When you come and visit the Malvern Hills and Common you will be impressed with the diverse terrain and the breathtaking scenery. Interestingly the Malvern Hills contains some of the oldest rocks in Britain and their craggy outline is reminiscent of the uplands further west into Wales. They have been described as a mountain range in miniature […]
18 June 2016 
Malvern Hills Worcester Beacon
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The Malvern Hills Worcester Beacon is the highest summit offering magnificent views. The Malvern Hills Worcester Beacon referred to locally as ‘The Beacon‘, is the highest point of the Malvern Hills at 425 meters (1,394 ft/ 425m) The Malvern Hills run about 13 kilometers (8.1 mi) north-south along the Herefordshire – Worcestershire border, but the Worcester Beacon is itself entirely within the county of Worcestershire and is […]
13 June 2016
The Malvern Walking Festival
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The Malvern Walking Festival has been an annual event for the past 13 years and offers walks of varying length and difficulty. This post covers the 2016 Malvern Walking Festival that started on Saturday 28th May and finished on Sunday 5th June with walks ranging from a 1-mile heritage walk around Malvern to an energetic 31-mile walk along the Worcester […]
31 May 2016
Malvern Well Dressing Annual Event
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Malvern Well Dressing is held May Bank Holiday and has a different theme each year. Anyone can get involved in Malvern Well Dressing, so membership to Malvern Spa Association who organise the event is not a requirement. Anyone wanting to get involved simply completes a form requesting which water site they wish to ‘dress’ and the Association chooses individuals on a first, […]
26 May 2016
Bewdley Georgian Town
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Bewdley is a lovely Georgian Town that sits on the river Severn, is the gateway to the beautiful Wyre Forest and is a great place to start a picturesque train journey on the Steam Valley railway. Bewdley is described as one of the most perfect small Georgian towns in Worcestershire. Bewdley Town There lots to do in Bewdley, including lovely river walks, and […]
12 May 2016
Ledbury Market Town
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Ledbury is a quaint Market Town to the west of the Malvern Hills that dates back to the 11th century, with an original Market House, an impressive Norman Church and the Feathers Hotel that is steeped in history. Ledbury is a thriving Market Town with many independent shops and boutiques that provide an interesting shopping experience, and there is a Country […]
29 April 2016
Worcestershire
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Worcestershire borders the counties of Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, West Midlands, Warwickshire, and Gloucestershire. Two major rivers flow through Worcestershire – The River Severn and the Avon. Worcestershire was the heartland of the early English kingdom, absorbed by the Kingdom of Mercia during the 7th century. Leading up to the Norman conquest, the Church, supported by Worcester […]
8 April 2016
City of Worcester
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Come and visit the University City of Worcester and enjoy its interesting architecture, fascinating history, exciting sporting venues and vibrant shopping The City of Worcester is best known for its impressive Cathedral, the world-renowned Worcester Porcelain museum, it’s famous Worcestershire Sauce and New Road Cricket Ground. City of Worcester Cathedral The city of Worcester has one of England’s loveliest cathedrals. It has the royal tomb […]
25 March 2016
Three Counties Showground Events
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The Three Counties Showground is just 1.5 miles from Orchard Side Bed and Breakfast in Hanley Swan. It is the same distance from Malvern. About the Three Counties Showground Agricultural Society The Three Counties Showground Agricultural Society works for rural industry, the environment, and countryside life and is a registered charity. The society is committed to the support of farmers, growers, […]
6 March 2016
Upton Upon Severn
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Upton Upon Severn is a picturesque town that sits alongside the River Severn. Upton Upon Severn is a small lively town that sits on the river Severn just a few miles from Malvern and the lovely village of Hanley Swan. Upton Upon Severn was founded in 897 and until the latter half of the 20th century, the bridge at Upton […]
