Tewkesbury Abbey
Tewkesbury Abbey has been at the centre of the town's history for centuries and continues to play an important spiritual and secular role today.
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Tewkesbury Abbey has been at the centre of the town's history for centuries and continues to play an important spiritual and secular role today.
Read moreCome and explore Tewkesbury. In addition to the many self-guided trails you can walk around the town and area we have a selection of guided walks.
Read moreLife on two wheels is a great way to see Tewkesbury and enjoy the countryside around the town.
Read moreThe Heritage & Visitor Centre is a great place to start your visit to Tewkesbury. Learn a little about the town's history and use the visitor centre to help plan your trip.
Read moreOnly a few miles east of Tewkesbury discover Sherdons Adventure Golf where a real pirate adventure awaits all the family as you search for signs of where Black Beard maybe lived and hid his infamous treasure.
Read moreTewkesbury'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 moreAs one of Tewkesbury's newest attractions, the Nature Reserve is a haven for wildlife all year round.
Read moreTewkesbury has two big anniversaries in 2021; 900 years since the consecration of the Abbey and 550 years since the Battle of Tewkesbury. The town will have plenty to celebrate
With a rich, vibrant history and a beautiful waterside setting, there is plenty for everyone to discover in Tewkesbury.
You can take in the stunning scenery by taking a stroll beside the River Severn, or a boat trip along the Avon.
Then head to Tewkesbury Abbey; an imposing feature of the town’s landscape for nearly 900 years. Renowned the world over for its fine Norman tower, ornate 12th Century ceiling and stunning stained glass windows, the Abbey is one of Gloucestershire’s most popular tourist attractions, second only to Gloucester Cathedral.
The Abbey is just the start of your insight into Tewkesbury's history which you can explore further through the town's museums, Heritage Centre, walking trails and other attractions.
Throughout the year Tewkesbury has a full calendar of events, celebrations and festivals to enjoy including the world-famous Medieval Festival, popular Food & Drink Festival and Mop Fair.
There’s so much to discover in Tewkesbury; our extraordinary riverside town. We look forward to making you welcome.
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
Tewkesbury sits at the confluence, or joining together, of the River Avon and River Severn
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