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Malvern Hills Literary Loop: Tolkien, Lewis, Darwin & Dickens
2026-01-25 14:00 - 16:30, 2026-01-31 10:30 - 13:00, 2026-01-31 14:00 - 16:30 (Europe/London)
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 Sayers 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.

February Half-Term: Nature's Kitchen Trail
2026-02-14 09:00 - 2026-02-22 17:00 | Croome Park, High Green, Worcester, Worcs, WR8 9DW
This special sensory trail will guide you through the park at Croome, engaging curious minds to help youngsters discover the sights, sounds, and smells of the natural world. Budding chefs can discover textures, create imaginary recipes, and find out what Croome’s wildlife might have on their dinner plate.
After completing the trail, make your way to the house to see the exhibition in the saloon. Created by artist Sarah Taylor Silverwood and young people from Pershore Riverside Youth Centre, Plate Up features vibrant ceramic plates and a community cookbook co‑created by the artist and young people, inspired by shared processes of cooking, drawing, clay and print.
The trail is free to take part in and activity sheets can be picked up from the Outdoor Hub, near Visitor Reception (normal admission applies).

February Half-Term Trail: Orchard Orienteering
2026-02-14 10:00 - 2026-02-22 16:00 | Brockhampton (National Trust), Bringsty, Bromyard, WR6 5TB
An interactive and playful trail encouraging young explorers to run around Brockhampton’s orchard on our orienteering course.
Dress for the weather and embark on an adventure in Brockhampton’s orchards with a family fun trail celebrating the wonder of nature in late winter.
Cost: £3 per trail, including a prize (normal admission applies).

Easter Adventure Trail at The Firs
2026-03-23 08:00 - 2026-04-12 17:00 | The Firs, Elgar's Birthplace Museum, Crown East Lane, Lower Broadheath, WR2 6RH
Please note: The Firs is open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday only; see the National Trust website for information about access by car
This Easter, enter a world of music, mischief, and springtime wonder as you help to make the Robin Sing!
Our little robin has lost its song, and only the help of curious explorers can recover it. Follow a trail of ten enchanting nature‑themed stations, each bursting with sound, movement, and hands‑on fun.
With each activity, you’ll find clues, awaken your senses, and get one step closer to helping the robin find its voice again.
It’s playful, musical, and full of natural magic – the perfect Easter adventure for families ready to explore together.
The trail runs from Monday 23 March 2026 until Sunday 12 April 2026, Friday to Monday, from 10am to 5pm, with last entry at 4.30pm.
Cost: £3.50 per trail, which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg.
*Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut and tree nut allergies.
Booking is not needed for this event; normal admission applies.

Festival of Blossom
2026-03-23 08:00 - 2026-05-29 17:00 | Brockhampton (National Trust), Bringsty, Bromyard, WR6 5TB
The festival runs until 29 May, but is unavailable during the Easter holidays (28 March – 12 April 2026).
From the spring equinox, Brockhampton will be celebrating the beauty of blossom and encouraging visitors to discover the beauty of orchards and take a mindful moment in nature.
Pick up a free nature‑rubbing trail from Visitor Reception and wander into the orchards to discover different varieties of blossom and the wildlife that makes its home there. (The trail is unavailable during the Easter holidays, 28 March–12 April.)
This event is free, but normal admission applies.

Tenbury Wells Egg-citing Easter Trail (every day except Sunday)
2026-03-28 08:00 - 2026-04-11 17:00 | Tenbury Wells Tourist Information Centre, 48 Teme Street, Tenbury Wells, WR15 8AA
Join the search for 24 Easter chicks hiding around Tenbury. Collect letters along the way to solve the phrase and win a treat and free child’s cinema ticket for The Regal (terms and conditions apply; see voucher for details).
The trail runs from 28 March – 11 April 2026, excluding Sundays.
Complete your trail sheet, then return it to Tenbury Tourist Information Centre to claim your prize (open Monday – Saturday, 10am – 4pm).
Read our blog for more information about the trail.

Easter Trail at Brockhampton
2026-03-28 08:00 - 2026-04-12 17:00 | Brockhampton (National Trust), Bringsty, Bromyard, WR6 5TB
Get ready to hop, skip, and sprint into spring with Brockhampton’s 2026 Easter Trail: Spring Sports Day Adventure – a lively outdoor challenge full of mini‑games, playful competitions, and Easter‑themed twists around every corner. Perfect for active families and energetic explorers, this trail blends classic sports‑day favourites with springtime surprises. From bunny‑hop races and egg‑and‑spoon sprints to garden‑inspired challenges, every activity is designed to get hearts pumping and smiles growing.
Cost: £3.50 per trail, which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg.
Booking is not needed (trail available daily 28 March – 12 April, 10am – 4.30pm); usual admission applies.

Super Smashing Easter Treasure Hunt at Eastnor Castle
2026-03-29 08:00 - 2026-04-09 17:00 | Eastnor Castle, HR8 1RL
Eastnor Castle is open every day from Sunday 29 March to Thursday 9 April 2026. Entry is by pre-booked online ticket only (limited numbers available).
The Easter Bunny was preparing to bake his famous cakes – but oh no! He’s dropped all of his eggs, and they’ve cracked and scattered across the castle and grounds. Easter is in danger of being cake-less!
It’s up to you to hop in and save the day! Your quest is to hunt down every lost egg and piece together the recipe. Expect fun, giggles and plenty of egg-citement along the way. Let the great Easter adventure begin… there will be a chocolate reward for everyone who takes part!
Plus, all Eastnor Castle’s usual attractions will be open!
For more information and to book your non-refundable ticket, visit the Eastnor Castle website.

Easter Egg Trail at Malvern Theatres
2026-04-02 08:00 - 2026-04-12 17:00 | Malvern Theatres, WR14 3HB
Pick up an activity sheet from the box office or restaurant, find all the hidden letters and work out the magic word. Write it down, pop your entry into the box, and you’ll be entered into a prize draw to win a family cinema voucher! Terms and conditions apply.
Come and watch The Magic Faraway Tree in the cinema at Malvern Theatres and take home a free activity pack to continue the fun!

Easter Weekend Opening at The Tudor House Museum
2026-04-03 08:00 - 2026-04-06 17:00 | Tudor House Museum, 16 Church Street, Upton upon Severn, WR8 0HT
The Tudor House Museum in Upton is delighted to be able to welcome back visitors for its spring reopening this Easter weekend!
Come along for a fun-filled visit with something for all ages, including an Easter egg trail, raffle, craft table and refreshments.
Opening times – Easter weekend
Good Friday & Easter Saturday (3 & 4 April): 10.30am – 4.30pm
Easter Sunday & Easter Monday (5 & 6 April): 1.30pm – 4.30pm
Opening times – 9 April to end of October 2026
Thursday, Friday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday: 1.30pm – 4.30pm
Saturday: 10.30am – 4.30pm

Upton Egg-citing Easter Trail (every day except Sunday)
2026-04-03 08:00 - 2026-04-11 17:00 | Upton upon Severn Tourist Information Centre, Church Street, Upton upon Severn, WR8 0HT
Visit the historic riverside town of Upton upon Severn from 3 – 11 April 2026 for some family fun on an Egg-citing Easter Trail (available every day except Sunday). Collect your trail sheet from Upton Tourist Information Centre.
Around the shops the chicks have run, finding them is Easter fun! Count all 22 you meet, solve the phrase to win a treat! Chicks can be found in shops windows from 3 – 11 April 2026 (except for Sundays).
After completing the Easter Trail, visit Upton’s Tourist Information Centre at The Pepperpot to claim your prize, kindly donated by Warner’s Supermarket.
The tourist information centre will be open to collect and return Easter trail sheets from 3 April (Good Friday) until 11 April. The opening hours are 10am until 4pm, apart from Easter Sunday when it will be closed.
To add to the festivities children from six primary schools including Tenbury’s primary schools and Upton’s surrounding primary schools have also taken part in an Easter colouring competition. Their Easter scenes ‘works of art’ will be on display throughout shop windows in both Tenbury and Upton and we hope local children enjoy looking for their entry as they search for the Easter chicks and complete the trail over the school Easter holidays.

Easter Trail at Great Malvern Priory
2026-04-03 08:00 - 2026-04-12 17:00 | Great Malvern Priory, WR14 2AY
Great Malvern Priory is the place to visit if you have youngsters who enjoy a story trail and a prize at the end…a chocolate prize (whilst supplies last).
A new series of scenes, made in-house with pegdolls, enthusiasm and hot-melt glue, tell the story of Holy Week.
There’s a word to collect and write down at each of the scenes, which can then be hunted in a word search on the trail leaflet which includes a picture to colour and a maze to follow, to help Mary Magdalene find Jesus’ tomb.
And a chocolate egg awaits (whilst supplies last) every youngster who finds the 10 words (one per child, please). Just look in the plastic box below the table where the trail starts. If we’ve temporarily run out, please do ask at the Custos’ office, for a re-stock.
The Easter Trail is free and available during Priory opening hours until 12 April. Check the Priory website for details.

Easter Egg Trail at Clive's Fruit Farm
2026-04-03 08:00 - 2026-04-12 17:00 | Clive’s Fruit Farm, Upper Hook Road, Upton upon Severn, WR8 0SA
Come along to Clive’s Fruit Farm this Easter for a fun-filled adventure around the farm!
Follow the clues, solve the riddles, and explore the trail…can you find all the hidden eggs?
Complete the challenge and enjoy a delicious Easter treat at the finish!
Perfect for families and providing fun for all ages, this trail is not to be missed.
Visit Clive’s Fruit Farm this Easter and let the hunt begin!

Easter Egg Hunt
2026-04-03 14:30 - 15:30 | Priory Park, Great Malvern
Join a free Easter egg hunt in Priory Park on Good Friday (3 April 2026), organised by Malvern Baptist Church.
Meet at the bandstand in time for the start of the event at 2.30pm (finishes 3.30pm).
Event for children under 12 accompanied by parents/carers only.

The Brilliant B Safari (Malvern Water & Well Dressing Festival 2026)
2026-05-02 10:30 - 2026-05-04 16:00 | Malvern Museum, Abbey Road, Malvern, WR14 3ES
This year’s Water and Well Dressing Festival theme is birds.
Malvern Museum is offering a children’s trail during the Bank Holiday weekend.
Come along between 10.30am and 4pm from Saturday 2 – Monday 4 May inclusive to hunt for the birds that are hiding in the Museum and discover some of the exciting objects in the Museum’s collection. See you there!
The trail itself is free. Please visit the Malvern Museum website for general entry charges.

Colwall Wildflower Meadows Summer Opening
2026-06-07 08:00 - 2026-07-05 17:00 | Colwall Village Garden, Old Church Road, Colwall, WR13 6HU
Once again the wildflower meadow walks at Colwall are open and all are welcome to come and enjoy beautiful wildflowers in the most wonderful setting – Colwall Village Garden, Brookmead and Lugg’s Mill.
Open to everyone until Sunday 5 July 2026, the volunteers behind the project hope that local visitors will make this a destination once a week or so to see how the wildflowers grow! Those visiting the area will also relish the experience as a one-off treat.
The accessible entrance is at Lugg’s Mill Orchard and compost toilets are available at Colwall Village Garden, with bike racks, parking and access to Gas Orchard and Brookmead Meadows.
Look out for the fabulous new sign at Lugg’s Mill and the apple sign at Colwall Village Garden – both on Old Church Road.
Colwall is accessible by train on the Birmingham – Hereford line and by bus on the 675: Great Malvern to Ledbury service.

Summer Silliness
2026-06-14 | Eastnor Castle, HR8 1RL
Circus workshops & garden games – fun for the whole family!
Plus, all the usual attractions will be available around the castle and grounds.
For more information, prices and booking, visit the Eastnor Castle website.
