Tewkesbury Medieval Festival
8 and 9 July 2023
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 moreEvery year the gardens of Showborough House near Tewkesbury become a stunning backdrop for an exhibition by local artists.
Read morePhotographic exhibition showcasing Tewkesbury’s heritage buildings providing an opportunity to reflect on how the town has changed over the years.
Read moreGuided History & Heritage Walks of Tewkesbury with the Cotswold & Gloucestershire Blue Badge Guides
Read moreExplore Tewkesbury's Social Heritage with a walk around the lanes and alleys.
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 fantatic 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.
Our ancestors were fascinated by a gory execution or two, the more brutal and painful the better!
Read moreThis living history tour will take you back in time to 1580 Tewkesbury
Read moreGuided Battlefield Walks with the Tewkesbury Battlefield Society.
Read moreArchers from the Walsingham pilgrims will be demonstratingthe deadly effectiveness of a medieval English longbow. Afterwards, discover some of the treatments offered to the wounded, from necessary surgery to herbal poultices
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 moreThe market will be filled with stalls selling fine foods, arts and crafts. 10am-4pm.
Read moreOur 2023 Choral Pilgrimage celebrates the legacy of one of choral music's most treasured composers, William Byrd.
Read moreIn 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
30 alleyways exist in Tewkesbury today - there were once
Tewkesbury Abbey was bought from Henry VIII by the townsfolk for