Local Area

 

Hanley Swan
Hanley Swan

(taken November 2003)
 The centre of the village features an attractive pool stocked with water plants and ducks and holds great appeal for both artists and visitors to the area. Just across the road is the well equipped stores and the bakery.

Yew Tree House bed & breakfast provides high quality accommodation and is set in an award winning traditional English village nestled at the foot of the Malvern Hills. Hanley Swan was voted winner of the Worcestershire Best Kept Village Competition in 2000.

The local pub, aptly named the Swan Inn provide excellent  bar meals, and overlooks the village green which is complete with an ancient oak tree.

 


 

Exploring Malvern
Malvern Hills
Voted the 2nd best place to live in the entire Country Malvern itself has a lot to offer any visitor to the area.  Naturally the well known Malvern Hills attract visitors all through the year and are suited for short walks or long treks. Sample the breathtaking views towards the Black Mountains in Wales, with the rolling Herefordshire countryside between. It is easy to understand why Elgar gained inspiration for his works from these Hills. Why not visit the spectacular Eastnor Castle lying on the Herefordshire side of the hills?
 Malvern water and the water cure originate from the high quality water drawn from the Hills and both have a history dating back well over a century.

Malvern Theatres in recent years were treated to a multi-million pound refurbishment and now offer high quality shows.  Malvern Priory boasts one of the largest 15th Century stained glass windows in any parish church. Malvern is the home of the classic Morgan sports car which is still handmade by the same family using traditional methods. There are a number of excellent restaurants and pubs in and around Malvern offering a wide choice of cuisine.
For those with classical music interests Malvern is also the home the English Symphony Orchestra and the outstanding musician Nigel Kennedy.
Theatres

     Further Afield
Worcester Cathedral
  Hanley Swan makes an excellent base for those wishing to explore the area. To the North just 8 miles away lies the City of Worcester with its Civil War history, its spectacular Cathedral, its famous Royal Worcester Porcelain factory shops and an excellent City shopping centre. For sports enthusiasts visit Worcester Warriors Rugby Club and Worcestershire County Cricket Club both providing home ground for National and International stars.

To the South is Cheltenham Spa and Gloucester with its historic docks.

To the East is Warwick with its famous Castle and Stratford-upon-Avon with its Shakespearian history.

To the West over the Hills lie the market towns of Ledbury and Ross-on-Wye (the gateway to South Wales set on the banks of the River Wye). The City of Hereford is just 22 miles with its ancient Cathedral providing a home for the 'Mappa Mundi'.