Malvern Town Council

Music in the Park - CINDERFORD BAND
2024-09-08 14:30 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | Priory Park, Priory Park, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 3HG, United Kingdom
Music in the Park 2024

Join us for this year’s Music in the Park programme from 12th May – 15 September 2024 in Priory Park. Once again, we have a fabulous range of music genres including alternative, light rock, country/folk and jazz, as well as the more traditional and ever-popular brass bands.
PLUS NEW FOR THIS YEAR – The Family 3 steel band!!
Let’s hope the good weather continues (or starts)!
Remember to bring along with you your chairs, blankets, and picnics, and enjoy an afternoon of music in the scenic Priory Park against a backdrop of the beautiful Malvern Hills.
Click here for the full programme

THIS WEEK – CINDERFORD BAND (BRASS)

Music in the Park - HOTROX
2024-09-15 14:30 - 16:30 | Priory Park, Priory Park, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 3HG, United Kingdom
Music in the Park 2024

Join us for this year’s Music in the Park programme from 12th May – 15 September 2024 in Priory Park. Once again, we have a fabulous range of music genres including alternative, light rock, country/folk and jazz, as well as the more traditional and ever-popular brass bands.
PLUS NEW FOR THIS YEAR – The Family 3 steel band!!
Let’s hope the good weather continues (or starts)!
Remember to bring along with you your chairs, blankets, and picnics, and enjoy an afternoon of music in the scenic Priory Park against a backdrop of the beautiful Malvern Hills.
Click here for the full programme

THIS WEEK – HOTROX (ALTERNATIVE)
This is the last week of the Music in the Park programme and we hope you have enjoyed the past few weeks’ entertainment. We will be back in 2025!

Restart a Heart Day 2024
2024-10-16 08:30 - 20:00
Introducing Restart a Heart Day 2024

Join us at the Community Hub where Heartstart Malvern will be running 90 training sessions around the importance of CPR and defibrillators while teaching life saving skills.

📍 Park View Community Room, Community Hub, Malvern Link
🕑 90 minute sessions running throughout the day from 8am – 8:30pm
🎟 Free sessions but booking is essential (book via Heartstart Malvern at https://www.heartstartmalvern.org.uk/book_a_course.htm)

We can’t wait to welcome you to this amazing day!

Field of Remembrance
2024-11-07 09:00 - 2024-11-14 17:00
Join us from 7–14 November where our field of remembrance will be open to those including schools to plant a poppy to remember those who have fallen. Crosses will be available for the public from Great Malvern Library from 7-14 November inclusive, donations to the Poppy Appeal would be greatly appreciated.
📍 Malvern Library, Great Malvern

Remembrance Sunday
2024-11-10 10:00
For the second year running, the 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 ( please keep an eye on our social media for updates)

Armistice Day
2024-11-11 10:40 - 23:30
A cross-planting service will be held from 10.40am in Great Malvern Priory.

Christmas Lights Switch on Event
2024-11-23 10:00 - 18:00
Join us at the start of the festive period for an afternoon of joyous delight as we turn on the Christmas lights in Great Malvern. Come along to see local trader stalls, workshops, Santa’s grotto, plus much more.
📍 Church Street, Great Malvern & Malvern Library, Great Malvern
🕑 10am-6pm
This is event is free to attend with some additional purchases needed.

Circus Shows at Coach House Theatre
2024-11-23 13:00 - 16:00 | The Coach House Theatre, Grange Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 3HA, United Kingdom
Join Kai and Ziggy as they treat you to a performance of circus skills filled with festive fun.
Be amused as Kai and Ziggy from The School of Larks take to the stage to perform a variety of circus themed skills with them providing an enjoyable 15mins of entertainment. This is then followed by the opportunity to give these circus skills a go yourself with a supervised 1 hour long workshop. Learn how juggle like a pro, see if you can spin a hula hoop above your head, plus much more.
The performances are suitable for children aged 4 years and above. All children must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times, no child should be left unsupervised at any time during the performance or workshop.
The ticket price includes entry to performance and workshop for up to 2 adults and 3 children.

Charity Quiz Night in aid of Cube Youth
2024-12-13 19:30 - 22:30 | Victoria Park Bowling Club, Victoria Park Rd,, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2JY, United Kingdom
Join us for a charity quiz night in aid of Cube Youth.
Come along for an evening of festive fun at the charity quiz in aid of Cube Youth. Starts at 7:30pm on 13 December at Victoria Park Bowling Club for a quiz night, raffle and bar (additional costs).
Tickets are £2.50 per person (maximum 6 per team)

Charity Talks and Tours - Malvern Gin Masterclass
2025-03-13 18:30 - 19:30 | Park View Community Room, Community Hub, Victoria Park Rd, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2JY
Come into warm and join us for sip of Gin as Richard Meredith from Malvern Gin presents a Gin Masterclass at the Park View Community Room.
Learn all about how gin is made and why it has become so popular in recent years. Understand what makes a good gin while being taught the best way to serve the different types of gin.
Richard will also be highlighting how Malvern gin started and developed over the years to become the brand you see now.
This talk will also provide the opportunity for people to come and taste some of Malvern Gin range.
Event Details:
The talk will take place in the Park View Community Room
Talks run from 18:30 – 19:30

Charity Quiz Night in aid of Cube Youth
2025-03-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Victoria Park Bowling Club, Victoria Park Rd,, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2JY, United Kingdom
Join us on 21 March at Victoria Park Bowling Club as we turn back time with a quiz night filled with childhood nostalgia.
The quiz will feature categories that will take you back to your youth but that all ages can take part including both a toy picture and TV theme tunes round with all the money raised going to support Cube Youth.
Event Details:
Quiz starts at 7:30pm (doors open at 7pm)
Teams of up to 6 welcome (individuals are also welcome)
Suitable for all ages
Drinks, light refreshments, raffle and a charity stall are available at additional cost

Charity Talks and Tours - The Art and Science of Sourdough Baking
2025-03-27 18:30 - 19:30 | Park View Community Room, Community Hub, Victoria Park Rd, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2JY
Join us on the evening of the 27 March for a 1hour talk and tasting on the art and science of sourdough baking with Aleksandra Moore from Malvern Bakehouse.
In this engaging talk on the art and science of sourdough baking, attendees will learn where tradition meets craftsmanship as well as receiving insights into the fascinating world of fermentation, the secrets behind creating artisanal sourdough bread, and how Malvern Bakehouse has embraced these time-honoured techniques to craft delicious, naturally leavened bakes. You’ll leave with practical tips for home baking and a deeper appreciation for the history and process behind sourdough.
This event will include samples from Malvern Bakehouse.
Event Details:
The talk will take place in the Park View Community Room
Talks run from 18:30 – 19:30

Charity Talks in aid of Heartstart Malvern - Malvern Spa Association
2025-05-01 12:30 - 13:30 | Park View Community Room, Community Hub, Victoria Park Rd, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2JY
Join us for our first Charity lunchtime talk in aid of Heartstart Malvern with the Malvern Spa Association looking into Malvern Water.
Come and enjoy Malvern Water: One Billion Years. Focusing on the natural and cultural history of Malvern spring water and its influence on the evolution of the town. The talk will be presented by Carly Tinkler CMLI FRSA, MSA, who is the co-founder and president of the Malvern Spa Association.
The talk will be held at the Park View Community Room at the Community Hub, Victoria Park, Malvern link and will consist of a 30-minute talk followed by a 20-minute Q&A session with the speaker.
Participants are welcome to bring lunch with them.
Talk costs £5 per person with all the money raised going to Heartstart Malvern

Mayor's Peaks Challenge 2025
2025-05-03 08:00 - 17:30 | Priory Park, Priory Park, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 3HG, United Kingdom
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 Cube Youth.
The Mayor’s Peaks Challenge is now closed for bookings.
This year join us on the 3 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.
If walking isn’t your thing, come down to Priory Park, where you can welcome back the walkers, take part in fun activities, and enjoy live entertainment.
Event Details:
Long Walk: Meet at Priory Park at 8am for registration, with coaches leaving promptly at 8:30am. Walks start at 9am with all walkers being back at Priory Park by 5:30pm (after this time the finish line will no longer be manned).
Short Walk: Meet at Priority Park for registration, with transport details to be confirmed, transport will be by coach or mini bus shuttle runs to British Camp, with all walkers being back at Priory Park 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 Malvern Town Council team at 01684 566667.

Charity Talks and Tours - Behind the Scenes at Great Malvern Cemetery
2025-05-08 14:30 - 17:30 | Great Malvern Cemetery, Madresfield Road, Malvern, Malvern, WR14 2AS, United Kingdom
Join us for an exclusive look behind the scenes of Great Malvern Cemetery with Malvern Town Council’s Operations Manager on 8 May. This tour will provide an overview of the day to day running of the cemetery but will also allow attendees to get to know the rich Victorian history and the importance of God’s green acre.
Each tour is £5 per person
All attendees must dress appropriately and wear suitable footwear (closed toe shoes must be wore with no heels allowed)
Event Details:
Tour 1* – will start at 2:30pm and run for 1hr 30mins (NOW SOLD OUT)
Tour 2* – will start at 4:30pm and run for 1hr 30mins
*Please note that both tours will contain the same information
The meeting point for the cemetery tours will be in car park which can be accessed off Madresfield Road

VE Day - 80th Anniversary Celebration
2025-05-10 10:00 - 17:00
Join the party for a shared moment of celebration.
In celebration of the 80th Anniversary of VE Day, Malvern Town Council are holding a community event in honour of this anniversary. The event will see historical talks for local historians, light refreshments, military vehicle display, live music, children activities plus much more….
Event Details:

10 May 2025
10am – 5pm
Park View Community Room & Victoria Park
Free to attend

VJ Day 2025 - 80th Anniversary
2025-08-15 10:00 - 13:00 | 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
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
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:
