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Tewkesbury is a small town in North Gloucestershire, approximately 11 miles north of the city of Gloucester. It is renowned for its medieval streetscape and large number of timber framed buildings.

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[edit] By car

Tewkesbury is easily accessible from the M50, M5 and the A38, which is the main trunk road through the town. Visitors from South Wales should use the M50, and get off at Junction 1, following the A38 into Tewkesbury. Visitors from the North or South should use the M5 motorway and leave at Junction 9. Tewkesbury is approximately 2 miles west of the junction and is well signposted from here.

[edit] By train

Tewkesbury is served by the 'Ashchurch for Tewkesbury' railway station, which is approximately 2 miles to the east of the town centre. The number 41 and 42 bus service (see link below - use Northway, Steward Rd as a GUIDE to times.) provides a regular service between Ashchurch for Tewkesbury station and Tewkesbury town centre. The bus stop is located less than 200 metres from the station on Northway Lane.

[edit] By bus

Buses serve Tewkesbury from many neighbouring towns and cities. There are regular services from Gloucester and Cheltenham and occasional services from Worcester. Bus services also link Tewkesbury with Ledbury, Pershore, Evesham, Upton upon Severn and Hereford. Tewkesbury Bus Timetables

[edit] By boat

Tewkesbury is located at the confluence of the River Severn and the River Avon (Shakespeare's Avon), both of which are navigable. Overnight moorings are available at Tewkesbury marina and along the banks of the Avon in the town at a cost of £3 per night.

[edit] Get around

Tewkesbury is a fairly small town and very flat, and is therefore best explored on foot. There are many cycle routes throughout the town, but no bicycle hire.

[edit][add listing] See

• Tewkesbury Abbey a truly beautiful building that can hold up its head in the same county as the fabulous Gloucester Cathedral.
• Abel Fletcher's Mill now apartments but the name for the mill comes from the novel, 'John Halifax, Gentleman' that is based on Tewkesbury.
• Streetscape and Architecture The medieval street plan with its many alleyways, courtyards and small sidestreets is virtually unchanged from its original layout and a high proportion of fine half timbered buildings still remain. Abbey terrace in Church Street is of particular note.
• The Severn Ham An island to the west of the town created by the merging of the River Avon, Mill Avon and the River Severn. Best approched via Abel Fletchers mill to appreciate some stunning medeival buildings.

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[edit] Walks

• Bloody Meadow Follow the battle trail from the town to the location of the Battle of Tewkesbury during the War of The Roses in 1471. A map and guide to the battle is available from the Tewkesbury Tourist Information Centre.
• The Severn Way The longest riverside walk in the UK passes through Tewkesbury. Following the Severn Way as far as Deerhurst is a very pleasant riverside walk and you will be rewarded with the 10th century St Mary's Priory Church and 11th century Odda's Chapel. Allow 2-3 hours for a round trip.
• Alley Walk A fascinating walk along the remaining alleyways of Tewkesbury. A map of the alley trail is available from the Tourist Information Centre.
• Gloucestershire Way This walk encompasses the best of the county of Gloucestershire. Starting in Chepstow, it follows a route through the Forest of Dean, Mayhill, Gloucester and the Cotswolds, ending in Tewkesbury.

[edit] Festivals

• Tewkesbury Medieval Festival Said to be Europes largest battle re-enactment and fair, the Medieval festival re creates the famous battle of Tewkesbury from 1471. Held over 2 days in July.
• Tewkesbury Food and Drink Festival Lots of local produce, cooking demonstrations and a craft tent. Held adjacent to the Abbey in the Vineyards in May.
• Tewkesbury Water Festival Celebrating Tewkesbury's rivers with a procession of boats and fireworks.
• Tewkesbury Mop Fair Originally held to help the local population find work and thought to date back as far as the 12th century, the mop fair is now a modern street fair with carnival rides and street performers. Held every October.

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Tewkesbury has a varied high street with a good mix of independent local shops and well know high street chains. A market is also held in the Spring Gardens car park (just off Oldbury Road) every Wednesday and Saturday.

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• Gupshill Manor, Gloucester Road, 01684 292278 [1]. M-Sa 11AM-11PM, Su Noon-10:30PM. Wonderful food in one of the older buildings in Tewkesbury. £10-15.
• My Great Grandfathers, 84-85 Church Street, 01684 292687. Traditional english restaurant.
• Owens Restaurant, 73 Church Street, 01684 292703. Friendly restaurant using the finest local produce.

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• Hungry Horse (The Wheatpieces), 2 Clifford Avenue, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire GL20 7RW. Good selection of food and drink.  edit
• Ye Olde Black Bear Inn, 68 High Street. Gloucestershire's oldest pub. Situated at the north end of the high street, with a riversire beer garden.
• The Royal Hop Pole, 94 Church Street. The local J.D Wetherspoons pub, serving food and drink. As mentioned in Charles Dickens' 'The Pickwick Papers'.

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• Hilton Puckrup Hall, Puckrup (on the A38 north of town, south of the M50), 44-01684-296200, [2]. Set on a golf course a couple of miles north of Tewkesbury proper. £99-200.

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