Outstanding matchplay, exceptional facilities, and unforgettable memories
Malvern College Cricket Festival
3rd to 22nd August 2026
Over the years, the Malvern College Cricket Festival has earned its reputation as one of the UK's most respected youth girls cricket events. Set beneath the stunning Malvern Hills, the festival brings together county and country-level teams for competitive cricket and the camaraderie that makes touring team cricket so special.
Festival Programme 2026
The 2026 programme comprises four festivals across August, all hosted at Malvern College's spectacular campus:
U14 Girls
3rd to 6th August
4 teams, 3 days play
20 yard pitch
U16 Girls (Festival B)
19th to 22nd August
4 teams, 3 days of play
20 yard pitch
U13 Girls
10th to 13th August
4 or 8 teams, 3 days play
19 yard pitch
U16 Girls (Festival A)
16th to 19th August
4 teams, 3 days of play
20 yard pitch
Arrival day schedule
Staff arrive at 2.30pm, with players following at 3.30pm. Once bags are dropped in the boarding houses, there's time for a welcome swim in Malvern's fantastic pool - the perfect way to recover from the journey and get players ready for the cricket ahead.
​
First matches typically start between 9.30am and 10.30am, with match length and format tailored to each age group. The structure allows for flexibility if weather intervenes, and teams benefit from access to excellent indoor sports halls when needed.
What Your Players Experience
Every festival is designed to give players maximum matchplay in a supportive, competitive environment. Here's what's included:
Off the pitch:
-
Accommodation in Malvern College's boarding houses (residential options)
-
Three meals daily in College dining facilities
-
A mounted team photo for every player – a lasting memento of their festival experience
-
The experience and camaraderie of touring team cricket in a setting players will remember for years
On the pitch:
-
Superb matchplay on professionally maintained pitches against similar-standard opposition
-
Access to cricket nets throughout the festival
-
Indoor sports hall available for training and wet-weather contingency
Pricing and how to book
Standard festival cost: £250 per player (incl. VAT)
Each team should bring a minimum of two staff members of the same gender, at the same rate as players.
Ready to enter your team?
Complete the online form for each festival you wish to enter. Once your application is accepted, we'll send you a booking form and contract. Return the signed contract with your £500 deposit, and your place is fully confirmed.
​
Places fill quickly every year. We encourage early applications to secure your preferred dates.
Why Teams Return to Malvern
Outstanding pitches in a stunning location
Malvern College sits beneath the Malvern Hills, with pitches maintained to the highest standards by experienced groundstaff – true bounce, consistent pace, and surfaces that reward good cricket.
A supportive environment that builds both skills and confidence
The festival atmosphere strikes the perfect balance between genuine competition and positive development. Players test themselves against top opposition while growing in confidence and discovering what they're capable of under pressure.
Facilities that match the ambition
Beyond the pitches, teams benefit from extensive nets, modern boarding houses, excellent dining facilities, and indoor spaces that keep cricket flowing when weather intervenes.
The touring experience that shapes young cricketers
Your players experience genuine touring team cricket – the intensity of consecutive days' play, bonds formed in boarding houses, and the celebration of brilliant performances. These are the memories that shape young cricketers.
Visiting Parents and Families
The Malvern College Cricket Festival welcomes families to attend and enjoy watching their children compete in this stunning setting.
A beautiful place to spend a few days
The College grounds are spectacular – immaculate playing fields backed by the Malvern Hills, with plenty of space to watch matches in comfort. Between games, families can explore Malvern's charming town centre (just minutes away), with its independent shops, cafés, and restaurants. The Malvern Hills themselves offer wonderful walks with views across three counties.
Easy to visit for a summer break
Malvern is well-connected by road and rail, with Worcester just 20 minutes away. There's excellent accommodation nearby, from country house hotels to family-friendly B&Bs. Many families make the festival part of a broader visit to the Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon, or the beautiful countryside of Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
​
If your family is coming along to watch, they'll find Malvern a welcoming and genuinely enjoyable place to spend a few days of summer.
