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Stories · Malvern

Welcome to MyMalvern

A fresh perspective on the place we call home.

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From freshly baked pastries and speciality coffee to creative cocktails, independent wine bars and memorable meals.

Eat & Drink · Malvern

A taste of Malvern: the local cafés, restaurants and bars worth knowing about

From freshly baked pastries and speciality coffee to creative cocktails, independent wine bars and memorable meals.

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From a world-famous composer and the creator of Narnia to pioneering nurses, celebrated writers and Victorian celebrities.

People · Malvern

The famous faces of Malvern: the remarkable people who shaped history

From a world-famous composer and the creator of Narnia to pioneering nurses, celebrated writers and Victorian celebrities.

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Cards, clothing, homewares and vintage treasures — discover the independent shops bringing character to our town.

Shop Local · Great Malvern

Thoughtful finds: a little guide to shopping independent in Malvern

Cards, clothing, homewares and vintage treasures — discover the independent shops bringing character to our town.

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You don’t need a packed itinerary to enjoy Malvern — just a little time to notice what’s already around you.

Places · Great Malvern

A slower day in Malvern: coffee, culture and a fresh perspective

You don’t need a packed itinerary to enjoy Malvern — just a little time to notice what’s already around you.

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From coffee among classic cars to a station-house stay and a rider-owned bike shop, there’s more to explore beyond the familiar streets.

Places · Malvern Link & West Malvern

Beyond the town centre: more of Malvern to discover

From coffee among classic cars to a station-house stay and a rider-owned bike shop, there’s more to explore beyond the familiar streets.

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The hills are more than a backdrop — they invite us to notice, create and reconnect with the place we call home.

Places · Malvern Hills

A landscape that inspires: seeing Malvern with fresh eyes

The hills are more than a backdrop — they invite us to notice, create and reconnect with the place we call home.

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From a catch-up in a café to an evening at the theatre, local places help turn everyday plans into shared moments.

People · Malvern

More than a coffee: the places that bring Malvern together

From a catch-up in a café to an evening at the theatre, local places help turn everyday plans into shared moments.

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A loaf of bread, a thoughtful recommendation or a repair — everyday decisions can help us connect with our local businesses.

Stories · Malvern

Small choices, a stronger Malvern: what supporting local can look like

A loaf of bread, a thoughtful recommendation or a repair — everyday decisions can help us connect with our local businesses.

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Great Malvern’s Christmas lights switch-on offers a reason to gather, explore independent shops and enjoy the town together.

Events · Great Malvern

When Malvern lights up: a local start to the festive season

Great Malvern’s Christmas lights switch-on offers a reason to gather, explore independent shops and enjoy the town together.

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Lights, skating and a festive outing at Three Counties Showground — an invitation to make a shared memory close to home.

Events · Three Counties Showground

A brighter winter evening: making time for Winter Glow

Lights, skating and a festive outing at Three Counties Showground — an invitation to make a shared memory close to home.

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Aladdin returns the festive spotlight to Malvern Theatres — with plenty of ways to make a performance part of a local day out.

Arts & culture · Great Malvern

A little theatre, a little local: planning a Malvern pantomime outing

Aladdin returns the festive spotlight to Malvern Theatres — with plenty of ways to make a performance part of a local day out.

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Real stories, familiar faces and a community worth celebrating.

People · Great Malvern

The people who make Malvern what it is

Real stories, familiar faces and a community worth celebrating.

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Discover the very best of Malvern, one place at a time.

Places · Malvern Hills

Hidden gems. Well-loved favourites.

Discover the very best of Malvern, one place at a time.

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Celebrating Malvern’s independent shops, cafés and makers.

Places · Malvern

A little local goes a long way

Celebrating Malvern’s independent shops, cafés and makers.

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Stories from the MyMalvern team and our community.

What’s on in Malvern

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Community events, cultural highlights and local experiences coming up in Malvern.

Official English Touring Opera artwork for Orpheus and Eurydice

Arts & culture · Fri 13 November, 7.30pm

ETO: Orpheus and Eurydice

English Touring Opera brings Gluck's masterpiece to Malvern — the timeless story of love, loss and the power of music, sung in English with a live orchestra.

Malvern Theatres, Festival Theatre

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Pianist Leon McCawley beside a grand piano

Arts & culture · Sun 15 November, 3pm

Malvern Concert Club: Leon McCawley

The acclaimed British pianist returns to Malvern Concert Club for an afternoon recital of classical favourites.

Malvern Theatres

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Official Blood Brothers musical artwork from Malvern Theatres

Arts & culture · 17 – 21 November

Blood Brothers

Willy Russell's legendary musical returns on its autumn tour — the unforgettable story of twin brothers separated at birth, with the songs that made it a West End classic.

Malvern Theatres, Festival Theatre

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Visitors walking beneath illuminated arches on the Winter Glow light trail
Light trail photograph supplied by Winter Glow.

Local experiences · 20 November – 31 December

Winter Glow

The festive night out returns with an illuminated light trail, a covered ice rink, UV glow crazy golf and a Father Christmas experience. Entry to the winter village is free, ticketed activities from £6.50.

Three Counties Showground

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Market trader holding a bunch of sunflowers
Market photograph from Visit The Malverns.

Markets & makers · Sat 21 November, 9am–2pm

Great Malvern Farmers' Market

The third-Saturday market in the Priory grounds, with local traders selling bread, fruit and veg, cheese, meat, cakes, fudge and jams. Free to visit.

Great Malvern Priory Grounds

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Crowds gathered in Great Malvern for the 2024 Christmas lights switch-on
2024 switch-on · Photo: Amy Bromage / Malvern Town Council.

Community · Sat 21 November, 10am–6pm

Great Malvern Christmas Lights Switch-On

A day of live entertainment, a local trader market on Belle Vue Terrace, workshops and Father Christmas at the library, ending with a parade up Church Street and the lights switching on at 5.30pm.

Great Malvern

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Official The Father production artwork showing a coastal house

Arts & culture · 23 – 28 November

The Father

Andrew Whittle’s new version of Strindberg’s rarely performed play: in a remote house on the Scottish coast, two parents fight over their daughter’s future — and one will fight dirty.

Coach House Theatre

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Great Malvern late-night shopping promotional artwork

Markets & makers · Thu 26 November, from 5pm

Late-night Christmas shopping

Independent shops across Great Malvern open late for festive browsing — a relaxed evening to start the Christmas shopping locally.

Great Malvern

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A festive lantern in front of Christmas lights
Seasonal illustration · Aaron Burden / Visit The Malverns; not a photograph of the Malvern Link event.

Community · Fri 27 November

Malvern Link Christmas Festivities & Light Switch-On

Malvern Link's own festive evening, with the community coming together for the Christmas lights switch-on and seasonal celebrations.

Malvern Link

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Visitors browsing outdoor arts market stalls beside Great Malvern Priory
Malvern Arts Market photograph from Visit The Malverns; not the 2026 Christmas market.

Markets & makers · Sat 28 November, 10am–4pm

Great Malvern Christmas Market

Local designer-makers and artists fill the Priory grounds with jewellery, ceramics, paintings, textiles and more — and the Priory's Super Saturday adds children's activities, live music and carols from 5pm.

Great Malvern Priory Grounds

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Official Pride and Prejudice sort of production artwork

Arts & culture · 30 November – 5 December

Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)

The five-star, Olivier Award-winning comedy sensation from the West End — Jane Austen's most iconic love story retold with pop classics, wit and ruthless matchmaking.

Malvern Theatres, Festival Theatre

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Official Malvern Aladdin pantomime artwork featuring the cast

Arts & culture · 10 December – 3 January

Aladdin – the Malvern pantomime

Malvern Theatres’ Christmas panto, with Coronation Street’s Tristan Gemmill as the wicked Abanazar, panto favourite Mark James, Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalist Bunny Galore as Widow Twankey and Sev Keoshgerian as Aladdin.

Malvern Theatres, Festival Theatre

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Arts & culture · 16 – 19 December

A Christmas Carol

Malvern Theatre Players present Dickens' timeless Christmas classic — can the Spirits of Christmas past, present and future save Ebenezer Scrooge? Evenings at 7.30pm, plus a Saturday matinee.

Coach House Theatre

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Food & drink

FAUN Wine

An independent wine bar and bottle shop on Belle Vue Terrace, offering beautiful views of Great Malvern Priory.

Discover a carefully selected range of natural and classic wines, alongside cider, craft beer, spirits and alcohol-free options.

Enjoy cheese and charcuterie boards, seasonal small plates and relaxed drinks in a welcoming setting.

40 Belle Vue Terrace, Great Malvern

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Cafés

FAUN

An independent, family-owned bakery, coffee shop and kitchen celebrating seasonal ingredients and local produce.

Enjoy freshly baked sourdough, handmade pastries, cakes, speciality coffee and an all-day brunch and lunch menu.

With countryside views, outdoor seating and dog-friendly spaces, it’s a lovely spot to meet friends or enjoy a relaxed bite to eat.

31–33 Worcester Road, Great Malvern

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Cafés

FAUN at Morgan Experience

Great food and coffee in the home of the iconic Morgan Motor Company in Malvern.

The menu features seasonal brunch and lunch, deli sandwiches, freshly baked pastries, cakes and speciality coffee.

Dine surrounded by classic Morgan cars, historic photography and automotive heritage — an ideal stop for locals and visitors exploring the experience centre.

Morgan Experience Centre, Spring Lane, Malvern Link

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Shops

Blackbird

An independent gift and homeware shop with a lovely mix of children’s gifts and carefully chosen home accessories.

Discover distinctive presents, seasonal finds, puzzles and garden pieces, with thoughtful gift wrapping and an online shop for browsing from home.

43 Worcester Road, Great Malvern, WR14 4RB

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Cafés

Mac & Jac’s Café

An independent café serving Great Malvern since 2012, tucked into a former butcher’s shop with a light, airy interior and an outdoor courtyard.

Enjoy artisan coffee, a wide range of teas, breakfast and an all-day menu made with locally sourced ingredients, with vegetarian and vegan options available.

23 Abbey Road, Great Malvern, WR14 3ES

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Cafés

Little Olive’s Play Café

Created by local mums, Little Olive’s is a play café designed to make outings enjoyable for children and grown-ups alike.

Explore bespoke woodland-themed soft play, a role-play village and a sensory space, while enjoying freshly prepared sandwiches, salads, cakes and locally sourced café treats. The venue also offers children’s birthday parties and private hire.

36 Belle Vue Terrace, Great Malvern, WR14 4PZ

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Stay

Station House Malvern

A unique luxury escape inside a beautifully restored Victorian station master’s house at Malvern Link railway station.

Choose from three individually designed self-catering suites, featuring stylish interiors, spa-inspired bathrooms, private hot tubs and balconies or outdoor spaces overlooking the railway. Ideal for a romantic break or a memorable getaway with friends and family.

Worcester Road, Malvern Link, WR14 1SW

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Shops

Austin & Co

An independent gift shop packed with colourful greeting cards, stationery, unusual gifts and products from small British designers.

Browse distinctive presents for all occasions, discover a dedicated range of dog-themed gifts and accessories, or use the online shop’s handwritten card service to send a personal message directly to someone special.

37 Worcester Road, Great Malvern, WR14 4RB

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Cafés

Dirty D’s

An independent café founded by Craig and Jess, bringing freshly made doughnuts, bagels and speciality coffee to Great Malvern.

Doughnuts are made from scratch in-house each morning, coffee beans are sourced from Studio Coffee Roasters, and savoury bagels are prepared to order. A great stop for breakfast, a coffee break or a freshly baked treat.

4 Church Walk, Great Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2XH

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Food & drink

Madresfield Butchers and Grill

A farm-to-table restaurant built around meat born, raised and grass-fed on the nearby Madresfield Estate.

The team brings together the farm manager, butcher and head chef to create seasonal menus featuring quality steaks, creative meat dishes and Sunday roasts. Fish, vegetarian and vegan dishes also feature, alongside estate-brewed beer and drinks from local producers.

51 Church Street, Great Malvern, WR14 2AA

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Food & drink

The Water Cure

An independent, family-run cocktail bar inspired by Malvern’s Victorian water-cure heritage.

Its bespoke cocktails celebrate famous visitors to the town, while the wine list champions small organic and biodynamic producers. Expect fresh, cruelty-free drinks, thoughtful sustainability, a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere, and a garden with an outdoor bar during warmer months.

30 Church Street, Great Malvern, WR14 2AZ

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Cafés

Malvern Bakehouse

A family-run bakery celebrating traditional baking, heritage recipes and sustainable ingredients.

Watch the bakers at work in the open kitchen and discover naturally leavened sourdough, focaccia, ciabatta, fresh sandwiches, patisserie, buns and cakes, made on site using locally sourced, organic and sometimes wild-farmed ingredients.

2 Church Walk, Great Malvern, WR14 2XH

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Wellbeing

Wild Wood UK

A countryside wellness retreat in Leigh Sinton where movement, adventure and relaxation come together.

Enjoy reformer and mat Pilates, yoga, wild swimming, paddleboarding and a private wellness area with a wood-fired sauna, hot tub and natural swimming pool. You can also stay in a bespoke shepherd’s hut for a peaceful countryside escape. Visits are by pre-booked appointment.

The Norrest, Leigh Sinton, Malvern, WR13 5EH

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Wellbeing

The Malvern Spa

A modern spa and hotel offering restorative breaks, spa days and a wide range of wellness experiences.

Its facilities include an indoor-outdoor hydrotherapy pool, crystal steam room, salt grotto, thermal experiences and ice treatments, alongside spa therapies and overnight accommodation. A destination for switching off and enjoying some time to yourself.

Grovewood Road, Malvern, WR14 1GD

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Stay

The Cotford Hotel

A four-star hotel in a characterful Gothic Victorian building on the slopes of the Malvern Hills.

Its 15 individually decorated bedrooms combine period architecture with comfortable, stylish interiors, while the award-winning L’amuse-Bouche restaurant serves creative French-inspired cuisine. Beautiful landscaped gardens and a celebrated breakfast complete the experience.

51 Graham Road, Malvern, WR14 2HU

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Stay

Mount Pleasant Hotel

A family-run hotel in the centre of Great Malvern, offering spacious rooms and suites for romantic breaks, family stays and countryside escapes.

Dine at The Mulberry Tree, where seasonal ingredients and Worcestershire produce take centre stage, or discover the hotel’s wedding, private-event and conference facilities. Its central location makes it an excellent base for exploring the town and the Malvern Hills.

50 Belle Vue Terrace, Great Malvern, WR14 4PZ

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Food & drink

The Lantern

A restaurant and terrace bar within the grounds of the Mount Pleasant Hotel, bringing vibrant Indian flavours to Great Malvern.

Explore traditional curries, tandoor-inspired dishes and freshly baked breads, then enjoy a drink on the outdoor terrace with views towards the surrounding hills. The relaxed, dog-friendly setting makes it a welcoming stop after a walk or a day exploring the town.

Mount Pleasant Hotel, 50 Belle Vue Terrace, Great Malvern, WR14 4PZ

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Cafés

The Steamhouse

A café specialising in freshly baked bagels, brunch and speciality coffee.

Its Great Malvern location serves filled-to-order bagels, handmade cakes and a full breakfast and brunch menu, with baked goods delivered fresh from its Redditch bakery each morning. Enjoy a relaxed catch-up in the dining area or courtyard, or pick up something delicious to take away.

18 Worcester Road, Great Malvern, WR14 4QW

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Shops

Jasper & Pip

A family-owned, mother-and-daughters boutique celebrating clothing, homewares and lifestyle products.

Discover carefully selected fashion, home fragrance, bath and body products, decorative accessories and thoughtful gifts, with a focus on quality, comfort and independent design. The business also champions other women-led brands, making it a lovely place to find something distinctive for yourself or someone special.

9 Graham Road, Great Malvern, WR14 2HR

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Shops

Dirt Works Bikes

An independent, rider-owned bike shop specialising in mountain biking, with road bikes, e-bikes and cycling accessories also available.

Try selected demo bikes before buying, get expert advice from an experienced team, or book repairs and servicing with qualified mechanics. Situated close to the Malvern Hills trail network, the shop can also recommend local routes to suit your riding experience.

193 West Malvern Road, Malvern, WR14 4BB

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Food & drink

The Inn at Welland

An award-winning, family-run country restaurant overlooking the Malvern Hills.

Its seasonal British menus showcase fresh ingredients from local farmers and the kitchen garden, with refined cooking recognised by a Michelin Bib Gourmand and two AA Rosettes. Enjoy lunch, dinner or Sunday lunch in the stylish restaurant or dine alfresco beneath the glass canopy, surrounded by Worcestershire countryside. Private dining, weddings and celebrations are also catered for.

Hook Bank, Drake Street, Welland, Worcestershire, WR13 6LN

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Shops

496 Vintage

An independent vintage and antiques shop for people who love distinctive design and one-of-a-kind finds.

The collection spans vintage furniture, decorative objects, original artwork, curiosities and unusual home accessories, from mid-century pieces to statement items with plenty of character. Whether you’re furnishing a room or searching for an exceptional gift, it’s a place to discover something a little different.

Unit 3, 32 Church Street, Great Malvern, WR14 2AZ

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Things to do

Malvern Theatres

One of Worcestershire’s leading arts venues, bringing together live performance, cinema and community arts.

Its programme spans touring West End productions, musicals, drama, comedy, dance, live music and film, making it a cultural destination for audiences of all ages. Visitors can also explore membership options, gift vouchers and venue hire.

Grange Road, Great Malvern, WR14 3HB

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Food & drink

Marlbank Indian Cuisine

An Indian restaurant in the historic Marlbank Inn setting, bringing more than 50 years of North Indian culinary heritage to Welland.

Run by a father-and-son team associated with the Pandeli brand, its menu features traditional recipes, tandoori chicken, biryanis, curries and regional specialities. The restaurant is unlicensed, so guests can bring their own alcoholic drinks.

Marlbank Road, Welland, Malvern, WR13 6NA

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Food & drink

Bar Limón

A colourful Mediterranean-inspired tapas bar and restaurant bringing a little sunshine to Great Malvern.

Enjoy sharing plates, wines and drinks in a relaxed setting, with a pretty courtyard garden and a venue that also caters for weddings, civil ceremonies and private celebrations. Its partnerships with local independent businesses help make it a distinctive part of Malvern’s hospitality scene.

8 Church Street, Great Malvern, WR14 2AY

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Food & drink

Deli Folk

An independent artisan deli bringing together quality ingredients, delicious food and a love of good produce.

Browse a selection of deli provisions, cheeses and freshly prepared sandwiches, or stop by for coffee in a welcoming local setting.

32 Belle Vue Terrace, Great Malvern, WR14 4PZ

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Food & drink

Anupam Restaurant

Serving Great Malvern since 1987, Anupam is an established Indian restaurant offering a broad menu of Indian and Bangladeshi-inspired dishes.

From traditional curries and tandoori favourites to regional specialities, the menu includes vegetarian and vegan options alongside classic dishes. A popular choice for celebratory meals, theatre evenings and dining with friends and family.

85 Church Street, Great Malvern, WR14 2AE

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