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Tewkesbury

Tewkesbury

A Beautiful

Riverside Town

Welcome to our extraordinary riverside town. We look forward to making you welcome!

To get a full appreciation of the town’s local history, visit the Heritage Centre and use state of the art portable guides and interactive games to take you from the earliest settlers, through the Wars of the Roses, the Civil War, the industrial revolution and into the present day.

There are more fascinating finds at the Town Museum, hosted in one of only two surviving 17th Century houses in Tewkesbury. A visit to the John Moore Museum will reveal an extensive natural history collection featuring specimens of the mammals and birds native to our countryside, woodlands, wetlands and farmland.

A walk further along the Heritage Trail will take you along Church Street and Barton Street where you can explore Tewkesbury's famous network of alleyways and the medieval old town.

High Street Shopping

From there, head to the High Street where you'll find an eclectic mix of shops to explore ranging from familiar brand names to specialist independent retailers who will be more than happy to share their expertise and help you find exactly what you’re looking for.

When it’s time for a drink and a bite to eat, there is an extensive choice of cafes, tea rooms, pubs, take-aways and restaurants.

Don't forget to try our world famous Tewkesbury Mustard! It has been used for centuries to add a fiery kick to a host of savoury dishes.

For the drama and entertainment of the stage and screen, take time to visit the Roses Theatre located in the heart of the town

For more family fun seek out Tewkesbury Leisure centre with its 2 swimming pools, gym and indoor climbing wall. On the outskirts of Tewkesbury you'll discover Sherdons pirate Adventure Golf course and only 1 1/2 miles away Croft Farm Water Leisure park

All year round in Tewkesbury there is a wide range of events including weekly market, annual Food & Drink Festival, the renowned Medieval Festival, popular Mop Fair as well as host of vintage festivals, sporting events and celebrations.

To make the most of your time with us, why not extend your visit?  There are plenty of places to stay in Tewkesbury to suit all tastes and budgets including hotels, guest houses, bed & breakfasts, self-catering cottages and camping & caravan sites.

Tewkesbury is a very dog friendly town.  It is a wonderful location for you to enjoy walks with your dog.  Additionally, they are warmly welcomed into many shops, cafes, pubs and bed & breakfasts.  Make sure to bring your dog along when you explore the historic town.

Tewkesbury’s central location at junction 9 of the M5 motorway, good road, rail and coach links also make it a great base to tour the area. Within striking distance are the rolling landscape and honey-coloured houses of the Cotswolds, the classic countryside of the Malvern Hills that so inspired the composer Elgar and the ancient woodland of the Forest of Dean, once loved as a rich hunting ground by the Tudor Kings.

Click HERE for a list of car parks

Click here for a town centre map

There’s so much to discover in Tewkesbury. We look forward to seeing you soon!

 

The Battle of Tewkesbury on 4th May 1471 proved to be one of the most decisive encounters in the Wars of the Roses.

Planning your visit

Make the most of your visit through our friendly staff at the Tourist Information Centre. They can give you advice on where to stay including accommodation bookings, things to do, public transport, event and theatre bookings, holiday brochures, attraction ideas plus lots of information leaflets for walking and cycling.


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Whats on

Tewkesbury Goes Wild

Tewkesbury Goes Wild

1– 31 July

Tewkesbury Goes Wild 2025 returns with outdoor activities every day for all the family.

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Jul 10th Museum Walk: Getting in touch with Nature

Museum Walk: Getting in touch with Nature

Thursday 10 July

Join us for a relaxed and informal stroll around our natural spots.

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Jul 12th Tewkesbury Medieval Festival 2025

Tewkesbury Medieval Festival 2025

12th and 13th July 2025

The Tewkesbury Medieval Festival is the largest free medieval re-enactment and fayre in Europe

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Jul 12th Life in a Medieval War Camp.

Life in a Medieval War Camp

Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 July

Military life viewed through the eyes of wives and women that attended the battles and travelled alongside the army in the Medieval Period.

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Jul 12th Medieval Archery Demonstrations

Medieval Archery Demonstrations

Saturday 12 July & Sunday 13 July

Archers from the Despenser Household will be demonstrating the deadly effectiveness of a medieval English longbow this summer

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Jul 16th Stroll around the lanes and Alleys of Tewkesbury

Strolls around the lanes and Alley of Tewkesbury 2025

Alley & lanes of Tewkesbury

Explore Tewkesbury's Social Heritage with a walk around the lanes and alleys.

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Jul 19th Living History - Tudor Tours - Tudor Home

Living History - Tudor Tours - Tudor Home

The Merchant's House, Tewkesbury

This living history tour will take you back in time to 1580, where Agnes, a Tudor housewife, will reveal her life and daily routines, living in Tewkesbury in the 16th century.

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Jul 25th Tewkesbury LIVE

Tewkesbury LIVE

25th - 27th July 2025

A FREE 3-day festival of live music and family activities in the heart of Tewkesbury town. Pubs and venues across town will host live music.

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Jul 31st App Fest UK

App Fest UK

31 July to 3 August

Family friendly 4 day music festival near Tewkesbury featuring Tribute and original artists

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Aug 02nd Old Baptist Chapel Concerts 2025

Old Baptist Chapel Concerts 2025

Saturday 2 August

Series of concerts held in the Old Baptist Chapel, Tewkesbury

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The number of Tewkesbury's buildings listed as being of special architectural or historical interest totals more than

350

30 alleyways exist in Tewkesbury today - there were once

90

In 2021 Tewkesbury celebrated two big anniversaries; 900 years since the consecration of the Abbey and 550 years since the Battle of Tewkesbury. The town will have plenty to celebrate

2021

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