Tewkesbury Medieval Festival 2025
12th and 13th July 2025
The Tewkesbury Medieval Festival is the largest free medieval re-enactment and fayre in Europe
Read moreThe Tewkesbury Medieval Festival is the largest free medieval re-enactment and fayre in Europe
Read moreExplore Tewkesbury's Social Heritage with a walk around the lanes and alleys.
Read moreThis living history tour will take you back in time to 1580
Read moreCome along to the Old Baptist Chapel for a series of craft activities during the summer holidays. Workshops are held every Wednesday and Thursday mornings
Read moreA FREE 3-day festival of live music and family activities in the heart of Tewkesbury town. Pubs and venues across town will host live music.
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
Explore Tewkesbury
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.
Guided Battlefield Walks with the Tewkesbury Battlefield Society.
Read moreFriday 9th August -Railway Children Friday 9th August - Jeeves & Wooster Wednesday 14th August - The Importance of Being Earnest
Read morePicnic in the park style event held in Victoria Gardens, Tewkesbury
Read moreThe market will be filled with stalls selling fine foods, arts and crafts. 10am-4pm.
Read moreChoral Workshop 9.30am Parish Hall, Tewkesbury Abbey Concert - 3pm Masters of Imitation
Read moreJourney through outer SPACE with Luxmuralis sound and light art installation
Read moreTewkesbury Abbey was bought from Henry VIII by the townsfolk for
The number of Tewkesbury's buildings listed as being of special architectural or historical interest totals more than
30 alleyways exist in Tewkesbury today - there were once