Vicky’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Local places within easy striking distance from The Studio; some are natural and others historical and a few are great places to eat and spend some time mooching about:)
Fantastic views from many vantage points, all within walking distance of numerous car parks dotted along the length of the hills. Easy walks or strenuous routes - it's your choice! There are also 3 great cycle routes marked for those who love using 2 wheels and there's information in The Studio so you can plan your rides and/or walks.
Fabulous sunsets (and sunrises) await you up top:)
We can advise you where to park for good walking and cycling routes - some of the parking is free and some places you have to use designated car parks.
172 residents recomanen
Malvern Hills
Fantastic views from many vantage points, all within walking distance of numerous car parks dotted along the length of the hills. Easy walks or strenuous routes - it's your choice! There are also 3 great cycle routes marked for those who love using 2 wheels and there's information in The Studio so you can plan your rides and/or walks.
Fabulous sunsets (and sunrises) await you up top:)
We can advise you where to park for good walking and cycling routes - some of the parking is free and some places you have to use designated car parks.
Ancient manor house with huge history spanning the centuries, a beautiful setting with delicious damson orchards. Magical at Christmas.
33 residents recomanen
National Trust - Brockhampton Estate
Ancient manor house with huge history spanning the centuries, a beautiful setting with delicious damson orchards. Magical at Christmas.
A mile and a half down the road, the Knapp offers tranqulity, wild swimming and a variety of habitats. "The apple orchard contains old lichen-encrusted trees above a pasture containing many herbs including meadowsweet, common spotted orchid and occasional wild daffodils. The Leigh Brook is relatively unpolluted and still supports a wide variety of invertebrate life. There are 3 separate meadows and more than half of the reserve is woodland."
8 residents recomanen
Knapp & Papermill Reserve
A mile and a half down the road, the Knapp offers tranqulity, wild swimming and a variety of habitats. "The apple orchard contains old lichen-encrusted trees above a pasture containing many herbs including meadowsweet, common spotted orchid and occasional wild daffodils. The Leigh Brook is relatively unpolluted and still supports a wide variety of invertebrate life. There are 3 separate meadows and more than half of the reserve is woodland."
Steeped in centuries of history and conflict, the cathedral occupies an imposing position in the heart of Worcester on the banks of the majestic River Severn.
83 residents recomanen
Catedral de Worcester
8 College YardSteeped in centuries of history and conflict, the cathedral occupies an imposing position in the heart of Worcester on the banks of the majestic River Severn.
Located near Leominster and dating from 1427 this was the original inspiration for Hampton Court Palace in London. Open April- October, Christmas Fayre dates on their website.
59 residents recomanen
Castell de Hampton Court
Located near Leominster and dating from 1427 this was the original inspiration for Hampton Court Palace in London. Open April- October, Christmas Fayre dates on their website.
Capability Browne's 1st landscape, once home to the Earl's of Coventry. Croome offers a varied range of exhibitions, events and attractions throughout the year.
RAF Defford, a secret wartime airbase has its museum located on site and there is a wonderful, privately-owned walled garden accessible through the Court. Separate entry fee applies.
37 residents recomanen
Croome Court
Capability Browne's 1st landscape, once home to the Earl's of Coventry. Croome offers a varied range of exhibitions, events and attractions throughout the year.
RAF Defford, a secret wartime airbase has its museum located on site and there is a wonderful, privately-owned walled garden accessible through the Court. Separate entry fee applies.
Catedral de Hereford
Cathedral CloseHome of the Mappi Mundi and the Chained Library.
Book a tour of the site where these iconic cars are still made by hand or hire a car for an unforgettable day on the beautiful countryside roads. Advance booking strongly advised. Great café has recently opened; The Morgan Experience Café is open Mon-Thurs 8.30am-5pm (drinks only) and 9am-4.30pm for food & Fri/Sat 8.30am-2.30pm (drinks) and 9am-2pm for food WR14 2LS
55 residents recomanen
Morgan Motor Company Ltd
Pickersleigh RoadBook a tour of the site where these iconic cars are still made by hand or hire a car for an unforgettable day on the beautiful countryside roads. Advance booking strongly advised. Great café has recently opened; The Morgan Experience Café is open Mon-Thurs 8.30am-5pm (drinks only) and 9am-4.30pm for food & Fri/Sat 8.30am-2.30pm (drinks) and 9am-2pm for food WR14 2LS
packed full with local history. Check their website for annual events calendar including re-enactments and tours.
31 residents recomanen
The Commandery
Sidburypacked full with local history. Check their website for annual events calendar including re-enactments and tours.
A truly historical location - this ceramics museum is situated in the Royal Worcester porcelain factory and holds over 10,000 ceramic objects. See website for events calendar.
22 residents recomanen
Museum of Royal Worcester
Severn StreetA truly historical location - this ceramics museum is situated in the Royal Worcester porcelain factory and holds over 10,000 ceramic objects. See website for events calendar.
Housed in an elegant Victorian building in the centre of Worcester the museum is a friendly place to visit and offers an eclectic mix of exhibits and exhibitions throughout the year. Free entry.
10 residents recomanen
Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum
Foregate StreetHoused in an elegant Victorian building in the centre of Worcester the museum is a friendly place to visit and offers an eclectic mix of exhibits and exhibitions throughout the year. Free entry.
Set in sight of the Malvern Hills this small family home and gardens has been beautifully and honestly preserved. See his study, learn about his family history and soak up the atmosphere in the pretty cottage gardens. Café and visitor centre on site. National Trust.
24 residents recomanen
The Firs: Birthplace of Sir Edward Elgar
Crown East LaneSet in sight of the Malvern Hills this small family home and gardens has been beautifully and honestly preserved. See his study, learn about his family history and soak up the atmosphere in the pretty cottage gardens. Café and visitor centre on site. National Trust.
Ralph Court Gardens
Edwyn RalphArt and Culture
Renowned theatre complex with a cinema. Showcasing an eclectic range of shows and musical events. Many West End productions perform at Malvern Theatres before beginning their West End runs. All genres of musical performances.
85 residents recomanen
Malvern Theatres
Grange RoadRenowned theatre complex with a cinema. Showcasing an eclectic range of shows and musical events. Many West End productions perform at Malvern Theatres before beginning their West End runs. All genres of musical performances.
Bromyard Folk Festival
Huntingdon Hall
DeanswayFood Scene
Our fab and friendly village shop is a few minutes walk from your front door! Stocked with delicious local food and drinks as well as the daily essentials you might need plus a good range of locally made beers and gins to choose from alongside all manner of tasty nibbles. Open 9-4 Monday to Friday and 9-10 on Saturday for helpful service with a smile:)
Suckley Post Office
Our fab and friendly village shop is a few minutes walk from your front door! Stocked with delicious local food and drinks as well as the daily essentials you might need plus a good range of locally made beers and gins to choose from alongside all manner of tasty nibbles. Open 9-4 Monday to Friday and 9-10 on Saturday for helpful service with a smile:)
Excellent local beer brewed from hops on the very same farm! See website for upcoming food events including pop up eateries every Friday evening from 5pm - 9pm. Early arrival advised! Indoor and outdoor seating and great company.
The Hop Shed Brewery & Tap Room
Excellent local beer brewed from hops on the very same farm! See website for upcoming food events including pop up eateries every Friday evening from 5pm - 9pm. Early arrival advised! Indoor and outdoor seating and great company.
Super refreshments, friendly service and very convenient for a pre-hills walk energy boost or a post-hills walk treat! Free, on road parking nearby where you can walk up onto the hills. To drive from The Studio takes about 10 mins and the views are great from the Malvern Hills if you head up past the café. Open Monday - Saturday, Westminster Bank, West Malvern WR14 4AY
Sugarloaf Café
Westminster BankSuper refreshments, friendly service and very convenient for a pre-hills walk energy boost or a post-hills walk treat! Free, on road parking nearby where you can walk up onto the hills. To drive from The Studio takes about 10 mins and the views are great from the Malvern Hills if you head up past the café. Open Monday - Saturday, Westminster Bank, West Malvern WR14 4AY
Great coffee and meals served all day, local artisan studios and shops, farm shop, therapy centre, nature trail and a monthly market.
20 residents recomanen
The Fold
A4103Great coffee and meals served all day, local artisan studios and shops, farm shop, therapy centre, nature trail and a monthly market.
Old coaching house situated on the banks of The River Teme with cosy fireside areas as well as restaurant style seating. Offering a range of menus, annual October beer festival and music evenings throughout the year. Great riverside pub garden. Free parking. WR6 5PH
9 residents recomanen
The Talbot at Knightwick
Bromyard RoadOld coaching house situated on the banks of The River Teme with cosy fireside areas as well as restaurant style seating. Offering a range of menus, annual October beer festival and music evenings throughout the year. Great riverside pub garden. Free parking. WR6 5PH
Booking is required. Food service until 8.30pm Weds, Fri & Saturday, 12-4 Sunday. Excellent service and innovative menus. The reviews of the food at this pub are always very good and there's a large beer garden if the weather is sunny. There's plenty of parking and there's also a lovely walk around Lulsley Lake just a little further down the road on Hill Road, you can park on the roadside and wander round the lake before or after your meal at the pub! Pub postcode is WR6 5QT
6 residents recomanen
The Fox & Hounds at Lulsley
Booking is required. Food service until 8.30pm Weds, Fri & Saturday, 12-4 Sunday. Excellent service and innovative menus. The reviews of the food at this pub are always very good and there's a large beer garden if the weather is sunny. There's plenty of parking and there's also a lovely walk around Lulsley Lake just a little further down the road on Hill Road, you can park on the roadside and wander round the lake before or after your meal at the pub! Pub postcode is WR6 5QT
Lively and friendly pub serving great food to suit all tastes in Malvern. Dietary requirements catered for. Always excellent food reviews, open 7 days a week. Cute pub garden at the rear, open fires inside. Food service until 8.30pm Mon - Sat and 12-6 Sundays. Free on road parking. WR14 2JG
39 residents recomanen
The Nag's Head
19-21 Bank StLively and friendly pub serving great food to suit all tastes in Malvern. Dietary requirements catered for. Always excellent food reviews, open 7 days a week. Cute pub garden at the rear, open fires inside. Food service until 8.30pm Mon - Sat and 12-6 Sundays. Free on road parking. WR14 2JG
Friendly local pub serving good food. Guided walks of the local area are available, call to enquire, booking is required. Evening food service 6-8.30pm Tues-Sat and lunchtimes 12-2.30 on Thurs-Sunday (Sunday Roast only on Sundays) Plenty of parking WR13 5NN and check website for live music 4-6pm on Sundays!
9 residents recomanen
The Red Lion Inn
Friendly local pub serving good food. Guided walks of the local area are available, call to enquire, booking is required. Evening food service 6-8.30pm Tues-Sat and lunchtimes 12-2.30 on Thurs-Sunday (Sunday Roast only on Sundays) Plenty of parking WR13 5NN and check website for live music 4-6pm on Sundays!
independent wholefood shop specialising in vegan and allergy diets. Fantastic range of goods that are ethically sourced and the staff are really knowledgeable and friendly. A local gem.
The Bran Tub
27 Worcester Rdindependent wholefood shop specialising in vegan and allergy diets. Fantastic range of goods that are ethically sourced and the staff are really knowledgeable and friendly. A local gem.
Shopping
Located just over the stunning Fromes Hill, nestled in the Heredordshire landscape is this shopping village complete with garden centre and restaurant.
19 residents recomanen
The Hop Pocket Shopping Village
Located just over the stunning Fromes Hill, nestled in the Heredordshire landscape is this shopping village complete with garden centre and restaurant.
Situated at the Southern end of the Malvern Hills and steeped in history Ledbury offers a range of independent shops and eateries.
138 residents recomanen
Ledbury
Situated at the Southern end of the Malvern Hills and steeped in history Ledbury offers a range of independent shops and eateries.
Malvern offers a range of independent shops and eateries as well as Malvern Priory and, during the summer months, "Bands in the Park" - free Sunday afternoon concerts at Priory Gardens. A traditional afternoon's entertainment courtesy of local musicians, young and old.
78 residents recomanen
Great Malvern
Malvern offers a range of independent shops and eateries as well as Malvern Priory and, during the summer months, "Bands in the Park" - free Sunday afternoon concerts at Priory Gardens. A traditional afternoon's entertainment courtesy of local musicians, young and old.
A pioneering centre that promotes healthy living and sustainable lifestyles. Offering lots of choice, this centre has a Farm Shop: Tuesday to Saturday 9.30-4.30, A Café: Tuesday to Saturday 10-3 and Monthly Markets on the 1st Sunday of the month, March to December.
Also offering a range of independent shops and working studios in the Artisan Village and there is free on-site parking.
20 residents recomanen
The Fold
A4103A pioneering centre that promotes healthy living and sustainable lifestyles. Offering lots of choice, this centre has a Farm Shop: Tuesday to Saturday 9.30-4.30, A Café: Tuesday to Saturday 10-3 and Monthly Markets on the 1st Sunday of the month, March to December.
Also offering a range of independent shops and working studios in the Artisan Village and there is free on-site parking.
Conveniently located on the eastern side of Malvern , 7 miles from Worcester and M5 Junction 7
Malvern Shopping Park
Roman WayConveniently located on the eastern side of Malvern , 7 miles from Worcester and M5 Junction 7
Crowngate is one of many shopping options in Worcester. The main shopping street runs from Crowngate up to the Cathedral where Elgar Square offers a range of eateries and a Christmas market right opposite the historic Catgedral. walk along the river from behind the Catgedral and stop off fo a coffe at the narrowboat cafe in Diglis dock. The Shambles contains a unique collection of independent businesses and places to eat and browse at your leisure.
Crowngate Shopping Centre
54 Friary WalkCrowngate is one of many shopping options in Worcester. The main shopping street runs from Crowngate up to the Cathedral where Elgar Square offers a range of eateries and a Christmas market right opposite the historic Catgedral. walk along the river from behind the Catgedral and stop off fo a coffe at the narrowboat cafe in Diglis dock. The Shambles contains a unique collection of independent businesses and places to eat and browse at your leisure.
Sports
Worcestershire County Cricket Club
New RoadWorcester Racecourse
Worcester Warriors and Worcester Warriors Women play matches throughout the rugby season.
9 residents recomanen
Worcester Warriors
Warriors WayWorcester Warriors and Worcester Warriors Women play matches throughout the rugby season.
Bank House Hotel Spa and Golf
Dining, golf and spa facilities all within a few minutes drive.
Shelsey Walsh Speed Hill Climb Events: Shelsley Walsh is the oldest motorsport venue in the world still to run events on the original course and is older than Indianapolis, Le Mans or Monza.
Active calendar throughout the year with amazing range of vintage cars featured all season. All in all it's a great day out.
16 residents recomanen
Shelsley Walsh Speed Hillclimb
Shelsey Walsh Speed Hill Climb Events: Shelsley Walsh is the oldest motorsport venue in the world still to run events on the original course and is older than Indianapolis, Le Mans or Monza.
Active calendar throughout the year with amazing range of vintage cars featured all season. All in all it's a great day out.
Gym, pool, fitness classes and sauna, open 7 days a week.
19 residents recomanen
Malvern Splash Leisure Complex
Priory RoadGym, pool, fitness classes and sauna, open 7 days a week.