Organize your perfect festive season in Great Malvern with our guide. We’ve gathered all the top holiday events for you. Whether Great Malvern is your lifelong stage or a temporary backdrop, this guide directs your holiday performance.
This season, step into the enchanting atmosphere of the Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre, where traditional stalls and festive entertainment bring a nostalgic charm to your holiday experience. Featuring local crafts and delectable treats, it’s a delightful way to embrace the spirit of the season. Explore the magical Winter Glow event, offering stunning light displays and winter attractions for visitors of all ages. And the Malvern Theatres will be showcasing the beloved Sleeping Beauty Pantomime, promising laughter and joy for the entire family. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Great Malvern
- Winter Glow
- Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre (Worcester)
- Malvern Theatres - Sleeping Beauty Pantomime
- Enchanted Express (Bridgnorth)
- Enchanted Afternoon Tea (Bridgnorth)
- Attwell Farm Park - Father Christmas and his Elves (Redditch)
- Little Owl Farm Park Christmas Grotto (Evesham)
- Worcester Cathedral Christmas Tree Festival (Worcester)
- Churchfields Farm Christmas Experience (Droitwich)
- St Peter's Garden Centre Christmas Events (Worcester)
See these and even more events listed below!
Great Malvern Holiday Markets and Shopping
Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre
What to Expect:
Traditional Victorian-themed street market with live music and festive treats.
Description:
The Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre is a traditional event featuring over 200 stalls selling local arts and crafts, delicious street food, and gifts. Enjoy Victorian-themed characters, live music, and festive treats in the historic city centre.
Where: Worcester | More Info: Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre
Christmas with Blue Magpie Craft Fair
What to Expect:
Unique, handcrafted items from over 60 talented makers.
Description:
The Blue Magpie Craft Fair at Elmslie House in Malvern features over 60 talented makers showcasing unique, handcrafted items in ceramics, jewellery, textiles, glass, and wood. Enjoy homemade refreshments and a diverse array of designer-makers.
Where: Great Malvern | More Info: Christmas with Blue Magpie Craft Fair
Late Night Shopping at St Peter's Garden Centre
What to Expect:
Extended shopping hours with special holiday offerings.
Description:
Late Night Shopping at St Peter's Garden Centre offers a convenient and enjoyable experience for holiday shoppers. Browse a wide range of gifts and seasonal items under the centre's festive decorations.
Where: Worcester | More Info: Late Night Shopping at St Peter's Garden Centre
Great Malvern Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Malvern Theatres - Sleeping Beauty Pantomime
What to Expect:
Family-friendly pantomime with comedic performances and elaborate sets.
Description:
Malvern Theatres presents Sleeping Beauty, a family-friendly pantomime featuring side-splitting comedy, stunning sets, and costumes. Starring Mark James as Silly Billy, this show promises a delightful adventure for all ages.
Where: Great Malvern | More Info: Malvern Theatres - Sleeping Beauty Pantomime
Enchanted Express
What to Expect:
Private steam train compartments with a personalized Christmas experience.
Description:
Join Dame Julie Walters on a steam train journey from Bridgnorth to Highley, where you'll meet Father Christmas and other characters, receive a gift, and enjoy festive music and a Christmas tale.
Where: Bridgnorth | More Info: Enchanted Express
Festive '80s & '90s Night
What to Expect:
Nostalgic 80s and 90s music and a 3-course meal.
Description:
Join us at the Mount Pleasant Hotel for a nostalgic evening filled with 80s and 90s hits, a 3-course meal, and a DJ. Dress in your best retro outfit and get ready to dance the night away.
Where: Great Malvern | More Info: Festive '80s & '90s Night
Viennese Christmas Spectacular
What to Expect:
Classical music performance with iconic Viennese pieces.
Description:
Celebrate Christmas with a symphonic feast featuring timeless melodies by Johann Strauss, Tchaikovsky, and Brahms. Enjoy lively overtures, romantic waltzes, and vibrant rhythms that evoke the joys of childhood dreams.
Where: Worcester | More Info: Viennese Christmas Spectacular
Great Malvern Other Holiday Activities
Winter Glow
What to Expect:
Interactive light trail and indoor elf-themed crazy golf course.
Description:
Winter Glow in Malvern, Worcestershire, offers a variety of seasonal activities including ice skating, an illuminated light trail, and an indoor elf-themed crazy golf course. Meet Santa in his grotto and explore the festive fairground with new rides and Christmas events. The event also features a Christmas market and food quarter with vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-friendly options.
Where: Great Malvern | More Info: Winter Glow
Enchanted Afternoon Tea
What to Expect:
Savoring tea and treats in vintage train carriages.
Description:
Indulge in a delightful afternoon tea journey through the picturesque Severn Valley, savoring delicious treats and fine tea in beautifully restored carriages.
Where: Bridgnorth | More Info: Enchanted Afternoon Tea
Attwell Farm Park - Father Christmas and his Elves
What to Expect:
Personal encounter with Father Christmas in a cozy grotto setting.
Description:
Meet Father Christmas at Attwell Farm Park for a personal encounter in his cozy Winter Barn Grotto. Enjoy full access to the farm park, where you can explore over 80 species of animals, participate in festive activities like writing letters to Santa and making reindeer food, and interact with real-life reindeer Buddy, Holly, and Willow.
Where: Redditch | More Info: Attwell Farm Park - Father Christmas and his Elves
Little Owl Farm Park Christmas Grotto
What to Expect:
Meet Father Christmas and participate in festive activities.
Description:
Visit Father Christmas in his cozy Grotto and explore a variety of festive activities, including choosing a gift from the Elves' Toy Shop and enjoying sweet treats at Mrs. Claus' Kitchen.
Where: Evesham | More Info: Little Owl Farm Park Christmas Grotto
Worcester Cathedral Christmas Tree Festival
What to Expect:
Unique tree displays by various organizations.
Description:
Worcester Cathedral's Christmas Tree Festival features a dazzling array of Christmas trees decorated by schools, businesses, charities, and individuals. The festival is open to visitors from Thursday 5 December 2024 until Monday 6 January 2025, excluding Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Where: Worcester | More Info: Worcester Cathedral Christmas Tree Festival
Churchfields Farm Christmas Experience
What to Expect:
Personalized family visit with interactive activities.
Description:
At Churchfields Farm, families are guided by Elves through a personalized Christmas experience. They help Mrs. Claus in the kitchen, participate in an interactive show, and assist with the Elves' preparations. After an audience with Father Christmas, children can choose a toy from his toy shop and write him a letter.
Where: Droitwich | More Info: Churchfields Farm Christmas Experience
St Peter's Garden Centre Christmas Events
What to Expect:
Interactive Christmas activities with Santa and creative wreath-making.
Description:
St Peter's Garden Centre offers a variety of Christmas events, including Breakfast with Santa and a Wreath Decorating Workshop. Enjoy festive activities and seasonal treats in a welcoming environment.
Where: Worcester | More Info: St Peter's Garden Centre Christmas Events
Festive Meal & Party
What to Expect:
Delicious 3-course meal and DJ entertainment.
Description:
Join us for a fun-filled evening at Mount Pleasant Hotel, featuring a delicious 3-course meal and DJ, celebrating the holiday season with great company and festive fun.
Where: Great Malvern | More Info: Festive Meal & Party
Breakfast with Santa at St Peter's Garden Centre
What to Expect:
Breakfast table service with pre-ordered menu.
Description:
Join St Peter's Garden Centre for a delightful Breakfast with Santa, featuring a delicious breakfast, beautifully decorated tables, activity bags for the little ones, and a trip to meet Santa in his brand new North Pole Hut. Enjoy a special present and take photos with Santa.
Where: Worcester | More Info: Breakfast with Santa at St Peter's Garden Centre
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
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- Worcester (7 miles)
- Droitwich (13 miles)
- Stourport-on-Severn (16 miles)
- Evesham (16 miles)
- Hereford (17 miles)
- Gloucester (17 miles)
- Cheltenham (18 miles)
- Bromsgrove (19 miles)
- Kidderminster (19 miles)
- Redditch (21 miles)
- Stourbridge (25 miles)
- Stroud (26 miles)
- Halesowen (26 miles)
- Bartley Green (26 miles)
- Stratford-upon-Avon (27 miles)
- Brierley Hill (27 miles)
- Dudley (29 miles)
- Shirley (30 miles)
- Tipton (31 miles)
- Solihull (31 miles)
- Birmingham (31 miles)
- West Bromwich (31 miles)
- Acocks Green (32 miles)
- Aston (33 miles)
- Wednesbury (33 miles)
- Warwick (34 miles)
- Wolverhampton (34 miles)
- Washwood Heath (34 miles)
- Willenhall (35 miles)
- Wednesfield (35 miles)
- Kenilworth (35 miles)
- Walsall (36 miles)
- Royal Leamington Spa (36 miles)
- Bloxwich (38 miles)
- Sutton Coldfield (38 miles)
- Telford (39 miles)
- Yate (40 miles)
- Brownhills (40 miles)
- Chipping Sodbury (40 miles)
- Coventry (40 miles)
- Wellington (41 miles)
- Pontypool (42 miles)
- Banbury (42 miles)
- Cannock (42 miles)
- Witney (42 miles)
- Burntwood (43 miles)
- Cwmbran (43 miles)
- Mangotsfield (44 miles)
- Ebbw Vale (44 miles)
- Bedworth (44 miles)
- Lichfield (45 miles)
- Swindon (45 miles)
- Tamworth (45 miles)