Geopark Partners

astinton — Wed, 20 May 2009 17:12:00 +0100

The Abberley and Malvern Hills Geopark is run by a partnership of 15 local, regional and national organisations:

Abberley Hills Preservation Society

Bewdley Museum

Bewdley Museum is situated in a historic Butchers Shambles. Fascinating displays give an insight into the history of Bewdley and the trades and crafts of the Wyre Forest area. Plenty to see and do for the whole family, brass foundry, jails, resident crafts people, air raid shelter tours, varied exhibitions and events, lovely gardens & café.

Cob House

Forestry Commission

Gloucestershire Geology Trust

Gloucestershire Geology Trust (GGT) is a registered charity, a founder member of The Geology Trusts and one of the leading geoconservation organisations in the country. The Trust was set up in 1992, with the aim of surveying and recording Regionally Important Geological Sites (RIGS). GGT also carry out conservation work on important geological sites; they hold the Geological Records Centre for the county; produce a variety of publications; run a highly successful Rock & Fossil Roadshow programme and offer a variety of events throughout the year.

Herefordshire Heritage Services

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Earth Heritage Trust

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Earth Heritage Trust (H&W EHT) are a non-profit organisation that aims to record, promote and protect geology and landscape, and to raise awareness of this Earth Heritage by engaging the public in educational programmes. The Trust has produced a series of 'Explore' self guiding trails. H&W EHT are committed to promoting and safeguarding the geodiversity of the two counties for all the residents of, and visitors to, Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Malvern Hills Conservators

The Malvern Hills are management by the Malvern Hills Conservators, a public body established by Act of parliament in 1884 making it one of the country’s oldest conservation bodies. The Hills Conservators are charged with the following primary tasks.

To keep the Hills and commons as open space for the recreation and enjoyment of the public
Preserve the natural aspect of the Hills and commons which we take today to be conservation
To protect the rights of commoners
To prevent encroachment (loss of land)

The main challenge to day is catering for the million or so visitors and balancing the conservation needs of the Hills for the future.

Worcestershire Outdoor & Environmental Learning Service (Malvern Hills Outdoor Education Centre)

Severn Valley Railway

Shropshire Councill

Shropshire Council are proud to be part of the Abberley and Malvern Hills Geopark. Severn Valley Country Park sits in a prominent position in the Severn valley in an area of particular geological significance. The geology of the valley has been exploited through sandstone quarrying and coal mining over many years. This left a landscape scarred by industry. After a massive land reclamation scheme, Severn Valley Country Park was born. It is now a thriving 126 acre Green Flag award-winning park. With a large car park, teashop, visitor centre and toilets as well as a childrens play area it is a great day out for all the family. The waymarked walking routes mean that the park is a fantastic gateway for exploring the Geopark. The Geopark Way passes through the park for those who prefer longer walks! Contact the park on 01746 781192.

Shropshire Geological Society

The objectives of the Society are to advance the education of the public and to promote research in geology and allied sciences, more specifically in Shropshire and adjacent areas, in particular but not exclusively by: a) organising lectures, discussions, field excursions, exhibits and displays, b) promoting the recording and conservation of sites of geological interest.

University of Worcester

Woolhope Naturalist's Field club Geology Section

Worcestershire Museums

Abberley & Malvern Hills Geopark

Geopark Partners