Julia’s guidebook
Eating locally
Our favourite places to enjoy eating and socialising in and about the Malvern area
Wonderful cafe, deli and restaurant with outdoor seating. locally sourced food and drinks, wonderful selection of bread and Pastries all made in the onsite bakery. Situated in a former Victorian department store on the Worcester road. Very popular and a must visit.
17 locals recommend
Faun
31-33 Worcester RdWonderful cafe, deli and restaurant with outdoor seating. locally sourced food and drinks, wonderful selection of bread and Pastries all made in the onsite bakery. Situated in a former Victorian department store on the Worcester road. Very popular and a must visit.
Great independent Coffee shop serving Method roastery coffee from Worcester. Vegan and Veggie lunches and cakes. Nice friendly and with a modern relaxed vibe. Highly recommended coffee stop.
Abbey Road Coffee
11 Abbey RdGreat independent Coffee shop serving Method roastery coffee from Worcester. Vegan and Veggie lunches and cakes. Nice friendly and with a modern relaxed vibe. Highly recommended coffee stop.
Great light bites, fabulous avocado and eggs on toast and delicious coffee.
19 locals recommend
Mac & Jac's Café Malvern
23 Abbey RdGreat light bites, fabulous avocado and eggs on toast and delicious coffee.
Delicious Indian Restaurant. Good quality food. Need to book at weekends gets busy.
26 locals recommend
Anupam
85 Church StDelicious Indian Restaurant. Good quality food. Need to book at weekends gets busy.
Bar Limon is a hot new comer to the Malvern food scene. Bringing a lively and open and friendly vibe to Church Street. Already a favourite for all those that have been. Do book as it is busy.
8 locals recommend
Bar Limon
8 Church StreetBar Limon is a hot new comer to the Malvern food scene. Bringing a lively and open and friendly vibe to Church Street. Already a favourite for all those that have been. Do book as it is busy.
Good local pub for a drink and some food after a walk or for Sunday lunches.
20 locals recommend
The Malvern Hills Hotel & Restaurants
Jubilee DriveGood local pub for a drink and some food after a walk or for Sunday lunches.
lovely spot for an evening drink outside with a wonderful view.
A short walk up a steep hill from our place.
Outside dining available too.
12 locals recommend
The Cottage in the Wood Hotel and Restaurant
Holywell Roadlovely spot for an evening drink outside with a wonderful view.
A short walk up a steep hill from our place.
Outside dining available too.
Possibly the hottest place in Malvern. The wonderfully stylish Water Cure. Pre theatre or just for the cocktails!
11 locals recommend
The Water Cure
30 Church StreetPossibly the hottest place in Malvern. The wonderfully stylish Water Cure. Pre theatre or just for the cocktails!
Books and tea, what could go wrong. The perfect place the while away an afternoon. A Ledbury favourite.
Pot & Page
8 New StreetBooks and tea, what could go wrong. The perfect place the while away an afternoon. A Ledbury favourite.
Method Coffee Roasters - Coffee Bar and Roastery
Arch 51 Cherry Tree WalkGreat coffee, nice atmosphere
The Verzon House Hotel
Hereford RoadCocktails and dinner
Fish and Chips.
Good fish and chips.
Take them up the hills and watch the sunset. Park at Sugar Loaf cafe walk up the steep road and head right to sit on the bench and watch the sun go down.
Barnards Green Fish Bar
74 Barnard's Green RdFish and Chips.
Good fish and chips.
Take them up the hills and watch the sunset. Park at Sugar Loaf cafe walk up the steep road and head right to sit on the bench and watch the sun go down.
The Ledberry Café & Boutique
Great cafe, gorgeous outdoor area.
Pensons
Beautiful Michelin starred restaurant.
The Yard
32 Aubrey StreetSightseeing
A wonderful hill walk a few minutes by car from the property.
Parking is ample costs £4 for the day. Has a nice Ice Cream shack opposite and a pub for a pint at the end of your walk. Amazing views at the top!
18 locals recommend
British Camp Hill Fort
A wonderful hill walk a few minutes by car from the property.
Parking is ample costs £4 for the day. Has a nice Ice Cream shack opposite and a pub for a pint at the end of your walk. Amazing views at the top!
Fantastic walk to the top of the Worcestershire Beacon, steep climb up but worth it for the views.
15 locals recommend
Worcestershire Beacon
Fantastic walk to the top of the Worcestershire Beacon, steep climb up but worth it for the views.
A great day out with or without the kids. With kids in tow enjoy the large children’s play areas and rope climbing areas. With large gardens there is so much space to run.
Inside the castle see the interior of the Victorian castle built in the medieval style.
The walls around the grounds and the lake are tranquil and enjoyable.
On the grounds is also the Land Rover Experience centre. Book ahead and experience off road driving!
119 locals recommend
Eastnor Castle
A great day out with or without the kids. With kids in tow enjoy the large children’s play areas and rope climbing areas. With large gardens there is so much space to run.
Inside the castle see the interior of the Victorian castle built in the medieval style.
The walls around the grounds and the lake are tranquil and enjoyable.
On the grounds is also the Land Rover Experience centre. Book ahead and experience off road driving!
The Morgan motor car is a classic of the road. An iconic car still made in Malvern. Visit & tour the factory to see the craftsmanship and love that goes into each car build. Also rent a Morgan or the day or weekend for the full experience!
55 locals recommend
Morgan Motor Company Ltd
Pickersleigh RoadThe Morgan motor car is a classic of the road. An iconic car still made in Malvern. Visit & tour the factory to see the craftsmanship and love that goes into each car build. Also rent a Morgan or the day or weekend for the full experience!
Three Counties Showground
RHS shows and the fabulous flea fairs!
Hampton Court Castle
Day out with children. lovely gardens.
Vintage car enthusiasts will enjoy the Morgan car experience, the cafe or one of the super car events.
55 locals recommend
Morgan Motor Company Ltd
Pickersleigh RoadVintage car enthusiasts will enjoy the Morgan car experience, the cafe or one of the super car events.
City/town information
Lovely market town. Lots of independent shops, bookshops, homewares etc. Small farmers market every saturday.
Our favourite shops include Tinsmiths and House & Hem!
138 locals recommend
Ledbury
Lovely market town. Lots of independent shops, bookshops, homewares etc. Small farmers market every saturday.
Our favourite shops include Tinsmiths and House & Hem!
Great Malvern is the heart of the Malverns. With its easy accessibility to the hills and section of independent coffee shops. With the Abby at its heart, enjoys the walks around the priory park and the theatre all steeped in history and heritage. It’s easy to see why the Victorians came here in their droves.
78 locals recommend
Great Malvern
Great Malvern is the heart of the Malverns. With its easy accessibility to the hills and section of independent coffee shops. With the Abby at its heart, enjoys the walks around the priory park and the theatre all steeped in history and heritage. It’s easy to see why the Victorians came here in their droves.
Hereford
Worcester
Book town.
Gorgeous place.
Riverside fun, lots of brilliant independent book shops and places to eat.
286 locals recommend
Hay-on-Wye
Book town.
Gorgeous place.
Riverside fun, lots of brilliant independent book shops and places to eat.
Shops
Baileys Home
Amazing, interiors and lifestyle store.
Vintage clothes, eclectic interiors store with cute cafe. Great salads.
19 locals recommend
The Old Electric Shop
Broad StreetVintage clothes, eclectic interiors store with cute cafe. Great salads.