Activities and Events
Malvern Bike Hire - a great way to explore the area, as long as you’re not scared of a few hills!
Malvern Theatres - a diverse programme of drama, comedy, music and dance, as well as a cinema.
Walks Around the Malverns - website with lots of information about walking in the area of the Malvern Hills
The Worcestershire Golf Club - open to visitors, details on the web site
What’s on around the Malverns - up-to-date calendar of events from the Tourist Information Office
Places of Interest
Eastnor Castle - check the opening times and list of attractions and events
The Three Counties Showground - find out what is on during your visit to the area
Westons Cider - with a visitor’s centre and restaurant, in the village of Much Marcle about 25 minutes drive
Worcester and Worcester Cathedral - a great little city with plenty to do and see, including one of England’s nicest cathedrals. About a 25 minute drive or 15 minutes on the train from Malvern
Three Choirs Vinyard - guided tours and wine tasting, about 30 minutes drive
British Camp - video article from the series “Britain’s Best Views” in The Guardian with history and information about this nearby iron-age hill fort
Places to Eat
Anupam - the finest Indian dining in Malvern, just a short walk down Church Street
Benedictos - authentic Italian restaurant in Malvern town centre. Pre-theatre menu available
Ask - Italian style, not unique to Malvern but open all day and very close to Hillside House
The Fig Tree - delicious Mediterranean food in a relaxed and informal setting
Further Afield
Forest of Dean - nature trails, mazes, canoeing, bike hire, caves, puzzle wood. About 1 hours drive from Malvern
Gloucester Dry Ski Slope - about 50 minutes drive
Warwick Castle - about 1 hours drive, check the events calendar for what’s on throughout the year.
Stratford on Avon - Shakespeare’s birthplace, quaint shops, historic buildings, rowing on the river plus, of course, the theatres. About 1 hours drive.
Cotswolds - You could try a day out in Stow on the Wold or Bourton on the Water, both about 1 hours drive from Malvern