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 Tewkesbury
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One of
the best-preserved medieval towns in England, Tewkesbury
grew up as an important agricultural market centre and port
at the junction of the Rivers Severn and Avon.
The surrounding
rivers and flood plain prevented the town from expanding and
so that its long thin profile has remained virtually unchanged
since the Middle Ages.
In 1471
the Battle of Tewkesbury, one of the defining battles of the
Wars of the Roses, took place in fields to the south of the
town.
Today
the fine medieval townscape includes many Tudor timber-framed
buildings, overhanging upper stories and ornately carved doorways.
In 1964 the Council for British Archeaology listed it among
57 towns 'so splendid and so precious that the ultimate responsibilty
for them should be a national concern'.
Tewkesbury's
crowning glory is the magnificent Tewkesbury Abbey, established
in 715 AD, and popular with visitors from all over the world.
The Abbey church of St Mary the Virgin, dating from 1101,
has the tallest surviving Norman central tower in the world.
Other
visitor attractions include the Tewkesbury Museum, Merchant's
House, John Moore Countryside Museum and Roses Theatre.
Tewkesbury
also has an interesting selection of speciality shops, as
well as good cafés, restaurants and pubs. An open air market
is held twice weekly on Wednesday and Saturday.
Nearby
is the Beckford Silk workshop.
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What
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Tewkesbury Tourist Attractions
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 The
Merchant's House
(Little Museum), 45 Church Street, Tewkesbury, The Little Museum
forms part of the Abbey Row Cottages built in 1450 - erected
by the Benedictine monastery as a commercial enterprise. The
cottages were rented out to tenants as shops and had shutters
which folded down to form counters. In 1971 the house was restored
showing the construction of a medieval merchant's shop and house,
retaining many medieval features, and three of the rooms are
furnished with copies of medieval furniture. Open: Apr-Oct,
Tue-Sat and Bank Holidays: 10:00-17:00; Nov-Mar: Sat 10:00-17:00
Also open at school half term holidays. Tel: 01684 297174 to
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John
Moore Countryside Museum, 41 Church Street, Tewkesbury,
GL20 5SN, in a 15th century timber-framed merchant's cottage,
honours the prophetic writings on nature conservation of local
writer and naturalist John Moore. Displays of British woodland
and wetland wildlife. Open: Apr-Oct: Tue-Sat and Bank Holidays
(plus most Saturdays in winter), 10:00-13:00 and 14:00-17:00 Tel:
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Museum, 64 Barton Street, Tewkesbury, Gl20 5PX, in a
17th century timber-framed building, this museum illustrates
the social history of Tewkesbury and the area from the Stone
Age to the present day. Exhibits include a large-scale model
of the Battle of Tewkesbury, one of the defining battles of
the Wars of the Roses. Open: daily all year, 10:00-13:00, 14:00-17:00
Closed on Sun Oct-Apr Tel: 01684 292901 |
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| Roses
Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, a unique theatre and
independent cinema offering a wide range of entertainment including
concerts, live music, drama, comedy and ballet.Theatre workshops
and community projects. Box office: open from 10.00 am to start
of performance. Non performance days 10:00-16:00 Tel: 01684
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| Beckford
Silk, Ashton Road, Beckford, Near Tewkesbury, GL20 7AU,
this rural silk printing workshop produces scarves, ties and
other garments for museum and heritage customers throughout
the world. The centre's print shop and most working areas are
open to the public and there is also a shop and café. Open:
all year, Mon-Sat 09:00-17:00 Closed 25 Dec - 2 Jan Tel: 01386
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Pottery, The Old Forge, Conderton,GL20 7PP, 5 miles north-east
of Tewkesbury, at the Condeton Pottery shop visitors can see
high-temperature stoneware pottery created by Toff Milway, a
renowned craftsman. A wide range of studio and exhibition pieces
is always available. Open: all year Mon-Sat 09:00-17:30 Tel: 01386
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Where
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20 Beckford Road Alderton near Tewkesbury GL20 8NL MAP
A warm welcome awaits you at the family run Tally Ho Bed & Breakfast, a delightful establishment set right in the heart of the village. Tally Ho Bed & Breakfast is commended for the standards of food, comfort and personal service which every guest..
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Tewkesbury GL20 6AA
A two-story cottage originally built for the Northwest Gloucestershire Water Board about 100 years ago. This unique property has recently been converted to a high standard into a bijou dwelling for a couple of discerning holidaymakers. The ... Sleeps 2
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Bushley, Tewkesbury
Dating from the 15th century, this attractive stable conversion offers spacious and very comfortable accommodation. Set in the conservation area of the village of Bushley, attached to the owners' Grade II listed black and white former farmhouse, it... Sleeps 4 + t/cot
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Corse Lawn near Tewkesbury GL19 4NB
Slad Farm is situated on Corse Lawn common on the border of Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire. There are many attractive places to visit, all easily accessed, including the Malvern Hills, the Forest Of Dean, Severn and Wye ... Sleeps 4
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Around
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Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Cheltenham (7.31 miles) Pershore (8.97 miles) Gloucester (9.52 miles) Great Malvern (10.89 miles) Evesham (11.28 miles) Ledbury (11.70 miles) Broadway (12.83 miles) Worcester (14.04 miles) Painswick (14.42 miles) Stroud (17.32 miles) Northleach (17.75 miles) |
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Information
Centre
The Museum
64 Barton Street
Tewkesbury
Tel: 01684 295027 |
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