Malvern Hills GeoCentre
Malvern Hills GeoCentre
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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The Malvern Hills GeoCentre is a technology based visitor information centre situated with stunning views on the western slopes of the Malvern Hills. Use the interactive ipads, large video wall and wall maps to find out about the archeology, geology, water, nature, walks and history of the Malvern Hills. Cafe H2O within the Centre serves a range of locally sourced or homemade refreshments and sells maps & souvenirs. Free wifi.
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bossyboots53
Warlingham, UK5 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
Wonderful views and walks a car park at the centre from which you can walk
Up to see the beautiful views
Up to see the beautiful views
Written 25 October 2023
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gary19191
Potters Bar, UK81 contributions
Apr 2023
Geocentre is a misnomer. The displays on geology are minimal. with a couple of maps and a derisory few rocks. If you go there thinking you are going to find anything meaningful about the local geology then forget it. This is really just a bog-standard cafe in relatively nice local surroundings. In saying that there were no customers in the cafe but the car park was full, so parking is a pain. Calling it the Geocentre is misleading. Call it wat it is- e.g. 'The Geocentre Cafe' and be up front about the sparsity of information.
Written 21 April 2023
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Darren C
Redditch, UK365 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
A afternoon out walking on the Malvern Hills, decided to stop off at our usual pit stop for some light refreshment. Unfortunately on this occasion not the usual level of service, accepting the current position and the fact that it may have been a busy day... it's no excuse for poor customer service. Service with a smile NOT!
Parted with £13.20 for two T's and two rounds of sani's, wow! It must have been for the tub of butter on them.
We sat outside, litter bins over flowing and the dog's water normally a nice touch looked disgusting...
Maybe just an off day....
Parted with £13.20 for two T's and two rounds of sani's, wow! It must have been for the tub of butter on them.
We sat outside, litter bins over flowing and the dog's water normally a nice touch looked disgusting...
Maybe just an off day....
Written 31 August 2020
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invictagunner
england46 contributions
Jan 2020
Good quality snacks. Very convenient location. Can be a bit slow when busy or a group arrives. Overall well worth a visit.
Written 27 January 2020
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GuitarTutorK
Stamford, UK90 contributions
Oct 2019 • Family
Should start by saying we didn’t eat here but came specifically to hire their local walking trail guidebooks. They were brilliant, 2 excellent varied and family friendly walks covering the local countryside and hills. Service very friendly. Seems like a great place to eat too considering how busy it was when we returned the maps later on!
Written 21 October 2019
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Darren L
Wareham, UK147 contributions
Jul 2019 • Solo
Arrived on a Wednesday early but the cafe was closed. The have a car charging point which I plugged into and went for a walk. Left my number in the car in case it was a problem. Had a call from a lady who wanted me to remove my car so I walked back to pick up the car. I don't think the centre manager was overly impressed with me using the charger, which you could argue was a bit cheeky. As a driver of a Electric only vehicle and the fact this is a technology centre with a slant toward the ecology, I wrongly assumed I would be OK to charge, it is a pity I wasn't able to reciprocate with a coffee although the manager was dubious to this (I actually really did fancy a coffee). Anyway, just a note of thanks for the charge I did get, I apologise for parking like a bit of a idiot and sorry I misunderstood the facility. Could I ask on behalf of other EV drivers, that you turn off the charger if you don't want us to use it. No one like an altercation, regardless how calm and friendly is was.
I look forward to coming back and enjoying some carrot cake! I have put a not on ZapMap to warn other drivers to the policy.
I look forward to coming back and enjoying some carrot cake! I have put a not on ZapMap to warn other drivers to the policy.
Written 31 July 2019
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mark h
Evesham, UK73 contributions
Mar 2018 • Friends
stopped off here on a freezing cold walk the cafe is in a great postion whilst walking the malvern hills food and drink was excellent lots of local information of hills and surrounding countryside the staff are very friendly and prices very reasonable would definitely visit again .
Written 18 March 2018
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Francis C
Lymington, UK786 contributions
Mar 2018 • Friends
We came upon this facility quite by accident. We had spent a delightful morning walking The Malvern Hills, and weary, and in need of some refreshments, we took to the car and drove along to see what we could find.
We hadn't gone far when we saw the sign for this place. From the outside it looks a little uninviting, but by peering through a small window I could see cakes and tea pots, and so in we went.
It's an interesting centre, well equipped to the needs of walkers, with lots of information on large coloured wall maps, and the most delightful video wall which projects some amazing local photographs.
I'm not sure of the ownership of this facility, but I imagine it's run and staffed by a local charity, and it clearly offers brilliant opportunities to young people with learning difficulties. But what a cheerful and wonderfully friendly bunch they are.
The food was excellent. delicious home made soup, lovely sandwiches and excellent cake.
Worth a visit, and worthy of your support for any number of reasons.
Give it a try.
We hadn't gone far when we saw the sign for this place. From the outside it looks a little uninviting, but by peering through a small window I could see cakes and tea pots, and so in we went.
It's an interesting centre, well equipped to the needs of walkers, with lots of information on large coloured wall maps, and the most delightful video wall which projects some amazing local photographs.
I'm not sure of the ownership of this facility, but I imagine it's run and staffed by a local charity, and it clearly offers brilliant opportunities to young people with learning difficulties. But what a cheerful and wonderfully friendly bunch they are.
The food was excellent. delicious home made soup, lovely sandwiches and excellent cake.
Worth a visit, and worthy of your support for any number of reasons.
Give it a try.
Written 14 March 2018
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Thank you for your lovely review and comments about our Centre. Indeed, Cafe H2O within the GeoCentre is operated by team Jamboree, a co-operative of adult members each of whom have a learning disability. They really enjoy the experience of preparing and serving refreshments, and so they will be delighted to read your kind review.
Written 16 March 2018
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Tigi_Higgins
Mendip Hills Somerset764 contributions
Jan 2018 • Couples
We visited because we had a tramper mobility scooter booked to collect and had a wonderful walk up to the Beacon is extremely cold temperatures so were glad the cafe was there on our return with hot Leek and Potato Soup. Lovely cafe with good healthy food, would have liked to buy a postcard or two but there didn't appear to be any although lots of info on guide books and local geology which was interesting. Will definitely return in the summer when its warmer
Written 7 January 2018
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Thank you for visiting and we're pleased you enjoyed the use of the Tramper and that you were able to warm up with our 'homemade' soup on your return. We look forward to welcoming you back later in the summer!
Written 9 January 2018
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Jo R
3 contributions
Aug 2017 • Solo
Coffee snacks or light lunches in a really interesting and informative environment and of course views of the hills and across to the Black mountains and Wales.
Written 6 November 2017
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Thank you for taking the time to post a review and we're pleased you found the Centre informative. Hope to see you again in the future...
Written 9 November 2017
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
ShropshireHelly
Cleobury Mortimer, UK24 contributions
Do you allow well behaved dogs on leads? Thank you.
Adrian B
Great Malvern, UK
Thank you for query. Unfortunately we do not allow dogs inside the Cafe / GeoCentre, unless they are assistance dogs, but we do have a tie point just outside with water bowl and external seating.
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