Great Malvern
Ward in Malvern Hills, Worcestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.111, -2.322 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 78 45 |
| Dialling code: | 01684 (Malvern) |
Great Malvern sits on the eastern slopes of the Malvern Hills in Worcestershire, England. The ward is centred on the historic town area that expanded as a Victorian spa after the discovery of mineral springs; the medieval Malvern Priory and rows of Victorian and Edwardian buildings give the place a distinctive heritage feel, with the steep, rocky hillsides above providing dramatic views and well‑used walking routes.
Today the area blends tourism, independent shops and cafés with a lively cultural scene centred on the Malvern Theatres, regular festivals and musical associations (notably with Edward Elgar). Good rail links via Great Malvern railway station make it popular with commuters and day visitors, and the local economy leans on heritage, education and small‑scale retail and hospitality.
Postcode districts covering Great Malvern
Most populated places nearby
- Gloucester 18.4 miles29.6 km
- Cheltenham 18.1 miles29.2 km
- Worcester 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Redditch 21 miles33.8 km
- Hereford 17.1 miles27.4 km
- Kidderminster 18.9 miles30.5 km
- Stourbridge 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Bromsgrove 18.9 miles30.3 km
- Great Malvern 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Droitwich Spa 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Evesham 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Stourport-on-Severn 15.9 miles25.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Great Malvern Built-up area 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Malvern Parish 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Barnards Green Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Pickersleigh Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- West Malvern Parish 1.1 miles1.7 km
- West Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Link Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Upper Howsell Ward 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Madresfield Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Powick & the Hanleys Ward 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Newland Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Mathon Parish 2.6 miles4.1 km
Example postcodes in Great Malvern
WR14 3LQ, WR14 2TS, WR14 2HY, WR14 9SX, WR14 3HP, WR14 4AB, WR14 2BN, WR14 4QH, WR14 2HL … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 33.9 miles54.5 km
- Bristol Airport 53.1 miles85.5 km
- Great Malvern Railway Station 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Malvern Link Railway Station 1 mile1.5 km
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Schools in Great Malvern
- Malvern College Independent - secondary
Local points of interest
- Blackmore Park Estate 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Stanbrook Abbey (1838-1871) Historic site 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Elgar Birthplace Museum Museum 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Croome Court Estate 6.6 miles10.7 km
- University of Worcester University 6.9 miles11.1 km
- The Commandery Museum 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Worcester Racecourse Recreation 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Pitchcroft Allotments Gardens 7.5 miles12 km
- Witley Court Historic site 12.1 miles19.4 km
- Hoar Wood Forest 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Westwood House Estate 12.2 miles19.7 km
- Woodnorton Estate 13.6 miles22 km