Regular Events - Visit The Malverns

As well as many one-off and annual events such as concerts and festivals, the Malverns are home to a fantastic range of events that happen on a regular or recurring basis, such as markets, fairs, concert series, garden openings and guided walks. Please note that events listed below may be subject to postponement or cancellation at short notice. The individual listings on our Events pages are regularly updated, but it is advisable to check the websites of event organisers for confirmation shortly before your visit.

ANTIQUES & FLEA FAIRS

Malvern Antiques & Collectors Fair – Dates in 2024: 3 November
Malvern Flea & Collectors Fair – Dates in 2024: 21 January, 11 February, 3 March, 1 April, 27 May, 23 June, 21 July, 26 August, 15 September, 13 October

For further information about the above fairs, as well as the Antiques to Retro Arcade at the RHS Malvern Spring Festival (9- 12 May 2024), visit the B2B Events website.

BANDS IN THE PARK

Bandstand in Priory Park, Great Malvern from 2.30pm – 4.30pm on summer Sundays between May and September (dates to be confirmed). Organised by Malvern Town Council.

COUNTRY MARKETS

Tenbury Wells – Tuesdays from 9.30am – 12pm in the Scout Hut by the swimming pool. For further details, visit the Country Markets website.

FARMERS’ MARKETS

Knightwick – 2nd Sunday of each month from 11am – 1.30pm at The Talbot, Knightwick, WR6 5PH. Dates in 2024: 14 January, 11 February, 10 March, 14 April, 12 May, 9 June, 14 July, 11 August, 8 September, 13 October, 10 November, 8 December. For further details, visit the Teme Valley Market Facebook page.
Great Malvern – 3rd Saturday of each month from 9am – 2pm in Great Malvern Priory Grounds (except January, February and March when the market is indoors in the Lyttelton Rooms). Dates in 2024: 20 January (indoors), 17 February (indoors), 16 March (indoors), 20 April, 18 May, 15 June, 20 July, 17 August, 21 September, 19 October, 16 November, 21 December. For further details, visit the Boffy Arts and Events website.

MALVERN & TENBURY WELLS ARTS MARKETS

The popular Malvern Arts Market will return in 2024 in the Priory Grounds 10am – 4pm on the following dates: 4 May, 3 August, 5 October, 2 November, ? November (Christmas Festival). For further details, visit the Boffy Arts Markets website.
Malvern Artisan Craft Market – Last Saturday of each month in the Lyttelton Well Hall Great Malvern. Dates for 2024 : 30 March, 27 April, 25 May, 26 June, 27 July, 31 August, 28 September, 26 October. Visit the Artisan Craft Market Facebook page for more information.

OTHER MARKET

The Fold Market, Bransford – held on the 1st Sunday of the month from February to December, 10am – 3pm. Dates in 2024: 4 February, 3 March, 7 April, 5 May, 2 June, 7 July, 4 August, 1 September, 6 October, 3 November, 1 December. For more information, visit The Fold’s website.
Crowcroft Market @ The Yard – held 10am – 2.30pm in Leigh Sinton, WR13 5ED. Dates in 2024: 14 April, 19 May, 9 June, 14 July, 1 September, 22 September. For more information, visit The Crowcroft Market Facebook page.
Hanley Swan – cafe & local market with food, plants and crafts on the last Saturday of each month apart from August and December from 9.30am to 12pm in Hanley Swan Village Hall, WR8 0DA. Dates in 2024: 27 January, 24 February, 30 March, 27 April, 25 May, 29 June, 27 July, 28 September, 26 October, 30 November. For more information, visit the Hanley Swan Market Facebook page.
Tenbury Round Market – general markets held in the historic Round Market and Market Square in Tenbury Wells every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9am – 3pm. For more information, visit the Tenbury Round Markets Facebook page.
Hellens Produce Market – pick up good quality, local products. Markets held on the first Saturday of each month from 9.30am – 11.30am. Dates for 2024: 3 February, 2 March, 6 April, 4 May, 1 June, 6 July, 3 August, 7 September, 5 October, 2 November, 7 December. For more information, visit the Hellens Manor website.
Kempsey Crafts, Artisan and Farmers’ Market – held at the Seaborne Inn in Kempsey, the market is held on the first Sunday of the month from March to December, offering the opportunity to purchase fine locally sourced and crafted products directly from the makers. Dates in 2023: 5 March, 2 April, 7 May, 4 June, 2 July, 6 August, 3 September, 1 October, 5 November, 3 December.
Poolbrook Community Market – held every second Sunday of the month from 10.30am – 1.30pm at Poolbrook Village Hall. Upcoming dates in 2024: 14 January, 11 February, 10 March, 14 April, 12 May, 9 June, 14 July, 8 September, 13 October, 10 November, 8 December. (Not August) For more information, visit the Poolbrook Community Market Facebook page.
The Great Malvern Indoor Market – Held on Belle Vue Terrace in Great Malvern – accessed from the walkway between Iapetus Gallery and The Picnic Box. traditional market with local produce and veg every Friday and Saturday and car boot style second hand sale on Sundays.

GARDENS OPEN

For details of gardens open for NGS around the Malverns, visit the NGS website or pick up a brochure from the local tourist information centre.

LIVE MUSIC VENUES

Live music sessions take place at various venues around the Malverns. For more information, please visit the SLAP Magazine website.

PHILIP SERRELL AUCTIONS

Regular auctions by the well-known antiques expert from TV at The Malvern Saleroom, Barnards Green Road, Malvern WR14 3LW. For further details, visit the Philip Serrell Auctioneers website.

TOWN WALKS

Malvern – Guided walk around Victorian Malvern narrated by a Malvern Civic Society guide, running on Mondays (including Bank Holidays) and Saturdays at 10.30am during the season, which runs from 30 March – 28 October 2024. Duration: approximately 90 minutes. Start point and tickets: Malvern Tourist Information Centre. Town walks are offered on the basis that they may be cancelled at times on account of changes in prevailing circumstances (check with Malvern Tourist Information Centre on 01684 892289 to avoid disappointment). Cost: £7 per adult.

GUIDED TOURS

Malvern Theatre – Regular monthly behind-the-scenes tours take place on Sundays throughout the year. Each tour lasts 1hr 45 minutes and ends with a cream tea. £15 per person. For more information, visit the Malvern Theatres website.
Great Malvern Priory – Guided tours take place most Saturday mornings, starting at 11am and occasionally at 2pm. Please check the Priory calendar to make sure that a tour is going ahead on the day of your visit. There will be some disruption between now and Easter 2024 due the the work going on in the Nave to lower the flooring. For more information, visit the Friends of Malvern Priory website.