Malvern Hills

Properties and events in Malvern Hills

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17th Century Farming Lives

St Mary's Church, The Cross, Ripple, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 6HA
In person
Pre-booking not required

The everyday lives of farming people in 17th Century Ripple Parish, brought to life in words and pictures, food and drink, costumes and homes of the period, illustrated by St Mary's rare monastic misericords and the 1643 Battle of Ripple Field.

Civil War Talk

Tudor House Museum, 16 Church Street, Upton upon Severn, Worcestershire, wr8 0ht
In person
Pre-booking required

Tony Spicer will give a free evening talk about the Battle of Upton at The Tudor House Museum.

Gadfield Elm Chapel

Gadfield Elm Chapel, Mill Lane, near Pendock off the B4208, GL19 3PA, Gadfield Elm, Worcestershire, GL19 3PA
In person
Pre-booking not required

Built in 1836 by the United Brethren, the Gadfield Elm Chapel is the world's oldest surviving Latter-day Saint chapel. Today, restored to its original glory, it stands as a lasting memory of mass conversions that took place there from 1840.

Great Malvern Priory - Architecture Special Tour

Great Malvern Priory, 6, Church Street, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2AY
In person
Pre-booking preferred

A thirty minute tour of the Priory with an emphasis on the architecture and how it developed over the years. The Tour is led by Peter Babb who is one of the Priory guides.

Great Malvern Priory - Medieval tiles and misericords Special Tour

Great Malvern Priory,, 6, Church Street, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2AY
In person
Pre-booking preferred

A thirty minute tour of the Priory with an emphasis on the medieval tiles and misericords. The Tour is led by Faith Renger who is one of the Priory guides.

Great Malvern Priory - Stained Glass Special Tour

Great Malvern Priory,, 6, Church Street, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2AY
In person
Pre-booking preferred

A thirty minute tour of the Priory with an emphasis on the stained glass of the Priory - mediaeval and modern. The Tour is led by Katherine Little who is one of the Priory guides.

Guided Tour of Great Malvern Station

Great Malvern Station, Station Approach, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 3AU
In person
Pre-booking required

One of the best preserved stations in the country which has recently had a major refurbishment.

History of Callow End Village Hall

Callow End Village Hall, Upton Road, Callow End, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR2 4TA
In person
Pre-booking not required

Exhibition about the history of Callow End Village Hall

Lived experiences of Malvern

Guarlford Village Hall, Penny Lane, Guarlford, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 6PG
In person
Pre-booking not required

As part of a living histories project, local people have produced an artistic representation of what it means to them to be living in the Malvern area. This will be a visual record of the living history of Guarlford and the surrounding district.

Malvern Masonic Hall Open Day

Malvern Masonic Hall, 42 Belle Vue Terrace, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 4PZ
In person
Pre-booking not required

This is a unique opportunity to visit this Edwardian building and its lavish décor. The Masonic Hall, originally part of the Belle Vue Hotel, is situated on Belle Vue Terrace in Great Malvern and is the home of the Malvern Freemasons.

Malvern Museum

Malvern Museum, 23 Abbey Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 3ES
In person
Pre-booking not required

Why not visit Malvern Museum in the ancient Priory Gatehouse in the centre of Great Malvern?

Malvern Quaker Meeting House

Quaker Meeting House, 1 Orchard Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 3DA
In person
Pre-booking not required

Quakers are known to have been worshipping in the Malvern area since the 1850s, and maybe earlier! Come to the Meeting House to read stories of local Quakers and trace the history of Quaker worship and activism in west Worcestershire and beyond.

North Malvern Clock Tower - Open Day

North Malvern Water Tower, North Malvern Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 4LX
In person
Pre-booking not required

The Clock Tower near Tank Quarry, with its modern work of art the Cascade Gates (2007) in welded steel, by artist and sculptor Rose Garrard.

Patchwork Stories

St. Mary's Church, Church End, Hanley Castle, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR8 0BL
In person
Pre-booking not required

A patchwork of stories from the church, the village and the people illustrating the past, present and future of this small historic corner of rural Worcestershire.

Tenbury Tales

Tenbury Wells Museum, Goff's School, Cross Street, Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire, WR15 8EF
In person
Pre-booking not required

Museum will feature informative special displays of people who contributed to the history of the town through their service or creative talents.

The Firs: Elgar's Birthplace

National Trust: The Firs - Elgar's Birthplace, Crown East Lane, Lower Broadheath, Worcestershire, WR2 6RH
In person
Pre-booking not required

This small cottage gives an insight into composer Edward Elgar's humble beginnings. The modern visitor centre contains exhibitions of Elgar's life through his personal belongings. Outside explore our idyllic cottage garden, sound garden and orchard.

Upton-on Severn Walking Tour

16 Church Street, Upton-upon-Severn, Upton on Severn, Worcestershire, WR8 0HT
In person
Pre-booking not required

Heritage Open days guided town walks start and end at the fabulous Tudor House Museum, a 17th century series of buildings housing artefacts of local history.

Visit Little Malvern Priory

British Camp, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2JN
In person
Pre-booking not required

The painted glass in the East window portrays Edward V and his family - one of only two portrayals in existence.

Visit St Michael's and All Angels, Tenbury Wells

St Michael's Church, Oldwood Road, Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire, WR15 8PH
In person
Pre-booking not required

The Church was bult as the Chapel for St Michael's music school Open from 1000 - 1600 Refreshments available