Tewkesbury Attractions
Tewkesbury (7mi/11km north of Gloucester; pop. 9,400) is a charming old-world town with half-timbered houses and ancient inns. It lies near the junction of the Severn with the Avon, with scope for boating on both rivers. Mythe Bridge over the River Severn is a noted landmark in Tewksebury, a cast-iron structure that opened in 1826. A monument commemorates the Battle of Tewkesbury (1471), fought in the "Bloody Meadow" during the War of the Roses.
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Abbey
This Norman structure was built between the 11th and 12th C and bares resemblance to Westminster Abbey.
Ashleworth Tithe Barn
The Ashleworth Tithe Barn is a 15th century property now under the ownership of the National Trust. The building is located on the banks of the Severn and has an immense stone-tiled roof.
Ashleworth Tithe Barn / Bredon Barn
Ashleworth GL19 4JA
England
Ashleworth GL19 4JA
England
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
Always closed on:
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
Beckford, England
(Near Tewkesbury)
Beckford, near Tewkesbury, has a hill-fort with a regular pattern of rectangular, fenced yards which were arranged beside a street. These forts were old agricultural communities of about a dozen families. You can still see remains of ancient houses and storage pits in Beckford.
Bredon, England
(Near Tewkesbury)
The village of Bredon can be reached on the B4080. It has a Norman and Decorated church and a large tithe barn. The village lies below the rounded Bredon Hill, which offers fine views of an Iron Age hill-fort.
Bredon is also the home of several wildlife sites.
Bredon is also the home of several wildlife sites.
Bredon - Tithe Barn
Bredon Tithe Barne is a National Trust property located near Tewkesbury. The 14th century barn is constructed of Cotswald stone and has an unusual stone chimney shaft.
Ashleworth Tithe Barn / Bredon Barn
Ashleworth GL19 4JA
England
Ashleworth GL19 4JA
England
Hours
March 15 to November 2
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
Always closed on:
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
Park Country Club Resort
The club has a 18-hole, par 3 golf course overlooking Malvern Hills and the Severn River. There is also an indoor swimming pool, a fully-loaded spa, a fitness center, snooker tables and squash and tennis course.
Severn Way
This 60mi/105km trail follows the East Bank of the river Severn, starting at Tewkesbury and finishing at the mouth of the river Avon on the northern outskirts of Bristol. The route passes near the Gloucester Docks and goes through the Gloucester-Sharpness Canal and under the Severn Bridge.
Tredlington, England
(Near Tewkesbury)
Tredlington is 2.5 miles southeast of Tewkesbury with the Norman Church as its most prominent feature.
