Event Description
Cost
Adults: £7 (plus small booking fee online)
Children under 16: Free
About the walk
Why not join one of Malvern Civic Society’s walks and find out about the fascinating history of Malvern?
– See how Malvern’s famous Water Cure and Spa flourished in the 19th Century
– Learn about the mediaeval Priory
– Find out about the town’s Elgar connections
– Hear of important visitors to the town and the story behind some ‘blue plaques’
– Discover more about the coming of radar
Walks last approximately 90 minutes.
Please be aware that Great Malvern is a hillside town and our tour follows its steep gradients and steps along narrow pavements.
If you have a disability that requires support from a carer, the carer goes free. Children under 16 and vulnerable adults should be accompanied by an appropriate adult. If you are under 16 or the carer of a vulnerable adult, there is no charge.
No dogs are allowed, except assistance dogs.
Walks are led by enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides from Malvern Civic Society.
Dates and times
Walks run every Monday (including Bank Holidays) and Saturday at 10.30am from 30 March until 28 October 2024. In addition, there will be walks on 27, 28 & 30 December 2024 at 11am.
Booking
Please book in advance to avoid disappointment. Depending on the walk leader, up to 12 places are available on each walk: at least four (and potentially up to eight) are available to book through Malvern Tourist Information Centre either on 01684 892289 or in person; the other four are available to book online at Ticketsource (small booking fee applies to online transactions). Any tickets for Saturday unsold online by noon on Friday, or tickets for Monday unsold online by 8am on Monday, will become available to purchase through Malvern Tourist Information Centre during opening hours. Please note that children’s tickets cannot be booked online and should instead be booked through Malvern Tourist Information Centre.
Malvern Tourist Information Centre is located at The Lyttelton Well Courtyard, 6 Church Street, Malvern WR14 2AY (close to the Lyttelton Well Cafe). Telephone: 01684 892289
New specialist tour (2024)
Some guides now offer a specialist tour, by arrangement, for those with a particular interest in the arts: “The Culture and The Cure”. This walk, for pre-booked groups only (minimum group size may apply), explores Malvern’s cultural connections alongside the history of the town as a centre for the controversial Water Cure. Writers, artists and musicians have been attracted to Malvern for over a hundred years – hear their stories plus how this small Worcestershire town became a major spa.
For more details regarding this bespoke tour, please contact the Malvern Tourist Information Centre in the first instance. All walks are subject to guide availability.
Location
Malvern Tourist Information Centre
The Lyttelton Well Courtyard, 6 Church Street
Malvern
WR14 2AY
