Dates: Friday, 10th November to Monday, 13th November 2023 Autumn Price: £400 per person, 3 nights accommodation, dinner, bed and breakfast. Discounted places and help with the costs of travel are available, so please ask. Are you visually impaired and would love to explore the beauty of the town of Malvern nestling at the foot of the Malvern Hills? Malvern is rich in history from its mediaeval Priory to the Victorian heritage around the famous water cure and Malvern water. You will stay in the Victorian built Copper Beech Bed and Breakfast which is walking distance into the centre of the town.
The experience included:
3 nights dinner, bed and breakfast in Copper Beech Bed and Breakfast, a lovely Victorian house built at the foot of the Malvern Hills.
Accommodation on a twin sharing basis. All rooms have ensuite facilities.
The provision of one-to-one guides throughout the weekend.
Transport from Great Malvern, the local railway station.
Guide dogs were welcome.
Itinerary
Friday
Arrive around 4.00 pm.
Check into your room and orientation by one of the Sense Adventures guides.
Gather in the lounge area for tea and cake.
Evening meal in Copper Beech and socialising.
Saturday
After a nourishing breakfast we spend the day on the Malvern Hills with a walk of around 7 miles including a picnic on the Hills.
Paths are generally well maintained but may be slightly steep and uneven in parts, so walkers should be of a reasonable level of fitness. Good hiking shoes or boots will be needed.
Return to the Copper Beech Bed and Breakfast around 4.00 pm. Evening meal in Copper Beech, with live music TBC
Sunday
Breakfast followed by a short walk of around 4 miles on the Malvern Hills accompanied by guides on one-to-one basis.
Afternoon visit to Elgar’s Birthplace with talk and music by National Trust volunteer. Additionally we will enjoy the Elgar Study Exhibition, The Birthplace Cottage, Cottage Garden and Visitor Centre.
Rosemary (November 2023 at The Copper Beech Hotel) I know I attempted to thank each of my guides at the time, but it wasn’t possible to convey how much I appreciated your help and support. I never dreamed I would be able to walk over hills again, and to walk those Malverns was an absolute joy. A big thank you to such a wonderful group of people for giving your time, energy and patience, we could not do without you!
Chris (November 2023 at The Copper Beech Hotel) Activities and arrangements were thoroughly thought through, enjoyable and well organized.
Debbie P (November 2023 at The Copper Beech Hotel) I have been involved with Sense Adventures for what must be about six or seven years by now. The First activity I attended was a yoga day and I’m not going to lie, I had a bad attack of pre-match nerves. I needn’t have worried however. I had the most fantastic day and went on to join the monthly walks and I’ve even attended three holidays. I’ve met so many wonderful people from so many diverse walks of life and become very fond of you all. Without you, these activities would not be possible. You all bring such joy and I feel so incredibly privileged to have met you all and I’ve had so many laughs. You are all invaluable to us and I would like to take this opportunity to send to you all my heart felt gratitude for the time you’ve devoted to Sense Adventures.
Debbie C (November 2023 at The Copper Beech Hotel) It’s hard to pick just one best part of the holiday. I think the main I thing I got from the holiday was how enjoyable it was again to be able to go outdoors and be able to go walking in new exciting places. It was so freeing and relaxing. It has helped me gain confidence in doing things which are more challenging for VIs. The other parts I enjoyed were meeting a wonderful bunch of people and chatting to other VIs and sharing information and experiences and also to the lovely guides.