Where to visit in the wider area

Surrounding Tewkesbury

With its central location and easy access to the M5 and M50 motorway make Tewkesbury an ideal location. So whether you are simply enjoying a day visit or a base for a longer holiday we have something for everyone

Lavender Fields
A shot of a landscape - Cleeve Common at dusk with low light.

Places to visit within an hour's drive of Tewkesbury

The Neptune Fountain Cheltenham

Cheltenham

The magnificent Regency town of Cheltenham is famous for its specialty shops and architecture. The town hosts an astounding array of world class festivals throughout the year and boasts an exciting foodie scene from street food to Michelin starred restaurants

Visit Cheltenham
Cotswold Village Street

The Cotswolds

Head East from Tewkesbury and you'll soon be exploring the beautiful Cotswolds - an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty', one of the most splendid areas of England. The Cotswolds feature some of the most picturesque towns and villages in the UK. Bursting with honey-coloured stone cottages, stunning scenery, gorgeous places to stay and things to do.

Visit The Cotswolds
Forest of Dean Woodlands

Forest of Dean

To the south west of Tewkesbury lies The Forest of Dean, one of England’s few remaining ancient forests, covering 27,000 acres of woodland and boasts a spectacular range of natural beauty combined with an aura of magic and mystery that has been the inspiration for many great artists and writers including Tolkien and JK Rowling.

Visit Forest of Dean
Gloucester Cathedral against blue sky

Gloucester

Combines a rich historic past with a modern City and boasts excellent shopping centres, activities and museums. The city is home to the magnificent Gloucester Cathedral, and a short walk from the centre of Gloucester takes you to the famous Gloucester Docks, steeped in over 200 years of history, with 15 Victorian warehouses serving what was once the most inland port in Britain.

Visit Gloucester
Malvern Hills Landscape

The Malverns

The Malvern Hills, which divide the beautiful English countryside of Herefordshire and Worcestershire, are a great destination for walkers of all ages and abilities.

Visit The Malverns
Shakespeare's Birthplace Stratford-Upon-Avon

Stratford-Upon-Avon

This Warwickshire market town is synonymous as the birthplace of William Shakespeare is only 30 miles from Tewkesbury.

Visit Stratford
River view of Worcester Cathedral

Worcester

The city is best known for its magnificent Cathedral but is also famous for the world renowned Worcester Porcelain, the piquant Worcestershire Sauce and the most picturesque cricket ground in the country.

Visit Worcester