The Friendly Line in the Cotswolds' offers a unique opportunity to sample train travel from 50 years ago hauled by steam, diesel or diesel railcar, whilst giving you glorious views westwards of the Vale of Evesham, the Malverns and Wales, and eastwards the Cotswolds.
Read moreTewkesbury Abbey has been at the centre of the town's history for centuries and continues to play an important spiritual and secular role today.
Read moreOnce 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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreThe John Moore Museum is a nature lovers' dream; the perfect opportunity to learn more about the wildlife of Gloucestershire.
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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.
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.
Read moreSudeley Castle embraces the summer 2021 season with the opening of the historic Castle Rooms 7th June – 31st October 2021 Historic Cotswold attraction, Sudeley Castle & Gardens, is now fully open for the summer season and ready to welcome visitors by throwing open the doors to its treasured castle rooms and Royal Sudeley exhibition for the first time this year!
Read moreThe Arrivall sculptures commemorate the Battle of Tewkesbury in stunning art form; a striking entrance to the town.
Read moreTewkesbury'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.
Read moreWith so much history to explore in Tewkesbury, the Heritage & Alleyways Trail gives you the ideal opportunity to get a great geographical perspective on foot.
Read more30 alleyways exist in Tewkesbury today - there were once
Tewkesbury Abbey was bought from Henry VIII by the townsfolk for
Tewkesbury has two big anniversaries in 2021; 900 years since the consecration of the Abbey and 550 years since the Battle of Tewkesbury. The town will have plenty to celebrate