St. Ann's Well

St. Ann's Well is a stone building from 1813 in the Malvern Hills with a carved marble spout that releases natural spring water from beneath the hills. The water flows continuously and is free for visitors to drink or collect.

The well house was constructed in 1813, but the spring itself gained attention in 1745 when Dr. John Wall, a Worcestershire physician, published research on its mineral composition. His findings helped establish the water as a valued resource beyond local knowledge.

The site carries the name of Saint Anne, mother of Mary, though local legends also connect it to Anu, an ancient Celtic water goddess. Today visitors encounter traces of both traditions in how people approach the spring as a source of spiritual and physical renewal.

The well is freely accessible and sits on a hillside with views across the surrounding landscape. A vegetarian café at the site operates Friday through Sunday and offers outdoor seating where you can eat while enjoying the hilltop setting.

A blind musician named George Pullen performed daily at the well from 1880 for fifty years, playing harmonium and dulcitone to visitors and passersby. His long presence became part of the site's identity for several generations.

Location: Malvern

GPS coordinates: 52.11000,-2.33415

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:02