This plant has closed, but you can still get the water for free from the various springs take note of any warning signs re quality. There have been other bottlers, going back to the 17th century and the latest is Holywell, at one of the original sites.
Malvern Spa Association has a more comprehensive list of springs etc. Wells of Malvern is a map from Harvey see Outdoor Links for contact details , similar to part of their Hills walking map. Maintenance of the spouts etc. Well dressing competition happens May Day weekend — see Events. Here are some pictures of dressed springs to Anyone can apply to Spa Assoc to dress a site, on a first come first served basis. Local BBC pages are worth a look. Darwin was to have his own douche-bath fed with Malvern water installed at home.
While the ridge itself is open, and often windy, the lower slopes have a range of woodland and scrub, with quarries to explore not all are recommended as safe. Malvern Hills Trust known as Malvern Hills Conservators up to April is responsible for management of the Hills plus other green spaces dotted around. The web site has a little info on birds, plants and other wildlife to look out for. There was a long struggle to limit the damage done by quarrying, which went on to some extent until the s.
The Trust produced a range of useful leaflets, covering Wildlife highlights, Access paths and a couple of Hill walks. Green spaces and hidden places gives info on some of the land managed by the Conservators around and beyond the Hills.
Also may be available as pdf downloads. Note that links next to publications mentioned on the site are generally to downloads in pdf format, and to order any listed either contact the AONB or try Malvern Tourist Info. Malvern Chase , to the east of the Hills, was at one time a large area used for hunting by royalty. Even if not "taking the waters" many enjoy the opportunity of exploring the Malvern Hills and discovering the whereabouts and history of the many springs and wells.
Malverns Worldwide - In , following interaction with a number of Malverns throughout the world, it was decided to formalise this activity under a common banner "Malverns Worldwide". As a result since , contact has been forged between many of the two dozen Malverns. This has included visiting the various locations and the exchange of gifts between the civic leaders in Great Malvern and those elsewhere.
This is leading to a number of projects developed from common interest themes. One such project is the provision of George Bernard Shaw mulberry trees to Malverns across the globe. For more information click the logo link below. Celebrated Springs of. The book's regular retail price is fifteen pounds available from Cora's Great Malvern Bookshop by clicking on the green menu top left. For more details of this book click the cover above. Newsletter Archive On-line - Take a nostalg ic trip into the past by browsing our archive of Friends Newsletters.
They are also a valuable research tool. The latest ones give a clearer idea of the activities of the Friends. To go to the index click the newsletter icon right. Plans for a new visitor centre 'Gateway to the Hills' took a giant leap forward during Civic Week. On Friday 8th June a reception and presentation was held to launch the Gateway project. The event began with a conducted walk through Great Malvern, led by Cora Weaver of Friends of Malvern Springs and Wells, who outlined the impressive heritage and visitor attractions of the town.
Click the heading to find out more. Malvern's St Werstan Awards. This scheme encourages the enhancement of Malvern's water heritage. The Award is a public recognition of outstanding endeavour in the conservation or renovation of our springs and wells and their immediate environment. All Friends are then invited in the newsletter to use a quantified marking system to determine whether the site adequately fits the criteria and should receive the award.
It is Friends who decide. Hillside Spring. Park Farm Spring. Avenue Spring. Hodges Spring. Hay Slad. Rylands Royal Malvern Well. Limekiln Spring. The Wyche Spout. Willow Spring. Original Primeswell. Colwall Bottling Works.
Ballard's Spring. Moorall's Well. Gardiners Common Spring. Kettle Sings Well. Malt House Spring. Pewtriss Spring. Ditchford's Well. Nancy's or Mary's Well. Roman Rock Spring. Swinyard Hill Silurian Pass Spring.
The Gullet Spring, Tank and Quarry. Midsummer Hill Fort Spring. Goat Spring. Stone Bottle Fountain Picture Gallery. Earnslaw Spring. Wyche Turnpike Spring Weavers Well. To proceed to Springs and Wells around Malvern Town sites click here.
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