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About Tewkesbury Abbey
Standing taller than any other building in tewkesbury, is the fantastic tewkesbury abbey. It is over 500 years old and has the tallest Norman tower in England. If you visit Tewkesbury, you MUST visit this grand and fabulous abbey. It is known as The 'Westminster Abbey' of the Feudal Barony. So called because of its wonderful collection of tombs and monuments. It is reputed to be the second largest parish church in England, larger than fourteen cathedrals and has the largest norman tower in England offering fantastic views across the Severn and Avon valleys. Shrouded in history, it has been home to a Benedictine group of monks for over 500 years and played a part in the historic Battle of Tewkesbury that took place in 1471 and was a decisive battle in the War of the Roses. It has splendid architecture throughout and some equisitly sculptured tombs of some of the great families of the middle ages - the de Clares, Despensers, and Beauchamps. It has some of the finest medieval stained glass in the country and is also home to a 17th century Milton organ, reputedly the oldest in the country that is still in daily use today.
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Recommended accommodation near Tewkesbury Abbey
Bell Hotel
Church St, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England
With parts of the hotel dating back to 1696, the Bell Hotel boasts a large open fire, cosey bar and a superb restaurant with an extensive menu and a guaranteed warm welcome. Each of the 25 bedrooms are comfortable in style, with television, iron and ironing board, hairdryer, phones (and computer point) and tea and coffee making facilities. We have a good sized meeting room with various rates available. Opposite the hotel stands Tewkesbury Abbey with its massive Norman tower and within a short drive is Bredon Hill and the towns of Cheltenham and Gloucester. Unfortunately we are unable to provide disabled facilities however we do have four ground floor rooms available.
Facilities: Parking, Pets Allowed
Hotel Prices: from £65.00
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Recommended attractions near Tewkesbury Abbey
| Old Baptist chapel | (0.4 miles, 0.7 km) | Pictures |
| Bredon Tithe Barn | (3.5 miles, 5.6 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Pittville Pump Room | (6.3 miles, 10.2 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Holst Birthplace Museum | (6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Croome Park | (8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Gloucester Cathedral | (8.7 miles, 14.1 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Sudeley Castle | (8.9 miles, 14.4 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Pershore Abbey | (9.2 miles, 14.7 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Gloucester Docks | (9.3 miles, 14.9 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Crickley Hill Country Park | (9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction S) | Pictures |
All attractions in GloucestershireComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Tewkesbury Abbey
Tewkesbury, a Historic Market Town in the county of Gloucestershire (0.4 miles, 0.6 km)
Tewkesbury in Gloucestershire is an historic market town, situated near the Cotswolds, it has a beautiful Abbey over 500yrs old and lots of historic buildings and alley ways.
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Deerhurst, in the county of Gloucestershire (2.0 miles, 3.2 km, direction SW)
Deerhurst is a spacious small village set amid the rich pasturelands of the glorious Gloucestershire countryside.
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Bredon, in the county of Worcestershire (3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction NE)
The lush greenery of Bredon Hill forms a dramatic back-drop to this pretty village which is the start of a string of villages threading their way towards the Cotswolds.
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Upton upon Severn, in the county of Worcestershire (6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction NW)
Upton upon Severn is a picturesque little riverside town in the county of Worcestershire, situated near the Malvern Hills and...
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Ashleworth, a Picturesque Village in the county of Gloucestershire (6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction SW)
This is a lovely pastoral village set beside the west bank of the River Severn, in the middle of a typical rural Gloucestershire landscape.
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Cleeve Hill, in the county of Gloucestershire (6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction SE)
Otherwise known as the Cleeve Cloud, Cleeve Hill is the highest point of the Cotswolds rising to a height of 1083 ft. Spread out below is the town of Cheltenham and its famous Prestbury racecourse, home of the Cheltenham Gold Cup meeting.
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Cheltenham, in the county of Gloucestershire (7.0 miles, 11.3 km, direction SE)
Cheltenham, the very mention of this grand old town conjurs up not only images of gracious georgian houses but also of superb...
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Elmley Castle, in the county of Worcestershire (8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction NE)
Elmley Castle is one of the most beautiful villages in England
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Winchcombe, a Historic Market Town in the county of Gloucestershire (8.3 miles, 13.4 km, direction E)
To experience the quintessentially English town of Winchcome, is to part-take of a miscellany of pure delights.
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Gloucester, a Historic City in the county of Gloucestershire (8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction S)
Looking at the lively City we see today, it is hard to believe that Gloucester was once a tiny port on the River Severn.
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All towns in GloucestershireComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| M5 Junction 9 | (1.6 miles, 2.6 km, direction NE) |
| Ashchurch for Tewkesbury Station | (2.3 miles, 3.7 km, direction NE) |
| M50 Junction 1 | (3.5 miles, 5.6 km, direction N) |
| Cheltenham Spa Station | (6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction S) |
| Birmingham International Airport | (37.0 miles, 59.6 km, direction NE) |
| Bristol International Airport | (48.0 miles, 77.2 km, direction SW) |
| Tewkesbury Abbey to London | (93.2 miles, 150.0 km, direction E) |
Accommodation & Hotels near Tewkesbury Abbey
| Hotel Name |
| Tewkesbury Park Hotel, Golf & Country Club | (0.3 miles, 0.5 km) |
| Sleep Inn Tewkesbury | (0.4 miles, 0.6 km) |
| Jessop House Hotel Tewkesbury | (0.4 miles, 0.7 km) |
| Bell Hotel | (0.4 miles, 0.7 km) |
| Tudor House Hotel | (0.7 miles, 1.2 km) |
| Hatherley Manor Hotel | (6.2 miles, 9.9 km, direction S) |
| Thistle Cheltenham | (6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction S) |
| Rising Sun Hotel | (6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction SE) |
| Hotel De La Bere | (6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction SE) |
| Cleeve Hill Hotel | (6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction SE) |
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