Visit The Malverns

Shona Sculpture Workshop with Brian Nyanhongo (Two-Day Course)
2026-06-20 09:30 - 2026-06-21 16:30, 2026-06-27 09:30 - 2026-06-28 16:30 (Europe/London) | Great Malvern Priory, WR14 2AY
Brian is a globally renowned Zimbabwean sculptor with a passionate commitment to sharing Shona Art across the world.
We are fortunate to have Brian visit Malvern from June to September 2026 to expertly facilitate Shona Sculpture Workshops at Great Malvern Priory. Over the course of the workshop, you will explore the foundations of Shona stone sculpting, selecting and understanding the stone through to carving, shaping and finishing your own piece to take home. Two-day courses run over the weekend with three-day courses taking place from Monday to Wednesday.
Two-day course dates
June 2026: 20 – 21, 27 – 28
July 2026: 4 – 5, 11 – 12, 18 – 19, 25 – 26
August 2026: 1 – 2, 8 – 9, 15 – 16, 22 – 23, 29 – 30
September 2026: 5 – 6, 12 – 13
Two-day courses are available to book online at Eventbrite.
Three-day courses are also available.

Great Malvern Heritage Walk
2026-06-20 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-06-22 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-06-27 10:30 - 12:00 | Malvern Tourist Information Centre, The Lyttelton Well Courtyard, 6 Church Street, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2AY, United Kingdom
About the walk
Discover the rich heritage of one of England’s most charming spa towns, famed for its invigorating Water Cure.
Join 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.
Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a lifelong resident, you’ll leave with a deeper appreciation for Malvern’s cultural and historical legacy.
Dates and times
The 90-minute tours operate every Saturday and Monday from April 2026 to October 2026, starting at 10.30am from Malvern Tourist Information Centre on Church Street (contact: 01684 892289).
All walks are subject to guide availability.
Tickets
The cost is £7 for adults; 14 – 16 year olds go free.
Tickets are available online via TicketSource or at the Malvern Tourist Information Centre. If Ticketsource shows ‘sold out’, more tickets may be available.
Please 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)
Private group walks may be available – enquire directly to the TIC.
Accessibility
Due 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.
Dogs
Sorry – no dogs are allowed, except assistance dogs.
Alternative tour
In 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.
Reviews
Read the many five-star reviews on the Trip Advisor page for Great Malvern Heritage Walks.

Malvern Hills Literary Loop: Tolkien, Lewis, Darwin and Dickens
2026-06-21 10:30 - 13:30, 2026-06-21 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-27 10:30 - 13:30, 2026-06-27 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-28 10:30 - 13:30, 2026-06-28 14:00 - 17:00
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.
A 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.
The 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.
After 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.
The 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.
Dates and booking
The 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.

Shona Sculpture Workshop with Brian Nyanhongo (Three-Day Course)
2026-06-22 09:30 - 2026-06-24 16:30, 2026-06-29 09:30 - 2026-07-01 16:30 | Great Malvern Priory, WR14 2AY
Brian is a globally renowned Zimbabwean sculptor with a passionate commitment to sharing Shona Art across the world.
We are fortunate to have Brian visit Malvern from June to September 2026 to expertly facilitate Shona Sculpture Workshops at Great Malvern Priory. Over the course of the workshop, you will explore the foundations of Shona stone sculpting, selecting and understanding the stone through to carving, shaping and finishing your own piece to take home. Three-day courses run from Monday to Wednesday with two-day courses taking place on Saturday and Sunday.
Three-day course dates
June 2026: 15 – 17, 22 – 24, 29 – 1 (July)
July 2026: 6 – 8, 13 – 15, 20 – 22, 27 – 29
August 2026: 3 – 5, 10 – 12, 17 – 19, 24 – 26, 31 – 2 (September)
September 2026: 7 – 9
Three-day courses are available to book online at Eventbrite.
Two-day courses are also available.

Midsummer Malvern: Malvern Galaxy
2026-06-22 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-24 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-25 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Coach House Theatre, WR14 3HA
The Malvern Community Partnership is working in conjunction with the Malvern Hills District Council to develop a unique immersive experience of the Malvern Hills – their history, ecology and culture – with the intention of promoting and co-ordinating the many community groups that contribut to the Malvern Experience.

The Midsummer Malvern Collage is by Kate Wrigglesworth

Guided Tour of Madresfield Court
2026-06-24 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-06-25 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-06-25 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-06-25 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-06-25 14:30 - 15:30, 2026-06-27 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-06-27 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-06-27 13:30 - 14:30 and 1 more date | Madresfield Court, Madresfield, Malvern, Worcs, WR13 5AJ
Madresfield Court, situated within the Madresfield Estate at the foot of the Malvern Hills, is a moated stately home that has been in the Lygon family for over 900 years and is currently home to its 29th generation.
The house played a significant part in nurturing the Arts and Crafts movement and contains a fine collection of paintings, furniture and ceramics. It also has a rich history, with both Edward Elgar and Evelyn Waugh having been frequent visitors.
The house and beautiful grounds are open to welcome visitors at various times throughout the year. Access to the house and gardens is by guided tour only and tickets must be pre-booked online.
The Madresfield Estate also hosts several popular events throughout the year within the grounds of the Court.
2026 season details
The 2026 tour season at Madresfield Court runs from 22 April until 27 June, plus 29 July – 1 August inclusive.
Tours generally run on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays (with some exceptions and the occasional Saturday).
On each open day, four tours will run, with each tour taking a maximum of fifteen people aged 16 and over. Sadly, the tours are not suitable for babies or children under 16 and are subject to accessibility restrictions.
Tickets are £17 per person and all visitors will have the chance to enjoy the gardens either before or after the house tour.
Refreshments can now be enjoyed in the newly refurbished Play Room.
For full details, including booking terms and conditions, to check that a tour is running on your chosen date and to book your place, visit the Madresfield Court website.
Photo supplied by Madresfield Court.

The Queen’s Email
2026-06-27 14:30 - 15:30, 2026-06-27 19:30 - 20:30 | Coach House Theatre, WR14 3HA
Malvern Radar and Technology History Society presents The Queen’s Email, a talk and exhibition to explain why Queen Elizabeth II came to Malvern and why she sent the email. This talk will also celebrate some of the ideas from Malvern scientists who have transformed our world.
Show times
Saturday 27 June 2026, 2.30pm
Saturday 27 June 2026, 7.30pm
Booking
Tickets available for £12.50 (including booking fee) from the Malvern Theatres website and from the box office on 01684 892277

Beers & Gears: Car & Motorbike Meet
2026-06-27 15:00 - 17:00 | The Plume of Feathers, Gloucester Road, Castlemorton, WR13 6JB
As an enthusiastic rally driver himself, landlord Hendrik invites fellow motor-fans to the pub for a monthly afternoon of showcasing interesting cars and exchanging knowledge and banter!
This event takes place on the last Saturday of the month (March to October inclusive) at 3pm.
