Vanessa’s guidebook
Sightseeing
A cathedral-sized wonder of English medieval architecture, with many treasures to reveal; massive Norman pillars, a huge famous east window, misericord seats carved with lively and entertaining scenes and tiles in many designs, manufactured by the monks.
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Great Malvern Priory
Church Street A cathedral-sized wonder of English medieval architecture, with many treasures to reveal; massive Norman pillars, a huge famous east window, misericord seats carved with lively and entertaining scenes and tiles in many designs, manufactured by the monks.
Beautiful, leafy park, with duck ponds and a Bandstand hosting concerts every Sunday in the Summer. There is a wonderful play area for children and green space to run around and enjoy a picnic. An idyllic stroll through the park starting at Splash Leisure complex leads to Malvern Theatres and the town itself.
Πάρκο Priory
18 Priory RdBeautiful, leafy park, with duck ponds and a Bandstand hosting concerts every Sunday in the Summer. There is a wonderful play area for children and green space to run around and enjoy a picnic. An idyllic stroll through the park starting at Splash Leisure complex leads to Malvern Theatres and the town itself.
All the adivice you could need and an abundance of leaflets and recommendations.
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Malvern Tourist Information Centre
6 Church StAll the adivice you could need and an abundance of leaflets and recommendations.
'Founded in 1909, Morgan cars have achieved fame throughout the world due to their unique blend of charisma, craftsmanship and performance. The Morgan Motor Company has evolved over 100 years into a true icon, a darling of the automotive industry and a brand synonymous with unrivalled excitement. Today, the ethos remains unchanged with a dedication to traditional craftsmanship and bespoke manufacturing.'
Just a 5 min drive or a 30 min walk. Visitors centre and factory tours available.
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Morgan Motor Company Ltd
Pickersleigh Road
'Founded in 1909, Morgan cars have achieved fame throughout the world due to their unique blend of charisma, craftsmanship and performance. The Morgan Motor Company has evolved over 100 years into a true icon, a darling of the automotive industry and a brand synonymous with unrivalled excitement. Today, the ethos remains unchanged with a dedication to traditional craftsmanship and bespoke manufacturing.'
Just a 5 min drive or a 30 min walk. Visitors centre and factory tours available.
Another medieval jewel of Malvern, the Abbey Gateway, is home to Malvern's Museum. It is small but filled with exhibits on every aspect of Malvern's history and development; geology, intriguing insights into the 19th Century, era of the water cure and items from Malvern's famous defence research establishment, where historic wartime radar was developed.
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Malvern Museum
Abbey Road
Another medieval jewel of Malvern, the Abbey Gateway, is home to Malvern's Museum. It is small but filled with exhibits on every aspect of Malvern's history and development; geology, intriguing insights into the 19th Century, era of the water cure and items from Malvern's famous defence research establishment, where historic wartime radar was developed.
The Malvern Hills are a 15km range of ancient rocks made up crystalline igneous and metamorphic rocks (granite) at least 650 million years old. The soils on the ridge top are thin and support little more than short wiry grasses, providing ideal walking conditions and stunning views. Lower down the soils are stony and thicker, supporting gorse, bramble and bracken interspersed with silver birch, mountain ash, hawthorn, sycamore and oak. These trees are stunted at higher levels but grow thick and lush in the valley bottoms.
The Hills divide the Counties of Herefordshire and Worcestershire with the rolling hills and fields of Herefordshire to the West and the flatter plains of the Severn Valley to the East. The drama and beauty of the Hills arise from the way they dramatically rise out of this landscape. Another feature of the Hills are the many springs and fountains which flow from outlets all around them, in particular St Ann's Well and Holy Well.
The Hills are protected under Acts of Parliament and maintained by the Malvern Hills Conservators, controlled by a Board comprising directly elected members and representatives from the various Local Authorities and funded by local rate payers. Although now protected, our ancestors were not so caring and exploited the stone in the hills. As a result there are a number of old quarries dotted around the hills, all of which are now well weathered and form an integral part of the overall landscape.
The highest point on the Hills is the Worcestershire Beacon (425m) with North Hill (397m) and the British Camp Hill (Herefordshire Beacon - 338m) the other highest points. In total there are some 20 named hills comprising the complete range. The entire length of the Hills are open to the public and are criss-crossed with about 160km (100 miles) of bridleways and footpaths. Dogs are allowed on the hills and can be let off lead so long as they are well behaved. Cycling is allowed on bridleways only.
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Malvern Hills
The Malvern Hills are a 15km range of ancient rocks made up crystalline igneous and metamorphic rocks (granite) at least 650 million years old. The soils on the ridge top are thin and support little more than short wiry grasses, providing ideal walking conditions and stunning views. Lower down the soils are stony and thicker, supporting gorse, bramble and bracken interspersed with silver birch, mountain ash, hawthorn, sycamore and oak. These trees are stunted at higher levels but grow thick and lush in the valley bottoms.
The Hills divide the Counties of Herefordshire and Worcestershire with the rolling hills and fields of Herefordshire to the West and the flatter plains of the Severn Valley to the East. The drama and beauty of the Hills arise from the way they dramatically rise out of this landscape. Another feature of the Hills are the many springs and fountains which flow from outlets all around them, in particular St Ann's Well and Holy Well.
The Hills are protected under Acts of Parliament and maintained by the Malvern Hills Conservators, controlled by a Board comprising directly elected members and representatives from the various Local Authorities and funded by local rate payers. Although now protected, our ancestors were not so caring and exploited the stone in the hills. As a result there are a number of old quarries dotted around the hills, all of which are now well weathered and form an integral part of the overall landscape.
The highest point on the Hills is the Worcestershire Beacon (425m) with North Hill (397m) and the British Camp Hill (Herefordshire Beacon - 338m) the other highest points. In total there are some 20 named hills comprising the complete range. The entire length of the Hills are open to the public and are criss-crossed with about 160km (100 miles) of bridleways and footpaths. Dogs are allowed on the hills and can be let off lead so long as they are well behaved. Cycling is allowed on bridleways only.
Sport and Leisure
Great swimming pool and fitness facilities open to the public. Fabulous fun slides and beginners pool for children of all ages.
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Malvern Splash Leisure Complex
Priory RoadGreat swimming pool and fitness facilities open to the public. Fabulous fun slides and beginners pool for children of all ages.
Rose Bank Gardens lie on the edge of the Malvern Hills overlooking Great Malvern and started life as the grounds of Rose Bank, a Regency house that was gifted to the Town in 1918 by Mr Dyson Perrins and subsequently demolished in 1959.
They offer access to the Malvern Hills and St Ann’s Well via the ‘99 steps’ foot path.
The gardens, with excellent views over Malvern, feature terraced pathways, Victorian gas lamps and the spectacular Diamond Jubilee Sculpture of Two Buzzards by Walenty Pytel.
On street level below these gardens, in the bus shelter, the Banksy-style street art is well worth viewing. Lee Morris and Tom Brown, from Malvern, Worcestershire, spent more than 100 hours creating the four images intending it to be an "anonymous gift" to the community.The town council said it had been urged by residents to allow the artwork to remain.
Rose Bank Gardens
Rose Bank Gardens lie on the edge of the Malvern Hills overlooking Great Malvern and started life as the grounds of Rose Bank, a Regency house that was gifted to the Town in 1918 by Mr Dyson Perrins and subsequently demolished in 1959.
They offer access to the Malvern Hills and St Ann’s Well via the ‘99 steps’ foot path.
The gardens, with excellent views over Malvern, feature terraced pathways, Victorian gas lamps and the spectacular Diamond Jubilee Sculpture of Two Buzzards by Walenty Pytel.
On street level below these gardens, in the bus shelter, the Banksy-style street art is well worth viewing. Lee Morris and Tom Brown, from Malvern, Worcestershire, spent more than 100 hours creating the four images intending it to be an "anonymous gift" to the community.The town council said it had been urged by residents to allow the artwork to remain.
Entertainment and Culture
Both music and theatre are Malvern traditions and you will find them both in the Malvern Theatres Complex, overlooking Priory Park. This Edwardian building has been transformed into one of Britain's most enjoyed and popular provincial cultural centres. The theatre's West End style and atmosphere helps the management attract big names and top-class drama, ballet and opera companies throughout the year. The Forum Theatre's superb acoustics and seating enhance the quality of its music programmes and the cinema now has frequent showings of less-available films from all over the world, as well as current releases.
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Malvern Theatres
Grange RoadBoth music and theatre are Malvern traditions and you will find them both in the Malvern Theatres Complex, overlooking Priory Park. This Edwardian building has been transformed into one of Britain's most enjoyed and popular provincial cultural centres. The theatre's West End style and atmosphere helps the management attract big names and top-class drama, ballet and opera companies throughout the year. The Forum Theatre's superb acoustics and seating enhance the quality of its music programmes and the cinema now has frequent showings of less-available films from all over the world, as well as current releases.
The Water Cure
30 Church StreetAmazing cocktails and amazing decor!
Events
With over 250 days of country shows and events throughout the year, everyone can enjoy a great day out at the Three Counties show ground. Just a 7min drive from Priory Road.
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With over 250 days of country shows and events throughout the year, everyone can enjoy a great day out at the Three Counties show ground. Just a 7min drive from Priory Road.
Grocery Shopping
Greenlink Organic Foods
11 Graham RdGrocery shopping and cafe
Waitrose & Partners
Edith WalkQuality supermarket and cafe.
The Bran Tub
27 Worcester RdHealth food store
Food scene
Anupam
85 Church StGreat Indian restaurant
Flute Signature (Malvern)
22 Graham RdPeppe's Italian Restaurant
5 Church WalkWonderful independant Italian Restaurant
ASK Italian
8 Bellevue TerracePrezzo Italian Restaurant Malvern
20 Bellevue TerraceTerrace on the Hill
18 Worcester RdAbbey Road Coffee
11 Abbey RdGood vegetarian/vegan options
Open Mic every Fri 8-11pm
Poetry Night Thurs 7-9pm
Delicious healthy options for vegetarian and vegan too. My favourite for breakfast/brunch and great coffee.
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Mac & Jac's Café Malvern
23 Abbey RdDelicious healthy options for vegetarian and vegan too. My favourite for breakfast/brunch and great coffee.
Fabulous restaurant in a stunning setting with wonderful views, just minutes from the apartment.
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The Cottage in the Wood Hotel and Restaurant
Holywell RoadFabulous restaurant in a stunning setting with wonderful views, just minutes from the apartment.
Call in for a wonderful breakfast in a lively and friendly atmosphere and leave with delicious deli and baked goods to enjoy later in the day.
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Faun
31-33 Worcester RdCall in for a wonderful breakfast in a lively and friendly atmosphere and leave with delicious deli and baked goods to enjoy later in the day.
Bar Limon
8 Church StreetFantastic tapas
Shopping
Rhubarb Home
105 Church StFabulous even if just browsing
Rhubarb
23 Church StGreat gift shop
Iapetus Gallery
Wonderful home accessories and gift shop