Built-up area in Malvern Hills, Worcestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.254, -2.25 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 83 61 |
| Dialling code: | 01905 (Worcester) |
Holt is a small village in the district of the Malvern Hills, in Worcestershire, England, lying close to the ridge of the Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The setting gives easy access to well‑known walking routes, dramatic ancient geology and open hilltop views, so the village feels very rural and distinctly linked to the landscape around it.
Historically the settlement grew from farming and estate activity and still retains a mix of cottages and farmsteads; its proximity to the Victorian spa town of Great Malvern means many residents commute to nearby centres while the local economy also benefits from walkers, cyclists and small-scale tourism. Social life is typically village‑centred, with community events and modest local services that reflect a quiet, countryside character rather than a large commercial centre.