There are dedicated information posters, leaflets and displays at 4 centres. These are Bewdley Museum, Severn Valley Country Park, Malvern Hills GeoCentre; and coming shortly in August 2026 – Forestry England at Wyre Forest. Here is a little more about each centre.
Bewdley Museum is housed within an 18th-century butcher’s shambles in the heart of the Georgian town of Bewdley. Established in 1972, the museum offers an immersive journey through the town’s history, featuring a 250-year-old brass foundry, a traditional rope walk, and historic town jail cells dating back to 1802. Visitors can also explore a genuine 1940s air raid shelter and enjoy the sensory herb garden.
The museum hosts an extensive year-round programme, featuring:
- Heritage Craft Demonstrations: ongoing displays of traditional skills, including rope making and clay pipe making
- Exhibitions & Creative Workshops: a programme of temporary exhibitions in the Wyre Forest Gallery, and creative workshops such as wet felting and canal art.
- Seasonal Festivals: annual events including the Cherry Fayre, 1940s-themed heritage weekends, and Christmas craft markets.
- Educational Outreach & Guided Tours: specialist educational visits for schools focusing on WWII and Rivers, and guided walks for groups.
Severn Valley Country Park is a special place within the middle Severn valley. With the longest river in Great Britain meandering through it, the park is a home to many habitats including riverside meadows, wildflower meadows, semi natural ancient woodland and a thriving wetland with resident kingfishers. No 92 Coffee Lounge is serving delicious breakfast and lunch menus in the visitor centre. You can hook up to the free wi-fi and watch the world go by whilst enjoying a coffee and slice of cake.
The park has 2 fantastic play areas, one which features a Severn Trow in recognition of our links to the river. We have regular events with parkrun every Saturday and Nordic Walking and Wild Toddler sessions on a Wednesday. In the summer holidays, look out for children’s events and even some outdoor theatre. We have recently partnered with Field Studies Council who are now delivering pond dips, mini beast hunts and more to visiting school groups. And the cherry on the cake, is you can enjoy our GeoPark Visitor Information Point too.
The Malvern Hills GeoCentre featuring Cafe H2O is situated on the western slopes of the Hills, providing information about the Abberley and Malvern Hills Geopark, the Malvern Hills Natural Landscape, and the Malvern towns and villages. Alongside wall maps we also have some small displays of fossils and rocks from the region. The cafe serves a selection of ‘homemade’ lunches and refreshments. A range of souvenirs, maps, and postcards are also available for purchase. Facilities include an on-site free car park, disabled access, highchairs & baby-changing facilities, and free wi-fi. Assistance and well-behaved dogs are permitted inside, and we have some picnic benches and a dog bowl of water outside.
Forestry England Wyre Forest is located around 20 miles west of Birmingham. Wyre Forest provides a great opportunity for people to get outside, but it is also an important home to a variety of wildlife, and a source of home-grown timber. We see around 350,000 visitors every year, and Forestry England is responsible for maintaining our visitor facilities as well as caring for much of the wider forest. Being outdoors can help support your mental and physical wellbeing, and our team are proud to provide these opportunities at Wyre. We have three way-marked walking routes, running, cycle and horse trails, Our Room on the Broom Activity Trail, onsite café, play area, dog wash, toilets, Mobility scooter hire, venue hire and Go Ape Adventures onsite all making it a fun filled day out for all ages.
Wyre Forest is a special place for wildlife and is home to a diverse array of habitats. Many different species call Wyre home, including protected mammals, reptiles and birds. It is well known for its butterfly and moth populations – over half of all butterfly species found in the UK have been recorded here. Wyre Forest is home to a family of beavers who live within an enclosure in the heart of the forest. In 2024, we released six beavers who had been relocated from Scotland and we can’t forget our many deer that call Wyre their home.
We have lots going on over the summer months including family craft days, Geofest Activity Day, a visit from witch from Room on the Broom herself and our 3rd Wyre Waggy Dog fun day and show. To learn more follow us on our facebook page or head to our webpages : @Wyre Forest – Forestry England or https://www.forestryengland.uk/wyre-forest
