Geopark Partners

astinton — Wed, 20 May 2009 17:12:51 +0100

The Abberley and Malvern Hills Geopark is run by a partnership of 17 local, regional and national organisations:

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.

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.

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.

Malvern Hills Conservators

The Malvern Hills are owned and managed by the Malvern Hills Conservators, a public body and charity established by Act of Parliament in 1884. The Hills Conservators are charged with the following duties:

They shall preserve the natural aspect and conserve the land
They shall keep the land open for public enjoyment
They will prevent encroachment
They wil protect commoners interests

The main challenge today is to balance the need of conservation with that of recreation. In carrying out their duties of custodianship and management they may enlist the assistance of other organisation with an interest in the Malvern Hills.

Forestry Commission

Abberley Hills Preservation Society

University of Worcester

Bridgnorth District council (now part of Shropshire Unitary authority)

Worcestershire County Museum

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.

Gloucester City Art Gallery and Museum

Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum

Worcestershire Outdoor & Environmental Learning Service (Bishops Wood Centre)

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

Severn Valley Railway

Arley Arboretum

Arley Arboretum is one of the oldest Arboretums in Great Britain. Tucked away in the beautiful countryside of the Worcestershire and Shropshire borders near Bewdley, it boasts more than 300 species of trees in formal and informal plantings and gardens. The collection includes many rare and spectacular domestic and exotic trees. Nestling in the Severn Valley and overlooking the river, it has been growing and maturing in this idyllic setting for two centuries.

Herefordshire Heritage Services

Abberley & Malvern Hills Geopark

Geopark Partners