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SUMMARY:Malvern Hills Walk in aid of St Richard's Hospice 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join St Richard’s Hospice for the 42nd annual Malvern Hills Walk! Choose from three routes – either 2 miles\, 5 miles\, or 11 miles – and enjoy a refreshing day on the stunning Malvern Hills. \nThe 2-mile and 5-mile circular walks\, starting at 10am from the Black Hill car park\, are ideal for families. The 11-mile route begins at 8.30am\, trekking the full length of the hills from Chase End. Registration for this route opens at 7.20am at North Quarry Car Park (WR14 4LX)\, with a coach leaving at 8am to take you to the start. \nHospice fundraiser Alison Parkes shared\, “The Malvern Hills Walk is a core part of St Richard’s\, raising vital funds over the years to support our free care. We encourage walkers to raise sponsorship to help us continue supporting those in need.” \nRegistration closes on Friday 8 May at 9am. \nFor more information and booking\, visit the St Richard’s Hospice website.
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/malvern-hills-walk-in-aid-of-st-richards-hospice/
CATEGORIES:Charity,Children,Family,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\, 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-2-2-2/2026-05-09/
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-2/2026-05-09/1/
CATEGORIES:Malvern,Talk,Walks
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SUMMARY:Cradley – A Historic Village
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Herefordshire Histories Festival\, various events are taking place in the historic village of Cradley\, located in beautiful rolling countryside on the western edge of the Malvern Hills National Landscape. \nOn 9\, 10\, 23 & 25 May\, between 1pm and 5pm\, visit Cradley Village Hall to see the exhibition ‘Cradley Through the Ages’ and to learn more about the oldest village hall in Herefordshire and the local history resources available there. \nOn 9\, 10\, 23 & 25 May\, at 2pm\, guided tours of the church (St. James the Great) and churchyard will take place. \nOn 9 & 10 May only\, at 3.15pm\, join a guided walk through historic Cradley. \nRefreshments will be available in Cradley Village Hall all afternoon.
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/cradley-a-historic-village/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:Cradley Church\, Rectory Lane\, Cradley\, WR13 5LH
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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-2/2026-05-09/2/
CATEGORIES:Malvern,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-2/2026-05-10/1/
CATEGORIES:Malvern,Talk,Walks
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SUMMARY:Cradley – A Historic Village
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Herefordshire Histories Festival\, various events are taking place in the historic village of Cradley\, located in beautiful rolling countryside on the western edge of the Malvern Hills National Landscape. \nOn 9\, 10\, 23 & 25 May\, between 1pm and 5pm\, visit Cradley Village Hall to see the exhibition ‘Cradley Through the Ages’ and to learn more about the oldest village hall in Herefordshire and the local history resources available there. \nOn 9\, 10\, 23 & 25 May\, at 2pm\, guided tours of the church (St. James the Great) and churchyard will take place. \nOn 9 & 10 May only\, at 3.15pm\, join a guided walk through historic Cradley. \nRefreshments will be available in Cradley Village Hall all afternoon.
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/cradley-a-historic-village/2026-05-10/
LOCATION:Cradley Church\, Rectory Lane\, Cradley\, WR13 5LH
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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-2/2026-05-10/2/
CATEGORIES:Malvern,Talk,Walks
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SUMMARY:Health Walks
DESCRIPTION:Improve your fitness and wellbeing with Croome’s guided health walks in the parkland all year round. \nThe trained volunteer walk leaders will offer a choice of 30\, 60 or 90 minute walks (no pre-booking needed) to participants to: \n• Explore Croome’s parkland at a suitable pace for you\n• Develop your fitness and well being\n• Enjoy the company of others \nIf extreme weather is forecast\, it may be necessary to cancel. Please check the Croome homepage on the National Trust website for updates prior to each walk. \nHealth walks are free to join and no booking is required. \nMeet outside Visitor Welcome Centre from 10am for 10.30am start. \nDates in 2026\nMonday 2 February\, 10.30am\nMonday 2 March\, 10.30am\nMonday 13 April\, 10.30am\nMonday 11 May\, 10.30am\nMonday 1 June\, 10.30am\nMonday 6 July\, 10.30am\nMonday 7 September\, 10.30am\nMonday 5 October\, 10.30am\nMonday 2 November\, 10.30am\nMonday 7 December\, 10.30am
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/health-walks/2026-05-11/
LOCATION:Croome Park\, High Green\, Worcester\, Worcs\, WR8 9DW
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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\, 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-2-2-2/2026-05-11/
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:Guided Walks: 5-Week Block of Short\, Sociable Walks
DESCRIPTION:A friendly sequence of five short walks for beginners\, or anyone returning to walking. Ideal if you’re new to walking\, want short\, sociable walks\, or would like to meet new people in a relaxed and supportive setting\, these walks take place on consecutive Mondays at 6.30pm: 4 May\, 11 May\, 18 May\, 25 May and 1 June. \nFor more details and booking\, visit the Walking the Hills website.
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/guided-walks-5-week-block-of-short-sociable-walks/2026-05-11/
CATEGORIES:Malvern,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-2/2026-05-13/
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SUMMARY:Guided Walks: Malvern Experience: April/May - Evenings (Block Booking Only)
DESCRIPTION:Join Sarah from Walking the Hills for a unique walking experience across the iconic Malvern Hills – one step at a time. \nShe’ll be leading 6 circular walks on consecutive Wednesdays\, each covering a different section of the ridge – that’s one manageable walk per week. \nHaving completed all six routes\, you’ll have walked the entire length of the Malvern Hills and ticked off all 17 major peaks – from Chase End to End Hill. \nThe walks take place on Wednesdays at 6.30pm: 22 April\, 29 April\, 6 May\, 13 May\, 20 May\, 27 May. \nThe friendly\, supportive pace is perfect for walkers who want a challenge without pressure. Plus\, the full series guidebook is included in the price: Walk the Malverns in 6 Circular Walks (yours to keep). \nMeet like-minded walkers and enjoy a shared adventure. \nFor more information and to book\, visit the Walking the Hills website.
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/guided-walks-malvern-experience-april-may-evenings-block-booking-only/2026-05-13/
CATEGORIES:Malvern,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260525T190000
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SUMMARY:Malvern Walking Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Malvern’s annual walking festival returns\, running from Saturday 16 May to Monday 25 May 2026\, with more than 60 walks over 10 days with all sorts of topics\, lengths and difficulty. \nAs in previous years\, the choice is wide\, from short local strolls to long distance multi-day walks and including morning\, afternoon\, evening and all-day walks. \nEach walk is graded\, from gentle to strenuous\, so no one need let themselves in for more (or less) than they can handle. \nVisit the Malvern Walking Festival website for more information (full details walks for the 2026 Festival will be available to view and to book from 19th January).
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/malvern-walking-festival-2025/
CATEGORIES:Festival,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T045414
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SUMMARY:Exploring the Wye Valley 16-19 May 2026 (Malvern Walking Festival)
DESCRIPTION:The route will be a series of walks exploring the Woolhope Dome area and the River Wye between Mordiford and Ross on Wye. This is a very scenic area with an interesting geological history and consequently a varied flora and fauna. The walks will include many hills\, each about 100m ascent / descent along with stretches beside the River Wye. We will pass through ancient woodlands\, flower rich meadows and places of interest on our journey with plenty of opportunities to stop and admire the views. \nPlease bring all the food and drink that you need each day as there are very few shops on route. \nBrief outline of route\nSaturday 16th May – How Caple – Sollers Hope – Woolhope – Checkley – Mordiford\nSunday 17th May – Mordiford – Fownhope – Brockhampton – How Caple\nMonday 18th May – Mordiford – Holme Lacy – Ballingham – Hoarworthy – King’s Caple\nTuesday 19th May – How Caple – King’s Caple – Sellack – Foy – Ross on Wye \n\n\n\n\nDistance:\n10 miles\n\n\nDuration:\n7 hours per day\n\n\nDifficulty:\nTrail\n\n\nDate:\n16th May 2026 – 19th May 2026\n\n\nStart time:\n9:00 am\n\n\nWalk leader:\nTim Lawrence\n\n\nStart location:\nMalvern Link Top car park (Free)\nNewtown Road\, Malvern\nWR14 1PD\n\n\nGrid reference:\nSO 774470\n\n\nWhat3Words:\nsofa.panels.star\n\n\nFurther details:\nAdditional parking is available nearby in Moorlands Road and Hornyold Road. Nearest railway station is Malvern Link\, about 1km away. Bus stop for the 44 bus is opposite car park.\n\n\n\n£85.00
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/exploring-the-wye-valley-16-19-may-2026/
CATEGORIES:Festival,Malvern,Walks
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SUMMARY:A Commoner’s Circular (Malvern Walking Festival)
DESCRIPTION:Starting from the Plume of Feathers\, we cross Castlemorton Common to Hancocks Lane\, then across fields to Little Malvern Priory (brief visit possible). We then head for Watery Lane and Upper Welland. \nAssart’s Lane takes us through the St.Wulstan’s Estate to the Nature Reserve. A possible short break for refreshments (bring your own) will be followed by taking a track through woods out onto a path across fields back towards Marlbank Road. Crossing the road we skirt round fields and a vineyard before taking a track leading us back to cross the Common and return to the Pub. \nFood and refreshments should be available at the Pub on our return. \n\n\n\nDistance:\n5.5 miles\n\n\nDuration:\n2.5 hours\n\n\nDifficulty:\nModerate\n\n\nDate:\n16 May\n\n\nStart time:\n10:00 am\n\n\nWalk leader:\nIan Flanders (Powick Ramblers)\n\n\nStart location:\nCar Park at the Plume of Feathers\nGloucester Road\,\nCastlemorton\nWR136JB\n\n\nGrid reference:\nSO 786391\n\n\nWhat3Words:\nsleep.mammals.tortoises\n\n\nFurther details:\nCar park in front of Plume of Feathers.
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/a-commoners-circular-malvern-walking-festival/
CATEGORIES:Festival,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T130000
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SUMMARY:The Beauty of Bringsty\, the Bromyard Downs and the Brockhampton Parkland  (Malvern Walking Festival)
DESCRIPTION:From Bringsty Common\, we pass the early C18th thatched inn ‘Live and Let Live’ before we move through Bringsty Common and an ancient orchard as we head towards the historic Bromyard Downs where we can not only enjoy panoramic views but also the amazing wildflower meadows famous for the common spotted and marsh orchids. On our return\, we pass Warren Farm before we approach the All Saints Church and walk through Brockhampton estate with its ancient parkland. \n£6.00 \nOptional refreshment at the end of walk at the early 18th century thatched Inn ‘Live & Let Live’ on Bringsty Common. \n\n\n\nDistance:\n6 miles\n\n\nDuration:\n3 hours\n\n\nDifficulty:\nModerate\n\n\nDate:\n16 May\n\n\nStart time:\n10:00 am\n\n\nWalk leader:\nFrances Van Rompaey (Powick Ramblers)\n\n\nStart location:\nMeet at the bus shelter on Bringsty Common – near the ‘Live and Let Live’ pub sign.\nA44 – Bringsty Common\nWR6 5UJ\n\n\nGrid reference:\nSO 698550\n\n\nWhat3Words:\nfinger.deaf.frostbite\n\n\nFurther details:\nParking available on Bringsty Common by the bus shelter.\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/bringsty-common-and-surroundings/
CATEGORIES:Festival,Walks
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T130000
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SUMMARY:Pershore & the River Avon (Malvern Walking Festival)
DESCRIPTION:An initial meander along the River Avon before branching off into Tiddesley woods. Good views of Pershore and the surrounding countryside from the highest point of the walk. Mostly flat with two slight slopes and one flight of steps. 18 gates but no stiles. \n\n\n\nDistance:\n5 miles\n\n\nDuration:\n3 hours\n\n\nDifficulty:\nModerate\n\n\nDate:\n16 May\n\n\nStart time:\n10:00 am\n\n\nWalk leader:\nPeter Reynolds (Ombersley Social Strollers)\n\n\nStart location:\nPershore Bridges Picnic Place\nBridge Street\nPershore\nWR10 1AT\n\n\nGrid reference:\nSO 953451\n\n\nWhat3Words:\nframework.awaited.clash\n\n\nFurther details:\nParking at the two bridges picnic place.
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/pershore-the-river-avon-malvern-walking-festival/
CATEGORIES:Festival,Walks
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T150000
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SUMMARY:Beautiful Cotswold Villages (Malvern Walking Festival)
DESCRIPTION:This walk takes you through three of the most picturesque villages in the Cotswolds (Broadway\, Snowshill and Stanton) with splendid views over hilltops\, down valleys and through shaded woods. \nThe walk starts from the Milestone Ground Car Park in Broadway\, heads south to Snowshill\, west to Stanton before returning to Broadway. 12 stiles and up and down of 1\,400 feet. \nYou’ll need a packed lunch\, plenty to drink and suitable clothing and footwear for all weathers. \n\n\n\nDistance:\n9.5 miles\n\n\nDuration:\n5 hours\n\n\nDifficulty:\nHard\n\n\nDate:\n16 May\n\n\nStart time:\n10:00 am\n\n\nWalk leader:\nDavid Mann (Wyre Forest Ramblers & Malvern Hills District Footpath Society)\n\n\nStart location:\nMilestone Ground Car Park\nChildswickham Road\nBroadway\nWR12 7HA\n\n\nGrid reference:\nSP 090 377\n\n\nWhat3Words:\nfallback.shoving.expect\n\n\nFurther details:\nParking costs £4. There are good toilets at the car park.
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/beautiful-cotswold-villages-malvern-walking-festival/
CATEGORIES:Festival,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T045414
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SUMMARY:Springs and Wells of the Malvern Hills (Malvern Walking Festival)
DESCRIPTION:The walk starts and finishes at North Malvern Quarry car park. There are sections of steep ascent and descent\, and some section are rocky and require scrambling. The route takes in some of Malverns springs and wells and also the Worcestershire Beacon. Up and down 2\,800 feet. \nPlease bring snacks\, drinks and a packed lunch. You will need suitable clothing and waterproofs if the weather requires. \n\n\n\nDistance:\n10 miles\n\n\nDuration:\n7 hours\n\n\nDifficulty:\nHard\n\n\nDate:\n16 May\n\n\nStart time:\n10:00 am\n\n\nWalk leader:\nKirsty Johnson (Do Be Do Forest Therapy)\n\n\nStart location:\nNorth Malvern Quarry Car Park\nNorth Malvern Road\nMalvern\nWR14 4LT\n\n\nGrid reference:\nSO 771469\n\n\nWhat3Words:\nquibble.entrusted.create\n\n\nFurther details:\nCar parking is free for permit holders\, otherwise £5.50 per day. There is also on-road parking on nearby street.\nMalvern Link Station 1.4 miles\nGreat Malvern station 1.5 miles
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/springs-and-wells-of-the-malvern-hills-malvern-walking-festival/
CATEGORIES:Festival,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T045414
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T193827Z
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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\, 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-2-2-2/2026-05-16/
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;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T133000
DTSTAMP:20260501T045414
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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-2/2026-05-16/
CATEGORIES:Malvern,Talk,Walks
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T153000
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SUMMARY:Battle of Worcester 1651 (Malvern Walking Festival)
DESCRIPTION:River walk but one short sharp ascent at the end. The walk starts at Powick Bridge where the first battle of the Civil War (1642 – 1651) was fought. We then follow the River Teme along the Monarch’s Way & across the battlefields to join the River Severn. It was at this point that Oliver Cromwell built his ‘bridge of boats’ to cross the Severn and confront the Royalist army. We then continue into Worcester and pass the Commandery\, King Charles’ battle HQ\, and finally walk up to Fort Royal for an overview of the City and see where Charles fled after he was defeated. Our expert guide will make several stops to share his stories and the history of this final battle in the Civil War on 3rd September 1651. The time includes several information stops and lunchbreak. \nThe walk starts across fields\, which may be muddy depending on the spring weather\, and for the latter half of the walk is on roads in the City. There will be time for a coffee break and a lunch stop\, so bring sufficient rations. \n\n\n\nDistance:\n7 miles\n\n\nDuration:\n5 hours\n\n\nDifficulty:\nModerate\n\n\nDate:\n16 May\n\n\nStart time:\n10:30 am\n\n\nWalk leader:\nKeith Collins (Powick Ramblers)\n\n\nStart location:\nPowick Bridge\n2 Powick Mills\nOld Road\, Worcester\nWR2 4BU\n\n\nGrid reference:\nSO 835 524\n\n\nWhat3Words:\nCost.point.radio\n\n\nFurther details:\nMeet and park at Powick Bridge on Old Road (off the A449) by the Old Mill and close to the very tall chimney. The nearest train station Worcester Foregate St is 3 miles away. There are frequent buses from Worcester bus station to Powick Bridge – takes 10 minutes.
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/battle-of-worcester-1651-malvern-walking-festival/
CATEGORIES:Festival,Walks
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T180000
DTSTAMP:20260501T045414
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SUMMARY:Walking up a thirst – from the Hop Shed brewery (Malvern Walking Festival)
DESCRIPTION:The walk starts and returns to the Hop Shed where their bar will be open before\, and more sensibly for us\, on our return to buy and sample some of their award winning ales. There will also be a pizza van open before to fuel up\, or afterwards to satisfy a hunger. Up and down of 500m. \nWe set off and ramble through the hop farm that supplies the Hop Shed and onwards though apple and pear orchards. The surrounding countryside is quiet and beautiful nestling below the Suckley Hills with views of Malvern Hills in the distance \nEn route we’ll stop for a quick break so you may want to bring snacks and liquid refreshment \n\n\n\nDistance:\n7 miles\n\n\nDuration:\n3.5 to 4 hours\n\n\nDifficulty:\nModerate\n\n\nDate:\n16 May\n\n\nStart time:\n2:00 pm\n\n\nWalk leader:\nRachel James\n\n\nStart location:\nThe Hop Shed brewery\nThe Old Chicken Shed\nSuckley\nWR6 5EQ\n\n\nGrid reference:\nSO 723 504\n\n\nWhat3Words:\nglorious.nothing.gems\n\n\nFurther details:\nPark neatly at the Hop Shed\, but unfortunately the brewery cannot be accessed via public transport as it is in a remote area.\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/walking-up-a-thirst-from-the-hop-shed-brewery-malvern-walking-festival-2/
CATEGORIES:Festival,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260517T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260517T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T045414
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T121333Z
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SUMMARY:North Quarry Carpark to Eastnor Obelisk and Back (Malvern Walking Festival)
DESCRIPTION:Starting at North Quarry Carpark the walk follows the zig zagging trails up to the high path with beautiful views towards Worcester and beyond. We follow around the side of the hills to the base of the Worcester Beacon and climb up and over the Beacon\, stopping to admire the beautiful views towards Wales. We descend from the Beacon to the Wyche Cutting “named after the ancient salt route” here we can stop for toilets and to admire the Grade II listed Belvedere Bus shelter. \nFrom there we head up over the hills past Jenny Lind’s House to British Camp. We will walk the lower paths with beautiful views of the reservoir and along the ridge until we drop down and head toward the Eastnor Castle Obelisk. At the Obelisk we will stop for refreshments and admire the view of Eastnor Castle before heading back via the Hereford Beacon\, the “Pixie path” and St Anns Well. \nPacked Lunches should be brought\, suitable footwear depending on the weather\, there can be muddy patches. \n\n£6.00 \n\n\n\nDistance:\n15 miles\n\n\nDuration:\n5 hours\n\n\nDifficulty:\nStrenuous\n\n\nDate:\n17 May\n\n\nStart time:\n9:00 am\n\n\nWalk leader:\nSteph Upton\n\n\nStart location:\nNorth Quarry Car Park\nNorth Malvern Road\nWR14 4LT\n\n\nWhat3Words:\n///ironic.sunflower.soup\n\n\nFurther details:\nParking fees apply if parking in the Carpark or free in surrounding roads. Nearest train station is Malvern Link
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/north-quarry-carpark-to-eastnor-obelisk-and-back/
CATEGORIES:Festival,Walks
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260517T123000
DTSTAMP:20260501T045414
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SUMMARY:All around Ombersley (Malvern Walking Festival)
DESCRIPTION:Leaving Ombersley Memorial Hall we meander through the picturesque village of Ombersley\, passing through the beautiful parkland of Ombersley Court\, the seat of the Sandys family for more than 300 years. We cut down through a wood to join the River Severn. We follow a river-side path to Holt Fleet and onto Lenchford before leaving the river to strike inland and back to the Hall following quiet country lanes\, field paths and woodland tracks. The five-mile circular route is pretty flat with a few gates but no stiles. No stiles and minimal up and down. \n£6.00 \nDistance: 5 miles\nDuration: 2.5 hours\nDifficulty: Leisurely/Gentle\nDate: 17 May\nStart time: 10:00 am\nWalk leader: Paul & Sally Ludlow\nStart location: Ombersley Memorial Hall\nSandys Road\nOmbersley\nWR9 0DY\nGrid reference: SO 843641\nWhat3Words: palms.fruitcake.reflector\nFurther details:\nCar parking available free of charge on Hall car park. Nearest railway station is Droitwich Spa approximately 5 miles away
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/all-around-ombersley-malvern-walking-festival/
CATEGORIES:Festival,Walks
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SUMMARY:Alfrick\, Lulsley\, Knightwick\, Worcester Way Circular (Malvern Walking Festival)
DESCRIPTION:Fields & woodland to Lulsley crossing an enchanting stream. On the outskirts of Knightwick we join the Worcester way to Crews Hill. a route that has historical roots established in 1989. Historically\, the area’s landscape was shaped by glacial meltwater\, as well as by its more ancient geological past. The route is known for its ancient woodlands. \nWe pass through Crews Hill nature reserve beneath the canopy of this outstanding ancient woodland that reveals a surprising mix of species. Alongside the oaks are ash\, beech\, small-leaved lime\, wild service\, hornbeam and old yew trees. Tucked away in the east of the wood are old\, gnarled\, lime pollards. We join Blackhouse Woods\, a species-rich woodland and Local Wildlife Site. Back to Alfrick via fields\, the Geopark Way\, Leigh Brook\, culminating in a scenic walk through the Knapp & Papermill Reserve to Sandy Lane\, an old drovers track & focal point for local ghost stories and hauntings including a phantom wagon pulled by 4 spectral horses! \n\n£6.00 \n\n\n\nDistance:\n8 miles\n\n\nDuration:\n3-4 hours\n\n\nDifficulty:\nHard\n\n\nDate:\n17 May\n\n\nStart time:\n10:00 am\n\n\nWalk leader:\nAmanda Williams (Leadon Vale Ramblers & Alfrick Active)\n\n\nStart location:\nAlfrick village hall\nClay green\nAlfrick\nWR6 5HJ\n\n\nGrid reference:\nS0 749530\n\n\nWhat3Words:\nhttps://w3w.co/develop.digested.robe\n\n\nFurther details:\nPlease park in overflow parking at back of hall if possible. Parking is free. There is a bus stop nearby and the nearest train station is 8 miles away in Malvern.
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/alfrick-lulsley-knightwick-worcester-way-circular/
CATEGORIES:Festival,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-2/2026-05-17/1/
CATEGORIES:Malvern,Talk,Walks
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SUMMARY:Hanley Swan (Malvern Walking Festival)
DESCRIPTION:Learn about some of Hanley Swan’s historic houses on a walk that follows footpaths to the far north-west corner of the parish with good views of the Malvern Hills\, connects with the ancient Wood Street trackway\, then descends to St Alphonsus Catholic church with its original fittings by Pugin and back to the village hall via some attractive old cottages in Picken End. \nInteresting buildings include: \n\nthe village stores\, which began life as a coaching inn before being converted to a Working Man’s Institute and then a grocer’s shop and post office;\na boys’ home run by the Society for Waifs and Strays from 1892 to 1950 and now a hostel for deprived children;\na Regency villa extended in 1938 where King George II of Greece stayed for a year during the war;\na house bought by a naval surgeon who named it after a ship in which he served during the First Opium War;\na 17th century cottage owned by the same family for almost 350 years.\n\n2 stiles \n\n£6.00 \nDistance: 5 miles\nDuration: 3 hours\nDifficulty: Easy\nDate: 17 May\nStart time: 2:00 pm\nWalk leader: Malcolm Fare\nStart location: Hanley Swan Village Hall car park\nWelland Road\nHanley Swan\nWR8 0AN\nGrid reference: SO 811423\nWhat3Words: ///invest.chins.slant\nFurther details:\n4.4 miles from Great Malvern station
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/hanley-swan-malvern-walking-festival/
CATEGORIES:Festival,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-2/2026-05-17/2/
CATEGORIES:Malvern,Talk,Walks
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