A chance to enjoy the natural and cultural delights of the countryside and towns on and around the Malvern Hills, easily accessible in the Heart of England and also in reach of Welsh border country.
MalvernTrail information pages should be mobile friendly, but there may still be some links to old website pages – please use the navigation bar or the back button if you hit these. Some of the photo albums are in the old style.
The events listings are for locals and visitors alike; news items appear here sporadically. See below for the latest. MalvernTrail welcomes suggestions for additions or amendments.
Old photo albums
Ones in updated format are in the main menu, under Malvern Hills.
- Butterflies.
- PhotoJournal.
- Full album list plus other special interest pages.
News
Time for tea at Elgar’s birthplace, if you can park the bike?
Elgar’s Birthplace has re-opened today (1st Sept.) as a National Trust attraction. Reports on whether it is a suitable cycling refreshment stop welcome.
As they note, Elgar was a keen cyclist – the old museum did have a cycling map of his on display at one point. So doubly sad that the cycle racks didn’t quite make it for opening day. See this tweet from @NTTheFirs.
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Real cider from a little pomona
Good to hear about a new small scale cider producer in Herefordshire, Little Pomona Orchard and Cidery. Tastings from their first release at Three Counties Cider, Ledbury, 2nd Sept.
Events
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English String Orchestra with Zoe Beyers
English String Orchestra with Zoe Beyers (Soloist/Director)
Mozart: Divertimento in D K.136 (15′)
Schubert: Rondo in A for violin and strings D.438 (15′)
Kreisler: Liebesfreud, Liebesleid and Schön Rosmarin (10′)
Elgar: Serenade for Strings (15′)
Britten: Simple Symphony (20′)
Arioso Wind Quartet – Lunchtime Recital
The Arioso Wind Quartet:
- Jenny Argent – flute
- Helen Green – oboe
- Philippa Tennant – clarinet
- Hannah Wrieden – bassoon
Will be giving a lunchtime concert on Saturday 25th November at 1pm.
Tickets £8 to include pre-concert refreshments from 12.15pm.
They will be playing a wide variety of music, including some popular favourites as well as lesser known works, to delight and entertain.
