Tewkesbury Christmas Market & Lights Switch on
Sunday 24th November
Tewkesbury Christmas Festival Of Lights is the town's traditional event for switching on the Christmas lights and market.
Read moreTewkesbury Christmas Festival Of Lights is the town's traditional event for switching on the Christmas lights and market.
Read moreExperience the festive atmosphere and enjoy a range of activities, entertainment, and shopping opportunities this Christmas
Read moreHave you ever found yourself sitting at a bar, watching the bartender craft your cocktail, and thought, “I wish I could do that”?
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Read moreStroud Choral Society Concert with the Bristol Ensemble Tewkesbury Abbey
Read moreThere's plenty of choice when it comes to places to stay, from 4* hotels to camp sites
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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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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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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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All year round in Tewkesbury there is a wide range of events for all ages to enjoy.
There is the renowned Medieval Festival; the largest event of its kind in Europe plus annual Food & Drink Festival, Mop Fair, Classic car show, markets, talks, theatre and concerts to enjoy
A full list is available to download or in print format from the Tourist Information Centre.
Explore the beautiful new night-time trail around Sudeley Castle’s stunning grounds, marvelling at the majestic trees and romantic ruins all lit under the stars. The 2024 Theme is Sleeping Beauty
Read moreGuided Battlefield Walks with the Tewkesbury Battlefield Society.
Read moreThe Merchant’s House will be brought to life this winter, as our costumed re-enactors welcome you in.
Read moreThe Longest Yarn is an 80m 3D depiction of that fateful day, 6th June 1944, in wool art
Read moreJoin us this festive period with the Gloucestershire Waites as they bring the Old Baptist Chapel to life with the sound of historic music
Read moreThe number of Tewkesbury's buildings listed as being of special architectural or historical interest totals more than
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
Tewkesbury Abbey was bought from Henry VIII by the townsfolk for