Nature's Magic at Croome
2024-10-19 10:00 - 2024-11-03 16:00 (Europe/London) | Croome Park, High Green, Worcester, Worcs, WR8 9DW
Visit Croome for a Half term filled with potions and folklore inspired by the magic of nature all around.
Can you find all the ingredients for your magical nature potion dotted around the Parkland? Use your sense of smell to discover the ingredients needed before mixing up your own nature potion in the lab.
Times:
Saturday 19 October until Sunday 3 November 10am – 4pm
Prices:
Booking not needed
Admission Applies
Event Price:
Event Booklet including potion sheet and wand £3

Book Fair
2024-10-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Christ Church, Avenue Road, Malvern, WR14 3BG
Come and browse an extensive range of books, CDs and DVDs at Christ Church, sold in aid of the church.
Fair open 10am – 12pm every Saturday. Entrance is free and refreshments are available.
Books cost 50p, whilst CDs and DVDs are 25p and children’s books are free.

Peter Chand: Storyteller - Great Malvern Festival of Stories for Children
2024-10-26 10:00 - 15:00 | Festival Story Tent – The Priory Grounds, Great Malvern Priory, Great Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2AY, United Kingdom
Peter Chand returns to the festival bringing his usual energy and love of traditional stories from around the world. Expect lots of interactive fun, Indian drumming, thoughtful stories and high-energy language acrobatics with one of Europe’s most renowned Storytellers.
Each Session is 45 minutes and free of charge.
Performance Times
10:00am
11:30am
1:30pm
3:00pm
Find out more about Peter Chand.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
What’s on at the Great Malvern Festival of Stories for Children.
The Great Malvern Festival of Stories for Children is part funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Tenbury Wells Artisan Market
2024-10-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Tenbury Wells, Teme Street, Worcestershire, WR15 8AA
Tenbury Wells is hosting a new artisan market at The Crow.
Enjoy good vibes, independent makers and a lovely location at the new market. Open 10am to 4pm.

Local Author and Illustrator Stalls - Great Malvern Festival of Stories for Children
2024-10-26 10:00 - 2024-10-27 16:00 | Great Malvern Priory Grounds, Church Street, Malvern, WR14 2AY
Meet local authors and illustrators, see how they work and chat to them about their inspirations at stalls in the Great Malvern Priory grounds
Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 October 10 am – 4pm

Art Activities - Great Malvern Festival of Stories for Children
2024-10-26 10:00 - 2024-10-27 16:00 | Great Malvern Priory Grounds, Church Street, Malvern, WR14 2AY
Illustrator Gail Hanks runs FREE art activities throughout the day. Kids can come along and have fun creating their own works of art.
Saturday 26 and Sunday 28 October, 10am – 4pm in the Priory Grounds.

Tenbury Wells Halloween Trail 2024
2024-10-26 10:00 - 2024-11-02 16:00 | Tenbury Wells Tourist Information Centre, 48 Teme Street, Tenbury Wells, WR15 8AA
The Popular Tenbury Wells Annual Halloween Trail is returning to the historic market town for 2024. Dress up and bring your spookiest mood to the Tourist Information Centre from 26 October – Saturday 2 November (excluding Sunday when the centre is closed).
What
There are 23 Ghosts haunting our Town’s buildings on Teme Street and Market Street.
Can you spot their faces through the windows to help identify the Halloween phrase?
When
The Ghosts will appear on 26 October and (hopefully) disappear on Saturday 2 November 2024.
Where
Collect your FREE Trail sheet from Tenbury Wells Tourist Information Centre (TIC) located at 48 Teme Street. Please return to collect a small prize before they close. The TIC is open 10am-4pm.
Trail sheets are also available from participating shops. If you dare to enter, you’ll be rewarded!

Gigantic Dinosaur Fun with Jonny Duddle – Great Malvern Festival of Stories for Children
2024-10-26 10:30 - 11:15 | Festival Marquee – The Priory Grounds, Great Malvern Priory Grounds, Great Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2AY, United Kingdom
Join Jonny Duddle to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the original Gigantosaurus book with a reading, plus a drawalong from his new title, Doodle with Duddle: How to Draw Dinosaurs. An interactive event for the whole family, you’ll learn how to draw your favourite real-life dinosaurs, plus dinosaur characters from Gigantosaurus – now an animated series – as Jonny shares his own tips and tricks to really make your drawings shine. Of course, Jonny won’t be able to resist telling a few dinosaur jokes too in this laugh-out-loud event!
Not to be missed!
Performance time
10.30-11.15
Ages 4 – 7
Tickets
Adult: £8
Child: £5
Ticket price includes VAT.

20% multiple event discount available when booked directly with Malvern Theatres box office.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more about Jonny Duddle.
What’s on at the Great Malvern Festival of Stories for Children.
The Great Malvern Festival of Stories for Children is part funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Tamar Eluned Williams: Storyteller - Great Malvern Festival of Stories for Children
2024-10-26 10:30 - 13:00 | Malvern Library, Graham Road, Malvern, Worcs, WR14 2HU
Tamar Eluned Williams tells stories in Welsh and English. Her performances are simultaneously playful, epic, and soulful, and weave story and song together to make magic with her audiences. She’s told stories in schools, museums, and festivals around the world; on beaches, in forests, by firelight and (the strangest place to date) on the top deck of the number 45 bus in Birmingham. She has stories for the youngest and oldest of listeners and believes storytelling is for everyone.
Previous performances include: Green Man Festival, Lakefest, National Centre for Folk Arts, Festival at the Edge and Beyond the Border. She has created commissions for the National Museum of Wales, BookTrust, and Sinfonia Cymru.
Tamar was awarded the Gwobr Esyllt Harker Award for a Welsh woman storyteller in 2016 and the UK Young Storyteller of the Year Award in 2013.
Each Session is 45 minutes and free of charge.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Performance Times
11.00am
12:15pm
13:45pm
Find out more about Tamar Eluned Williams.
What’s on at the Great Malvern Festival of Stories for Children.
The Great Malvern Festival of Stories for Children is part funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

The Whale: Plastic Ocean - Great Malvern Festival of Stories for Children
2024-10-26 11:00 - 15:30 | Priory Park, Great Malvern
Bold explorers squeeze into the belly of an enormous inflatable Sperm Whale where they find themselves in the depths of the bubbling, kelp-swirling ocean. They encounter an acrobatic diver who leads them swimmingly through the age old journey of the life of an ancient Leatherback Turtle. With the use of exquisite puppets, comedy and music, Circo Rum Ba Ba explore the tale of sea creatures and their battle to survive in an ocean full of rubbish. The audience help to save the turtle and the Whale from a deluge of plastic and travel from the Indian ocean to a coral reef, leaving feeling empowered that everyone can make a difference.
Circo Rum Ba Ba is a well established, highly experienced women’s circus theatre company which fuses spectacular theatre with a diverse range of circus skills and disguise.
See The Whale: https://vimeo.com/309892517
Show times:
11:00am
11:30am
1:00pm
1:30pm
3:00pm
3:30pm
Ages 5+
Tickets
Adult: £8
Child: £5
Ticket price includes VAT.

20% multiple event discount available when booked directly with Malvern Theatres box office.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more about Circo Rum Ba Ba.
What’s on at the Great Malvern Festival of Stories for Children.
The Great Malvern Festival of Stories for Children is part funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Shadow Puppet Show and Workshop: Down The Rabbit Hole- Great Malvern Festival of Stories for Children
2024-10-26 11:00 - 16:00 | Malvern Cube, WR14 2YF
With a fantastical mix of music, interactive shadow puppetry and colourful projections Tallulah Swirls invites you to fall Down The Rabbit Hole, with Alice, into an adventure with some of the extraordinary characters of Wonderland. All leading into a workshop session to make your very own puppet creation to join in with, the Mad Hatters Tea Party!
Amy Lloyd-Jones has taken her wonderful puppet shows to theatres, schools, museums, libraries and festivals all over the West Country and beyond. She makes all her own puppets and props and with a big dollop of mischief, energy and creativity it is no surprise an audience’s imaginations is engaged in an instant.
“…a rollicking good show…Expertly puppeteered…endearing and delightful…”
Adam Horovitz, Glastonbury Festival
Go to tallulahswirls.co.uk to find out more.
Duration of the session will be approximately 90 mins (including puppet show and workshop)
Sessions:
11.00am – 1pm
2.00pm – 4pm
Ages 5-12 (All children must be accompanied by a paying adult)
Tickets
£9 per person
Ticket prices include VAT.
20% multiple event discount available when booked directly with Malvern Theatres box office.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
What’s on at the Great Malvern Festival of Stories for Children.
The Great Malvern Festival of Stories for Children is part funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Halloween at The Garden Tea Rooms in Great Witley
2024-10-26 11:00 - 2024-11-02 15:00 | The Garden Tea Rooms, Worcester Road, Great Witley, WR6 6JT
In the last week of the 2024 season at The Garden Tea Rooms, come along for the free Ghostly Garden Trail (available Saturday 26 October – Saturday 2 November, 11am – 3pm).
Plus, Great Witley Church Crypt will be open from Thursday 31 October to Saturday 2 November inclusive from 12pm – 3pm.
Reserve a table inside the tearooms by calling 01299 896016. The usual menu on offer plus hot chocolate, witches’ brew soup and scary fairy cakes.

Organ Recital at Great Malvern Priory
2024-10-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Great Malvern Priory, WR14 2AY
Great Malvern Priory’s 2024 season of organ recitals gets underway on Saturday 11 May and runs until Tuesday 17 December. It will see performances from a range of visiting organists, as well as the Priory’s own Piers Maxim.
Programme for 2024
Saturday 11 May, 12pm
Peter King, Organist Emeritus, Bath Abbey
Saturday 1 June, 11am (lecture) / 12pm (recital)
Andrew McCrea, in partnership with Worcestershire Organists’ Association
Monday 26 August, 12pm
Carleton Etherington, Tewkesbury Abbey
Saturday 26 October, 12pm
Keith Hearnshaw, Concert organist
Saturday 9 November, 2pm (lecture recital)
James Lancelot, in partnership with The Elgar Society
Tuesday 17 December, 6.30pm
Piers Maxim, Great Malvern Priory
La Nativite du Seigneur by Messiaen
Entry to all recitals is free (retiring collection).

Dog Squad with Clara Vulliamy - Great Malvern Festival of Stories for Children
2024-10-26 12:15 - 13:15 | Festival Marquee – The Priory Grounds, Great Malvern Priory Grounds, Great Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2AY, United Kingdom
Meet Eva, Simone and Ash: best friends, budding journalists, and the stars of this delightful new series about family, friends, mystery solving – and, of course, DOGS! From the author of the much-loved MARSHMALLOW PIE and DOTTY DETECTIVE books, Clara Vulliamy. Can the Dog Squad help everyone learn to work as a team, turn storm clouds to sunshine – and save the Rescue Centre in time?
Join in with a mini craft session to create, draw and decorate your very own journalist character!
Bring along a photo of your own dog, or your favourite animal, for inspiration!
Clara Vulliamy is the daughter of the celebrated author-illustrator Shirley Hughes and began illustrating picture books when she had her own children. She has since written and illustrated many stories, sometimes collaborating with her mother.
Performance Time
12.15-1.15pm
Ages 7 – 11
Tickets
Adult: £8
Child: £5
Ticket price includes VAT.

20% multiple event discount available when booked directly with Malvern Theatres box office.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more about Clara Vulliamy.
What’s on at the Great Malvern Festival of Stories for Children.
The Great Malvern Festival of Stories for Children is part funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Room On The Broom
2024-10-26 13:30 - 14:00, 2024-10-26 16:30 - 17:00, 2024-10-27 11:00 - 11:30 | Malvern Theatres, WR14 3HB
A live theatre show based on the best selling book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
Jump on board the broom with the witch and her cat in Tall Stories’ fun-filled adaptation of Room on the Broom.
The witch and her cat are travelling on their broomstick when they pick up some hitch-hikers – a friendly dog, a beautiful green bird and a frantic frog. But this broomstick’s not meant for five and – CRACK – it snaps in two… just as the hungry dragon appears!
Will there ever be room on the broom for everyone? Find out in the magical Olivier Award-nominated show for everyone aged 3 and up.
Ages 3+
Running time: Approx 55mins
Show Times:
Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 October
Saturday: 1:30pm & 4:30pm
Sunday: 11am & 2pm

Bartie Bristle and other Stories with The Teddy Bear Ladies - Great Malvern Festival of Stories for Children
2024-10-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Festival Marquee – The Priory Grounds, Great Malvern Priory Grounds, Great Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2AY, United Kingdom
Meet Julie Tatchell and Amanda Middleditch, best known as the ‘teddy bear ladies’ stars of the BBC’s The Repair Shop, talking about their first children’s book: Bartie Bristle and Other Stories. Step into the magical world of Bartie Bristle and friends in this stunning treasury of stories – perfect for the whole family. Hear about their inspirations for the book, their friendship and their fascinating career.
And of course – bring your favourite teddy bear along too!
Ages 5+
Performance Time
2.00-3.00pm
Tickets
Adult: £8
Child: £5
Ticket price includes VAT.

20% multiple event discount available when booked directly with Malvern Theatres box office.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more about The Teddy Bear Ladies.
What’s on at the Great Malvern Festival of Stories for Children.
The Great Malvern Festival of Stories for Children is part funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

The Time Machine Next Door with Iszi Lawrence - Great Malvern Festival of Stories for Children
2024-10-26 15:30 - 16:30 | Festival Marquee – The Priory Grounds, Great Malvern Priory Grounds, Great Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2AY, United Kingdom
Step back in time with the funniest, and most historically accurate time travel tales EVER! Hear all about the hijinks and adventures that Sunil and Alex get up to in The Time Machine Next Door as they whizz through time, getting tangled up in monumental events such as the Battle of Bosworth and meeting real-life historical figures such as Genghis Khan and Rosa Parks. Plus, audiences will get to join Iszi and travel through ANYWHERE in history with the BORING MACHINE!
Iszi Lawrence is a writer, comedian, podcaster and history presenter. She is a regular on TV history documentaries including shows for Sky History and Netflix.
Performance Time
3.45 – 4.45pm
Tickets
Adult: £8
Child: £5
Ticket price includes VAT.
Suitable for ages 7 – 11
20% multiple event discount available when booked directly with Malvern Theatres box office.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more about Iszi Lawrence.
What’s on at the Great Malvern Festival of Stories for Children.
The Great Malvern Festival of Stories for Children is part funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

CANCELLED - Illuminated Witley Court
2024-10-26 16:30 - 19:00 | Witley Court, WR6 6JT
Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled. For more information, please visit the English Heritage website.

Halloween Pop-Up Cinema: Hocus Pocus (PG)
2024-10-26 18:00 - 19:30 | Stanbrook Abbey Hotel, Jennet Tree Lane, Callow End, Worcestershire, WR2 4TY
Broomsticks at the ready as we present Disney’s classic Hocus Pocus, the spellbinding tale of three larger-than-life witches who resurrect after 300 years to take revenge and begin a reign of terror after Max, a young boy who moves to Salem with his family, lights the cursed Candle of Black Flame. Join us in the spooky and magical surroundings of the ancient Callow Great Hall, a former nunnery at Stanbrook Abbey Hotel near Worcester, for the ultimate family Halloween comedy! Dressing up in your finest witchy outfit is very much encouraged!

Ministry of Rock
2024-10-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Regal Tenbury Wells, 49 Teme Street, Tenbury Wells WR15 8AE
Rock out at the Regal with Ministry of Rock, a ground-breaking four-part vocal group known for their powerhouse vocals and electrifying performances. They breathe new life into classic rock with hits including Summer of ’69, Sweet Child of Mine, and medleys featuring Guns & Roses, Bon Jovi, and more.
With tight harmonies and dynamic stage presence, their show celebrating the greatest rock anthems will leave you wanting more!

Love Letters
2024-10-26 19:30 - 21:30 | Alfrick Village Hall, Alfrick, Worcester, WR6 5HJ
Alfrick Players present Love Letters by A.R. Gurney.
The play tells the story of two characters who re-live their experiences of the past five decades as they re-read notes, letters and cards charting their hopes and ambitions, dreams and disappointments.
Show times
Friday 25 October 2024, 7.30pm
Saturday 26 October 2024, 7.30pm
Tickets
£10 – available to purchase in advance from Alfrick Shop or on the door

Scarefest
2024-10-26 20:00 - 2024-10-27 03:00 | OCC, 4 Church Street, Malvern, WR14 2AY, United Kingdom
Spooky, fancy dress rave at the OCC in Great Malvern.
Hosted by Leevo Productions, there will be different DJ’s in two rooms with DnB in one and Trance/House in the other.
DJ Amott and guests room 1
DJ Bethell and guests room 2

Halloween Pop-Up Cinema: The Lost Boys (15)
2024-10-26 21:15 - 23:00 | Stanbrook Abbey Hotel, Jennet Tree Lane, Callow End, Worcestershire, WR2 4TY
Join us in the candle-lit, atmospheric surroundings of the ancient Callow Great Hall, a former nunnery at Stanbrook Abbey Hotel near Worcester, for the ultimate 80s vampire movie on the big screen for Halloween; The Lost Boys. A great cast, hugely quotable lines, one of the best movie soundtracks ever, classic horror splatter and of course the dynamic duo, The Frog Brothers. Death by stereo, anyone?

Malvern Hills Cultural Walk
2024-10-27 10:00 - 13:00
Legendary fantasy authors JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis were frequent visitors to Malvern and the Malvern Hills and the distinctive landscape is thought to have inspired many features of Middle Earth and Narnia, including the Giant’s Cave from The Hobbit and the Victorian gas lamps from The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe.
You’ll choose between two routes, the Tolkien Trail & the Lewis Loop, both of which are outlined below.
The Tolkien Trail follows the main ridge south from the Wyche Cutting, over several summits to the Giant’s Cave, which is said to have inspired Tolkien’s first book, The Hobbit. The trail then returns north, with optional stops at the Malvern Hills Hotel and/or the Kettle Sings Cafe before ending where it began.
The Lewis Loop begins in Priory Park in Great Malvern and heads past Malvern College and Cherbourg House, where Lewis went to school, before pausing at the Lewis Memorial in Rosebank Gardens. Next it follows Narnia’s gas lamps up Happy Valley past St. Ann’s Well Cafe to the summit of North Hill before dropping down to Alexandra Road in Malvern Link, where Lewis’s biographer, George Sayer, and composer Sir Edward Elgar lived. After passing Lewis and Tolkien’s favourite pub, The Unicorn Inn on Belle Vue Terrace, the loop ends at Great Malvern Priory, home to what’s believed to be the original gas lamp.
Whichever walk you choose, you’ll hear tales of literary legends whilst savouring the most stunning views in the West Midlands.
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 Cultural Walks page on Airbnb.

Bewitched by Eastnor
2024-10-27 10:00 - 2024-10-31 16:00 | Eastnor Castle, HR8 1RL
Book a spooky visit to Eastnor Castle this October half-term! Follow the Halloween Trail around the grounds to find the hidden witch names and venture through the castle where some eerie delights await you!
This is in addition to all of the usual attractions!
Castle and grounds admission only (i.e. grounds-only tickets are not available for this event). There are limited spaces available, so please pre-book your tickets online.

Oi with Kes Gray - Great Malvern Festival of Stories for Children
2024-10-27 12:30 - 13:30 | Malvern Theatres – Studio, Grange Road, Great Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 3HB, United Kingdom
Celebrate 10 years of multi-award-winning author Kes Gray’s Oi Frog and join in this hilarious interactive event, where he’ll be reading from the latest Oi title, Oi Dinosaurs! Meet your favourite characters Frog, Cat and Dog for oodles of prehistoric rhyming fun. Guaranteed to get everyone giggling!
Kes Gray is the bestselling author of over 70 books for children including the OI FROG AND FRIENDS series of books. He eats Ideaflakes for breakfast, spreads silliness on his toast and loves to write books that will make children laugh out loud.
Performance time
12:30 – 1:30pm
Ages 3-7
Tickets
Adult: £8
Child: £5
Ticket price includes VAT.

20% multiple event discount available when booked directly with Malvern Theatres box office.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more about Kes Gray.
What’s on at the Great Malvern Festival of Stories for Children.
The Great Malvern Festival of Stories for Children is part funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Amy Douglas: Storyteller– Great Malvern Festival of Stories for Children
2024-10-27 12:30 - 16:00 | Festival Story Tent – The Priory Grounds, Great Malvern Priory, Great Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2AY, United Kingdom
Amy is a word-hoarder, a word-storer, a word-catcher and a word explorer. She plays with words, riddles and puzzles.
She likes hide and seek, jumping in puddles, getting muddy, treasure hunts and has a favourite tree where she likes to sit with a book and an apple.
She lives in Shropshire, which is wild, magical and has stories hidden everywhere!
Each Session is 45 minutes and free of charge.
Performance times:
12:30am
2:00pm
4:00pm
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more about Amy Douglas.
What’s on at the Great Malvern Festival of Stories for Children.
The Great Malvern Festival of Stories for Children is part funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Scarlet Oak Theatre Present: The Zoo That Comes To You - Great Malvern Festival of Stories
2024-10-27 13:45 - 16:00 | Festival Marquee – The Priory Grounds, Great Malvern Priory Grounds, Great Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2AY, United Kingdom
The Zoo That Comes To You follows the impassioned attempts of two animal enthusiasts to share their love of and concern for animals with the world. They take in animals that need respite, care or a temporary home and have, accidentally, ended up with a sanctuary full of animals. However, no-one has come to visit their zoo! So everybody – animals and humans alike – have decided it is time to get out, see the world, and bring the zoo, to you.
Come and meet this eclectic group of charming yet cheeky animals, as they discuss their life experiences and the challenges they face in a rapidly changing world dominated by humans. These animals have a lot to say and want to inspire people of all ages to take action, because they know small actions can make a big difference in the world.
Featuring puppetry, live music and playful characters, Scarlet Oak Theatre welcomes you to join the conversation about animal conservation.
Length of performance: 60 minutes
Performances:
1.45pm
4pm
Suitable for ages 5+ but we welcome younger audiences and unaccompanied grownups.
Tickets
Adult: £8
Child: £5
Ticket prices include VAT.
20% multiple event discount available when booked directly with Malvern Theatres box office.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
What’s on at the Great Malvern Festival of Stories for Children.
The Great Malvern Festival of Stories for Children is part funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
