Things To Do
in Tewkesbury

Locally reared pork (Gloucestershire Old Spot) and Cotswold lamb feature on pub and restaurant menus; try them roasted or as part of hearty pies at taverns and country hotels.

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Gloucestershire is known for its cheeses — enjoy them on cheese boards or in dishes at tearooms, delis and farmers’ markets.

A Sunday roast with Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes and seasonal veg is widely available in pubs and inns; look for locally sourced meat.

Artisan bread, cakes (including classic Victoria sponge and fruit tarts) and locally made jams and chutneys at markets and cafés.

Held regularly in the town centre, the market sells local produce, cheeses, baked goods, meat, preserves and occasional street-food stalls — a good place to sample regional specialties and buy picnic supplies.

Around bank holidays and festivals you'll find craft and food stalls offering local ciders, pies and sweet treats; check the town calendar for dates.

Tipping is appreciated but not compulsory; in pubs you usually don’t tip for drinks, while in restaurants a 10–15% tip is common for good service (check if a service charge is included). For taxis, rounding up or adding 10% is normal.

Contactless cards and chip-and-PIN are widely accepted; mobile payments (Apple/Google Pay) are common. Small market stalls and some pubs may be cash-only or prefer card minimums, so carry a small amount of cash for markets and tips.

Warmest and busiest season, ideal for riverside walks, garden visits and outdoor dining; festivals and markets are more frequent. Expect higher prices and more visitors on weekends, but long daylight hours are excellent for sightseeing.

Crisp air and colourful foliage make countryside walks and battlefield visits especially pleasant. Cooler evenings mean cosy pub meals; watch for early river fog that can produce striking photos.

Cold and damp with a chance of frost; the town is quieter and many attractions have shorter opening hours. Tewkesbury can be affected by river flooding in winter storms — check local flood warnings before travel.

Blossom and lambing season bring fresh countryside scenes and milder weather; it’s a great time for walking, birdwatching and visiting markets for seasonal produce.

A prominent local hill offering several waymarked trails, chalk grassland scenery and panoramic views over the Severn Vale — excellent for a moderate day hike.

Part of the long-distance trail network across the Cotswolds; drive a short distance to access varied sections and scenic ridge-top walking.

A long-distance path following the River Severn; sections near Tewkesbury provide pleasant riverside walks and wildlife watching.

Short, informative walks across the historic battlefield site with interpretation panels and accessible paths suitable for most walkers.

Many families and long-established local residents make up a large portion of the population, contributing to community events and local schools.

People who commute to nearby employment centres in Gloucester, Cheltenham and Worcester live in Tewkesbury for its village feel and transport links.

A noticeable retiree population enjoys the town’s quieter lifestyle, historic environment and local clubs.

The town attracts tourists visiting the Abbey, battlefield, and the Cotswolds, especially on weekends and during event weekends.

Local amateur and semi‑professional clubs are popular, with community participation and weekend matches drawing local supporters.

Rugby union is widely played and followed in the region, with clubs and school teams active around Gloucestershire.

Cricket is a traditional summer sport with village and town teams and local matches in the countryside.

Horse riding and point-to-point events are common in the countryside around Tewkesbury, reflecting rural traditions.