The Battle of Tewkesbury, which took place on 4 May 1471, was one of the decisive battles of the Wars of the Roses in England. The Tewkesbury Medieval Festival is the largest free medieval re-enactment and fayre in Europe
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SUMMER CONCERTS OF EARLY MUSIC IN THE INTIMATE ATMOSPHERE OF THE OLD BAPTIST CHAPEL IN TEWKESBURY
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The Kingfisher Trail is an brand new accessible public art trail running throughout the Cotswolds, with 22 large scale artist designed kingfisher sculptures
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Guided History & Heritage Walks of Tewkesbury with the Cotswold & Gloucestershire Blue Badge Guides
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Have fun with this wildlife inspired craft session in the Old Baptist Chapel.
Read moreThere's plenty of choice when it comes to places to stay, from 4* hotels to camp sites
Click here to download a full guide of local serviced and self-catering establishments in the local area
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Please note that due to the current Coronavirus many events due to take place over the coming couple of months have been cancelled or postponed. We will try and keep the information on the website as up-to-date as possible but would strongly advise you to check directly with the relevant venue before travelling for the most up-to-date information
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Covid 19 - From 19th July Although many restrictions have now been removed please continue to follow government advice on where you can travel and visit.
Please also be aware that some establishments have taken the decision to remain closed, limit opening times or still require advance booking at present.
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Choose from a cosy pub lunch, a cafe pit-stop or a relaxing dinner plus a great variety of take-away options
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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 moreCome along to the John Moore Museum to discover the history of the timber-framed buildings, and how our medieval ancestors constructed the terrace in 1410! Our curator will reveal the story of the buildings, from creation, restoration and their use today. TIME:14.30pm LOCATION:John Moore Museum TICKETS The talk is included in the entry price to John Moore Museum & Merchant’s House (Adults £3.50, Concessions £3.00 & Children £1.50)
Read moreSunday 22nd August Re-live times gone by looking around a wide range of vintage motorised transport at Tewkesbury Classic Vehicle Festival and browse through hand-made gifts and goodies at the craft market.
Read moreFrom domestic origins to clandestine use by early Nonconformists to its later restoration, this enigmatic building has a rich and varied history. This talk will cover the building’s development from 1490 hall house to 17th century place of worship and up to the present.
Read moreTewkesbury Abbey was bought from Henry VIII by the townsfolk for
30 alleyways exist in Tewkesbury today - there were once
The number of Tewkesbury's buildings listed as being of special architectural or historical interest totals more than