Malvern Attractions

Despite their relatively moderate height (1,000ft/300m-1,400ft/427m) the Malvern Hills offer marvelous views. Their highest point is Worcester Beacon (1.395ft/425m), from which there is an extensive view across the plain and on to Worcester Cathedral, Gloucester and Hereford. There is a fine walk from Worcester Beacon along the ridge to the Hertfordshire Beacon, with remains of a hill-fort.

In Great Malvern, as in the other parts of the town, there are a number of very attractive Victorian houses. The Priory Church, which once belonged to a Benedictine monastery founded by Wulfstan in 1085, has a Perpendicular-style exterior. The nave and some other parts of the interior are early Norman. The tower is modeled on the tower of Gloucester Cathedral. The church is famous for its 15th and 16th century stained glass windows. The window in the north transept depicts Prince Arthur.

This annual two-week festival runs from late May to early June. Events include musical concerts, art exhibitions and a different festival play featured each year.