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Tewkesbury Town Museum

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Tewkesbury's history told in artefacts

An eclectic mix of memorabilia

Discover Tewkesbury’s rich and diverse history through a host of eclectic collections at the town’s fascinating Museum. The unspoiled 17th century building – one of only a handful that still remain in the town – houses a wide range of artefacts dating from Roman remains through to wartime austerity in the 1940s.

Collections cover notable Tewkesbury residents such as explorer Raymond Priestley, who travelled with Captain Scott to the Antarctic and survived! There is a magnificent diorama of the Battle of Tewkesbury to study and a unique fairground model that celebrates the town’s trading heritage.

The Museum is very child-friendly, with a variety of activities to keep youngsters absorbed including a trail, dressing-up box and craft activities.

Because of its age, the building is not disabled-friendly. However, the staff most definitely are and they will do all they can to help make every visit as enjoyable as possible.

As a small, independent museum, run by a team of expert volunteers, there is the added opportunity to tap into a raft of unique local knowledge and research and learn more about Tewkesbury’s varied and diverse history.

The Museum’s ‘core’ opening hours are:

Summer (April-October incl.) 1.00pm – 4.00pm (Weekdays)

11.00am – 4.00pm (Weekends)

Winter (Nov-March incl.) 11.00am – 3.00pm (Weekends)

The Museum is often open outside these hours so it’s always worth checking before your visit. The team will also do its best to open for individuals or groups outside these hours, by special arrangement.

Do allow at least an hour for a visit

Contact: 01684 292901

www.tewkesburymuseum.org

In 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

2021

The number of Tewkesbury's buildings listed as being of special architectural or historical interest totals more than

350

30 alleyways exist in Tewkesbury today - there were once

90

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Tewkesbury Town Museum

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