Malvern Hills Literary Loop: Tolkien, Lewis, Darwin and Dickens
2026-09-12 14:00 - 16:30, 2026-09-13 10:30 - 13:00, 2026-09-13 14:00 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | Worcestershire
Legendary fantasy authors JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis were frequent visitors to the Malvern Hills around the middle of the 20th century and the distinctive landscape may have inspired features of Middle Earth and Narnia, like the Giant’s Cave from The Hobbit and the Victorian gas lamps from The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe.
A century earlier, authors Charles Darwin and Charles Dickens visited Malvern for the Water Cure and most of the treatment centres and guest houses still remain.
The Malvern Hills Literary Loop starts at the Mr. Tumnus bench in Priory Park and heads up past Knotsford House where Dickens stayed to Lewis’s former school Cherbourg House before pausing at the Lewis Memorial in Rosebank Gardens and following the gas lamps up to St. Ann’s Well cafe.
After admiring the views around North Hill, the trail descends to Alexandra Rd where Lewis’s close friend & biographer George Sayer lived, opposite the former home of composer Edward Elgar.
The loop then heads up past Montreal House where Darwin stayed during his daughter’s treatment and past Lewis & Tolkien’s favourite pub The Unicorn Inn before passing the Hobbit door and down to Malvern Priory to find Anne Darwin’s grave and potentially the original Narnian gas lamp.
Dates and booking
The walks are available on many dates, often with the option of two start times on the same day. For more information, including prices, availability and to book. visit the Malvern Hills Literary Loop: Tolkien, Lewis, Darwin & Dickens page on Airbnb

Last Night of the Proms with the Worcestershire Winds Concert Band
2026-09-12 19:30 - 21:30 | Upton Parish Church (St Peter and St Paul’s), Old Street, Upton upon Severn, Worcs, WR8 0JQ, United Kingdom
The Worcestershire Winds Concert Band, under musical director Ed Malpass and with soprano Jayne Swann, present English Folk Song Suite, Fantasia on British Sea Songs, Pomp & Circumstance, plus plenty more Proms and popular favourites!
Doors open at 6.30pm and licensed cash bar will be open.
Tickets
£10 (free for under 12s) – available via tickets@worcswinds.org.uk, on 07849 974654 or from The Violet Bookshop, Upton (cash only)
Proceeds in aid of Upton Church Flush Fund.

Claude Bourbon
2026-09-12 20:00 - 22:30 | West Malvern Social Club, West Malvern Road, WR14 4AY
Ready for a unique and talented take on a wide range of musical traditions? Claude Bourbon is known around Europe and America for amazing guitar performances that take blues, Spanish, and Middle Eastern stylings into uncharted territories.
Tickets
£15.18 including booking fee – available to book online at Ticketsource

Harvest Festival at Shelsley Walsh
2026-09-13 08:00 - 17:30 | Shelsley Walsh, WR6 6RP
A great weekend of non-stop action amongst the longer shadows of Autumn where there is usually some very quick runs after a season of driving for everyone.
Gates open 8am
Spectator Information
Practice & Competition Day on Saturday 12 September
– Saturday Gate Price: £20
– Saturday Advanced Ticket: £15
– Weekend Advanced Ticket: £25
– Children under 16 Free (No ticket required and to be accompanied by a full paying adult)
– No Dogs Allowed
– Advanced tickets close midnight the day before the event
Practice & Competition Day on Sunday 13 September
– Sunday Gate Price: £20
– Sunday Advanced Ticket: £15
– Children under 16 Free (no ticket required and to be accompanied by a full paying adult)
– No Dogs Allowed
Camping
£20 per unit per night for Friday and Saturday nights.
Make a weekend of it and stay for 1 or 2 nights camping on Friday and/or Saturday nights. Tents, caravans and motorhomes are all welcome. There will be portable toilets and showers available.
Start 9am and finish about 5:30pm
Timings dependent on conduct of meeting.

Teme Valley Market
2026-09-13 10:30 - 13:30 | The Talbot, Bromyard Road, Knightwick, WR6 5PH
Fresh food and drink from local producers, and a variety of handmade craft stalls. Market takes place on the 2nd Sunday of month from 10.30am – 1.30pm in the riverside marquee at The Talbot, Knightwick.
On-site parking available.
Dates in 2026
Sunday 11 January
Sunday 8 February
Sunday 8 March
Sunday 12 April
Sunday 10 May
Sunday 14 June
Sunday 12 July
Sunday 9 August
Sunday 13 September
Sunday 11 October
Sunday 8 November
Sunday 13 December

Ravelin (Garden Open for National Garden Scheme)
2026-09-13 13:00 - 17:00 | Ravelin, Gilberts End, Hanley Castle, Worcs, WR8 0AS
Developed over 60 yrs, this half-acre garden features unusual plants, hidden areas and plentiful seating. It flows through herbaceous borders, woodland and pond rooms, leading to a modern, lit paradise and courtyard. A treat for gardeners, plant lovers and flower arrangers, with seasonal colour from spring blooms, heucheras and hardy geraniums, to dahlias, asters, aconitum and a 55 year-old silver pear.
For this open day, you can either book your tickets online in advance or just turn up and pay on the day (cash).
Admission
Adult: £6
Child: Free
Dates in 2026
Saturday 23 May, 1pm – 5pm
Sunday 24 May, 1pm – 5pm
Monday 25 May, 1pm – 5pm
Saturday 12 September, 1pm – 5pm
Sunday 13 September, 1pm – 5pm
Saturday 10 October, 1pm – 5pm
Sunday 11 October, 1pm – 5pm
Cream teas will be available on all dates.
This garden also opens by arrangement from April to October. For more details, including how to enquire, visit the National Garden Scheme website.

Fixture at Grimley Oval Raceway
2026-09-13 13:00 - 18:00 | Grimley Raceway, Dark Lane, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR2 6LP, United Kingdom
Grimley Oval Raceway is Worcester’s short circuit oval raceway and hosts stock car and banger racing throughout the year.
2026 fixtures
Sunday 29 March
Season Opener: Back 2 Basic Bangers & Old Skool
Sunday 26 April
1600 Bangers & Old Skool
Sunday 24 May
Spring Bank Holiday: Back to Basics, Caravan Hare ‘n’ Hound Race & Old Skool
Sunday 21 June
1600 Bangers & Old Skool
Sunday 19 July
Old Skool Wildcard 2 Day Championship (first day takes place on 18 July at Smeatharpe Raceway, Taunton)
Sunday 16 August
Back 2 Basics & Old Skool
Sunday 13 September
1600 Bangers & Old Skool
Sunday 11 October
Back 2 Basic Bangers & Old Skool
Sunday 8 November
Skylighter: Big van bangers
Spectator gate opens at 11am; racing starts at 1pm and finishes by 6pm.
For more information, visit the Grimley Raceway website.

Music in the Park 2026
2026-09-13 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)

Great Malvern Heritage Walk
2026-09-14 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-09-19 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, except 13 July and 12 September, 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.

Mellow Monday
2026-09-14 10:30 - 17:00 | Eastnor Castle, HR8 1RL
Enjoy a tranquil day out at Eastnor.
Plus, all the usual attractions will be available around the castle and grounds.
For more information, prices and booking, visit the Eastnor Castle website.
Mellow Monday dates (all from 10.30am)
Monday 1 June 2026
Monday 8 June 2026
Monday 22 June 2026
Monday 29 June 2026
Monday 6 July 2026
Monday 7 September 2026
Monday 14 September 2026
Monday 21 September 2026
Monday 28 September 2026

Panorama Tower Open Day
2026-09-14 12:00 - 14:30 | Croome Park, High Green, Worcester, Worcs, WR8 9DW
Visit the Panorama Tower at Croome, constructed in 1801 by James Wyatt for the 6th Earl of Coventry. Visitors will enjoy panoramic views of the countryside from the balcony of the structure that is not normally open to the public.
This is a free event (normal admission charges for the venue do apply) and donations to support caring for Croome are appreciated. Booking is not necessary.
Dates in 2026
Tuesday 24 March, 12pm – 2.30pm
Wednesday 27 May, 12pm – 2.30pm
Saturday 25 July, 12pm – 2.30pm
Monday 14 September, 12pm – 2.30pm
Wednesday 4 November, 12pm – 2.30pm
Photo: National Trust

Meditation and Buddhism Class
2026-09-14 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 Round Market
2026-09-15 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-09-16 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-09-17 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-09-18 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-09-19 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).

Tenbury Wells Country Market
2026-09-15 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.

History of RAF Defford Walk
2026-09-17 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

Upton Upon Severn Country Music Weekend
2026-09-18 08:00 - 2026-09-20 17:00 | Upton upon Severn, Upton upon Severn, Worcestershire, WR8
Live Country music all weekend long, from Friday 18 to Sunday 20 September 2026, with live bands, line dancing and food & drink.
Further details to follow when available.

Exhibition: Romancing the 18th Century from Rococo to Stage
2026-09-18 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Museum of Fashion, 32A Belle Vue Terrace, Malvern, WR14 4PZ
Exhibition opens Friday 29 May and runs until Saturday 26 September 2026
In collaboration with the Malvern Theatre Players, this exhibition will combine the museum’s collection with costume.
With the recent success of other exhibitions at the V&A focusing on Mary Antoinette, both the real woman and the 2006 film, we take a closer at look at why this period is so often romanticised.
From extreme silhouette to powered wigs, why can’t we get enough of 18th century fashion?
The Museum of Fashion Malvern is open every Friday and Saturday, 10am – 4pm.

Secret Hills Walking Holiday: Majestic Malvern Hills for Solos
2026-09-18 14:30 - 2026-09-20 17:00 | The Abbey Hotel, Abbey Road, Malvern, WR14 3ET
The Malvern Hills have been described as a mountain range in miniature – with stunning views in all directions across the surrounding countryside. This solos guided walking holiday from Secret Hills Walking Holidays takes in the eight-mile-long Malverns ridge which contains some of the oldest rocks in Britain. Their craggy outline is reminiscent of the uplands further west into Wales.
This two-night (three day) holiday includes accommodation, all meals (except lunch on first day), expert guiding and transport to/from walk start/finish as required.
For more information and booking, please visit the Secret Hills Walking website.
Holiday start dates in 2026: 19 June, 18 September.

Chill on the Hill at Shelsley Walsh
2026-09-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Shelsley Walsh, WR6 6RP
Enjoy a chilled day with the family at the oldest motorsport venue in the world. An opportunity to experience the hill in your own road legal car in a relaxed controlled and fun atmosphere. Relax in the courtyard with the bar and restaurant open for Food and Drink and enjoy some live music in the barn.
At Chill on the Hill you are welcome to drive your own car up the famous Shelsley Walsh track during a day full of non-competitive runs.
All types of cars welcome from Classic & Modern Sports Cars, 19702/80s Classics Bikes & Retro.
– Drivers Entry £143
– MAC Member £123 (Discount £20)
– Passengers £10 (Please note that passengers under the age of 12 are not permitted)
Enjoy up to 5 runs up the World Famous Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb
– Includes Breakfast Roll and Hot Drink
– 10% Discount in MAC Shop
Ticket Only Event
– Spectators £10 in advance
– U16 Free
– Includes onsite parking, full access to the hill, spectator enclosures and Car Paddock
– MAC members Free to spectate

Great Malvern Farmers' Market
2026-09-19 09:00 - 14:00 | Great Malvern Priory Grounds, Church Street, Malvern, WR14 2AY
Discover a wide selection of local food and drink with unique flavours, ingredients and ideas. Gather your fresh essentials, buy seasonal produce and look out for a few tasty surprises.
The Great Malvern Farmers’ Market takes place on the third Saturday of each month. Do come along and show your support for local producers and traders.
The market is held in Great Malvern Priory grounds, except for January, February and March when it takes place inside the adjacent Lyttelton Well Hall, Church Street, Great Malvern.
Dates in 2026
Saturday 17 January, 9am – 2pm: Lyttelton Well
Saturday 21 February, 9am – 2pm: Lyttelton Well
Saturday 21 March, 9am – 2pm: Lyttelton Well
Saturday 18 April, 9am – 2pm: Great Malvern Priory Grounds
Saturday 16 May, 9am – 2pm: Great Malvern Priory Grounds
Saturday 20 June, 9am – 2pm: Great Malvern Priory Grounds
Saturday 18 July, 9am – 2pm: Great Malvern Priory Grounds
Saturday 15 August, 9am – 2pm: Great Malvern Priory Grounds
Saturday 19 September, 9am – 2pm: Great Malvern Priory Grounds
Saturday 17 October, 9am – 2pm: Great Malvern Priory Grounds
Saturday 21 November, 9am – 2pm: Great Malvern Priory Grounds
Saturday 19 December, 9am – 2pm: Great Malvern Priory Grounds

Village Market by Two Can Do
2026-09-19 09:30 - 12:00 | Alfrick Village Hall, Alfrick, Worcester, WR6 5HJ
Two Can Do Markets, an established organiser of popular markets in the area, is expanding its reach with a series of Village Markets at Alfrick and Lulsley Village Hall in 2026. These new events will feature a range of food and crafts from local producers and makers.
Dates in 2026
Saturday 20 June, 9.30am – 12pm
Saturday 19 September, 9.30am – 12pm
Saturday 19 December, 9.30am – 12pm

Secondhand Saturdays
2026-09-19 10:00 - 13:00 | The Fold, Bransford, Worcester, WR6 5JB, United Kingdom
The Fold hosts Secondhand Saturdays for six months of the year (February – April and September – November inclusive) on the third Saturday of the month from 10am – 1pm.
Come along to sell your pre-loved and second-hand items, all undercover in the Market Barn. Think car-boot minus the cars; table-top, jumble sale vibes but whatever the weather as we’ll be inside the cosy barn!
Seller pitches must be pre-booked and are £12; table hire is extra. Pitches are first come, first served on arrival (no pre-allocated locations).
Entry for buyers is £1 (to help fund the organic community farm) to this eco-friendly event that encourages re-use, re-purposing and recycling.
Dates in 2026
Saturday 21 February
Saturday 21 March
Saturday 18 April
Saturday 19 September
Saturday 17 October
Saturday 21 November
