Guidebook for Gloucestershire
Drinks & Nightlife
Theoc House
85 Barton StGreat local pub with friendly staff, drinks, food and decor.
A lovely traditional pub and place to eat and drink for a reasonable price.
Gupshill Manor is steeped in history, most of it centering around the Battle of Tewkesbury in 1471.
In the main building, around the fire places you will see some ornately carved stonework, these pieces were stolen from Tewkesbury Monastery during King Henry VIII’s dissolution of the church.
Gupshill Manor station
A lovely traditional pub and place to eat and drink for a reasonable price.
Gupshill Manor is steeped in history, most of it centering around the Battle of Tewkesbury in 1471.
In the main building, around the fire places you will see some ornately carved stonework, these pieces were stolen from Tewkesbury Monastery during King Henry VIII’s dissolution of the church.
A lovely traditional pub and place to eat and drink for a reasonable price.
This elegant country pub, dating from 1696, is a fitting addition to the historic town of Tewkesbury.
With high-quality food and a reputation for excellent, attentive service, The Bell is the ideal retreat for a drink and bite to eat.
9 locals recommend
The Bell
Church StreetA lovely traditional pub and place to eat and drink for a reasonable price.
This elegant country pub, dating from 1696, is a fitting addition to the historic town of Tewkesbury.
With high-quality food and a reputation for excellent, attentive service, The Bell is the ideal retreat for a drink and bite to eat.
Sightseeing
One of the finest examples of Norman architecture in Britain, and has the largest Romanesque crossing tower in Europe.
55 locals recommend
Tewkesbury Abbey
One of the finest examples of Norman architecture in Britain, and has the largest Romanesque crossing tower in Europe.
The Barn is built on the actual battlefield site of the famous War of the Roses (1471). And is only 400m from the infamous 'Bloody Meadow' where the Yorkist Army finally defeated the Lancastrians.
Lincoln Green Lane
Lincoln Green LaneThe Barn is built on the actual battlefield site of the famous War of the Roses (1471). And is only 400m from the infamous 'Bloody Meadow' where the Yorkist Army finally defeated the Lancastrians.
Entertainment & Activities
Local swimming pool and gym. For more details visit: /www.placesforpeopleleisure.org/centres/tewkesbury-leisure-centre
6 locals recommend
Tewkesbury Leisure Centre
Gloucester RoadLocal swimming pool and gym. For more details visit: /www.placesforpeopleleisure.org/centres/tewkesbury-leisure-centre
Tewkesbury Park
Lincoln Green Lane18 hole golf course.
Sherdons Golf Centre
18 hole golf course.
Hilton Puckrup Hall, Tewkesbury
Puckrup Lane18 hole golf course.
Arts & Culture
Theatre, cinema, bar and live music venue in the heart of the Tewkesbury town centre.
25 locals recommend
Roses Theatre station
Theatre, cinema, bar and live music venue in the heart of the Tewkesbury town centre.
The John Moore Museum is nestled in a row of historic timber-framed buildings close to the Abbey in Tewkesbury.
The museum was in memory of the writer and naturalist, John Moore. Today it is also home to an extensive Natural History collection featuring specimens of the mammals and birds native to our countryside.
A few doors away is The Merchant’s House, a two storey building which has been beautifully restored and furnished to show the construction of a 15th century shop and dwelling.
The John Moore Countryside Museum
41 Church StThe John Moore Museum is nestled in a row of historic timber-framed buildings close to the Abbey in Tewkesbury.
The museum was in memory of the writer and naturalist, John Moore. Today it is also home to an extensive Natural History collection featuring specimens of the mammals and birds native to our countryside.
A few doors away is The Merchant’s House, a two storey building which has been beautifully restored and furnished to show the construction of a 15th century shop and dwelling.
Parks & Nature
A small, secret little park built to celebrate Queen Victoria. Perfect for a short peaceful walk.
Victoria Gardens
Gloucester RoadA small, secret little park built to celebrate Queen Victoria. Perfect for a short peaceful walk.
Essentials
ALDI
Gloucester RoadJust 800m from our front door.
Morrisons station
Tesco Metro
1-6 Bishops WalkFood Scene
Their mouth-watering menu has a modern, European twist and whatever your preference you can be confident that everything from the breads through to the ice creams is homemade, using - wherever possible - locally sourced, seasonal ingredients.
The Abbot's Table
73 Church StTheir mouth-watering menu has a modern, European twist and whatever your preference you can be confident that everything from the breads through to the ice creams is homemade, using - wherever possible - locally sourced, seasonal ingredients.
Chef & Owner Mat Gabb always looks for the finest ingredients and travels early mornings to wholesale markets to ensure we have the freshest fish and vegetables the season has to offer. At My great Grandfathers they try to contact and deal with the main producers of foods to ensure premium quality. This gives the restaurant a unique advantage to its knowledge and the use of our ingredients.
My Great Grandfathers
84-85 Church StChef & Owner Mat Gabb always looks for the finest ingredients and travels early mornings to wholesale markets to ensure we have the freshest fish and vegetables the season has to offer. At My great Grandfathers they try to contact and deal with the main producers of foods to ensure premium quality. This gives the restaurant a unique advantage to its knowledge and the use of our ingredients.
Salerno's Italian
66a Church StLovely local Italian.
Prezzo Tewkesbury
105 Church StItalian chain restaurant in the heart of the Town centre.