Tewkesbury Mop Fair
9th & 10th October 2025
Tewkesbury Mop Fair is an historical event that take place every year in October. The Event consists of fun fair rides and stalls in the streets around the town centre
Read moreTewkesbury Mop Fair is an historical event that take place every year in October. The Event consists of fun fair rides and stalls in the streets around the town centre
Read moreDiscover places that are usually behind closed doors on these dates and all of it for free.
Read moreOur 2025 Choral Pilgrimage A programme for inner peace, combining medieval sounds with the contemporary voices of Arvo Pärt, Will Todd and Anna Clyne. Tewkesbury Abbey 3pm Tickets: From £15
Read moreJoin us for this free day of fun and sociable board games of different difficulties and durations.
Read moreThe market will be filled with stalls selling fine foods, arts and crafts. 10am-4pm.
Read moreThere's plenty of choice when it comes to places to stay, from 4* hotels to camp sites
Click here to download a guide to campsites in the local area
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Tewkesbury has a vibrant events calendar packed with a variety of entertainment all year round.
As well as annual events, such as the fantastic Tewkesbury Medieval Festival and Mop Fair, there are always new things happening in the town and surrounding area including Exhibitions, Live Music, Markets, Theatre, Festivals, Talks, Workshops, Boat trips and history & heritage guiding walking Tours.
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With a rich, vibrant history and a beautiful waterside, there is plenty for everyone to discover in and around Tewkesbury.
Visit Tewkesbury Abbey to experience its magnificent architecture and heritage. If you interested in learning more about Tewkesbury, then start with an introduction to the town at Tewkesbury Heritage Centre or visit the John Moore Museum and Town Museum. Enjoy the outdoors with a boat trip or explore the Severn Ham and Tewkesbury Nature Reserve
Explore Tewkesbury
Exploring the town and area is hungry work, luckily Tewkesbury has a great range of eating establishments to discover.
So whether you want a tasty brunch, catch up with friends over a coffee, indulge on a chocolate challenge, treat yourself to afternoon tea, enjoy a pint in a cosy traditional pub or restaurant dining the town will keep you well fed
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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 moreThis living history tour will take you back in time to 1580, where Agnes, a Tudor housewife, will reveal her life and daily routines, living in Tewkesbury in the 16th century.
Read moreCandlelight concert in Tewkesbury Abbey to celebrate Palestrina's 500th Anniversary
Read moreA breathtaking lunar installation by Luke Jerram, illuminating the Abbey with light, sound, and wonder
Read moreIn 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
30 alleyways exist in Tewkesbury today - there were once
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