the history of the town as a centre for the controversial Water Cure. Writers\, artists and musicians have been attracted to Malvern for over a hundred years – hear their stories plus how this small Worcestershire town became a major spa. For more details regarding this bespoke tour\, please contact the Malvern Tourist Information Centre in the first instance. \nReviews\nRead the many five-star reviews on the Trip Advisor page for Great Malvern Heritage Walks.
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/malvern-town-walk-2-2-2/2026-10-17/
LOCATION:Malvern Tourist Information Centre\, The Lyttelton Well Courtyard\, 6 Church Street\, Malvern\, Worcestershire\, WR14 2AY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talk,Walks
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SUMMARY:Malvern Hills Literary Loop: Tolkien\, Lewis\, Darwin and Dickens
DESCRIPTION:Legendary fantasy authors JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis were frequent visitors to the Malvern Hills around the middle of the 20th century and the distinctive landscape may have inspired features of Middle Earth and Narnia\, like the Giant’s Cave from The Hobbit and the Victorian gas lamps from The Lion\, the Witch & the Wardrobe. \nA century earlier\, authors Charles Darwin and Charles Dickens visited Malvern for the Water Cure and most of the treatment centres and guest houses still remain. \nThe Malvern Hills Literary Loop starts at the Mr. Tumnus bench in Priory Park and heads up past Knotsford House where Dickens stayed to Lewis’s former school Cherbourg House before pausing at the Lewis Memorial in Rosebank Gardens and following the gas lamps up to St. Ann’s Well cafe. \nAfter admiring the views around North Hill\, the trail descends to Alexandra Rd where Lewis’s close friend & biographer George Sayer lived\, opposite the former home of composer Edward Elgar. \nThe loop then heads up past Montreal House where Darwin stayed during his daughter’s treatment and past Lewis & Tolkien’s favourite pub The Unicorn Inn before passing the Hobbit door and down to Malvern Priory to find Anne Darwin’s grave and potentially the original Narnian gas lamp. \nDates and booking\nThe walks are available on many dates\, often with the option of two start times on the same day. For more information\, including prices\, availability and to book. visit the Malvern Hills Literary Loop: Tolkien\, Lewis\, Darwin & Dickens page on Airbnb
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/malvern-hills-literary-loop-tolkien-lewis-darwin-and-dickens-4/2026-10-17/1/
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SUMMARY:Guided Tour of Great Malvern Priory
DESCRIPTION:Come and explore the fascinating history and unique treasures of Great Malvern Priory from its Norman origins to the present day. Discover more about the glories of this architectural gem\, with its beautiful stained glass\, medieval tiles and misericords. \nThere are guided tours most Saturday mornings at 11am and occasionally at 2pm (or very occasionally at other times). Please check the Priory Church calendar to confirm that a tour is going ahead on the day of your visit. \nDonations are welcomed and all money from the tours goes towards the ongoing repairs and restoration of the Priory building and the medieval glass windows. \nIn addition to the scheduled Saturday tours\, groups tours are available by prior arrangement on any day between 9am and 5pm as long as the Priory is not being used for another event. For these tours\, a small charge of £5 per person is made. Please visit the Friends of Malvern Priory website for more information and booking details.
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/guided-tour-of-great-malvern-priory/2026-10-17/
LOCATION:Great Malvern Priory\, WR14 2AY
CATEGORIES:Free,Malvern,Talk
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SUMMARY:Malvern Hills Literary Loop: Tolkien\, Lewis\, Darwin and Dickens
DESCRIPTION:Legendary fantasy authors JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis were frequent visitors to the Malvern Hills around the middle of the 20th century and the distinctive landscape may have inspired features of Middle Earth and Narnia\, like the Giant’s Cave from The Hobbit and the Victorian gas lamps from The Lion\, the Witch & the Wardrobe. \nA century earlier\, authors Charles Darwin and Charles Dickens visited Malvern for the Water Cure and most of the treatment centres and guest houses still remain. \nThe Malvern Hills Literary Loop starts at the Mr. Tumnus bench in Priory Park and heads up past Knotsford House where Dickens stayed to Lewis’s former school Cherbourg House before pausing at the Lewis Memorial in Rosebank Gardens and following the gas lamps up to St. Ann’s Well cafe. \nAfter admiring the views around North Hill\, the trail descends to Alexandra Rd where Lewis’s close friend & biographer George Sayer lived\, opposite the former home of composer Edward Elgar. \nThe loop then heads up past Montreal House where Darwin stayed during his daughter’s treatment and past Lewis & Tolkien’s favourite pub The Unicorn Inn before passing the Hobbit door and down to Malvern Priory to find Anne Darwin’s grave and potentially the original Narnian gas lamp. \nDates and booking\nThe walks are available on many dates\, often with the option of two start times on the same day. For more information\, including prices\, availability and to book. visit the Malvern Hills Literary Loop: Tolkien\, Lewis\, Darwin & Dickens page on Airbnb
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/malvern-hills-literary-loop-tolkien-lewis-darwin-and-dickens-4/2026-10-17/2/
CATEGORIES:History,Malvern,Talk,Walks
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