Guided Tour of Madresfield Court
2026-07-31 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-07-31 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-07-31 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-07-31 14:30 - 15:30, 2026-08-01 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-08-01 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-08-01 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-08-01 14:30 - 15:30 (Europe/London) | 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.

Drunken Monkey Rock Festival 2026
2026-07-31 11:00 - 2026-08-02 23:00 | Drunken Monkey
The Drunken Monkey Rock Festival, in memory of Ian Downton, returns for 2026 to provide three days of amazing music from over 50 bands and raise money for Midlands Air Ambulance.
Held on a 10-acre site off the Welland Road approximately one mile outside Upton upon Severn, the festival features two stages and will have a fantastic line-up of bands performing over the three days.

I’m Sorry Prime Minister
2026-07-31 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-08-01 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-08-01 19:30 - 21:30 | Malvern Theatres, WR14 3HB
From the BAFTA Award-winning co-creator of Yes, Minister and Yes, Prime Minister, Jonathan Lynn, comes the long-awaited final chapter of British political satire – and it is as cunning, cutting, and catastrophically funny as ever.
Jim Hacker is back – older, though possibly not wiser, and still completely baffled by the real world. Planning for a stress-free retirement at the tranquil Hacker College, Oxford, Jim instead finds himself contending with the ultimate 21st century crisis: cancelled by the college committee.
Enter the delightfully devious Sir Humphrey Appleby who has lost none of his love for bureaucracy, Latin phrases, and well-timed obstruction.
Can Humphrey outmanoeuvre the meddling students, the Fellowship, and reality itself?
Full of razor-sharp wit, nostalgic brilliance, and more double-speak than a press briefing, this is political comedy at its most timeless – and timely.
Show times
Tuesday 28 July 2026, 7.30pm
Wednesday 29 July 2026, 2.30pm
Wednesday 29 July 2026, 7.30pm
Thursday 30 July 2026, 2.30pm
Thursday 30 July 2026, 7.30pm
Friday 31 July 2026, 7.30pm
Saturday 1 August 2026, 2.30pm
Saturday 1 August 2026, 7.30pm

Tenbury Wells Round Market
2026-08-01 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-04 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-05 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-06 09:00 - 15:00 | The Round Market, The Round Market, Market Street, Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire, WR15 8BL, United Kingdom
Dating back to 1858, the historic Round Market hosts a market five days a week (Tuesday – Saturday, 9am – 3pm).

Hellens Produce Market
2026-08-01 09:30 - 11:30 | Hellens, Much Marcle, HR8 2LY
Come along on the first Saturday of each month between 9.30am and 11.30am to stock up on high-quality local products and meet friends.
Some stallholders do not accept card payments, so please come prepared!
As car parking is limited, and to help make the market as sustainable as possible, please car share, use public transport (Daffodil Bus route 232), walk, or cycle if feasible.
Dates in 2026
Saturday 3 January
Saturday 7 February
Saturday 7 March
Saturday 4 April
Saturday 2 May (cancelled)
Saturday 6 June
Saturday 4 July
Saturday 1 August
Saturday 5 September
Saturday 3 October
Saturday 7 November
Saturday 5 December

Shona Sculpture Workshop with Brian Nyanhongo (Two-Day Course)
2026-08-01 09:30 - 2026-08-02 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. 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.

Malvern Arts Market
2026-08-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Great Malvern Priory Grounds, Church Street, Malvern, WR14 2AY
Local designer-makers and artists will be offering their goods once again when the Great Malvern Arts Market returns.
Located in the beautiful grounds of Great Malvern Priory, residents and visitors will enjoy artists selling jewellery, ceramics, paintings, textiles and more.
The market has been organised by Boffy Arts Markets in partnership with Malvern Hills District Council.
Arts market dates in 2026
Saturday 2 May, 10am – 4pm (Malvern Water & Well Dressing Festival)
Saturday 1 August, 10am – 4pm
Saturday 3 October, 10am – 4pm
Saturday 7 November, 10am – 4pm
Saturday 28 November, 10am – 4pm
Whilst you’re in town, make sure you explore all our independent retailers and stop off for a bite to eat at a choice of eateries.

Priory Super Saturday
2026-08-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Great Malvern Priory, WR14 2AY
Throughout the year, Great Malvern Priory holds a number of ‘Super Saturday’ events, often coinciding with events in the churchyard and always offering a warm welcome as well as much for both adults and children to enjoy.
Dates in 2026
Saturday 14 March, 10am – 4pm
Free children’s craft activities and free refreshments for all
Free guided tour at 11am
Saturday 2 May, 10am – 4pm
Free children’s craft activities and free refreshments for all
Free guided tour at 11am
Tower tours hourly 11am – 3pm, weather permitting: £5 for adults, £2.50 for children aged 8 – 16 (sorry, children aged under 8 may not climb the tower)
Arts and Crafts Market in the churchyard
Saturday 6 June, 10am – 4pm
Free children’s craft activities and free refreshments for all
Free guided tour at 11am
Tower tours hourly 11am – 3pm, weather permitting: £5 for adults, £2.50 for children aged 8 – 16 (sorry, children aged under 8 may not climb the tower)
Saturday 18 July, 10am – 4pm
Free children’s craft activities and free refreshments for all
Free guided tour at 11am
Farmers’ Market in the churchyard
Saturday 1 August, 10am – 4pm
Free children’s craft activities and free refreshments for all
Free guided tour at 11am
Tower tours hourly 11am – 3pm, weather permitting: £5 for adults, £2.50 for children aged 8 – 16 (sorry, children aged under 8 may not climb the tower)
Arts and Crafts Market in the churchyard
Saturday 15 August, 10am – 4pm
Free children’s craft activities and free refreshments for all
Free guided tour at 11am
Farmers’ Market in the churchyard
Saturday 29 August, 10am – 4pm
Free children’s craft activities and free refreshments for all
Free guided tour at 11am
Saturday 3 October, 10am – 4pm
Free children’s craft activities and free refreshments for all
Free guided tour at 11am
Tower tours hourly 11am – 3pm, weather permitting: £5 for adults, £2.50 for children aged 8 – 16 (sorry, children aged under 8 may not climb the tower)
Arts and Crafts Market in the churchyard
Saturday 7 November, 10am – 4pm
Free children’s craft activities and free refreshments for all
Free guided tour at 11am
Tower tours hourly 11am – 3pm, weather permitting: £5 for adults, £2.50 for children aged 8 – 16 (sorry, children aged under 8 may not climb the tower)
Arts and Crafts Market in the churchyard
Saturday 28 November, 10am – 4pm
Special Christmas event
Free craft activities for all, free refreshments, music
Tower tours to the ringing chamber hourly, 11am – 3pm: £4 for adults, £2 for children aged 8 – 16 (sorry, children aged under 8 may not climb the tower)
Tour guides available
Arts and Crafts Market in the churchyard

Great Malvern Heritage Walk
2026-08-01 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-08-03 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.

The Fold Monthly Artisan Market
2026-08-02 10:00 - 15:00 | The Fold, Bransford, Worcester, WR6 5JB, United Kingdom
The Fold hosts a vibrant market on the 1st Sunday of every month (except January). Local, ethical and sustainable businesses with an array of products on offer from incredible street food, organic vegetables, jams and beer to plastic-free lifestyle goods, paintings, and jewellery with up to 70 stalls to browse.
Both parking and entry to the event are free, plus it’s dog-friendly!
Independent shops, a cafe and nature trails are on-site for you to explore too. There is something for every member of the family to enjoy, with dogs welcome across the whole site.
The market is held on the first Sunday of the month, February to December inclusive, from 10am – 3pm.
Dates in 2026
Sunday 1 February
Sunday 1 March
Sunday 5 April
Sunday 3 May
Sunday 7 June
Sunday 5 July
Sunday 2 August
Sunday 6 September
Sunday 4 October
Sunday 1 November
Sunday 6 December

Music in the Park 2026
2026-08-02 14:30 - 16:30 | Priory Park, Great Malvern
Malvern Town Council’s annual Music in the Park programme begins on Sunday 10 May 2026, with concerts due to take place every Sunday at 2.30pm until 13 September in Priory Park. Once again, there’s a fabulous range of musical genres to enjoy, including alternative, light rock, country/folk and jazz, as well as the more traditional and ever-popular brass bands.
Don’t forget to bring along your chairs, blankets, and picnics (or buy a takeaway treat from one of our town centre shops), and enjoy an afternoon of music in the scenic Priory Park against the backdrop of the beautiful Malvern Hills.
Best of all, these events are free to attend!
Programme 2026
10 May: Gloucestershire Constabulary Brass Band
17 May: West Coast Sound (jazz)
24 May: Flat Tonic (alternative)
31 May: Kitchen Island Band (folk)
7 June: Malvern Hills District Brass Band
14 June: Nothin’ But Dust (alternative)
21 June: Family 3 Steel (Celebration of National Windrush Day)
28 June: Cinderford Brass Band (Celebration of Armed Forces Day)
5 July: The Retros (Blues retrospective)
12 July: The Barflys (alternative)
19 July: Hereford Concert Band (brass)
26 July: Idle Moments (jazz)
2 August: ARIEL (alternative)
9 August: Alcester Victoria Brass Band
16 August: Sunset Levels (alternative)
23 August: Bourbon Alley (Blues)
30 August: Worcestershire Rock School (alternative)
6 September: The Jamesons (folk)
13 September: Malvern Big Band (jazz)

Organ Recital
2026-08-02 16:00 - 17:00 | St Leonard’s Church, Newland, Malvern, WR13 5AX
In 2026, St Leonard’s is delighted to host a series of organ recitals by visiting organists and the church’s own organist.
Sunday 5 July 2026, 4pm
Andrew Caskie (Great Malvern Priory)
Free admission (retiring collection); refreshments in the Great Hall
Sunday 2 August 2026, 4pm
Sean Tucker (freelance organist)
Free admission (retiring collection); refreshments in the Great Hall
Sunday 6 September 2026, 4pm
Barry Rose (formerly Guildford, St Albans and St Paul’s Cathedrals)
Free admission (retiring collection); refreshments in the Great Hall
Sunday 4 October 2026, 4pm
David Hill (IAO President, organist & conductor)
Free admission (retiring collection); refreshments in the Great Hall
Sunday 6 December 2026, 4pm
Allan Walker (St Leonard’s Church, Newland)
Free admission (retiring collection); refreshments in the Great Hall

Shona Sculpture Workshop with Brian Nyanhongo (Three-Day Course)
2026-08-03 09:30 - 2026-08-05 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.

Meditation and Buddhism Class
2026-08-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Adhiṣṭhāna, Coddington, Ledbury, HR8 1JL
Join us at Adhisthana to meditate with others and develop your ability to work creatively with your mind. You can either learn to meditate from scratch and develop the foundations for a daily practice or join the regulars to build on what you know and discover how to apply yourself effectively in meditation.
As of December 2025, classes are being held on Mondays from 7.30pm – 9.30pm and are open to participants of all levels of experience. Please note there is no class on 22 or 29 December 2025.
You are welcome to arrive 15 minutes before the start. You’ll be greeted at the entrance by someone who will direct you where to go and help you with any queries.
The class takes place in a room on the first floor and is, as a consequence, unfortunately not accessible.
In the first half of the session, we meditate together; this is followed by a tea break. In the second half, we learn about the teachings of the Buddha with the chance to engage in discussion and ask questions.
The class is led by a team of members of the Triratna Buddhist Order and those who are training for ordination.
If you would like more information, you can call Adhisthana on 01531 641726 or email us (otherwise just turn up!).

Tenbury Wells Country Market
2026-08-04 09:30 - 12:00 | Palmers Meadow, Tenbury Wells, WR15 8SF, United Kingdom
Head to the local Country Market in Tenbury Wells for homemade, home-grown and home-produced goodies.
The market takes place every Tuesday from 9.30am – 12pm (except closed for 3 weeks after Christmas) at Palmers Meadow.
Choose from a selection of homemade products such as cakes, savouries, soups, apple juice, jams, preserves, honey, eggs, fruit and vegetables, plants, crafts, soap, cards, gifts etc.
Refreshments also provided.

The Sound of Music
2026-08-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Malvern Theatres, WR14 3HB
Our Star Theatre Company makes a much-anticipated return to Malvern Theatres with Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II‘s timeless classic The Sound of Music. This is their 5th community musical and follows their hugely successful and acclaimed productions in the Forum Theatre of Fiddler on the Roof (2024) and Evita (2025).
The final collaboration between Rodgers and Hammerstein was destined to become the world’s most beloved musical. In Austria, 1938, an exuberant young governess brings music and joy back to a broken family, only to face danger and intrigue as the Nazis gain power. The inspirational story, based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp, follows an ebullient postulate who serves as governess to the seven children of the imperious Captain von Trapp, bringing music and joy to the household. But as the forces of Nazism take hold of Austria, Maria and the entire von Trapp family must make a moral decision.
Show times
Wednesday 5 August 2026, 7pm
Thursday 6 August 2026, 7pm
Friday 7 August 2026, 7pm
Saturday 8 August 2026, 2pm
Saturday 8 August 2026, 7pm

History of RAF Defford Walk
2026-08-06 11:00 - 13:00 | Croome Park, High Green, Worcester, Worcs, WR8 9DW
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.
This 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.
Conducted 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.
Normal admission charges apply for Croome.
The guided walk costs £5 (booking essential) – visit the National Trust website to reserve your place
Dates in 2026
Wednesday 4 March, 11am – 1pm
Thursday 16 April, 11am – 1pm
Wednesday 13 May, 11am – 1pm
Thursday 11 June, 11am – 1pm
Wednesday 8 July, 11am – 1pm
Thursday 6 August, 11am – 1pm
Thursday 17 September, 11am – 1pm
Wednesday 7 October, 11am – 1pm
Thursday 5 November, 11am – 1pm
