Cheltenham became famous as a Spa in the late 18th century. The delightful market town of Pershore is located on the banks of the River Avon and is famous for its Georgian architecture in Bridge Street and Broad Street. Overlooked by the Cotswold Hills, in the lush Severn valley, the city of Gloucester is perfectly located and easily accessible, from all corners of the country. Whatever you're length of stay, you'll find there's so much to see and do. The name Malvern is derived from the ancient British language spoken by the people who lived in the area about 2000 years ago, before the Roman invasion.
Distances shown are in a direct line.
Distances by road will be longer. Britains first jet aircraft was designed, built and first flew from an airfield near Gloucester on 8th April 1941. God has been worshipped on this site for over 1300 years. At first, there was a small Anglo-Saxon monastery founded by Prince Osric. Early in the 11th century, Benedictine monks came to live and work here.