Overview
Tewkesbury is a small medieval market town in Gloucestershire with a beautifully preserved historic centre of timber-framed buildings clustered around a magnificent abbey. The town is famous for its role in the Wars of the Roses, where the Lancastrian army was decisively defeated in 1471, and today hosts an annual Medieval Festival with battle re-enactments.
Architecture · Festivals · History · Museums
Before you go
Money
GBP (£) is the local currency. Cash and card widely accepted. Tewkesbury has typical UK banking facilities.
Packing
Comfortable walking shoes are essential for exploring the cobbled medieval streets. A rain jacket is advisable given England's changeable weather.
Transport
No train station in Tewkesbury; nearest mainline services at Gloucester or Worcester. M5 motorway passes nearby with junction 9 providing easy access.
Weather
Temperate maritime climate. Best visited in spring or early autumn for pleasant walking weather. Can be wet year-round.