Explore beneath the surface... 700 million years of Earth history: one spectacular destination. The rocks tell a fascinating story of continental collisions, shallow tropical seas, hot deserts, tropical swamps, coastal lagoons, ice sheets and polar deserts. These changes in ancient depositional environments have produced the diverse landscapes that can be seen in the Geopark today.

The Abberley & Malvern Hills Geopark has an incredible legacy left by an extraordinary geological past. Our hills and valleys, our flora and fauna, our communities and industrial heritage - all owe a great deal to our underlying geology. From imposing Iron Age hill forts to the remains of 20th century coal mining... throughout the Geopark you will find evidence of how human activity has shaped our landscape.

Geology and ecology are inextricably linked. The often intimate relationship between geology and flora is an important factor in understanding the ecology of the Geopark. To enjoy this rich biodiversity, why not visit one of the many national and local nature reserves or take a peaceful walk through diverse natural landscapes?

The unique landscapes in the Geopark have inspired artists and composers of past and present. Hills and valleys provide the backdrop for past and contemporary cultural events...

The Geopark is a place where a range of passions from art to social history may be indulged...