Castles · South West England
Tewkesbury
In or near Tredington.
Tewkesbury ( 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
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury · 3.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Tewkesbury Castle, the nearest railway station is Ashchurch for Tewkesbury, located 3.7 km away. The postcode for the castle is GL20 5SN. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Tewkesbury ( 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. It stands at the confluence of the River Severn and the River Avon, and thus became an important trading point, which continued as railways and, later, the M5 and M50 motorway connections were established. The town gives its name to the Borough of Tewkesbury, a local government district of Gloucestershire. The town lies on the border with Worcestershire, marked largely by the Carrant Brook (a tributary of the River Avon). The name Tewkesbury is thought to come from Theoc, the name of a Saxon who founded a hermitage there in the 7th century, and in the Old English language was called Theocsbury. An erroneous derivation from Theotokos (the Greek title of Mary, mother of God) enjoyed currency in the monastic period of the town's history. The Battle of Tewkesbury, which took place on 4 May 1471, was one of the decisive battles of the Wars of the Roses and is marked annually by a medieval festival in the town, including historical re-enactment.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Ham, Tewkesbury SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Tewkesbury ( 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. It stands at the confluence of the River Severn and the River Avon, and thus became an important trading point, which continued as railways and, later, the M5 and M50 motorway connections were established. The town gives its name to the Borough of Tewkesbury, a local government district of Gloucestershire. The town lies on the border with Worcestershire, marked largely by the Carrant Brook (a tributary of the River Avon). The name Tewkesbury is thought to come from Theoc, the name of a Saxon who founded a hermitage there in the 7th century, and in the Old English language was called Theocsbury. An erroneous derivation from Theotokos (the Greek title of Mary, mother of God) enjoyed currency in the monastic period of the town's history. The Battle of Tewkesbury, which took place on 4 May 1471, was one of the decisive battles of the Wars of the Roses and is marked annually by a medieval festival in the town, including historical re-enactment.
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Background
Description
The Abbey was built by the Normans and consecrated in the year 1121. Originally the Abbey formed part of a Benedictine monastery and was saved from the Dissolution of the Monasteries by King Henry VIII after being bought by the townspeople for the price of the lead on the roof to use as their parish church. Most of the monastery buildings, as well as the vineyards, were destroyed during this time. The Abbey Mill however still remains, resting upon the Mill Avon, a channel allegedly built by the monks. This channel represents one of the biggest projects in Tewkesbury's history, though the present weir dates only from the 1990s, replacing two sluice gates installed in the 1930s. The Abbey…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.9900, -2.1600
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Tewkesbury
- Parish
- Tewkesbury
- Postcode
- GL20 5SN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tewkesbury
- Nearest railway station
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury — 3.7 km
- Official site
- visittewkesbury.info
Sources
- wikipedia: Tewkesbury (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tewkesbury?
- Tewkesbury is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL20 5SN), in the parish of Tewkesbury.
- What is Tewkesbury?
- Tewkesbury ( 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
- How do I get to Tewkesbury?
- The nearest railway station is Ashchurch for Tewkesbury, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL20 5SN.
- Is Tewkesbury a protected site?
- Yes — Tewkesbury is part of the Severn Ham, Tewkesbury SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Tewkesbury charge admission?
- Tewkesbury typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Tewkesbury?
- The nearest railway station is Ashchurch for Tewkesbury, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL20 5SN.