The Original Artwork Store

The Original Artwork Store sits just outside Malvern, a straightforward gallery space where local and regional artists sell their work directly. It's the kind of place you stumble upon if you're exploring the town properly rather than passing through, and that's rather the point - this isn't a major attraction with banners and queues, it's a working studio and retail space rolled into one.

Inside you'll find paintings, prints, sculptures, and craft pieces, mostly from artists with genuine connections to the area. The stock rotates, so what you see depends on when you visit and what the current roster of makers has produced. It feels purposefully low-key, which means it won't overwhelm you or eat up half a day, but it's worth an hour if you're keen on original art and aren't looking for a sanitised gallery experience.

Art collectors and makers will get the most from it. Families with young children might find it a bit static unless they're already art-inclined. It works particularly well if you're based at one of the nearby parks - Malvern Hills Caravan and Motorhome Club or Bluebell Retreat Glamping are both within two miles - and want a proper wander around town alongside visits to the priory and the surrounding hills.

You'll need to check opening hours before you head out, as details aren't readily available online. Worth the detour if you're in Malvern already, though don't build a whole day around it.