Built-up area in Malvern Hills, Worcestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.111, -2.319 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 78 45 |
| Population: | 36,770 |
| Dialling code: | 01684 (Malvern) |
Great Malvern sits at the western foot of the Malvern Hills in Worcestershire, England, a compact Victorian spa town long famed for its pure spring water and elegant red‑brick and stucco architecture. Its medieval Great Malvern Priory anchors the historic core, while the ridge above, topped by the Worcestershire Beacon, offers sweeping views over the Severn Vale and into the Welsh hills.
Today the town blends tourism and outdoor recreation with a lively cultural scene - a well‑regarded theatre, music events and independent shops - alongside a significant high‑technology and defence research presence and a small science park. The Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty draws walkers and families to the drinking fountains and panoramic trails, and institutions such as Malvern College help give the town a confident, community‑minded feel.