Morgan Centenary Celebration - Saturday 1st August

he Morgan Motor Company celebrates its Centenary in 2009 and as part of a ten day period of events hundreds of Morgan owners, and their cars, will descend on Beaulieu in their droves. Planned as an informal, family day, owners from all over the world will be invited to park their Morgans along the tree lined avenues around the complex and enjoy a leisurely day exploring the grounds, and meeting new friends.

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Three Choirs Festival - 8th - 15th August

For nearly three hundred years the cathedral cities of Gloucester, Hereford and Worcester have taken it in turn to host an annual 'music meeting'. The original performers were the three cathedral choirs, who remain at the heart of the festival, but the large-scale choral repertoire at today's concerts is performed by the festival chorus drawn from the three cities, joined by an array of international artists and ensembles to provide a diversity unimagined in the eighteenth century.

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Three Counties Showground

Nestling below the magnificent Malvern Hills in Worcestershire, an area of outstanding natural beauty, the Malvern Showground offers a rich and varied programme of events and shows, to inspire, delight and entertain whatever your interests or passions.

From the prestigious Spring Gardening Show, the first of the national RHS shows, to the best of British farming and country living at the hugely popular Three Counties Show, from action packed family fun at CountryTastic to the stirring firework finale at the Malvern Music Experience Outdoor Summer Concert, we offer many unique days out in the heart of the countryside for all the family.

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Country walks around the Malvern Hills and Cotswolds

This site contains detailed walks, information on map and compass usage, a picture gallery, places to stay and guest articles.

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Elgar Route

For a tour with a purpose, around some of Malvern's loveliest parts, follow the Elgar Route, to places loved by Edward Elgar. The route is well marked and a leaflet from any of the districts Tourist Information Centres adds to your enjoyment.

Malvern is an unconventional shopping centre, thanks to its hillside setting. There are bookshops - both new and secondhand for you to browse in. There are antique dealers, as well as auctions from time to time, not to mention quality furniture, fashion and food. The Malvern lifestyle attracts artists and craftspeople, so you will find some delightful works on show and in shops and galleries. But the best way to appreciate what Malvern has to offer is to visit and explore - there is much to find.

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Worcestershire Way

The Way takes you through some of the most inspiring countryside in Britain. Starting alongside the River Severn in the picturesque Georgian town of Bewdley, the river takes in rolling farmland and intimate stream valleys before leading to the impressive Abberley Hills. After a series if impressive views, the Way then descends into the magical and timeless River Teme valley before returning to woodland ridges. Finally, the Worcestershire Way provides you with an experience of the dramatic Malvern Hills before finishing in the Victorian spa town of Great Malvern nestling beneath.

The route passes through a landscape of significant importance. Scenes of rebellion and peaceful insurrection have all been played out within a stones throw of the Way's passing. Tiny villages, wayside churches and historic buildings all testify to a colourful past. Wheeling Buzzards, wildflower meadows full of wonderful plants and dancing butterflies, woodlands hiding delicate orchids and echoing with the startling bark of the Muntjac Deer at dusk are the natural backdrop to the walk along the Worcestershire Way.

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Eastnor Castle

Eastnor Castle, in the dramatic setting of the Malvern Hills and surrounded by a beautiful deer park, arboretum and lake - is the home of the Hervey-Bathurst family. Besides being a fascinating visitor attraction, the Castle fulfils other roles as an exclusive-use wedding venue, corporate entertainment venue, corporate training and team building venue, as well as a venue for product launches and location filming. Business or private parties can also stay in the castle's beautiful guest bedrooms and highly professional team is on hand to organize every aspect of their visit.

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Malvern Theatre

Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Malvern Hills, Malvern Theatres is one of the country's leading regional arts centers. It comprises three auditoria: the 800-seat Festival Theatre, famous for its programme of top touring drama and musicals; the Forum Theatre, a flexible space used for concerts and dance as well as a 400-seat cinema.

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Severn Valley Railway

The Severn Valley Railway was in the transport business as a through route for 101 years, from 1862 until 1963. Today's Severn Valley Railway Company is principally in the leisure, tourist and education business and began operations in 1970 from Bridgnorth to Hampton Loade, extending services southwards to Bewdley in 1974, then to Kidderminster in 1984. The Severn Valley line was built between 1858 and 1862, and linked Hartlebury, near Droitwich, with Shrewsbury, a distance of 40 miles. The important intermediate stations were Stourport-on-Severn, Bewdley, Arley, Highley, Hampton Loade, Bridgnorth, Coalport, Ironbridge, Buildwas, Cressage and Berrington.

You can find out more on the Severn Valley Railway website

Teme Valley

A small trickle of water high in the hills above Felindre soon turns into the beautiful River Teme. As it courses its way through Knighton, Ludlow, Tenbury Wells, Eastham, Stanford and Whitbourne, it is joined by rivers Clun, Onny and Rea before disgorging itself into the Severn near Worcester.

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Ludlow

Ludlow and its castle are perched on a cliff above the picturesque River Teme in south Shropshire: the town breathes history at every turn. The town centre's ordered elegance is evidence of the 900 year old Norman planned town.

Lively and unspoilt market town with great spirit
Fascinating architecture - castle, church, medieval and Georgian buildings
Independent shops and traditional market
Surrounded by the beautiful and unspoiled countryside of the Welsh Marches
the England-Wales border country
Excellent reputation for food and drink
Great festivals and lots of events
"The most perfect town in England" - Betjeman

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