Fishing in Tewkesbury
The Rivers Avon and Severn provide excellent fishing with a large variety of fish including Barbel, Bream, Carp, Chub, Dace, Perch, Pike, Roach and Rudd.
Read moreGuided Tewkesbury Walks with the Cotswold & Gloucestershire Blue Badge Guides
A vibrant town. Tewkesbury’s history and heritage are brought to life by our guides. The Abbey, the river, the historic Alleys and their inhabitants, all add to the fascinating stories.
We delve into the lives of the folk who lived in these wonderful timbered buildings, the importance of the town’s connection with the waterways and the resulting trade from merchandise produced within the town.
Hear how the history of Tewkesbury has been involved with the fearful happenings and diverse fortunes of our monarchy over the centuries.
The town during the medieval period became the second most important town in Gloucestershire
Guided walks run April to end August, however if you would like a private guided tour please contact the TIC and we will put your in touch with the blue badge guides
Saturday walks
Every Saturday 3rd June to 30th September 2023
Walks start 11am.
Meet outside Abbey Gates (opposite Bell Hotel)
Cost £10pp (cash or card)
Tewkesbury Abbey was bought from Henry VIII by the townsfolk for
£453
30 alleyways exist in Tewkesbury today - there were once
90
The number of Tewkesbury's buildings listed as being of special architectural or historical interest totals more than
350