Discover the enchanting town of Great Malvern, nestled on the eastern slopes of the magnificent Malvern Hills. Beyond its famous spring waters and breath taking views across the Severn Plain, this hidden gem holds remarkable secrets in technology, faith, literature and commerce. Our carefully curated trail reveals these fascinating stories while guiding you through stunning locations – from ground breaking radar developments to literary inspirations. Experience first hand how this charming spa town shaped Britain’s technology while enjoying its marvellous architecture and natural splendour.
This trail was commissioned by the Malvern Hills District Council and was assisted by a local historian.
This walk spans a route of about 2.6 miles (4.2 km) and should take about 2 to 3 hours to complete at a comfortable walking pace. Please note that, as the town is situated on a hillside, some sections are steep, and the route is predominantly uphill.
The route starts at the train station, encouraging you to travel by public transport.
The following Points of Interest are covered:
Great Malvern Train Station
Malvern MRATHS
Malvern Elmslie House
Malvern Priory Park Mansion
Malvern Priory Park
Malvern Theatre Complex
Malvern C.S. Lewis
Malvern Priory
Malvern Priory Gatehouse
Malvern Water Cure
Malvern Warwick House
Great Malvern
Malvern Rose Bank Gardens
Malvern Elgar Statue
Malvern Water
Malvern Old Donkey Shed
Malvern St Ann’s Well
Malvern Brays
Malvern Montreal House
Malvern Bright Earth Buddhist Temple
Malvern Foley Arms Hotel – Lady Emily Foley
Malvern Royal Library
Malvern Theatre of small convenience
Malvern War Memorial