Malvern Town Council

VJ Day 2025 - 80th Anniversary
2025-08-15 10:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Victoria Park, Malvern, Malvern Link, WR14 2JZ, United Kingdom
VJ Day 2025
15 August 2025 marks the 80th Anniversary of Victory in Japan day (VJ Day).
Running from 10am – 1pm
To mark this occasion join us in Victoria Park from 10am for a flag raising on the new flag pole followed by a reception with refreshments, live entertainment and a variety of talks from local people giving a history of the event and how Malvern was involved.

Music in the Parks - VJ Day Special
2025-08-17 13:00 - 16:30 | Priory Park, Priory Park, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 3HG, United Kingdom
Music in the Parks – VJ Day special
Running from 1:00 – 4:30
To mark the 80th Anniversary of VJ Day, Malvern Town Council are hosting a special version of Music in the Parks with Tewkesbury Town Band performing music of the time. We will also have Simon Sole joining to speak about the importance of VJ Day plus a special music act starting from 1:00pm in Priory Park.

Mayors Bonanza 2025
2025-08-23 11:30 - 17:00 | Victoria Park, Malvern, Malvern Link, WR14 2JZ, United Kingdom
The Mayor’s Bonanza is back and bigger than ever in aid of Malvern Special Families!!
23 August 2025
11:30 until 5pm
Victoria Park, Malvern Link, WR14 2JY

The Mayor’s Bonanza is back and bigger than ever! This year raising money for Malvern Special Families.
Join us at Victoria Park from 11:30am for a day filled with live entertainment, all new inflatables for 2025 including a base jump and obstacle course, axe throwing, dart football plus many others. (some of the inflatables will require a small charge*) We also have some great fete stalls where every person is guaranteed a prize from a coconut shy, splat a rat and Ring toss which will be fun for all the family.
If inflatables aren’t your thing don’t worry, we have a mini sports day starting at 13:30 and a fancy dress competition from 15:15 with a prize for the 2 best dressed! We will also have face painting and a dance workshop all completely free of charge.
Not only that but will have local food, drink and sweet companies for you to enjoy alongside a host of live entertainment from Candy and the Sound, The Institutions, local dance schools and the i-sing choir will be back.
There is also a raffle on the day with prizes including a family trip to Twycross Zoo, Little Olives playday session, 2 family tickets to the Worcester Maize Maize plus much more up for grabs at only £5 a strip.
So what are you waiting for come down to the Mayor’s Bonanza 2025 at Victoria Park, Malvern Link and help us raise as much money for Malvern Special Families as possible*.

*Please be aware that all money raised at the event will go to the Malvern Special Families charity.

Remembrance Sunday
2025-11-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Great Malvern Priory Church, Church St,, Malvern, WR14 2AY, United Kingdom
Malvern Town Council is joining forces with Great Malvern Priory Church to hold a morning service from 10am. This will be followed by a parade down to the War Memorial at Malvern Library, where a wreath-laying service, including a two-minute silence at 11am, will be observed.
📍 Great Malvern Priory Church
🕑 from 10am

Armistice Day
2025-11-11 10:45 - 11:15 | Great Malvern Priory Church, Church St,, Malvern, WR14 2AY, United Kingdom
A cross-planting service will be held from 10.45am in Great Malvern Priory.

Great Malvern Lights Switch On - A Surprise For Farmer Christmas
2025-11-22 10:00 - 18:00 | Malvern
SOLD OUT – All the pre-sale tickets have now sold out, we will have a limited number of tickets available on the door during the day.
We are experiencing problems with booking tickets via our website, apologies for any inconvenience caused, if you would like tickets, please email Lyndsey Davies ldavies@malvern-tc.org.uk with the number of tickets you would like and when the ticket line is back to normal, please book via the website, for the payment.
Tickets are £5 per family ( up to 2 adults and 3 children). *Pre-booking is essential so as to not miss out.
Join us as part of the Great Malvern Lights Switch On, where the STAC will be performing their festive show “A Surprise for Framer Christmas”.
Find out what happens when some children’s letters to Father Christmas are delivered to Farmer Christmas instead? The farmer, his wife and their local Postie are determined to get them to the North Pole in time, with the help of a visiting angel who retells the nativity story with plenty of fun and songs to join in before a special visitor comes to save the day.
The show itself is running at 11am and 2pm at The Coach House Theatre.
The show is aimed for up to 10 years old

Great Malvern Lights Switch On 2025
2025-11-22 10:00 - 18:00 | Great Malvern
Christmas is coming to Great Malvern this November with the annual lights switch on.
Join us on Saturday 22 November from 10am – 6pm for the annual Great Malvern Christmas Lights Switch On. Enjoy the winter wonderland themed day in Great Malvern with live entertainment across the town, local trader market at Belle Vue Terrace and in the library, workshops plus our regular visit from Father Christmas in his grotto at Great Malvern Library.
This year we have a new Christmas show coming to the Coach House Theatre “A Surprise For Farmer Christmas” which is a new show that follows what happens when some children’s letters to Father Christmas are delivered to Farmer Christmas instead? The farmer, his wife and their local Postie are determined to get them to the North Pole in time, with the help of a visiting angel who re-tells the nativity story with plenty of fun and songs to join in with, before a special visitor comes to save the day. The show itself will run at 11:00am and 2pm. The show is aimed at 10 years and under with tickets priced at £5 per family (2 adults and 3 children) and are available to purchase through the Malvern Town Council website
The excitement builds until 5:30pm, when the pantomime celebrities will be switching on the Christmas lights from Belle Vue Island following the parade up Church Street. Live entertainment will be taking place all afternoon on the BBC Hereford and Worcester Stage on Belle Vue Island, so there is plenty of activities for everyone to enjoy.

This year we are raising money for not but 4 Malvern-based charities, which are:

ARCOS – A charity that works to improve the lives of children and adults who have complex issues working. Find out more on their website: https://www.arcos.org.uk/
Malvern Welcomes – A charity that provides practical help, including grants and loans, housing, and advice to meet the needs of people that have been granted leave to remain in the UK. Find out more on their website: https://www.malvernwelcomes.org/
Malvern Community Forest – A small volunteer organisation which creates and manages woodlands, hedgerows, orchards, and meadows for the enjoyment of local residents. For more information head over to: https://malverncommunityforest.org.uk/
Legacy Moto— A charity set up by Paul Hart – is a motorcycle-themed venue with one core purpose: to help others—injured motorcyclists, the homeless, the unemployed, and those suffering with mental health issues. For more information head over to https://www.legacymoto.co.uk/.

Taste of the Hills - Food and Drink Festival
2026-03-08 11:00 - 16:00 | Malvern Cube, Albert Road North, Malvern, WR14 2YF, United Kingdom
CANCELLED – Taste of the Hills in aid of Malvern Special Families
Taste of the Hills event CANCELLED
We are devastated to say that the Taste of the Hills event has been cancelled this Sunday, 8 March.
Due to low pre-sale ticket sales, we feel it would be unfair to the vendors, speakers, and demonstrators to attend an event where there is risk of low attendance. We have been trying tirelessly over the last few weeks to ensure that we could run a successful event, and sadly on occasion it was not meant to be.
We want to thank all our vendors, speakers, and demonstrators for their hard work.
Any ticket holders will be contacted via the ticket provider regarding a refund for their ticket.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Join us as we explore the tastes from around the Malvern Hills through a variety of local businesses that call it home. From gin to sweets and everything in between, the day will be filled with tastings, talks and demos.
Malvern Cube will be transformed into a hub with a variety of local vendors showcasing their culinary efforts, from homemade gins, cakes, and sweets to even vegan Scotch eggs! Throughout the day a variety of talks will be held exploring different themes alongside demos and samples.
Come along on 8 March from 11am to 4pm at Malvern Cube, exploring with us as we take a culinary trip across the Malvern Hills.
This event is a ticketed event with tickets costing £5 per person. All the money raised will go to Malvern Special Families.

Malvern in Bloom: Blossom Tour
2026-04-22 | Three Counties Showground, Three Counties Showground,, Malvern,, Worcestershire, WR13 6NW
Introducing the Malvern in Bloom: Blossom Tours at the Three Countries Showground
Did you know that the Three Counties Showground in Malvern has extensive orchards which blossom with gorgeous blooms during the spring months?
Well, join Helen Williams from the Three Countries Agricultural Society for a tour where you have the opportunity to see the stunning orchards and blossoms in bloom all while learning more about the area.
Event Details:
Date: 22 April 2026
Time: 14:00 – 15:30
Location: Onsite at the Three Counties Showground
Tickets: £5 per person. Please book via the website here to secure your place and payment will be taken on the day of the event (we accept card and cash)

We look forward to seeing you for this stunning tour on 22 April at 2pm, Three Counties Showground.

Mayor's Peaks Challenge 2026 in aid of Malvern Special Families
2026-05-02 08:00 - 17:30 | Malvern
Can you take the challenge of walking either 18km or 9km over the Malvern Hills? As we are back for another year with the Mayor’s Peaks Challenge in aid of Malvern Special Families.
This year join us on the 2 May, where you will be able to walk either a long walk of 18km or a shorter walk of 9km with all walkers receiving a t-shirt and medal. We also welcome dogs on the walk, and all dogs will receive a rosette and dog treat bag for completing the walk.
TICKETS ARE LIVE UNTIL MIDNIGHT, 28 APRIL 2026!!
Ticket Prices:
Long Walk (18 km) is £22
Short walk (9 km) is £17

Tickets are available now; use the form below to book your space and then receive details of how to pay via email once your booking form is completed. (*These tickets aren’t free.)
Event Details:
Long Walk: Meet at 8am for registration (Rose Bank Gardens), with coaches leaving promptly at 8:30am. Walks start at 9am, with all walkers being back at the registration point by 5:30pm (after this time the finish line will no longer be manned).
Short Walk: Meet for registration (Rose Bank Gardens), with transport details to be confirmed. Transport will be by coach or minibus shuttle runs to British Camp, with all walkers being back at the registration point by 5:30pm (after this time the finish line will no longer be manned).

Please be aware that all participants must complete a form to successfully register.
All participants must be confident they are able to partake and finish the walk.
All participants will receive an information pack with maps of the route prior to event day.
All children under the age of 18 must be confident their child can finish the walk and must be accompanied by an adult at all times. If you need more information, please contact the Malvern Town Council team at 01684 566667.

Cemetery Tour at Great Malvern Cemetery
2026-06-11 14:00 - 15:30 | Great Malvern Cemetery, Madresfield Road, Malvern, Malvern, WR14 2AS, United Kingdom
Join us on 11 June as we commemorate “Love Your Burial Ground Week”, which has been running as part of God’s Green Acre. Learn about the rich history, telling tales and behind-the-scenes information that only our operations manager, Charles, would know. The tour will take place across the cemetery, exploring both old and new along with how God’s Green Acre fits into all this.

Tickets are £5 per person (limited availability). *
*Please be aware that you will book your ticket via our website, and this will reserve your place; all monies will be taken on the day of the tour.
(All money raised will go to the mayoral charity 2026/27.)

Caring for God’s Acre was established in 2000, working to promote conservation within burial grounds while focusing on biodiversity being built as well as social history. For more information about Caring for God’s Acre head over to their website at http://www.caringforgodsacre.org.uk/

All attendees must dress appropriately and wear suitable footwear (closed toe shoes must be wore with no heels allowed)
The meeting point for the cemetery tours will be in car park which can be accessed off Madresfield Road

Malvern in Bloom: Community in Colour Event
2026-07-11 11:00 - 17:00 | Victoria Park, Malvern, Malvern Link, WR14 2JZ, United Kingdom
Introducing Malvern in Bloom: Community in Colour
Join us for a family fun day as we bring all aspects of the community together to celebrate Malvern in Bloom while raising money for the mayoral charity 2026-2027
The day will see plenty of activities for all ages, including inflatables, crazy golf, a food truck and local cafe, face painting, a craft market, workshops, demos, talks and live entertainment, plus much more still to be announced.
🗓️ 11 July 2026
⏰ 11am – 5pm
📍 Victoria Park, Malvern Link, WR14 2JY
This event is free to attend (some elements will have a small charge, raising money for the mayoral charity).

Schedule for the day:
