What’s New Across The Malverns

It’s not just holidaymakers that are attracted to The Malverns; over the past few months lots of new and exciting businesses have been opening their doors across our district. Our towns, Tenbury Wells, Malvern and Upton upon Severn, were already overflowing with independent businesses and fantastic cuisines but now there’s even more to explore with a new health food shop, Japanese menu and bookshop.

The Malverns is positively brimming with new activities, shops and eateries with more exiting plans unfolding over the next few months – see all this, as well as your longstanding favourites, on your next visit.

The Crown at Martley 

This historic inn has been given an extensive face-lift as well as taking aboard Michelin-starred Chef Patrick McDonald.

Little Olives Play Café – Great Malvern

Opening in the building that was once known to locals as Oliver’s Bar, Little Olives Play Café is soon to open on Belle Vue Terrace. The similar name is where the similarities to the old Oliver’s ends. Little Olives will be a play modern play café including a soft play, role play village and sensory nest. Adults are not forgotten and the space will also be a comfortable café with full food and drinks menu available thorough the day. The space is currently undergoing some renovations and plans to open early May 2025.

Malvern Hills Vintage – Great Malvern

Taking over the building that used to house Iapetus Gallery is a new antiques shop, Malvern Hills Vintage. The antiques shop will be run by Lee Hammond who has been an established dealer for over 20 years. Great Malvern was previously an established area for antiques until some of the longstanding businesses closed down. This new shop aims to bring this back to Malvern and introduce a new generation to using antiques.

Age UK – Barnards Green

The newly branded Wyvern Age UK has opened it’s new charity shop in Barnards Green. The new shop is located at 93-95 Barnards green Road Malvern and stocks a great selection of second hand clothing, homeware, books, furniture and more. Shop guilt free knowing that every purchase helps improve the lives of older people across Herefordshire & South Worcestershire!

Aetheria Gallery & Studio – Great Malvern

An eclectic art gallery and exhibition space has opened in the old Amnesty bookshop on Edith Walk. The studio will showcases the diverse and unique works of local artists as well as offering curatorial services and workshops.

The Lab – Barnards Green

New hair salon and beauty specialists have opened in Barnards Green offering sunbeds, hair, beauty, massage, podiatry and aesthetics.

Bear Ink Tattoo Studio – Tenbury Wells

Bear Ink Studio has recently opened located in the heart of Tenbury Wells on Teme Street combining artistic passion with a commitment to quality.

Our studio is led by a team of experienced and highly skilled artists who prioritize creativity, precision, and hygiene. With years of industry experience, they bring not only technical expertise but also a deep understanding of the artistry behind body ink.

The Old Hunting Lodge at The Talbot

Keep an eye out for the re-opening of this historic pub this under a slightly different name, The Old Hunting Lodge. The café/ bar opened on 12 October 2024 with a free hog roast. The fine dining restaurant and hotel will be opening later as it is currently undergoing renovations.

Coming Soon…

Faun Wine Spirits Brews
Strawberry Fields

Opened Winter 24/25

• The Bell at Pensax
• The Violet Bookshop – Upton upon Severn
• Bilberry Café – Malvern Link
• The Bear and Ragged Staff Reopening – Brandsford
• Little Figlets Play Area – The Fig, Great Malvern
• The Grape Tree – Great Malvern
• Istanbul Barbers – Great Malvern

Opened Summer 2024

• The Picnic Box Re Opening – Great Malvern
• J. Maverick Craft Ales & Ciders – Upton upon Severn
• Coffee Wolf – Upton upon Severn
• Cromwell’s Ale & Wine – Upton upon Severn
• Kings Ink – Link Top
• Escape to the Lake – Leigh
• Astley Vineyard, Shepherds Huts – Stourport-on-Severn
• Playground Pilates Studio – Stanford Bridge
• The English Country House – Tenbury Wells
• B&M – Great Malvern
• Papas Caffe – Great Malvern
• Native – Tenbury Wells
• The Technology Station – Great Malvern
• Night Owl Brewery – Storridge

Opened Spring 2024

• Madresfield Butchers and Grill – Great Malvern
• Amaze Move to New Location and New Malvern Market – Great Malvern
• Regal Folk Festival – Tenbury Wells
• Brewbox – Great Malvern
• The Little Herb Remedy – Tenbury Wells
• Madry of Malvern – Malvern Link
• Professor Willy’s – Great Malvern
• Louise James Florist Move to Malvern Link
• New Amnesty Bookshop Now Open – Great Malvern
• Royal Oak – Leigh Sinton
• Ralph Court Gardens – Dinosaur World
• The Red Lion – Holt Heath
• Malvern Hills Florists – Great Malvern
• Papa’s Caffe – Great Malvern
• St Richards Hospice Clearance Shop – Barnards Green
• Croome Changing Places Toilet
• Upton Toilets Renovation

Opened Autumn/ Winter 2023/24

• Russell Ankers Jewellery – Tenbury Wells
• Hillbilly’s Open Eat In Location – Malvern Link
• The Lantern – Great Malvern
• The Cobhouse Country Park – Wichenford
• St. Richards Hospice Charity Shop – Barnards Green
• Eternally Ageless Aesthetics – Tenbury Wells
• Fox, Town and Country – Great Malvern
• Grace & Mae Hair and Beauty – Great Malvern
• Dandelion – Upton upon Severn
• Pitter Potter – Tenbury Wells
• Seasalt – Great Malvern
• The Unicorn Refurbishment – Great Malvern
• London House Café Refurbishment – Malvern Link
• Upton upon Severn Public Toilet Refurbishment

Opened Spring/Summer 2023

• Mini golf at Café No 8, Upton upon Severn
• Happy Bike, bike hire and repairs in Great Malvern
• Malverns Coffee Culture, Great Malvern
• Garlands Flowers, florist in Tenbury Wells
• Thai Cuisine at The Plume of Feathers, Castlemorton
• Rossiter Books, Great Malvern
• Alturo Lounge Café Bar, Great Malvern
• Vintage 496 – Great Malvern
• Mini Golf at Top Barn – Holt Heath
• Dirty D’s Doughnuts – Great Malvern
• The Fig Deli – Great Malvern
• Lonsdale’s Fresh Produce – Link Top
• Rainbow Crafts – Tenbury Wells