BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Visit The Malverns - ECPv6.11.2.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Visit The Malverns REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250503T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250505T170000 DTSTAMP:20250505T155943 CREATED:20250503T154407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T154407Z UID:10019243-1746259200-1746464400@www.visitthemalverns.org SUMMARY:Flower Festival (VE Day Commemoration) DESCRIPTION:Several teams of arrangers have got together and planned a special floral tribute to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. \nParking\, toilets and cream teas are available at St Gabriel’s. \nThe Flower Festival is part of Hanley Swan Open Gardens\, which runs from Saturday 3 May – Monday 5 May 2025 (12pm – 5pm daily). Tickets\, which cost £7.50 for adults (children: free)\, are available at any participating venue. URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/flower-festival-ve-day-commemoration/ LOCATION:St Gabriel’s Church\, Hanley Swan\, WR8 0DY CATEGORIES:Community,Festival,Garden,Malvern,Upton upon Severn ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Tulip-photo-by-Giu-Vicente-on-Unsplash.jpg GEO:52.0834016;-2.2766222 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St Gabriel’s Church Hanley Swan WR8 0DY;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Hanley Swan:geo:-2.2766222,52.0834016 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250503T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250511T160000 DTSTAMP:20250505T155943 CREATED:20220302T184102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250504T122613Z UID:10004200-1746259200-1746979200@www.visitthemalverns.org SUMMARY:Malvern Water & Well Dressing Festival DESCRIPTION:The Malvern Water and Well Dressing Festival is set to return better than ever for 2025. \nThe popular festival\, which will be held from 3 – 11 May 2025\, will see many wells\, springs and spouts creatively decorated according to the theme Folklore and Fairytales. \nHighlights include: 60 wells to explore\, well blessings\, minibus tours\, the Water Festival Family Fun Day\, ‘The Spirit of Malvern’ painting competition\, and Three Weeks in Wet Sheets at the Coach House Theatre. \nVisit our Water and Well Dressing Festival page for a full list of events. \nImage copyright: Sue Warner \nMalvern Hills District Council only recommends drinking Malvern Water from Malvhina Fountain in Great Malvern. URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/malvern-well-dressing-and-water-festival/ LOCATION:Great Malvern & surrounding area\, Church Street\, Malvern\, WR14 2AA CATEGORIES:Community,Dog Friendly,Family,Festival,Free,History,Malvern ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Malvhina-03-Sue-Warner-1-e1743936980624.jpg GEO:52.1114088;-2.3294206 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Great Malvern & surrounding area Church Street Malvern WR14 2AA;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Church Street:geo:-2.3294206,52.1114088 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250505 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250506 DTSTAMP:20250505T155943 CREATED:20250406T113749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250504T122352Z UID:10018980-1746403200-1746489599@www.visitthemalverns.org SUMMARY:Water Festival Family Fun Day (Well Dressing) DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Water Festival Family Fun Day and Well Dressing Prize Giving event will take place on Bank Holiday Monday (May Day) with a combination of fun family activities\, live music\, street entertainers and much more! \nThere will be Maypole dancing from 10am – 12pm and live music from 12.30pm onwards. The well dressing prize giving will take place at 2pm. \nThe day includes ‘The Spirit of Malvern’ Painting Competition which sees artists paint outdoors for the day and exhibit their paintings from 3.30pm – 5pm at Malvern Theatres. \nMalvern Hills District Council only recommends drinking Malvern Water from Malvhina Fountain in Great Malvern. \nProgramme\n10am – 4pm: BBC inflatable fun and children’s activities\n10am – 3pm: Face painting\n10.30am – 12pm: Morris and May Pole dancing with So Xsighted Morris\n11am – 1pm: Xplorer Trail with Freedom Leisure\n11am – 3pm (various times): ‘Treemendous’ street entertainers\n12pm and 1.30pm: ‘Three Weeks in Wet Sheets’ theatre production – Coach House Theatre\n12pm – 2pm and 3pm – 5pm: Circus skills workshop\n2pm: Well dressing prize-giving ceremony\n3pm: Stagecoach dance act\n3.30pm – 5pm: ‘The Spirit of Malvern’ prize giving and exhibition\nMusic throughout the day provided by Journeyman URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/water-festival-family-fun-day-well-dressing/ LOCATION:Priory Park\, Great Malvern CATEGORIES:Children,Community,Dance,Family,Malvern,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Water-fun-day-poster-A4-2025-scaled-e1746285064156.jpg GEO:52.109991323292;-2.3260413614411 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Priory Park Great Malvern;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Great Malvern:geo:-2.3260413614411,52.109991323292 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250505T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250505T160000 DTSTAMP:20250505T155943 CREATED:20250403T114603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T155633Z UID:10018958-1746455400-1746460800@www.visitthemalverns.org SUMMARY:Well Dressing Minibus Tour DESCRIPTION:In 2025\, Malvern Spa Association is again organising minibus tours that will give customers the chance to see the best-dressed wells\, which this year are inspired by the theme ‘folklore and fairytales’. \nDates & times\nSaturday 3 May 2025\, 10.30am\nSaturday 3 May 2025\, 2.30pm\nSunday 4 May 2025\, 11.30am\nSunday 4 May 2025\, 2.30pm\nMonday 5 May 2025\, 10.30am\nMonday 5 May 2025\, 2.30pm\nTuesday 6 May 2025\, 10.30am\nTuesday 6 May 2025\, 2.30pm \nEach tour lasts approximately 90 minutes and has 15 seats available. \nPrices\nAdult: £20\nChild (8 – 18): £10\nChild under 8: Free \nLocation\nAll trips depart from and return to the Rosebank Gardens bus stop in Great Malvern (see map below). \nBooking\nPlease book your tickets in advance by visiting Malvern Tourist Information Centre (open Monday – Saturday: 10am – 1pm & 1.30pm – 5pm\, plus Sunday 4 May: 11am – 3pm) or calling 01684 892289. URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/well-dressing-minibus-tour/2025-05-05/2/ LOCATION:Rosebank Gardens Bus Stop\, Wells Road\, Malvern\, WR14 4RQ CATEGORIES:Community,Craft,Malvern ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Malvern-Water-Fest-logo-2025-1200x675-1.jpg GEO:52.110132;-2.330238 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rosebank Gardens Bus Stop Wells Road Malvern WR14 4RQ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Wells Road:geo:-2.330238,52.110132 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250506T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250506T120000 DTSTAMP:20250505T155943 CREATED:20250403T114603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T155633Z UID:10018959-1746527400-1746532800@www.visitthemalverns.org SUMMARY:Well Dressing Minibus Tour DESCRIPTION:In 2025\, Malvern Spa Association is again organising minibus tours that will give customers the chance to see the best-dressed wells\, which this year are inspired by the theme ‘folklore and fairytales’. \nDates & times\nSaturday 3 May 2025\, 10.30am\nSaturday 3 May 2025\, 2.30pm\nSunday 4 May 2025\, 11.30am\nSunday 4 May 2025\, 2.30pm\nMonday 5 May 2025\, 10.30am\nMonday 5 May 2025\, 2.30pm\nTuesday 6 May 2025\, 10.30am\nTuesday 6 May 2025\, 2.30pm \nEach tour lasts approximately 90 minutes and has 15 seats available. \nPrices\nAdult: £20\nChild (8 – 18): £10\nChild under 8: Free \nLocation\nAll trips depart from and return to the Rosebank Gardens bus stop in Great Malvern (see map below). \nBooking\nPlease book your tickets in advance by visiting Malvern Tourist Information Centre (open Monday – Saturday: 10am – 1pm & 1.30pm – 5pm\, plus Sunday 4 May: 11am – 3pm) or calling 01684 892289. URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/well-dressing-minibus-tour/2025-05-06/1/ LOCATION:Rosebank Gardens Bus Stop\, Wells Road\, Malvern\, WR14 4RQ CATEGORIES:Community,Craft,Malvern ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Malvern-Water-Fest-logo-2025-1200x675-1.jpg GEO:52.110132;-2.330238 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rosebank Gardens Bus Stop Wells Road Malvern WR14 4RQ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Wells Road:geo:-2.330238,52.110132 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250506T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250506T160000 DTSTAMP:20250505T155943 CREATED:20250403T114603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T155633Z UID:10018960-1746541800-1746547200@www.visitthemalverns.org SUMMARY:Well Dressing Minibus Tour DESCRIPTION:In 2025\, Malvern Spa Association is again organising minibus tours that will give customers the chance to see the best-dressed wells\, which this year are inspired by the theme ‘folklore and fairytales’. \nDates & times\nSaturday 3 May 2025\, 10.30am\nSaturday 3 May 2025\, 2.30pm\nSunday 4 May 2025\, 11.30am\nSunday 4 May 2025\, 2.30pm\nMonday 5 May 2025\, 10.30am\nMonday 5 May 2025\, 2.30pm\nTuesday 6 May 2025\, 10.30am\nTuesday 6 May 2025\, 2.30pm \nEach tour lasts approximately 90 minutes and has 15 seats available. \nPrices\nAdult: £20\nChild (8 – 18): £10\nChild under 8: Free \nLocation\nAll trips depart from and return to the Rosebank Gardens bus stop in Great Malvern (see map below). \nBooking\nPlease book your tickets in advance by visiting Malvern Tourist Information Centre (open Monday – Saturday: 10am – 1pm & 1.30pm – 5pm\, plus Sunday 4 May: 11am – 3pm) or calling 01684 892289. URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/well-dressing-minibus-tour/2025-05-06/2/ LOCATION:Rosebank Gardens Bus Stop\, Wells Road\, Malvern\, WR14 4RQ CATEGORIES:Community,Craft,Malvern ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Malvern-Water-Fest-logo-2025-1200x675-1.jpg GEO:52.110132;-2.330238 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rosebank Gardens Bus Stop Wells Road Malvern WR14 4RQ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Wells Road:geo:-2.330238,52.110132 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T120000 DTSTAMP:20250505T155943 CREATED:20250206T164234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T163540Z UID:10017885-1746613800-1746619200@www.visitthemalverns.org SUMMARY:Guided Tour of Madresfield Court DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe house played a significant part in nurturing the Arts and Crafts movement and contains a fine collection of paintings\, furniture and ceramics. It also has a rich history\, with both Edward Elgar and Evelyn Waugh being frequent visitors. \nThe house and beautiful grounds are open to welcome visitors at various times throughout the year. Access to the house and gardens is by guided tour only and tickets must be pre-booked online. \nThe Madresfield Estate also hosts several popular events throughout the year within the grounds of the Court. \n2025 season details\nThe 2025 tour season at Madresfield Court runs from the end of April until the end of June. \nTours generally run on Wednesdays\, Thursdays and Fridays (with some exceptions). \nOn most days of operation\, four tours (one at 10.30am\, 11.30am\, 1.30pm and 2.30pm) will run\, with each tour taking a maximum of fifteen people aged 16 and over. Sadly\, the tours are not suitable for babies or children under 16 and are subject to accessibility restrictions. \nTickets are £17 per person and all visitors will have the chance to enjoy the gardens either before or after the house tour. \nNew for 2025\, refreshments can now be enjoyed in the newly refurbished Play Room. \nFor full details\, including booking terms and conditions\, to check that a tour is running on your chosen date and to book your place\, visit the Madresfield Court website. \nPhoto supplied by Madresfield Court. URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/guided-tour-of-madresfield-court-2/2025-05-07/1/ LOCATION:Madresfield Court\, Madresfield\, Malvern\, Worcs\, WR13 5AJ CATEGORIES:History,Malvern,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Madresfield-Court.jpg GEO:52.1241448;-2.281506 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Madresfield Court Madresfield Malvern Worcs WR13 5AJ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Madresfield:geo:-2.281506,52.1241448 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T130000 DTSTAMP:20250505T155943 CREATED:20250206T164234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T163540Z UID:10017886-1746617400-1746622800@www.visitthemalverns.org SUMMARY:Guided Tour of Madresfield Court DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe house played a significant part in nurturing the Arts and Crafts movement and contains a fine collection of paintings\, furniture and ceramics. It also has a rich history\, with both Edward Elgar and Evelyn Waugh being frequent visitors. \nThe house and beautiful grounds are open to welcome visitors at various times throughout the year. Access to the house and gardens is by guided tour only and tickets must be pre-booked online. \nThe Madresfield Estate also hosts several popular events throughout the year within the grounds of the Court. \n2025 season details\nThe 2025 tour season at Madresfield Court runs from the end of April until the end of June. \nTours generally run on Wednesdays\, Thursdays and Fridays (with some exceptions). \nOn most days of operation\, four tours (one at 10.30am\, 11.30am\, 1.30pm and 2.30pm) will run\, with each tour taking a maximum of fifteen people aged 16 and over. Sadly\, the tours are not suitable for babies or children under 16 and are subject to accessibility restrictions. \nTickets are £17 per person and all visitors will have the chance to enjoy the gardens either before or after the house tour. \nNew for 2025\, refreshments can now be enjoyed in the newly refurbished Play Room. \nFor full details\, including booking terms and conditions\, to check that a tour is running on your chosen date and to book your place\, visit the Madresfield Court website. \nPhoto supplied by Madresfield Court. URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/guided-tour-of-madresfield-court-2/2025-05-07/2/ LOCATION:Madresfield Court\, Madresfield\, Malvern\, Worcs\, WR13 5AJ CATEGORIES:History,Malvern,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Madresfield-Court.jpg GEO:52.1241448;-2.281506 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Madresfield Court Madresfield Malvern Worcs WR13 5AJ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Madresfield:geo:-2.281506,52.1241448 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T150000 DTSTAMP:20250505T155943 CREATED:20250206T164234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T163540Z UID:10017887-1746624600-1746630000@www.visitthemalverns.org SUMMARY:Guided Tour of Madresfield Court DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe house played a significant part in nurturing the Arts and Crafts movement and contains a fine collection of paintings\, furniture and ceramics. It also has a rich history\, with both Edward Elgar and Evelyn Waugh being frequent visitors. \nThe house and beautiful grounds are open to welcome visitors at various times throughout the year. Access to the house and gardens is by guided tour only and tickets must be pre-booked online. \nThe Madresfield Estate also hosts several popular events throughout the year within the grounds of the Court. \n2025 season details\nThe 2025 tour season at Madresfield Court runs from the end of April until the end of June. \nTours generally run on Wednesdays\, Thursdays and Fridays (with some exceptions). \nOn most days of operation\, four tours (one at 10.30am\, 11.30am\, 1.30pm and 2.30pm) will run\, with each tour taking a maximum of fifteen people aged 16 and over. Sadly\, the tours are not suitable for babies or children under 16 and are subject to accessibility restrictions. \nTickets are £17 per person and all visitors will have the chance to enjoy the gardens either before or after the house tour. \nNew for 2025\, refreshments can now be enjoyed in the newly refurbished Play Room. \nFor full details\, including booking terms and conditions\, to check that a tour is running on your chosen date and to book your place\, visit the Madresfield Court website. \nPhoto supplied by Madresfield Court. URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/guided-tour-of-madresfield-court-2/2025-05-07/3/ LOCATION:Madresfield Court\, Madresfield\, Malvern\, Worcs\, WR13 5AJ CATEGORIES:History,Malvern,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Madresfield-Court.jpg GEO:52.1241448;-2.281506 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Madresfield Court Madresfield Malvern Worcs WR13 5AJ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Madresfield:geo:-2.281506,52.1241448 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T160000 DTSTAMP:20250505T155943 CREATED:20250206T164234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T163540Z UID:10017888-1746628200-1746633600@www.visitthemalverns.org SUMMARY:Guided Tour of Madresfield Court DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe house played a significant part in nurturing the Arts and Crafts movement and contains a fine collection of paintings\, furniture and ceramics. It also has a rich history\, with both Edward Elgar and Evelyn Waugh being frequent visitors. \nThe house and beautiful grounds are open to welcome visitors at various times throughout the year. Access to the house and gardens is by guided tour only and tickets must be pre-booked online. \nThe Madresfield Estate also hosts several popular events throughout the year within the grounds of the Court. \n2025 season details\nThe 2025 tour season at Madresfield Court runs from the end of April until the end of June. \nTours generally run on Wednesdays\, Thursdays and Fridays (with some exceptions). \nOn most days of operation\, four tours (one at 10.30am\, 11.30am\, 1.30pm and 2.30pm) will run\, with each tour taking a maximum of fifteen people aged 16 and over. Sadly\, the tours are not suitable for babies or children under 16 and are subject to accessibility restrictions. \nTickets are £17 per person and all visitors will have the chance to enjoy the gardens either before or after the house tour. \nNew for 2025\, refreshments can now be enjoyed in the newly refurbished Play Room. \nFor full details\, including booking terms and conditions\, to check that a tour is running on your chosen date and to book your place\, visit the Madresfield Court website. \nPhoto supplied by Madresfield Court. URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/guided-tour-of-madresfield-court-2/2025-05-07/4/ LOCATION:Madresfield Court\, Madresfield\, Malvern\, Worcs\, WR13 5AJ CATEGORIES:History,Malvern,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Madresfield-Court.jpg GEO:52.1241448;-2.281506 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Madresfield Court Madresfield Malvern Worcs WR13 5AJ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Madresfield:geo:-2.281506,52.1241448 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T190000 DTSTAMP:20250505T155943 CREATED:20231025T130037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T130545Z UID:10009585-1746637200-1746644400@www.visitthemalverns.org SUMMARY:Malvern Coffee Culture Film Club DESCRIPTION:Malvern Coffee Culture present their weekly FREE film club. \nEach week a film will be chosen for discussion and FREE tea and coffee & snacks will be provided to everyone who joins in. \nIf you would like to attend text or email Jon the owner on 0743208388 or theboys@affogatothemilk.com with your name and number. \nEveryone is welcome to join the movie enthusiast community! URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/malvern-coffee-culture-film-club/2025-05-07/ LOCATION:Malvern Coffee Culture\, 20 Worcester Road\, Malvern\, WR14 4QW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Community,Drink,Film,Free,Malvern ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Coffee-culture-social.jpg GEO:52.1127317;-2.3300102 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Malvern Coffee Culture 20 Worcester Road Malvern WR14 4QW United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=20 Worcester Road:geo:-2.3300102,52.1127317 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T160000 DTSTAMP:20250505T155943 CREATED:20250124T130624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T163546Z UID:10018209-1746714600-1746720000@www.visitthemalverns.org SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes at Great Malvern Cemetery (Charity Tour in aid of Heartstart Malvern) DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exclusive look behind the scenes of Great Malvern Cemetery with Malvern Town Council’s Operations Manager on 8 May 2025. Both tours will provide an overview of the day-to-day running of the cemetery but will also allow attendees to get to know the rich Victorian history and the importance of God’s green acre. \nEach tour is £5 per person. \nAll attendees must dress appropriately and wear suitable footwear (closed toe shoes must be worn with no heels allowed). \nTour 1* – will start at 2.30pm and run for 1hr 30mins\nTour 2* – will start at 4.30pm and run for 1hr 30mins\n*Please note that both tours will contain the same information. \nTickets can be booked at Malvern Town Council website. URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/behind-the-scenes-at-great-malvern-cemetery-charity-tour-in-aid-of-heartstart-malvern/2025-05-08/1/ LOCATION:Great Malvern Cemetery\, Madresfield Road\, Malvern\, Worcs\, WR14 2AT CATEGORIES:Charity,History,Malvern,Talk,Walks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Charity-Talks-and-Tours-Behind-the-Scenes-at-Great-Malvern-Cemetery.png GEO:52.1134771;-2.3128501 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Great Malvern Cemetery Madresfield Road Malvern Worcs WR14 2AT;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Madresfield Road:geo:-2.3128501,52.1134771 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T163000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T180000 DTSTAMP:20250505T155943 CREATED:20250124T130624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T163546Z UID:10018210-1746721800-1746727200@www.visitthemalverns.org SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes at Great Malvern Cemetery (Charity Tour in aid of Heartstart Malvern) DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exclusive look behind the scenes of Great Malvern Cemetery with Malvern Town Council’s Operations Manager on 8 May 2025. Both tours will provide an overview of the day-to-day running of the cemetery but will also allow attendees to get to know the rich Victorian history and the importance of God’s green acre. \nEach tour is £5 per person. \nAll attendees must dress appropriately and wear suitable footwear (closed toe shoes must be worn with no heels allowed). \nTour 1* – will start at 2.30pm and run for 1hr 30mins\nTour 2* – will start at 4.30pm and run for 1hr 30mins\n*Please note that both tours will contain the same information. \nTickets can be booked at Malvern Town Council website. URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/behind-the-scenes-at-great-malvern-cemetery-charity-tour-in-aid-of-heartstart-malvern/2025-05-08/2/ LOCATION:Great Malvern Cemetery\, Madresfield Road\, Malvern\, Worcs\, WR14 2AT CATEGORIES:Charity,History,Malvern,Talk,Walks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Charity-Talks-and-Tours-Behind-the-Scenes-at-Great-Malvern-Cemetery.png GEO:52.1134771;-2.3128501 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Great Malvern Cemetery Madresfield Road Malvern Worcs WR14 2AT;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Madresfield Road:geo:-2.3128501,52.1134771 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250509T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250509T120000 DTSTAMP:20250505T155943 CREATED:20250206T164234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T163540Z UID:10017889-1746786600-1746792000@www.visitthemalverns.org SUMMARY:Guided Tour of Madresfield Court DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe house played a significant part in nurturing the Arts and Crafts movement and contains a fine collection of paintings\, furniture and ceramics. It also has a rich history\, with both Edward Elgar and Evelyn Waugh being frequent visitors. \nThe house and beautiful grounds are open to welcome visitors at various times throughout the year. Access to the house and gardens is by guided tour only and tickets must be pre-booked online. \nThe Madresfield Estate also hosts several popular events throughout the year within the grounds of the Court. \n2025 season details\nThe 2025 tour season at Madresfield Court runs from the end of April until the end of June. \nTours generally run on Wednesdays\, Thursdays and Fridays (with some exceptions). \nOn most days of operation\, four tours (one at 10.30am\, 11.30am\, 1.30pm and 2.30pm) will run\, with each tour taking a maximum of fifteen people aged 16 and over. Sadly\, the tours are not suitable for babies or children under 16 and are subject to accessibility restrictions. \nTickets are £17 per person and all visitors will have the chance to enjoy the gardens either before or after the house tour. \nNew for 2025\, refreshments can now be enjoyed in the newly refurbished Play Room. \nFor full details\, including booking terms and conditions\, to check that a tour is running on your chosen date and to book your place\, visit the Madresfield Court website. \nPhoto supplied by Madresfield Court. URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/guided-tour-of-madresfield-court-2/2025-05-09/1/ LOCATION:Madresfield Court\, Madresfield\, Malvern\, Worcs\, WR13 5AJ CATEGORIES:History,Malvern,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Madresfield-Court.jpg GEO:52.1241448;-2.281506 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Madresfield Court Madresfield Malvern Worcs WR13 5AJ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Madresfield:geo:-2.281506,52.1241448 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250509T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250509T130000 DTSTAMP:20250505T155943 CREATED:20250206T164234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T163540Z UID:10017890-1746790200-1746795600@www.visitthemalverns.org SUMMARY:Guided Tour of Madresfield Court DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe house played a significant part in nurturing the Arts and Crafts movement and contains a fine collection of paintings\, furniture and ceramics. It also has a rich history\, with both Edward Elgar and Evelyn Waugh being frequent visitors. \nThe house and beautiful grounds are open to welcome visitors at various times throughout the year. Access to the house and gardens is by guided tour only and tickets must be pre-booked online. \nThe Madresfield Estate also hosts several popular events throughout the year within the grounds of the Court. \n2025 season details\nThe 2025 tour season at Madresfield Court runs from the end of April until the end of June. \nTours generally run on Wednesdays\, Thursdays and Fridays (with some exceptions). \nOn most days of operation\, four tours (one at 10.30am\, 11.30am\, 1.30pm and 2.30pm) will run\, with each tour taking a maximum of fifteen people aged 16 and over. Sadly\, the tours are not suitable for babies or children under 16 and are subject to accessibility restrictions. \nTickets are £17 per person and all visitors will have the chance to enjoy the gardens either before or after the house tour. \nNew for 2025\, refreshments can now be enjoyed in the newly refurbished Play Room. \nFor full details\, including booking terms and conditions\, to check that a tour is running on your chosen date and to book your place\, visit the Madresfield Court website. \nPhoto supplied by Madresfield Court. URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/guided-tour-of-madresfield-court-2/2025-05-09/2/ LOCATION:Madresfield Court\, Madresfield\, Malvern\, Worcs\, WR13 5AJ CATEGORIES:History,Malvern,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Madresfield-Court.jpg GEO:52.1241448;-2.281506 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Madresfield Court Madresfield Malvern Worcs WR13 5AJ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Madresfield:geo:-2.281506,52.1241448 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250509T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250509T150000 DTSTAMP:20250505T155943 CREATED:20250206T164234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T163540Z UID:10017891-1746797400-1746802800@www.visitthemalverns.org SUMMARY:Guided Tour of Madresfield Court DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe house played a significant part in nurturing the Arts and Crafts movement and contains a fine collection of paintings\, furniture and ceramics. It also has a rich history\, with both Edward Elgar and Evelyn Waugh being frequent visitors. \nThe house and beautiful grounds are open to welcome visitors at various times throughout the year. Access to the house and gardens is by guided tour only and tickets must be pre-booked online. \nThe Madresfield Estate also hosts several popular events throughout the year within the grounds of the Court. \n2025 season details\nThe 2025 tour season at Madresfield Court runs from the end of April until the end of June. \nTours generally run on Wednesdays\, Thursdays and Fridays (with some exceptions). \nOn most days of operation\, four tours (one at 10.30am\, 11.30am\, 1.30pm and 2.30pm) will run\, with each tour taking a maximum of fifteen people aged 16 and over. Sadly\, the tours are not suitable for babies or children under 16 and are subject to accessibility restrictions. \nTickets are £17 per person and all visitors will have the chance to enjoy the gardens either before or after the house tour. \nNew for 2025\, refreshments can now be enjoyed in the newly refurbished Play Room. \nFor full details\, including booking terms and conditions\, to check that a tour is running on your chosen date and to book your place\, visit the Madresfield Court website. \nPhoto supplied by Madresfield Court. URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/guided-tour-of-madresfield-court-2/2025-05-09/3/ LOCATION:Madresfield Court\, Madresfield\, Malvern\, Worcs\, WR13 5AJ CATEGORIES:History,Malvern,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Madresfield-Court.jpg GEO:52.1241448;-2.281506 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Madresfield Court Madresfield Malvern Worcs WR13 5AJ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Madresfield:geo:-2.281506,52.1241448 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250509T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250509T160000 DTSTAMP:20250505T155943 CREATED:20250206T164234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T163540Z UID:10017892-1746801000-1746806400@www.visitthemalverns.org SUMMARY:Guided Tour of Madresfield Court DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe house played a significant part in nurturing the Arts and Crafts movement and contains a fine collection of paintings\, furniture and ceramics. It also has a rich history\, with both Edward Elgar and Evelyn Waugh being frequent visitors. \nThe house and beautiful grounds are open to welcome visitors at various times throughout the year. Access to the house and gardens is by guided tour only and tickets must be pre-booked online. \nThe Madresfield Estate also hosts several popular events throughout the year within the grounds of the Court. \n2025 season details\nThe 2025 tour season at Madresfield Court runs from the end of April until the end of June. \nTours generally run on Wednesdays\, Thursdays and Fridays (with some exceptions). \nOn most days of operation\, four tours (one at 10.30am\, 11.30am\, 1.30pm and 2.30pm) will run\, with each tour taking a maximum of fifteen people aged 16 and over. Sadly\, the tours are not suitable for babies or children under 16 and are subject to accessibility restrictions. \nTickets are £17 per person and all visitors will have the chance to enjoy the gardens either before or after the house tour. \nNew for 2025\, refreshments can now be enjoyed in the newly refurbished Play Room. \nFor full details\, including booking terms and conditions\, to check that a tour is running on your chosen date and to book your place\, visit the Madresfield Court website. \nPhoto supplied by Madresfield Court. URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/guided-tour-of-madresfield-court-2/2025-05-09/4/ LOCATION:Madresfield Court\, Madresfield\, Malvern\, Worcs\, WR13 5AJ CATEGORIES:History,Malvern,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Madresfield-Court.jpg GEO:52.1241448;-2.281506 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Madresfield Court Madresfield Malvern Worcs WR13 5AJ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Madresfield:geo:-2.281506,52.1241448 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250509T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250509T210000 DTSTAMP:20250505T155943 CREATED:20250308T170125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250308T170125Z UID:10018258-1746817200-1746824400@www.visitthemalverns.org SUMMARY:BBC Philharmonic: Beethoven and Clara Schumann DESCRIPTION:The BBC Philharmonic makes a welcome return to Malvern Theatres\, conducted by Nicholas Carter with Clare Hammond (piano). \nProgramme\nWagner Overture Flying Dutchman\nClara Schumann Piano Concerto\nBeethoven Symphony No.6 ‘Pastoral’ URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/bbc-philharmonic-beethoven-and-clara-schumann/ LOCATION:Malvern Theatres\, WR14 3HB CATEGORIES:Concert,Malvern,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/guy-basabose-musicians-unsplash-compressed-e1665157869977.jpg GEO:52.1106766;-2.3267752 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Malvern Theatres WR14 3HB;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=WR14 3HB:geo:-2.3267752,52.1106766 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250509T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250509T210000 DTSTAMP:20250505T155943 CREATED:20250319T171800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T171800Z UID:10018725-1746819000-1746824400@www.visitthemalverns.org SUMMARY:Malvern Civic Society: Monthly Talk DESCRIPTION:Malvern Civic Society welcomes both members and visitors at its monthly talks\, held at the Eden Centre. \nThe cost of admission is £3 and doors open an hour before the start of the talk to give time for tea\, coffee\, biscuits and chat. \nProgramme for 2025\nFriday 11 April\, 7.30pm\nThe History and Development of the Three Counties Showground\nDavid Prescott (CEO\, Three Counties Agricultural Society) will talk about the history and development of Malvern’s Three Counties Showground. He will relate factual stories from the past and will also share some of the plans for continuing success. \nFriday 9 May\, 7.30pm\nMadresfield Estate\nJonathan Chenevix-Trench will explain how\, as custodians not only of the splendid Madresfield Court itself and its long history\, but also of the farmland\, woods and meadows that make up the Madresfield Estate\, the Trustees and their team on the ground adopt a long-term approach to all major decisions. Hear how both the Court and the Estate are cared for so that they will be enjoyed by visitors and walkers for decades to come. \nFriday 13 June\, 7.30pm\nButterflies of the Malvern Hills\nLocal expert Mel Mason will show how butterflies are indicators of biodiversity and the health of our environment. Sadly\, we have lost seven local species over the last four decades\, but the reintroduction of the pearl-bordered fritillary is an exciting project to buck this trend. Discover also how butterflies link with Sir Edward Elgar and his close friend the architect Arthur Troyte Griffith. \nFriday 11 July\, 7.30pm\nFlorence Nightingale in Malvern\nLocal historian Cora Weaver\, who has written and lectured extensively on Florence Nightingale and the Malvern Water Cure\, will detail how the founder of modern nursing regarded Malvern as her hospital town. When Nightingale required medical assistance she came to Malvern\, visiting nine times. This talk provides a chance to find out the truth about the Lady with the Lamp\, how ill she really was and why. There’s more to this story than you might imagine! \nFriday 8 August\, 7.30pm\nThe Police & Crime Commissioner for West Mercia\nJohn Campion (PCC West Mercia) will outline his role in this position and what police do in the area. \nFriday 12 September\, 7.30pm\nMalvern Rocks: The History of Quarrying in Malvern\nThose members and visitors who have moved to the Malvern area since the ’70s and ’80s will have known little of the effect of quarrying on the town and the hills. This impacts included the dangers\, the noise\, the turmoil and the scarring of the hills. Elaine Tomlinson’s talk will be your chance to find out about the geology of the rocks\, how they were exploited by industry and what it took to preserve the hills for future generations to enjoy. \nFriday 10 October\, 7.30pm\nNeedle Making in Worcestershire and Warwickshire\nRichard Churchly will discuss the start of the local needle trade around 1640 and explain how it developed from a tiny cottage industry into a significant force in the Redditch area. By 1900\, it employed tens of thousands of people\, whose labour produced all types of needles for export all around the globe. \nFriday 14 November\, 7.30pm\nThe King’s Thirds\nGeorge Demidowicz will tell the story of how a cash-strapped King Charles I attempted to raise revenue by exploiting the rights he enjoyed over the Royal Forests or Chases such that found in and around Malvern. These he shared with the neighbouring lords. The arrangement was that he gave up his rights over the “venison and vert” across the Chase on the basis that he would be allowed to enclose a third of the area. This\, the “King’s Thirds”\, could then be leased or sold to raise revenue. URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/malvern-civic-society-monthly-talk/2025-05-09/ LOCATION:The Eden Centre\, Grovewood Road\, Malvern\, Worcs\, WR14 1GD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Charity,Drink,Food,History,Malvern,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/ilyass-seddoug-unsplash-microphone.jpg GEO:52.1285014;-2.30124 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Eden Centre Grovewood Road Malvern Worcs WR14 1GD United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Grovewood Road\, Malvern:geo:-2.30124,52.1285014 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250510 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250511 DTSTAMP:20250505T155943 CREATED:20250415T153409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T153044Z UID:10019156-1746835200-1746921599@www.visitthemalverns.org SUMMARY:VE Day Celebrations DESCRIPTION:Come along for a day of shared celebrations as Malvern Town Council celebrates VE day on 10 May 2025 from 10am – 5pm at the Park View Community Room and Victoria Park. \nThe day will see plenty of fun with talks from local historians\, light refreshments\, a display of military vehicles\, live music\, and children’s activities\, plus much more. \nThis event is free to attend. URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/ve-day-celebrations/ LOCATION:Victoria Park\, Pickersleigh Avenue\, Malvern\, WR14 2LW CATEGORIES:Children,Community,Drink,Family,Food,Free,History,Malvern,Music,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/VE-DAY.jpg GEO:52.12654;-2.31367 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Victoria Park Pickersleigh Avenue Malvern WR14 2LW;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Pickersleigh Avenue:geo:-2.31367,52.12654 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250510T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250510T130000 DTSTAMP:20250505T155943 CREATED:20250129T171356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T142126Z UID:10017780-1746871200-1746882000@www.visitthemalverns.org SUMMARY:Malvern Hills Literary Loop: Tolkien\, Lewis\, Darwin & Dickens DESCRIPTION:Legendary fantasy authors JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis were frequent visitors to the Malvern Hills around the middle of the 20th century and the distinctive landscape may have inspired features of Middle Earth and Narnia\, like the Giant’s Cave from the Hobbit and the Victorian gas lamps from The Lion\, the Witch & the Wardrobe. \nA century earlier\, authors Charles Darwin and Charles Dickens visited Malvern for the Water Cure and most of the treatment centres and guest houses still remain. \nThe Malvern Hills Literary Loop starts at the Mr. Tumnus bench in Priory Park and heads up past Knotsford House where Dickens stayed to Lewis’s former school Cherbourg House before pausing at the Lewis Memorial in Rosebank Gardens and following the gas lamps up to St. Ann’s Well cafe. \nAfter admiring the views around North Hill\, the trail descends to Alexandra Rd where Lewis’s close friend & biographer George Sayers lived\, opposite the former home of composer Edward Elgar. \nThe loop then heads up past Montreal House where Darwin stayed during his daughter’s treatment and past Lewis & Tolkien’s favourite pub The Unicorn Inn before passing the Hobbit door and down to Malvern Priory to find Anne Darwin’s grave and potentially the original Narnian gas lamp. \nDates and booking\nThe walks are available on many dates\, often with the option of two start times on the same day. For more information\, including prices\, availability and to book. visit the Malvern Hills Literary Loop: Tolkien\, Lewis\, Darwin & Dickens page on Airbnb. URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/malvern-hills-cultural-walk-3/2025-05-10/1/ CATEGORIES:History,Malvern,Talk,Trail,Walks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Priory-and-Gas-Lamps-from-D-Johnson.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250510T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250510T113000 DTSTAMP:20250505T155943 CREATED:20250406T115104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T153407Z UID:10018982-1746873000-1746876600@www.visitthemalverns.org SUMMARY:Purple Heart Song Circle at St Ann's Well (Well Dressing) DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a performance by Purple Heart Song Circle at St Ann’s Well as part of the 2025 Malvern Well Dressing Festival. \nSt Ann’s Well Cafe should be open on the day. URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/purple-heart-song-circle-at-st-anns-well-well-dressing/ LOCATION:St Ann’s Well\, St Ann's Road\, Malvern\, WR14 4RF CATEGORIES:Community,Malvern,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Malvern-Water-Fest-logo-2025-1200x675-1.jpg GEO:52.11009;-2.334 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St Ann’s Well St Ann's Road Malvern WR14 4RF;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=St Ann's Road:geo:-2.334,52.11009 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250510T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250510T123000 DTSTAMP:20250505T155943 CREATED:20250413T115034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T115034Z UID:10019134-1746876600-1746880200@www.visitthemalverns.org SUMMARY:An Audience with Corinne DESCRIPTION:Corinne Frost has enjoyed a distinguished career as cellist with the Philharmonic and City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra\, and is currently Co-Principal Cellist of the Worcester-based English Symphony Orchestra. She is committed to bringing live music to care and dementia homes\, is a gifted teacher\, gives a wide variety of recitals\, and has a particular interest in improvisation and sound portraits. \nCome along and listen as Corinne Frost plays cello music from British composers\, including Elgar. Corinne will also take music requests (classical and otherwise) and may even extemporise a sound portrait for you. \nThis is a free event (though normal admission to the venue does apply). Donations are welcome and will go to Corinne. \nThere is no need to book for this event\, for which there will be 60 seats available. \nUpcoming dates\nSaturday 10 May 2025\, 11.30am – 12.15pm\nSaturday 14 June 2025\, 11.30am – 12.15pm URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/an-audience-with-corinne-2/2025-05-10/ LOCATION:The Firs\, Elgar's Birthplace Museum\, Crown East Lane\, Lower Broadheath\, WR2 6RH CATEGORIES:Malvern,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/guy-basabose-musicians-unsplash-compressed-e1665157869977.jpg GEO:52.1977068;-2.2822622 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Firs Elgar's Birthplace Museum Crown East Lane Lower Broadheath WR2 6RH;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Elgar's Birthplace Museum:geo:-2.2822622,52.1977068 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250510T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250510T170000 DTSTAMP:20250505T155943 CREATED:20250129T171356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T142126Z UID:10017781-1746885600-1746896400@www.visitthemalverns.org SUMMARY:Malvern Hills Literary Loop: Tolkien\, Lewis\, Darwin & Dickens DESCRIPTION:Legendary fantasy authors JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis were frequent visitors to the Malvern Hills around the middle of the 20th century and the distinctive landscape may have inspired features of Middle Earth and Narnia\, like the Giant’s Cave from the Hobbit and the Victorian gas lamps from The Lion\, the Witch & the Wardrobe. \nA century earlier\, authors Charles Darwin and Charles Dickens visited Malvern for the Water Cure and most of the treatment centres and guest houses still remain. \nThe Malvern Hills Literary Loop starts at the Mr. Tumnus bench in Priory Park and heads up past Knotsford House where Dickens stayed to Lewis’s former school Cherbourg House before pausing at the Lewis Memorial in Rosebank Gardens and following the gas lamps up to St. Ann’s Well cafe. \nAfter admiring the views around North Hill\, the trail descends to Alexandra Rd where Lewis’s close friend & biographer George Sayers lived\, opposite the former home of composer Edward Elgar. \nThe loop then heads up past Montreal House where Darwin stayed during his daughter’s treatment and past Lewis & Tolkien’s favourite pub The Unicorn Inn before passing the Hobbit door and down to Malvern Priory to find Anne Darwin’s grave and potentially the original Narnian gas lamp. \nDates and booking\nThe walks are available on many dates\, often with the option of two start times on the same day. For more information\, including prices\, availability and to book. visit the Malvern Hills Literary Loop: Tolkien\, Lewis\, Darwin & Dickens page on Airbnb. URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/malvern-hills-cultural-walk-3/2025-05-10/2/ CATEGORIES:History,Malvern,Talk,Trail,Walks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Priory-and-Gas-Lamps-from-D-Johnson.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250510T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250510T213000 DTSTAMP:20250505T155943 CREATED:20250305T163111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T160203Z UID:10018216-1746903600-1746912600@www.visitthemalverns.org SUMMARY:Malvern Festival Chorus: Puccini's 'Messa di Gloria' and Fauré's 'Requiem' DESCRIPTION:Malvern Festival Chorus\, conducted by Jonathan Brown\, returns to Great Malvern Priory to perform Puccini’s ‘Messa di Gloria’ and Fauré’s ‘Requiem’. \nOrganist: Hilary Norris\nTenor soloist: James Atherton\nBass soloist: Alexander Jones \nTickets: £18 / £12 for 17 – 21s / Free for 16 & under with paying adult – available online in advance and on the door URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/malvern-festival-chorus-puccinis-messa-di-gloria-and-faures-requiem/ LOCATION:Great Malvern Priory\, WR14 2AY CATEGORIES:Concert,Malvern,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Choir-image-by-David-Beale-on-Unsplash.jpg GEO:52.11060672681;-2.3285150529525 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Great Malvern Priory WR14 2AY;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=WR14 2AY:geo:-2.3285150529525,52.11060672681 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250510T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250510T213000 DTSTAMP:20250505T155943 CREATED:20241227T124934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T124934Z UID:10017331-1746905400-1746912600@www.visitthemalverns.org SUMMARY:UK Pink Floyd Experience DESCRIPTION:Marking five decades since the release of the Wish You Were Here album\, UK Pink Floyd Experience recreates the atmosphere of seeing Floyd live – featuring top-flight musicians\, a stunning light show and over two hours of incredible music. \nThe brand-new show for 2025 includes all the songs from Wish You Were Here\, as well as favourites from The Division Bell\, The Wall\, Animals and – of course – The Dark Side of The Moon. \nThis featured Syd song this year is Lucifer Sam – and the 2025 set list also includes\, as requested by audiences\, Childhood’s End from Obscured By Clouds too! \nCome along to Malvern Theatres on 10 May 2025 and share the passion for Pink Floyd’s music\, in our true celebration of all things Floyd! URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/uk-pink-floyd-experience-3/ LOCATION:Malvern Theatres\, WR14 3HB CATEGORIES:Concert,Malvern,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/iStock-688015678-music-Resized-1.jpg GEO:52.1106766;-2.3267752 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Malvern Theatres WR14 3HB;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=WR14 3HB:geo:-2.3267752,52.1106766 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250511T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250511T130000 DTSTAMP:20250505T155943 CREATED:20250129T171356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T142126Z UID:10017782-1746957600-1746968400@www.visitthemalverns.org SUMMARY:Malvern Hills Literary Loop: Tolkien\, Lewis\, Darwin & Dickens DESCRIPTION:Legendary fantasy authors JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis were frequent visitors to the Malvern Hills around the middle of the 20th century and the distinctive landscape may have inspired features of Middle Earth and Narnia\, like the Giant’s Cave from the Hobbit and the Victorian gas lamps from The Lion\, the Witch & the Wardrobe. \nA century earlier\, authors Charles Darwin and Charles Dickens visited Malvern for the Water Cure and most of the treatment centres and guest houses still remain. \nThe Malvern Hills Literary Loop starts at the Mr. Tumnus bench in Priory Park and heads up past Knotsford House where Dickens stayed to Lewis’s former school Cherbourg House before pausing at the Lewis Memorial in Rosebank Gardens and following the gas lamps up to St. Ann’s Well cafe. \nAfter admiring the views around North Hill\, the trail descends to Alexandra Rd where Lewis’s close friend & biographer George Sayers lived\, opposite the former home of composer Edward Elgar. \nThe loop then heads up past Montreal House where Darwin stayed during his daughter’s treatment and past Lewis & Tolkien’s favourite pub The Unicorn Inn before passing the Hobbit door and down to Malvern Priory to find Anne Darwin’s grave and potentially the original Narnian gas lamp. \nDates and booking\nThe walks are available on many dates\, often with the option of two start times on the same day. For more information\, including prices\, availability and to book. visit the Malvern Hills Literary Loop: Tolkien\, Lewis\, Darwin & Dickens page on Airbnb. URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/malvern-hills-cultural-walk-3/2025-05-11/1/ CATEGORIES:History,Malvern,Talk,Trail,Walks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Priory-and-Gas-Lamps-from-D-Johnson.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250511T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250511T143000 DTSTAMP:20250505T155943 CREATED:20250308T172049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T114751Z UID:10018259-1746968400-1746973800@www.visitthemalverns.org SUMMARY:Mark James and Friends: The Greatest Show on Earth! DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a sensational experience like no other with Mark James and Friends: The Greatest Show on Earth! This family-friendly daytime extravaganza brings together an incredible line-up of talent that will captivate audiences of all ages. Hosted by Malvern’s Favourite Funny Man and Panto legend\, Mark James\, this show is packed with laughter\, music\, magic\, and unforgettable performances. \nJoin Mark as he leads the star-studded cast\, including Rachel King\, a talented multi-instrumentalist who will mesmerize you with her incredible skills on a variety of instruments. Prepare to be astonished by Juggler\, Diablo and Stilt-walker\, Steve Kaos\, who will wow the audience with his jaw-dropping juggling feats that are sure to leave everyone in awe. \nFeel the power of Mark Llewelyn Evans\, an internationally renowned opera singer. Mark topped the charts with a number 1 hit alongside the Band of the Welsh Guards\, and his debut album reached the top 10 in the classical charts. His stunning voice will fill the theatre with breathtaking melodies. \nAward winning Children’s Entertainer Magic Alex\, who brings her unique mobile theatre magic to life\, turning ordinary moments into extraordinary illusions that will dazzle both young and old.\nHold your breath as Circus Performer & Aerialist Extraordinaire: Kali Viridis takes the stage with her death-defying stunts. Watch in awe as she performs a gravity-defying aerial act that will leave you on the edge of your seat! \nAnd don’t forget the high-energy performances of the MJ Dancers\, whose vibrant choreography will bring extra flair and excitement to the show. \nWith a perfect blend of Comedy\, Music\, Magic\, and heart-stopping acts\, Mark James and Friends: The Greatest Show on Earth is the ideal daytime show for the entire family. Join us for a day filled with fun\, wonder\, and a touch of the extraordinary—you won’t want to miss it! \nShow times\nSunday 11 May 2025\, 1pm\nSunday 11 May 2025\, 5pm URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/mark-james-and-friends-the-greatest-show-on-earth/2025-05-11/1/ LOCATION:Malvern Theatres\, WR14 3HB CATEGORIES:Children,Comedy,Family,Malvern ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Mark-James-May-2025.jpg GEO:52.1106766;-2.3267752 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Malvern Theatres WR14 3HB;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=WR14 3HB:geo:-2.3267752,52.1106766 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250511T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250511T170000 DTSTAMP:20250505T155943 CREATED:20250129T171356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T142126Z UID:10017783-1746972000-1746982800@www.visitthemalverns.org SUMMARY:Malvern Hills Literary Loop: Tolkien\, Lewis\, Darwin & Dickens DESCRIPTION:Legendary fantasy authors JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis were frequent visitors to the Malvern Hills around the middle of the 20th century and the distinctive landscape may have inspired features of Middle Earth and Narnia\, like the Giant’s Cave from the Hobbit and the Victorian gas lamps from The Lion\, the Witch & the Wardrobe. \nA century earlier\, authors Charles Darwin and Charles Dickens visited Malvern for the Water Cure and most of the treatment centres and guest houses still remain. \nThe Malvern Hills Literary Loop starts at the Mr. Tumnus bench in Priory Park and heads up past Knotsford House where Dickens stayed to Lewis’s former school Cherbourg House before pausing at the Lewis Memorial in Rosebank Gardens and following the gas lamps up to St. Ann’s Well cafe. \nAfter admiring the views around North Hill\, the trail descends to Alexandra Rd where Lewis’s close friend & biographer George Sayers lived\, opposite the former home of composer Edward Elgar. \nThe loop then heads up past Montreal House where Darwin stayed during his daughter’s treatment and past Lewis & Tolkien’s favourite pub The Unicorn Inn before passing the Hobbit door and down to Malvern Priory to find Anne Darwin’s grave and potentially the original Narnian gas lamp. \nDates and booking\nThe walks are available on many dates\, often with the option of two start times on the same day. For more information\, including prices\, availability and to book. visit the Malvern Hills Literary Loop: Tolkien\, Lewis\, Darwin & Dickens page on Airbnb. URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/malvern-hills-cultural-walk-3/2025-05-11/2/ CATEGORIES:History,Malvern,Talk,Trail,Walks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Priory-and-Gas-Lamps-from-D-Johnson.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250511T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250511T163000 DTSTAMP:20250505T155943 CREATED:20250415T150222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T151704Z UID:10019138-1746973800-1746981000@www.visitthemalverns.org SUMMARY:Music in the Park 2025 DESCRIPTION:Back for 2025\, join Malvern Town Council for an 18-week programme running throughout the summer months (with the exception of 6 July) that will see bands from around Worcestershire coming to play in the Priory Park Bandstand. There is something for everyone\, with many genres covered over the season including brass band\, jazz\, pop\, folk\, blues and many more. \nAll concerts run from 2.30pm – 4.30pm and are free to attend. \nBring a rug or folding chair to sit on if you wish. It’s just a three-minute walk from the park to some of Great Malvern’s wide range of shops and cafes\, where you can purchase a drink\, lunch or treat to enjoy whilst listening to the music. This is a family-friendly event and Well-behaved dogs are welcome (on a lead) in Priory Park. \nProgramme for 2025\nSunday 11 May: Worcestershire Youth Concert Band\nSunday 18 May: Waiting for Gary\nSunday 25 May: Impact Steel\nSunday 1 June: Appleby Stone\nSunday 8 June: Malvern Hills District Brass Band\nSunday 15 June: Sunset Levels\nSunday 22 June: West Coast Sound\nSunday 29 June: Band yet to be confirmed\nSunday 13 July: Band yet to be confirmed\nSunday 20 July: The Barflys\nSunday 27 July: Family3Steel Band\nSunday 3 August: Totally Stu’d\nSunday 10 August: Nothin’ but Dust\nSunday 17 August: Tewkesbury Town Band\nSunday 24 August: Lee Richardson & Friends\nSunday 31 August: Bourbon Alley\nSunday 7 September: Flat Tonic\nSunday 14 September: Worcester Concert Band URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/music-in-the-park-2025/2025-05-11/ LOCATION:Priory Park\, Great Malvern CATEGORIES:Concert,Malvern,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Music-in-the-Park.jpg GEO:52.109991323292;-2.3260413614411 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Priory Park Great Malvern;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Great Malvern:geo:-2.3260413614411,52.109991323292 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR