Claire’s guidebook
Sightseeing
10 mins drive - Dog friendly inside and out of the Castle, the grounds are a lovely place to stroll especially around the lake. Events going on throughout the year - Check their website.
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Kastell Eastnor
10 mins drive - Dog friendly inside and out of the Castle, the grounds are a lovely place to stroll especially around the lake. Events going on throughout the year - Check their website.
Royal Three Counties Showground
Only 2 miles away with plenty on all year round.
45 min drive - Spectacular ruins of a once great house. Elaborate and immense fountains survive in the gardens. Atmospheric audio tour, hear the upstairs/downstairs secrets; circle the ballroom to the strains of a ghostly waltz. Explore Nesfield’s ‘Monster Work’ gardens and follow the woodland trails, amongst the figures of the Jerwood Foundation Sculpture Park. New visitor centre and gift shop.
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Witley Court & Gardens
Worcester Road45 min drive - Spectacular ruins of a once great house. Elaborate and immense fountains survive in the gardens. Atmospheric audio tour, hear the upstairs/downstairs secrets; circle the ballroom to the strains of a ghostly waltz. Explore Nesfield’s ‘Monster Work’ gardens and follow the woodland trails, amongst the figures of the Jerwood Foundation Sculpture Park. New visitor centre and gift shop.
Ledbury Market House
3 High St15 mins drive - Lovely little market town.
15 min drive - Wine tasting/lovely setting - Family run and together with a small team of dedicated workers, we are proud to produce a small selection of white wines from about 2,300 vines.
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Coddington Vineyard
15 min drive - Wine tasting/lovely setting - Family run and together with a small team of dedicated workers, we are proud to produce a small selection of white wines from about 2,300 vines.
Malvern Hills
Wonderful walks with spectacular views :)
Little Malvern Priory
45 Wykewayne20 min walk or 5 min drive.
Westons Cider Mill
Great tour and tasting after :)
The Elgar Route runs through Malvern - Sir Edward Elgar is renowned as England’s greatest composer, but not many people know the magnificent landscape around The Malverns inspired so much of his music.
Whether you’re a classical music fan or just like touring spectacular scenery and learning about iconic heritage, the Elgar Route will allow you to tour some of England’s finest land – the Land of Hope and Glory.
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The Firs: Birthplace of Sir Edward Elgar
Crown East LaneThe Elgar Route runs through Malvern - Sir Edward Elgar is renowned as England’s greatest composer, but not many people know the magnificent landscape around The Malverns inspired so much of his music.
Whether you’re a classical music fan or just like touring spectacular scenery and learning about iconic heritage, the Elgar Route will allow you to tour some of England’s finest land – the Land of Hope and Glory.
Clive's Fruit Farm
Great local produce.
Formerly the gardens of the Priory Mansion built in 1874 which is now used as the Council House, Priory Park provides a tranquil centre to Great Malvern being bordered by the Malvern Theatres, Malvern Splash Leisure Complex and the Council House.
Priory Park is filled with beautiful mature trees and surrounds a large duck pond spanned by a couple of bridges. A Victorian bandstand, built in 1875 and restored in the 1980s, proudly stands in the park and hosts free Sunday afternoon concerts during the summer months.
A children’s playground occupies one corner of the park next to a beautiful wooden carving, created by Tom Harvey from a tree which had to be felled. The play area was refurbished in 2022
Park tal-Priory
18 Priory RdFormerly the gardens of the Priory Mansion built in 1874 which is now used as the Council House, Priory Park provides a tranquil centre to Great Malvern being bordered by the Malvern Theatres, Malvern Splash Leisure Complex and the Council House.
Priory Park is filled with beautiful mature trees and surrounds a large duck pond spanned by a couple of bridges. A Victorian bandstand, built in 1875 and restored in the 1980s, proudly stands in the park and hosts free Sunday afternoon concerts during the summer months.
A children’s playground occupies one corner of the park next to a beautiful wooden carving, created by Tom Harvey from a tree which had to be felled. The play area was refurbished in 2022
Remarkable potter’s wheel and clay experiences for individuals, couples, families and groups, designed to explore and develop creativity in all ages and abilities. Clay modelling £20.
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Eastnor Pottery & The Flying Potter
Clencher's Mill LaneRemarkable potter’s wheel and clay experiences for individuals, couples, families and groups, designed to explore and develop creativity in all ages and abilities. Clay modelling £20.
The Great Worcester Maize Maze
Upton Road20 mins drive - Great day out for the family.
Rainy day's - WR6 5BT - The Hop Pocket Shopping Village is an unusual place where there is something for everyone.
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The Hop Pocket Shopping Village
Rainy day's - WR6 5BT - The Hop Pocket Shopping Village is an unusual place where there is something for everyone.
15 mins drive - Experience the true spirit of adventure in its purest form. 66 miles of carefully managed trails in an area of outstanding natural beauty in the grounds of Eastnor Castle.
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Land Rover Experience Eastnor
Clencher's Mill Lane15 mins drive - Experience the true spirit of adventure in its purest form. 66 miles of carefully managed trails in an area of outstanding natural beauty in the grounds of Eastnor Castle.
15 min drive - Severn Expeditions is a family run day boat hire business based in Upton upon Severn, Worcestershire in the heart of rural England. Our beautiful setting on Britain’s greatest natural waterway offers an abundance of wildlife and stunning scenery, and what better way to enjoy its tranquil waters than by boat
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Severn Expeditions
East Waterside15 min drive - Severn Expeditions is a family run day boat hire business based in Upton upon Severn, Worcestershire in the heart of rural England. Our beautiful setting on Britain’s greatest natural waterway offers an abundance of wildlife and stunning scenery, and what better way to enjoy its tranquil waters than by boat
10 min drive - 1 1/2 acre plantsmans garden which is home to the National Collection of Michaelmas Daisies. Over 400 varieties of these super autumn flowers make this a stunning place to visit between mid- September and mid-October. Even when the daisies are not at their peak there is much to see with interesting woodland planting and herbaceous borders. The specialist nursery next door is a great place to pick up some unusual plants.
Picton Garden
10 min drive - 1 1/2 acre plantsmans garden which is home to the National Collection of Michaelmas Daisies. Over 400 varieties of these super autumn flowers make this a stunning place to visit between mid- September and mid-October. Even when the daisies are not at their peak there is much to see with interesting woodland planting and herbaceous borders. The specialist nursery next door is a great place to pick up some unusual plants.
20 min drive - Set at the foot of the beautiful Malvern Hills, in an area of outstanding natural beauty, the Morgan Experience Centre is the perfect destination for automotive thrill seekers and travellers alike. Open six days a week and with a new on-site restaurant and museum, there’s no better reason to take a trip out and discover the unique charms of a motoring icon.
The Morgan Experience Centre
20 min drive - Set at the foot of the beautiful Malvern Hills, in an area of outstanding natural beauty, the Morgan Experience Centre is the perfect destination for automotive thrill seekers and travellers alike. Open six days a week and with a new on-site restaurant and museum, there’s no better reason to take a trip out and discover the unique charms of a motoring icon.
45mins-60mins - Shelsley Walsh – the oldest operational motorsport venue in the world
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Shelsley Walsh Speed Hillclimb
45mins-60mins - Shelsley Walsh – the oldest operational motorsport venue in the world
The Malvern Hills GeoCentre featuring Cafe H2O is the official visitor information centre for the Geopark Way.
Malvern Hills GeoCentre
Walwyn RoadThe Malvern Hills GeoCentre featuring Cafe H2O is the official visitor information centre for the Geopark Way.
Walk there or drive - Visitors are welcome to walk through the Deer Park any day it is open - dogs welcome on leads.
Eastnor Deer Park
Walk there or drive - Visitors are welcome to walk through the Deer Park any day it is open - dogs welcome on leads.
Cheltenham Racecourse
Evesham Road1 hour drive - Great day out.
Worcester Racecourse
30 min drive - Great day out.
45 min drive - Lovely lavender farm in a beautiful Cotswold village "Snowshill" and you can also visit famous Cotswold village "Broadway" close by.
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Cotswold Lavender
45 min drive - Lovely lavender farm in a beautiful Cotswold village "Snowshill" and you can also visit famous Cotswold village "Broadway" close by.
20 min drive - National Trust place to visit.
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National Trust fi Croome Park
20 min drive - National Trust place to visit.
Madresfield Court, situated within the Madresfield Estate at the foot of the Malvern Hills, is a moated stately home that has been in the Lygon family for over 900 years and is currently home to its 29th generation.
Madresfield Court
Madresfield Court, situated within the Madresfield Estate at the foot of the Malvern Hills, is a moated stately home that has been in the Lygon family for over 900 years and is currently home to its 29th generation.
Located in the oldest surviving building in Upton, the Upton Tourist Information & Heritage Centre has displays illustrating the growth and development of the town and its involvement in the Civil War of 1651. The town itself is set on the river Severn where you can sit in a pub by the river or take a boat ride.
The Tourist Information & Heritage Centre
Church StreetLocated in the oldest surviving building in Upton, the Upton Tourist Information & Heritage Centre has displays illustrating the growth and development of the town and its involvement in the Civil War of 1651. The town itself is set on the river Severn where you can sit in a pub by the river or take a boat ride.
Many wells, springs and spouts can still be found on the hillside and St Ann’s Well has a long history of welcoming visitors. Visit St Ann’s Well and its cafe to enjoy the spectacular views over the Severn Plain.
St Ann's Well
Many wells, springs and spouts can still be found on the hillside and St Ann’s Well has a long history of welcoming visitors. Visit St Ann’s Well and its cafe to enjoy the spectacular views over the Severn Plain.
Many wells, springs and spouts can still be found on the hillside but Holy Well (where the water is now bottled) above Malvern Wells was the most popular hill spring during the 18th century.
The Holywell Water Company Ltd
Many wells, springs and spouts can still be found on the hillside but Holy Well (where the water is now bottled) above Malvern Wells was the most popular hill spring during the 18th century.