Worcestershire’s Grand Manor and Spectacular Hills

This grand stately home and garden was originally a setting for summer parties in the 18th century. It was continuously occupied by the same family until the 1960s, when the National Trust acquired it. The original gardens have been recreated and are perfect for summer picnics or strolls all year round.
Tickets can be bought online.
House Monday — Sunday: 10:00-16:00
Gardens Monday — Sunday: 09:30-17:00

Sir Edward Elgar is one of the most celebrated English composers, despite having no formal training. See the musician's humble beginnings by visiting the cottage he was born at. The cottage is laid out and furnished as it would have been when Elgar's family lived there.
Ticket information is available at the National Trust website, however advance booking is not required.
Friday — Monday: 11:00-17:00

Not only is Faun a stylish contemporary cafe, it's also a bakery and deli that sells gourmet foods that you can take home. For lunch, enjoy dishes such as a broccoli, cherry tomato and goats cheese tart, or white bean and summer veg soup with house-made focaccia.
Visit the Faun website for their menu and booking details.
Monday — Tuesday: Closed Wednesday — Thursday: 09:00-16:00 Friday — Saturday: 09:00-17:00 Sunday: 09:30-16:30

The Malvern Hills dominate the countryside of Worcestershire and Herefordshire. There are many walking routes on the hills, and you can even make up your own, but the British Camp to Swinyard Hill route provides extraordinary 360-degree views. The trail begins at the British Camp car park.
Download trail information from The Malverns website.

Reward yourself after summiting the Malvern Hills at the pub just across the road from the car park. The lounge inside has a log burner fireplace for cooler months, whereas the terrace is ideal for having a drink in the sunshine during warmer weather.

Before heading out to dinner, drop by Mount Pleasant Hotel to check in and park your car for the evening.

Anupam, which opened in 1987, is one of the longest operating restaurants in Malvern — and for good reason. The restaurant offers fine Indian dining, with flavours from all across South Asia. The menu ranges from Nepalese lamb dishes to fish specialties from Goa.
Make a reservation online.
Monday — Saturday: 17:30-Late Sunday: 13:00-Last orders at 21:00

End your first day of this trip at Mount Pleasant, a family-run hotel at the foot of the Malvern Hills. The elegant building is from the Georgian era, though the rooms are furnished in a plush, modern style.