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Social Group
About the break
Monday 11 August to Friday 15 August 2025
Join the Social Breaks and Holidays Group on this highly popular mid-week break at The Abbey Hotel, Great Malvern.
- Four night, mid-week stay including dinner, bed and breakfast.
- Welcome drink with beer, larger, cider, wine or soft drink on the first evening.
- Free use of the Malvern Splash leisure complex with vouchers available at reception.
- Free on-site parking, free Wi-Fi and free porterage available throughout the break.
Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Malvern Hills in the heart of Great Malvern, this historic hotel offers elegant rooms, landscaped gardens, and fantastic views over the Vale of Evesham and the Malvern Hills. The hotel is also offering a limited number of free upgrades to an Elgar Room for early bookers. If you wish to upgrade for free, please ensure to request this at the time of booking - subject to availability.
When visiting Great Malvern, exploring the Malvern Hills is a must. The footpaths onto the hills are just a short walk from the hotel and offer stunning views and various hiking or walking trails in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Worcestershire Beacon, the highest point of the Malvern Hills, provides panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. For a more leisurely outdoor experience, head to Priory Park, where you can relax in the beautiful gardens, enjoy the duck pond, and maybe catch a performance at the bandstand on Sunday afternoon if you have added an additional night's stay to this break. There are also 80 working gas lights in the town, making for an atmospheric evening stroll, although please be aware that the streets are steep. Great Malvern also has a Gothic Victorian train station which has a good, regular train service to Hereford and Worcester.
History lovers will find plenty to do on this break. The 15th-century Abbey Gatehouse is just next door to the hotel; here you'll also find the small Museum of Local History, which offers insights into the local history and heritage of the town. The Great Malvern Priory, a beautiful historic church with impressive architecture and stained glass windows, founded in 1085, is also close by. Additionally, The Firs - The Birthplace of Sir Edward Elgar (National Trust) is located a short drive away in Lower Broadheath and celebrates the life and work of the famous composer Sir Edward Elgar. Croome Court (National Trust) is an 18th-century mansion house with a rich and varied history, including its use as RAF Defford during the Second World War. It is reachable within a half-hour drive. Discover the secrets of the airbase today in the RAF Defford Museum, located within the grounds. Also close by is The Museum of Royal Worcester, home to the largest collection of Worcester porcelain in the world; Worcester Commandery, most famous for being the Royalist Headquarters during the deciding battle of the English Civil War; and finally, RHS Old Court Nurseries and The Picton Garden. The renowned Malvern Theatres is also nearby and offers a range of plays, concerts, and films.
For motoring enthusiasts, a visit to the Morgan Motor Company is highly recommended. Here, you can tour the factory where these iconic cars are made. Nearby, Eastnor Castle offers the Eastnor Land Rover Experience, as well as the chance to explore the picturesque grounds and fascinating history. Please note that pre-booking is necessary for both of these places. The Three Counties Showground is another notable venue, hosting a variety of events and shows throughout the year, including the Western Motorhome and Campervan Show on 15 to 17 August 2025.
There are also a number of wine, beer, and cider tours and tastings nearby. For wine, head to Astley Vineyard in Stourport-on-Severn or Three Choirs Vineyards (England's oldest vineyard) in Newent - both are about a 40-minute drive from the hotel. For beer, The Hop Shed Tap Room is just a 15-minute drive from the hotel. Here you can sample the local beers where the hops are grown and the beer is brewed. Finally, for cider, Westons Cider Mill offers tours and tastings as well as Shire Horse Experience days!
To find out more about things to do in The Malverns, please click here to go to the Visit The Malverns website.
Included in this break are four nights of three-course, three-choice dinners followed by tea and coffee, plus full English buffet breakfasts each morning. A welcome drink is also included on the first evening. Any special dietary requirements should be discussed with the hotel when booking.
Car parking is free for hotel guests, and there is also a long-stay car park nearby. Guests can also collect complimentary vouchers from reception to use the sauna, gym, and swimming pool at the Malvern Splash Leisure Complex across the park. Swimming times are limited and guests are required to provide their own towels. For more information, please see the Malvern Splash Leisure Complex website here or contact them directly.
For any queries regarding this break, please contact the Social Breaks and Holidays Group on social@boundless.co.uk.
Price
£325 per person based on two sharing a double or twin room
Single-bedded room supplement is £15 per room, per night (subject to availability)
Single-occupancy of a Standard Double-bedded room supplement is £30 per room, per night
Upon booking, full contact information with card details must be given but no deposit will be taken at that time.
Room Upgrades
First 10 Elgar King Room without supplement.
Additional Elgar King Rooms available at a supplement of £20 per room, per night
Executive Room upgrade available at a supplement of £50 per room, per night
Club Room upgrade available at a supplement of £60 per room, per night
Additional Nights - must be booked in advance
Add Sunday 10 August night on B&B basis for £90 single occupancy and £100 double occupancy
Add Friday 15 August night on B&B basis for £130 single occupancy and £140 double occupancy
Booking
To book, please contact Abbey Hotel Reservations on 01684 892332 quoting ‘110825BOUN’.
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The Abbey Hotel, Abbey Road, Great Malvern, Malvern WR14 3ET