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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-2-2-2/2026-08-08/
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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-4/2026-08-08/1/
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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-4/2026-08-08/2/
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SUMMARY:A Pioneering Theatre Festival: Malvern 1929 – 1939 (Ink & Curtain Festival)
DESCRIPTION:A talk by Jim Kelly exploring the story of Malvern’s innovative theatre festival\, initiated by Sir Barry Jackson and shaped by Roy Limbert and Stephanie Davison. \nIt was a major attraction that brought visitors\, created audiences for George Bernard Shaw and new drama\, and deserves recognition as a groundbreaking precursor to later theatre festivals. \nTickets\n£10 including booking fee – available from the Malvern Theatres website and the box office on 01684 892277
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/a-pioneering-theatre-festival-malvern-1929-1939-ink-curtain-festival/
LOCATION:Coach House Theatre\, WR14 3HA
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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-4/2026-08-09/1/
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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-4/2026-08-09/2/
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SUMMARY:Bernard Shaw and The British Regional Repertory Movement (Ink & Curtain Festival)
DESCRIPTION:A talk by Soudabeh Ananisarab\, exploring George Bernard Shaw’s vital\, long-overlooked role in the repertory movement\, including the Birmingham Repertory Theatre and the Malvern Festival. \nA presentation by Dr. Ananisarab with original dramatic scenes inspired by his book\, with Jonas Cemm as Shaw and featuring student actors from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire under his direction. \nTickets\n£10 including booking fee – available from the Malvern Theatres website and from the box office on 01684 892277
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/bernard-shaw-and-the-british-regional-repertory-movement-ink-curtain-festival/
LOCATION:Coach House Theatre\, WR14 3HA
CATEGORIES:Community,Festival,Malvern,Talk,Theatre
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SUMMARY:Laura Knight’s Theatre: Performance\, People and Place (Ink & Curtain Festival)
DESCRIPTION:A talk by Claire Cochrane exploring Laura Knight’s vivid depictions of performance and the people and places behind it\, with a focus on Sir Barry Jackson – founder of the Birmingham Repertory Company and the Malvern Festival – and the remarkable 50-year friendship that gave her unique access. \nTickets\n£10 including booking fee – available from the Malvern Theatres website and the box office on 01684 892277
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/laura-knights-theatre-performance-people-and-place-ink-curtain-festival/
LOCATION:Coach House Theatre\, WR14 3HA
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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-2-2-2/2026-08-10/
LOCATION:Malvern Tourist Information Centre\, The Lyttelton Well Courtyard\, 6 Church Street\, Malvern\, Worcestershire\, WR14 2AY\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Priory Super Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Throughout the year\, Great Malvern Priory holds a number of ‘Super Saturday’ events\, often coinciding with events in the churchyard and always offering a warm welcome as well as much for both adults and children to enjoy. \nDates in 2026\nSaturday 14 March\, 10am – 4pm\nFree children’s craft activities and free refreshments for all\nFree guided tour at 11am \nSaturday 2 May\, 10am – 4pm\nFree children’s craft activities and free refreshments for all\nFree guided tour at 11am\nTower tours hourly 11am – 3pm\, weather permitting: £5 for adults\, £2.50 for children aged 8 – 16 (sorry\, children aged under 8 may not climb the tower)\nArts and Crafts Market in the churchyard \nSaturday 6 June\, 10am – 4pm\nFree children’s craft activities and free refreshments for all\nFree guided tour at 11am\nTower tours hourly 11am – 3pm\, weather permitting: £5 for adults\, £2.50 for children aged 8 – 16 (sorry\, children aged under 8 may not climb the tower) \nSaturday 18 July\, 10am – 4pm\nFree children’s craft activities and free refreshments for all\nFree guided tour at 11am\nFarmers’ Market in the churchyard \nSaturday 1 August\, 10am – 4pm\nFree children’s craft activities and free refreshments for all\nFree guided tour at 11am\nTower tours hourly 11am – 3pm\, weather permitting: £5 for adults\, £2.50 for children aged 8 – 16 (sorry\, children aged under 8 may not climb the tower)\nArts and Crafts Market in the churchyard \nSaturday 15 August\, 10am – 4pm\nFree children’s craft activities and free refreshments for all\nFree guided tour at 11am\nFarmers’ Market in the churchyard \nSaturday 29 August\, 10am – 4pm\nFree children’s craft activities and free refreshments for all\nFree guided tour at 11am \nSaturday 3 October\, 10am – 4pm\nFree children’s craft activities and free refreshments for all\nFree guided tour at 11am\nTower tours hourly 11am – 3pm\, weather permitting: £5 for adults\, £2.50 for children aged 8 – 16 (sorry\, children aged under 8 may not climb the tower)\nArts and Crafts Market in the churchyard \nSaturday 7 November\, 10am – 4pm\nFree children’s craft activities and free refreshments for all\nFree guided tour at 11am\nTower tours hourly 11am – 3pm\, weather permitting: £5 for adults\, £2.50 for children aged 8 – 16 (sorry\, children aged under 8 may not climb the tower)\nArts and Crafts Market in the churchyard \nSaturday 28 November\, 10am – 4pm\nSpecial Christmas event\nFree craft activities for all\, free refreshments\, music\nTower tours to the ringing chamber hourly\, 11am – 3pm: £4 for adults\, £2 for children aged 8 – 16 (sorry\, children aged under 8 may not climb the tower)\nTour guides available\nArts and Crafts Market in the churchyard
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/priory-super-saturday-2/2026-08-15/
LOCATION:Great Malvern Priory\, WR14 2AY
CATEGORIES:Children,Community,Craft,Dog Friendly,Drink,Family,Food,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-2-2-2/2026-08-15/
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-4/2026-08-15/1/
CATEGORIES:History,Malvern,Talk,Walks
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SUMMARY:Malvern Ghost Detectives (Ink & Curtain Festival)
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever thought there might be ghosts and ghouls lurking around Malvern? \nA weird feeling by Waitrose carpark? A listless lull near the library? A presence near the post office? \nThen join two fully ‘qualified’ spook detectives this summer holiday and let’s find out … if you dare! \nCome along for hair-raising storytelling\, creepy craft construction and a spooky tour around the streets of Great Malvern on the hunt for all things other-worldly! \nThis is a family activity suitable for families with children aged 6 – 11. Lasting 75 minutes\, it starts and ends at the Coach House Theatre. \nEach family group must include at least one adult\, and children must remain supervised at all times. Tickets are needed for both adults and children. \nThe event includes a 30 minute walk\, so please come equipped with sensible footwear\, water and sunscreen as necessary. \nPlease note: this walk involves multiple steps. \nStart times&lt\nSaturday 15 August 2026\, 2pm\nSaturday 15 August 2026\, 4pm\nSaturday 15 August 2026\, 6pm\nSaturday 15 August 2026\, 8pm\nSunday 16 August 2026\, 2pm\nSunday 16 August 2026\, 4pm\nSunday 16 August 2026\, 6pm\nSunday 16 August 2026\, 8pm \nTickets\n£6 including booking fee – available via the Malvern Theatres website and from the box office on 01684 892277
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/malvern-ghost-detectives-ink-curtain-festival/2026-08-15/1/
LOCATION:Coach House Theatre\, WR14 3HA
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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-4/2026-08-15/2/
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SUMMARY:Malvern Ghost Detectives (Ink & Curtain Festival)
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever thought there might be ghosts and ghouls lurking around Malvern? \nA weird feeling by Waitrose carpark? A listless lull near the library? A presence near the post office? \nThen join two fully ‘qualified’ spook detectives this summer holiday and let’s find out … if you dare! \nCome along for hair-raising storytelling\, creepy craft construction and a spooky tour around the streets of Great Malvern on the hunt for all things other-worldly! \nThis is a family activity suitable for families with children aged 6 – 11. Lasting 75 minutes\, it starts and ends at the Coach House Theatre. \nEach family group must include at least one adult\, and children must remain supervised at all times. Tickets are needed for both adults and children. \nThe event includes a 30 minute walk\, so please come equipped with sensible footwear\, water and sunscreen as necessary. \nPlease note: this walk involves multiple steps. \nStart times&lt\nSaturday 15 August 2026\, 2pm\nSaturday 15 August 2026\, 4pm\nSaturday 15 August 2026\, 6pm\nSaturday 15 August 2026\, 8pm\nSunday 16 August 2026\, 2pm\nSunday 16 August 2026\, 4pm\nSunday 16 August 2026\, 6pm\nSunday 16 August 2026\, 8pm \nTickets\n£6 including booking fee – available via the Malvern Theatres website and from the box office on 01684 892277
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/malvern-ghost-detectives-ink-curtain-festival/2026-08-15/2/
LOCATION:Coach House Theatre\, WR14 3HA
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SUMMARY:Witley Court and Gardens (Garden Open for National Garden Scheme)
DESCRIPTION:Join the Head Gardener and members of their team for a special evening tour of the gardens. Experience grandeur in the French parterre gardens with ornamental terraces\, ornamental box hedges\, and vibrant floral bedding in summer. Don’t miss the monumental Perseus and Andromeda Fountain beside the Wilderness Gardens\, where rhododendrons and wildflowers flourish in summer. \nFor this open day\, pre-booking is essential – tickets go on sale via the English Heritage website from 1 March 2026. \nAdmission\nAdult: £20\nChild: Free \nDate in 2026\nSaturday 15 August\, 5.30pm – 7pm \nLight refreshments will be available.
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/witley-court-and-gardens-garden-open-for-national-garden-scheme/
LOCATION:Witley Court\, WR6 6JT
CATEGORIES:Charity,Drink,Garden,Talk,Tenbury Wells,Walks
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SUMMARY:Malvern Ghost Detectives (Ink & Curtain Festival)
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever thought there might be ghosts and ghouls lurking around Malvern? \nA weird feeling by Waitrose carpark? A listless lull near the library? A presence near the post office? \nThen join two fully ‘qualified’ spook detectives this summer holiday and let’s find out … if you dare! \nCome along for hair-raising storytelling\, creepy craft construction and a spooky tour around the streets of Great Malvern on the hunt for all things other-worldly! \nThis is a family activity suitable for families with children aged 6 – 11. Lasting 75 minutes\, it starts and ends at the Coach House Theatre. \nEach family group must include at least one adult\, and children must remain supervised at all times. Tickets are needed for both adults and children. \nThe event includes a 30 minute walk\, so please come equipped with sensible footwear\, water and sunscreen as necessary. \nPlease note: this walk involves multiple steps. \nStart times&lt\nSaturday 15 August 2026\, 2pm\nSaturday 15 August 2026\, 4pm\nSaturday 15 August 2026\, 6pm\nSaturday 15 August 2026\, 8pm\nSunday 16 August 2026\, 2pm\nSunday 16 August 2026\, 4pm\nSunday 16 August 2026\, 6pm\nSunday 16 August 2026\, 8pm \nTickets\n£6 including booking fee – available via the Malvern Theatres website and from the box office on 01684 892277
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/malvern-ghost-detectives-ink-curtain-festival/2026-08-15/3/
LOCATION:Coach House Theatre\, WR14 3HA
CATEGORIES:Children,Community,Family,Festival,Malvern,Talk,Walks
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SUMMARY:Malvern Ghost Detectives (Ink & Curtain Festival)
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever thought there might be ghosts and ghouls lurking around Malvern? \nA weird feeling by Waitrose carpark? A listless lull near the library? A presence near the post office? \nThen join two fully ‘qualified’ spook detectives this summer holiday and let’s find out … if you dare! \nCome along for hair-raising storytelling\, creepy craft construction and a spooky tour around the streets of Great Malvern on the hunt for all things other-worldly! \nThis is a family activity suitable for families with children aged 6 – 11. Lasting 75 minutes\, it starts and ends at the Coach House Theatre. \nEach family group must include at least one adult\, and children must remain supervised at all times. Tickets are needed for both adults and children. \nThe event includes a 30 minute walk\, so please come equipped with sensible footwear\, water and sunscreen as necessary. \nPlease note: this walk involves multiple steps. \nStart times&lt\nSaturday 15 August 2026\, 2pm\nSaturday 15 August 2026\, 4pm\nSaturday 15 August 2026\, 6pm\nSaturday 15 August 2026\, 8pm\nSunday 16 August 2026\, 2pm\nSunday 16 August 2026\, 4pm\nSunday 16 August 2026\, 6pm\nSunday 16 August 2026\, 8pm \nTickets\n£6 including booking fee – available via the Malvern Theatres website and from the box office on 01684 892277
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/malvern-ghost-detectives-ink-curtain-festival/2026-08-15/4/
LOCATION:Coach House Theatre\, WR14 3HA
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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-4/2026-08-16/1/
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SUMMARY:Malvern Ghost Detectives (Ink & Curtain Festival)
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever thought there might be ghosts and ghouls lurking around Malvern? \nA weird feeling by Waitrose carpark? A listless lull near the library? A presence near the post office? \nThen join two fully ‘qualified’ spook detectives this summer holiday and let’s find out … if you dare! \nCome along for hair-raising storytelling\, creepy craft construction and a spooky tour around the streets of Great Malvern on the hunt for all things other-worldly! \nThis is a family activity suitable for families with children aged 6 – 11. Lasting 75 minutes\, it starts and ends at the Coach House Theatre. \nEach family group must include at least one adult\, and children must remain supervised at all times. Tickets are needed for both adults and children. \nThe event includes a 30 minute walk\, so please come equipped with sensible footwear\, water and sunscreen as necessary. \nPlease note: this walk involves multiple steps. \nStart times&lt\nSaturday 15 August 2026\, 2pm\nSaturday 15 August 2026\, 4pm\nSaturday 15 August 2026\, 6pm\nSaturday 15 August 2026\, 8pm\nSunday 16 August 2026\, 2pm\nSunday 16 August 2026\, 4pm\nSunday 16 August 2026\, 6pm\nSunday 16 August 2026\, 8pm \nTickets\n£6 including booking fee – available via the Malvern Theatres website and from the box office on 01684 892277
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/malvern-ghost-detectives-ink-curtain-festival/2026-08-16/1/
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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-4/2026-08-16/2/
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SUMMARY:Malvern Ghost Detectives (Ink & Curtain Festival)
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever thought there might be ghosts and ghouls lurking around Malvern? \nA weird feeling by Waitrose carpark? A listless lull near the library? A presence near the post office? \nThen join two fully ‘qualified’ spook detectives this summer holiday and let’s find out … if you dare! \nCome along for hair-raising storytelling\, creepy craft construction and a spooky tour around the streets of Great Malvern on the hunt for all things other-worldly! \nThis is a family activity suitable for families with children aged 6 – 11. Lasting 75 minutes\, it starts and ends at the Coach House Theatre. \nEach family group must include at least one adult\, and children must remain supervised at all times. Tickets are needed for both adults and children. \nThe event includes a 30 minute walk\, so please come equipped with sensible footwear\, water and sunscreen as necessary. \nPlease note: this walk involves multiple steps. \nStart times&lt\nSaturday 15 August 2026\, 2pm\nSaturday 15 August 2026\, 4pm\nSaturday 15 August 2026\, 6pm\nSaturday 15 August 2026\, 8pm\nSunday 16 August 2026\, 2pm\nSunday 16 August 2026\, 4pm\nSunday 16 August 2026\, 6pm\nSunday 16 August 2026\, 8pm \nTickets\n£6 including booking fee – available via the Malvern Theatres website and from the box office on 01684 892277
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/malvern-ghost-detectives-ink-curtain-festival/2026-08-16/2/
LOCATION:Coach House Theatre\, WR14 3HA
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SUMMARY:Malvern Ghost Detectives (Ink & Curtain Festival)
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever thought there might be ghosts and ghouls lurking around Malvern? \nA weird feeling by Waitrose carpark? A listless lull near the library? A presence near the post office? \nThen join two fully ‘qualified’ spook detectives this summer holiday and let’s find out … if you dare! \nCome along for hair-raising storytelling\, creepy craft construction and a spooky tour around the streets of Great Malvern on the hunt for all things other-worldly! \nThis is a family activity suitable for families with children aged 6 – 11. Lasting 75 minutes\, it starts and ends at the Coach House Theatre. \nEach family group must include at least one adult\, and children must remain supervised at all times. Tickets are needed for both adults and children. \nThe event includes a 30 minute walk\, so please come equipped with sensible footwear\, water and sunscreen as necessary. \nPlease note: this walk involves multiple steps. \nStart times&lt\nSaturday 15 August 2026\, 2pm\nSaturday 15 August 2026\, 4pm\nSaturday 15 August 2026\, 6pm\nSaturday 15 August 2026\, 8pm\nSunday 16 August 2026\, 2pm\nSunday 16 August 2026\, 4pm\nSunday 16 August 2026\, 6pm\nSunday 16 August 2026\, 8pm \nTickets\n£6 including booking fee – available via the Malvern Theatres website and from the box office on 01684 892277
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/malvern-ghost-detectives-ink-curtain-festival/2026-08-16/3/
LOCATION:Coach House Theatre\, WR14 3HA
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SUMMARY:Malvern Ghost Detectives (Ink & Curtain Festival)
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever thought there might be ghosts and ghouls lurking around Malvern? \nA weird feeling by Waitrose carpark? A listless lull near the library? A presence near the post office? \nThen join two fully ‘qualified’ spook detectives this summer holiday and let’s find out … if you dare! \nCome along for hair-raising storytelling\, creepy craft construction and a spooky tour around the streets of Great Malvern on the hunt for all things other-worldly! \nThis is a family activity suitable for families with children aged 6 – 11. Lasting 75 minutes\, it starts and ends at the Coach House Theatre. \nEach family group must include at least one adult\, and children must remain supervised at all times. Tickets are needed for both adults and children. \nThe event includes a 30 minute walk\, so please come equipped with sensible footwear\, water and sunscreen as necessary. \nPlease note: this walk involves multiple steps. \nStart times&lt\nSaturday 15 August 2026\, 2pm\nSaturday 15 August 2026\, 4pm\nSaturday 15 August 2026\, 6pm\nSaturday 15 August 2026\, 8pm\nSunday 16 August 2026\, 2pm\nSunday 16 August 2026\, 4pm\nSunday 16 August 2026\, 6pm\nSunday 16 August 2026\, 8pm \nTickets\n£6 including booking fee – available via the Malvern Theatres website and from the box office on 01684 892277
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/malvern-ghost-detectives-ink-curtain-festival/2026-08-16/4/
LOCATION:Coach House Theatre\, WR14 3HA
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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-2-2-2/2026-08-17/
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: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-2-2-2/2026-08-22/
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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-4/2026-08-22/1/
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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-4/2026-08-22/2/
CATEGORIES:History,Malvern,Talk,Walks
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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-4/2026-08-23/1/
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URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/malvern-hills-literary-loop-tolkien-lewis-darwin-and-dickens-4/2026-08-23/2/
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