Ferry Boat Service & River trips
Tewkesbury's roots are interlinked with its unique river position. See the town from a different perspective on the water.
Read moreCome and explore Tewkesbury. In addition to the many self-guided trails you can purchase from the Tourist Information Centre we have a selection of guided walks that take place throughout the year
Battlefield walks - Guided 2 hour walk, approx. 2 miles in length. All walks start and finish at the Abbey Gates, The Crescent, Church Street. Generally once a month. Walk is free, however donations to the society are welcome. No need to book, just turn up and walk. Dogs on leads welcome www.tewkesbury.org
Project Alleycat - Guided strolls around the lanes and alleys. Explore Tewkesbury's social heritage. The walks are about the people who lived here and the buildings they lived in. Walks leave from Warder's Alley (high Street, beside M&Co) Each walks takes a different route and lasts approx. 2 hours. £2.50. No need to book. Tel 01684 294939
Gloucestershire & Cotswold Green Badge Guides - Guided walk of Tewkesbury’s History & Heritage. Meet 7pm by Abbey Gates (opp Bell Hotel) Church Street, Tewkesbury. £5per adult, £3 per child. Walks last approx. 2 hours. No need to book Walks take place every Tuesday evening between 28th May and end 28th August 2019
Tewkesbury has two big anniversaries in five years time; 900 years since the consecration of the Abbey and 550 years since the Battle of Tewkesbury. The town will have plenty to celebrate in
2021
The number of Tewkesbury's buildings listed as being of special architectural or historical interest totals more than
350
Tewkesbury Abbey was bought from Henry VIII by the townsfolk for
£453