Great Malvern
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.
Postcode districts covering Great Malvern
Most populated places nearby
- Gloucester 18.4 miles29.6 km
- Cheltenham 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Worcester 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Redditch 20.9 miles33.6 km
- Hereford 17.1 miles27.6 km
- Kidderminster 18.9 miles30.5 km
- Stourbridge 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Bromsgrove 18.8 miles30.3 km
- Droitwich Spa 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Evesham 15.8 miles25.5 km
- Stourport-on-Severn 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Tewkesbury 11.1 miles17.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Malvern Parish 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Barnards Green Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Pickersleigh Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- West Malvern Parish 1.2 miles1.9 km
- West Ward 1.3 miles2 km
- Link Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Madresfield Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Upper Howsell Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Powick & the Hanleys Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Newland Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Guarlford Parish 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Malvern Wells Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
Example postcodes in Great Malvern
WR14 2SY, WR14 1TE, WR14 3NW, WR14 2QJ, WR14 3HZ, WR14 2RA, WR14 3RD, WR14 1HT, WR14 1LQ … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 33.8 miles54.4 km
- Bristol Airport 53.2 miles85.6 km
- Great Malvern Railway Station 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Malvern Link Railway Station 1 mile1.5 km
Hotels in Great Malvern Ad
- Cotford Hotel 3
- Great Malvern Hotel 3
- The Abbey Great Malvern 4
- The Malvern 4
- The Mount Pleasant Hotel 3
Schools in Great Malvern
- Dyson Perrins C of E Academy Secondary
- Great Malvern Primary School Primary
- Malvern College Independent - secondary
- Malvern Parish C of E Primary School Primary
- Malvern St James Independent - all ages
- Malvern Wyche C of E Primary School Primary
- Somers Park Primary School Primary
- St James' C of E Primary School Primary
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Primary
- The Chase Secondary
Local points of interest
- Blackmore Park Estate 2.5 miles3.9 km
- Stanbrook Abbey (1838-1871) Historic site 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Elgar Birthplace Museum Museum 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Croome Court Estate 6.5 miles10.5 km
- University of Worcester University 6.8 miles11 km
- The Commandery Museum 6.9 miles11 km
- Worcester Racecourse Recreation 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Pitchcroft Allotments Gardens 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Witley Court Historic site 12.1 miles19.4 km
- Hoar Wood Forest 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Westwood House Estate 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Woodnorton Estate 13.6 miles21.8 km