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.
Read moreCollections cover notable Tewkesbury residents such as explorer Raymond Priestley, who travelled with Captain Scott to the Antarctic and survived! There is a magnificent diorama of the Battle of Tewkesbury to study and a unique fairground model that celebrates the town’s trading heritage.
The Museum is very child-friendly, with a variety of activities to keep youngsters absorbed including a trail, dressing-up box and craft activities.
Because of its age, the building is not disabled-friendly. However, the staff most definitely are and they will do all they can to help make every visit as enjoyable as possible.
As a small, independent museum, run by a team of expert volunteers, there is the added opportunity to tap into a raft of unique local knowledge and research and learn more about Tewkesbury’s varied and diverse history.
Summer (April-October incl.) 1.00pm – 4.00pm (Weekdays)
11.00am – 4.00pm (Weekends)
Winter (Nov-March incl.) 11.00am – 3.00pm (Weekends)
Do allow at least an hour for a visit
Contact: 01684 292901
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