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
Read moreMuch of the battlefield remains open and undeveloped. Luckily, the area which remains includes the most significant areas, where the Yorkists took the initiative with ‘right a sharp shower of arrows and shot of guns’, and where Richard Duke of Gloucester’s division attacked Edmund Duke of Somerset.
A waymarked 45 minute walking route takes you through the key areas. Information panels are dotted along the route and will help explain the significance of the various locations.
A battle trail leaflet, costing £1 is available from the Tourist Information Centre
Tewkesbury Battlefield Society hold monthly guided walks, and will arrange special walks for groups or special occasions.
Contact: 01684 855040
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