Tours of Malvern that have been getting five-star reviews on Tripadvisor are taking place throughout the summer.

The Official Malvern Town Walking Tours are organised by Malvern Civic Society and take place at 10.30am on Mondays and Saturdays.

Starting at the Tourist Information Centre in Lyttelton Well, Church Street, they last 90 minutes and take in much of Great Malvern’s fascinating history.

As the civic society puts it: “Join a tour and you’ll hear tales of the famous patients and infamous scandals of the 19th Century Water Cure, the ‘boffins’ who played such an important part in the Second World War, the life and times of Sir Edward Elgar, the origins of the ancient Priory, and the town’s connections with Narnia and The Lord of the Rings.”

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The tours run until September 30. You can book via the Tourist Information Centre, by calling 01684 892289 or online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/malvern-civic-society

Due to the hilly nature of the town, the walks are not suitable for those with mobility issues. 

All guides are volunteers and tours are subject to their availability.