Useful information
Defibrillators
There is a defibrillator located on the outside of Welland Primary School. See map here.
Shops
Welland Village Store
Opening times:
Monday-Friday: 7am-7pm
Saturday: 7am-6pm
Sunday: 8am-2pm
Welland Social Space and Library
An official Worcestershire Library with 1000s of brilliant books to borrow. Books can be reserved online via the Worcestershire Libraries website and then collected locally in Welland.
Free hot drinks and biscuits are available, as well as free wifi, children’s activities including lego and colouring, magazines and more.
Opening times:
Mondays: 2.00PM – 4.00PM
Tuesdays: 8.30AM – 09.45AM
Thursdays: 10.00AM – 12 PM
(Closed on Bank Holidays and Christmas week)
For more information click here.
Welland Residents Charity
Welland Residents Charity looks to help local people who would benefit from a bit of financial assistance. They offer one-off grants to give a helping hand when needed. In the last year, they have made donations to the community larder in St James’ Church, given vouchers for use in the village store at Christmas, assisted one resident with help with bills, and helped to buy some books for a young resident about to go to university. If you are in need of help and would like to apply, please email clare.adams56@gmail.com with your request. To be eligible you must live in Welland. Each application is considered by the trustees on its merits. The modest grants are not means tested and are aimed at those in need.
Community Larder
For those in need of help with food in these difficult times, Welland Community Larder is available inside St James’ Church, open 9am to 4pm daily.
Welland against Food Waste
A new initiative in 2025, thanks to the support of Marks & Spencer and volunteer Martin Lawrence. There is a free food giveaway at 10am on Sunday mornings of surplus M&S food that would otherwise go to landfill. It’s generally fresh food such as milk, bread, pastries, chilled ready meals and salads that’s still within its “Use By” date.
Welland Brass-Rubbing Trail
Thanks to generous grant-funding from Malvern Hills National Landscape, the Parish Council have created a Brass-Rubbing activity trail around Welland. There are 12 posts located around the village, each with a brass-rubbing plaque, an interesting animal fact and a quiz question. For more information, an activity sheet and trail map click here.
Community Cinema
Welland Community Cinema Club is run by a group of volunteers with the support of Little Malvern and Welland Parish Council and Saint James’ Parish Church Welland. They show a diverse range of films, as well as screenings of National Theatre Live. Previous showings have included Mission Impossible, Oppenheimer, Matilda the Musical, Elvis, Dear England (NTL) and Nye (NTL).
For more information about future screenings visit the Welland Community Cinema website.
Tickets can be bought at the door via cash or card and there is a licensed bar and refreshments available for purchase in the interval.
Places to eat and drink
Cafe @ St James
Located in St James’s Church, a volunteer led café, serving tea, coffee, cakes, toast and teacakes.
Opening times: Friday 11am-2pm
The Inn at Welland
“The Inn at Welland is an award-winning family restaurant offering quality British cuisine and picturesque views of the Malvern Hills… serving delicious, refined dishes and providing an impeccable service within a warm, modern setting.”
Marlbank Inn
The Marlbank has been taken over by the new residency Andy’s Grill Bar. With a great selection of cask ales, craft beers, gins and single malts. Serving bar snacks, Indian food and more.
Transport links
Welland is served by the new Worcestershire On Demand (WOD) bus service. This offers an alternative transport option to fixed route public transport services, facilitating transport within a zoned area and to specific ‘Points of Interest’ outside of the zone. A bus picks you up at your request, changing its route so that all passengers can get to where they need to go. It operates from 7am to 7pm Monday-Saturday. Journeys can be booked using the Worcestershire on Demand app (see the website) or by phoning 01905 846180 (9am Mon-Fri).
For information about fixed bus timetables (including the 363 and 365 route) please see bus timetables on this website.
Community Action run weekly buses from Malvern to Tewkesbury (Wednesday) and a Malvern to Upton circular route (Friday), both which go via Welland. This is a ring and book service only – more information on their website.
Churches
St. James’ Church Welland
Church of England.
Little Malvern Priory
Church of England.
St Wulstan’s Church
Catholic.
Schools and preschools:
Welland Pre-school
Independent Pre-school offering tailored care to children aged 2-5 yrs. Based in Welland with no catchment requirements, they welcome families from all over Worcestershire.
Welland Primary School
“Welland Primary School aims to provide every child with an excellent educational experience, which is enjoyable, stimulating and safe enabling them to reach their full potential.”
GP surgeries
We are in the catchment area for Upton Surgery. There are also a number of GP surgeries in Malvern who may accept the registration of new ‘Out of Area’ patients.
Bin collection
For information about waste and recycling, including bin collection calendar, see the Malvern Hills website. Black (household waste) and Green (recycling) bins are collecting on alternate weeks. You can also pay for a Brown garden waste bin. If you’re not able to place your bin at the edge of your property on your own because of age or disability, you can request an assisted collection from your property. See more details on the website above.