Heritage

Tewkesbury Abbey

Tewkesbury Abbey has been at the centre of the town's history for centuries and continues to play an important spiritual and secular role today.

Tewkesbury Town Museum

Once the home of a prominent local resident in the 17th century, the Town Museum has a diverse collection capturing the story of Tewkesbury's past.

Tewkesbury Heritage & Visitor Centre

The Heritage & Visitor Centre is a great place to start your visit to Tewkesbury. Learn a little about the town's history and use the visitor centre to help plan your trip.

The John Moore Museum

The John Moore Museum is a nature lovers' dream; the perfect opportunity to learn more about the wildlife of Gloucestershire.

The Old Baptist Chapel & Court

The origins of the Old Baptist Chapel & Court date back more than 500 years. Starting life as a house, the restored Chapel is now restored to its 18th century glory.

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Your accommodation

There's plenty of choice when it comes to places to stay, from 4* hotels to camp sites

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What's on

Tewkesbury has a vibrant events calendar packed with a variety of entertainment all year round.

As well as annual events, such as the fantastic Tewkesbury Medieval Festival and Mop Fair, there are always new things happening in the town and surrounding area including Exhibitions, Live Music, Markets, Theatre, Festivals, Talks, Workshops, Boat trips and history & heritage guiding walking Tours.

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Things to do

With a rich, vibrant history and a beautiful waterside, there is plenty for everyone to discover in and around Tewkesbury.

Visit Tewkesbury Abbey to experience its magnificent architecture and heritage. If you interested in learning more about Tewkesbury, then start with an introduction to the town at Tewkesbury Heritage Centre or visit the John Moore Museum and Town Museum. Enjoy the outdoors with a boat trip or explore the Severn Ham and Tewkesbury Nature Reserve

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Where can I Eat & Drink

Exploring the town and area is hungry work, luckily Tewkesbury has a great range of eating establishments to discover.

So whether you want a tasty brunch, catch up with friends over a coffee, indulge on a chocolate challenge, treat yourself to afternoon tea, enjoy a pint in a cosy traditional pub or restaurant dining the town will keep you well fed

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Heritage

Tewkesbury has a rich heritage spanning more than 1000 years. The town’s architecture reflects the many periods of prosperity in the town.

Alongside half-timbered medieval houses there are Tudor buildings, Georgian properties and Victorian homes sitting side by side.

Once the town was linked by a network of 90 alleyways weaving in and out of the narrow streets. There are still 30 that exist today named after the prominent citizens of the area as well as the local trades that went on there.

Dominating the town’s skyline is Tewkesbury Abbey, with a Norman Tower credited by many as one of the finest in the world.

The Abbey played a part in the Battle of Tewkesbury and other sites across the town including Bloody Meadow and The Arrivall statues mark the events that proved decisive in the War of the Roses in 1471.

For more about Tewkesbury’s history visit the Town Museum, the John Moore Museum and the Heritage and Visitor Centre.

Tewkesbury Stitch Story

StitchStory is an innovative community project to create a collective artwork using the medium of hand embroidery that portrays the history of Tewkesbury.

Pilgrimage Walk

Discover the new triangular walking route between Tewkesbury Abbey and the historic churches att Deerhurrst, Orchard and Tredington

The Arrivall

The Arrivall sculptures commemorate the Battle of Tewkesbury in stunning art form; a striking entrance to the town.

Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe

A must-see to The Cotswolds. Sudeley Castle has played an important role in England’s history, boasting royal connections that stretch back over 1000 years

Gloucestershire and Warwickshire Steam Railway, Winchcombe

The Friendly Line in the Cotswolds' offers a unique opportunity to sample train travel by steam, diesel or diesel railcar

the battle trail

Tewkesbury's history is bound up with one day in May more than 500 years ago. A trail follows the route of the Yorkist and Lancastrian armies as they prepared to do battle.

Heritage & Alleyways Trail

With so much history to explore in Tewkesbury, the Heritage & Alleyways Trail gives you the ideal opportunity to get a great geographical perspective on foot.

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

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

350

Tewkesbury Abbey was bought from Henry VIII by the townsfolk for

£453