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Tewkesbury (/ ˈ tj uː k s b ər i / TEWKS-bər-ee) is a market town and civil parish in the north of Gloucestershire, England. The town grew following the construction of Tewkesbury Abbey in the twelfth century and played a significant role in the Wars of the Roses .
With a rich, vibrant history and a beautiful waterside setting, there is plenty for everyone to discover in Tewkesbury. You can take in the stunning scenery by taking a stroll beside the River Severn, or a boat trip along the Avon. Then head to Tewkesbury Abbey; an imposing feature of the town’s landscape for nearly 900 years.
Tewkesbury, town (parish), Tewkesbury borough (district), administrative and historic county of Gloucestershire, southwest-central England. It is situated at the confluence of the Rivers Severn and Avon (Upper, or Warwickshire, Avon). The town is the administrative centre for the borough.
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- JackieDazzler. Liverpool, UK 110 contributions. Very impressive! What an impressive building! It’s so imposing as you walk round the outside. Some gorgeous old trees in the grounds.
- 61Rose. Gloucester, UK95 contributions. Best in Gloucestershire. An outdoor and indoor exhibition at Showborough House has been ongoing for many years but I had never heard of it, so glad we did, the sculptures and the beautiful garden setting was the best I have seen in Gloucestershire, I think the gardens made it special, there was so much foliage and a wood to walk in too with even more sculptures.
- Jennygib. Worcester, UK 100 contributions. Well worth a visit. Have driven past these properties for many, many years and never given them a second thought.
- Cydercheese. 2 contributions. Panto season 2023. Went to this years panto and had a great time. Took the teens to the regular showing and booked to see the adult only version for just the two of use.
- Tewkesbury Abbey. During the Dissolution of the Monasteries this rich former Benedictine Abbey church was saved from destruction when the people of Tewkesbury claimed it as their parish church.
- John Moore Museum. Just next to Tewkesbury Abbey are the Abbey Cottages, a row of lovely half-timbered houses dating to the 1410s. The museum inside was founded in the 1980s in memory of the local naturalist and author John Moore, celebrated for his writing on the countryside.
- Merchant’s House. A few doors along Church Street is another building in the care of the John Moore Museum. This stunning half-timbered house has been restored and furnished as it would have been in the 15th century.
- Old Baptist Chapel and Court. Just off Church Street, and also in the care of the John Moore Museum is an extraordinary timber-framed building that began its life as a simple residential property.
Tewkesbury is renowned as having one of the best medieval black and white townscapes in the country and has much to delight the visitor. Discover the hidden charms along narrow alleyways where the eaves of crooked timber buildings nearly touch or take a leisurely cruise along the river.
Tewkesbury (pronounced "tueks-bury" or sometimes locally as "chooks-bury") is a small market town in north Gloucestershire, approximately 11 mi (18 km) north of the city of Gloucester and 9 mi (14 km) north of Cheltenham. It is renowned for its medieval streetscape and large number of timber framed buildings.
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