The Malverns is celebrating Easter 2024 in a big way. The Easter holidays are the perfect time to plan some big family activities, venture outdoors as spring hits its stride, tuck into an Easter Sunday Roast (accompanied by a bit too much chocolate) and still have time to fit in an Easter Egg Hunt or two. As luck would have it, The Malverns provide all these and more, so why not plan a day trip or full-on Easter getaway to our fantastic area. Read on to find out what’s happening this Easter…
Events, Days out and Easter Trails
There are plenty of Easter Trails taking place across in The Malverns this year, including a custom-made Town Centre Easter Bunny Trail in Tenbury Wells, and they make a fabulous way to welcome the coming of spring and get the kids out and about during the Easter holidays. Alternatively, head to one of the attractions listed below and experience treasure hunts and adventure days.
What’s On
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Walks, Nature and the Great Outdoors
Gardens in Bloom
Come and see The Malverns burst with floral goodness in all its forms this spring and summer; from our splendid formal gardens which showcase the best in floral arrangement to magical wildflower meadows which span large areas of our district. Read our blog about Malverns gardens in bloom here…
Gardens in BloomVisit the Lovely Upton Ham Meadow
Upton Ham Meadow is a rare, flower rich grassland and an example of a Lammas or floodplain meadow. The meadow floods annually bringing water and nutrients to the grasses which creates a perfect environment for rare and pretty wildflowers. This time of year, after the flood water has thankfully receded, the meadow blooms with wildflowers including the pretty lilac Lady’s Smock or Cuckoo Flower. It is a lovely walk on the paths across the Ham, and back to Upton upon Severn via the river path.
Enjoy the Teme River and Valley
The Teme is a meandering and secluded river which runs from mid Wales, down the border between Wales and England, and through Tenbury Wells before joining the River Severn near Worcester. The valley surrounding the river is worth exploring with views of tranquil rolling hills and plenty of orchard blossom in the spring. Access to the riverbank itself is somewhat limited but pretty river walks can be taken from places like Knightwick. Follow the link below to find walks through the Teme Valley and around Tenbury Wells.
Take the Hidden Tenbury Trail
Tenbury Wells is a town rich in heritage, culture and community. Known as the international capital of mistletoe and a great producer of cider apples the town holds festivals to celebrate these annually. Tenbury is also well-known for growing hops and for the rearing of cattle and sheep, which is showcased in the annual Agricultural and Countryside Show in August each year. Delve deep into the town’s rich history and culture with the self guided Hidden Tenbury QR Trail tour.
See the Beautiful Bluebells on The Malvern Hills
From mid-April, as the spring breeze warms the wooded slopes of the Malvern Hills, delicate bluebells bloom in their thousands. Head to Jubilee Drive, accessible via a short walk from Black Hill car park, to see this lovely native species.
Please take care when visiting these ancient plants, they are protected from picking and digging up by the Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981). Bluebells can take years to recover from being trampled so please stick to the paths so that they can continue to be enjoyed year on year.
Discover the Incredible Priory Park Play Area
Having opened on Good Friday in 2022 Priory Park’s newly revamped play area is one of the best for miles. The new play area has sustainable timber, planting and materials to give a natural and rustic feel, while also allowing for a range of play for kids of all ages. Children are able to climb on natural boulders, crawl through hobbit holes, hide in a hollow tree trunk, walk across a rope bridge, swing on a basket swing and even meet a giant dragonfly!
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Easter Treats at The Finest Chocolate Shops
There’s nothing like slipping into a chocolate induced snooze after the excitement of the egg hunt. It’s not hard to find delicious cocoa treats in The Malverns as we are blessed with two fine chocolate shops. At Mr Thom’s in Tenbury Wells you can find handmade Belgian chocolates and a huge range of delectable Easter treats including an Easter version of their popular hot chocolate bombs and huge handmade chocolate eggs . In Great Malvern, Chocolate Avenue is stuffed with luxury chocolate morsels, as well as ice-cream for those warm April afternoons.
Snack on Traditional Easter Baked Goods
Pastries, cakes and buns really come into their own in the Easter season. Luckily our bakeries in The Malverns are up to the challenge of providing sticky hot cross buns and light, fruity Easter cake. The Malvern Bakehouse freshly bakes bread and sweet treats every day including Swedish buns and pretty cupcakes. Local favourite Colson Bakeries can always be relied upon for traditional Easter bakes and Faun cooks up treats using local and seasonal ingredients.
Have a Delicious Easter Sunday Lunch
Nothing beats a crispy roast potato or gravy-filled Yorkshire pudding with daffodils smiling in the sun out the window. There’s no shortage of Easter Sunday venues from family friendly pubs to fine dining eateries in The Malverns. The Cottage in the Wood puts on a fantastic Easter Sunday spread. There are plenty of family friendly pubs in the area with play areas for excited little ones such as The Old Bush in Callow End which serves a traditional Sunday Roast and has a lovely countryside setting with a large pub garden and play area.
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