Residents are being encouraged to shop local this Christmas and enjoy a number of festive events in and around Malvern.
This year, a packed programme of Christmas events and local shopping opportunities will be available across Great Malvern, Upton-upon-Severn, Tenbury Wells, and the surrounding areas.
The festive celebrations include markets, light switch-ons, pantomimes, and a range of family-friendly activities.
People are also being encouraged to take the Shop Local Challenge to support independent businesses in the area.
Shoppers can participate in a festive social media competition with a chance to win a hamper filled with local gifts and experiences.
To enter, shoppers need to take a photo of themselves at a local business, post it on Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok, and tag @visitthemalverns.
Shoppers are encouraged to share their festive shopping experiences at as many local businesses as possible.
Residents are being encouraged to shop local this Christmas (Image: Graham Oliver)
The Christmas season will kick off in Great Malvern and surrounding areas with the Winter Glow at Three Counties running from November 20 to December 31, the Great Malvern Christmas Light Switch-On takes place on November 21, the Malvern Link Christmas Festivities and Light Switch-On on November 27, and the Great Malvern Christmas Market on November 28.
The Aladdin pantomime at Malvern Theatres will run from December 10 to January 3, and A Christmas Carol by the Malvern Theatre Players will be performed at the Coach House Theatre from December 16 to 19.
There will also be late-night shopping on November 26.
In Upton-upon-Severn, the Christmas Light Switch-On and the Upton Extravaganza at the Memorial Hall will both take place on November 27, while Christmas at the Museum is scheduled for November 28.
Tenbury Wells will host a range of festive activities, including writing letters to Santa on November 14, the Christmas Light Switch-On and Golden Ticket announcement on November 21, the Tenbury Mistletoe Festival, Santa Parade, and Smarty Pants Indoor Market on December 5, and the Jack and the Beanstalk pantomime from December 11 to 31.
The Tenbury Town Band Christmas Concert will take place at Tenbury High Ormiston Academy on December 5, and the Christmas Charity Tractor Road Run is scheduled for December 19.
For more information visit visitthemalverns.org/christmas.
