The Malvern Hills Inspired Sir Edward Elgar

The Malvern Hills Inspired Sir Edward Elgar

Edward Elgar was born in Worcestershire and lived in and around Malvern and the Malvern Hills for many years. Edward Elgar was a renowned composer and it was the Malvern Hills that inspired many of his well-known compositions. From age 55 he lived in view of the Malvern Hills and was routinely seen cycling around the surrounding countryside and village lanes […]

Malvern Hills Worcester Beacon

Malvern Hills Worcester Beacon

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 […]

Great Malvern Victorian Town

Great Malvern Victorian Town

Great Malvern is a lovely Victorian spa town that is steeped in history and architecture, with the added backdrop of the magnificent Malvern Hills. Great Malvern today, offers spectacular walking on the Malvern Hills, an impressive Priory, culture and entertainment at the Malvern Theatre, the popular factory tour of the iconic Morgan sports car, and plenty of history to immerse your self into. Back in the […]