Tewkesbury Medieval Festival 2025
12th and 13th July 2025
The Tewkesbury Medieval Festival is the largest free medieval re-enactment and fayre in Europe
Read moreThe Tewkesbury Medieval Festival is the largest free medieval re-enactment and fayre in Europe
Read moreEvery year the gardens of Showborough House near Tewkesbury become a stunning backdrop for an exhibition by local artists.
Read moreAhead of this year’s Medieval Festival, enjoy 3 days of living history. Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th May - Pageant Meadow Monday 5th May in Tewkesbury Abbey
Read moreDiscover the true meaning behind the concept of Church and the idea of sanctuary in regards to the Battle of Tewkesbury
Read moreGuided Battlefield Walks with the Tewkesbury Battlefield Society.
Read moreThere's plenty of choice when it comes to places to stay, from 4* hotels to camp sites
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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.
Join us for this free day of fun and sociable board games of different difficulties and durations.
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 moreJo Durrant presents a talk looking at the cross section of arts and science.
Read moreThe market will be filled with stalls selling fine foods, arts and crafts. 10am-4pm.
Read more30 alleyways exist in Tewkesbury today - there were once
Tewkesbury Abbey was bought from Henry VIII by the townsfolk for
The number of Tewkesbury's buildings listed as being of special architectural or historical interest totals more than