Tewkesbury Heritage Centre
The Heritage & Visitor Centre is a great place to start your visit to Tewkesbury. Learn a little about the town's history and use the visitor centre to help plan your trip.
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Markets in Tewkesbury Borough
Tewkesbury borough has three thriving market towns, Tewkesbury, Winchcome and Bishops Cleeve and has been an important hub for traders to sell their wares for many hundreds of years. That legacy continues through to the present day with regular weekly and monthly markets across the borough as well as special themed markets allowing visitors and residents alike to shop for locally produced food and wares.
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Tewkesbury
As an historic market town, Tewkesbury has been an important hub for traders to sell their wares for many hundreds of years. That legacy continues through to the present day with regular weekly and monthly markets as well as special themed markets adding to the vibrancy of the town.
Every Wednesday and Saturday there is a general market in the Spring Gardens Car Park with a variety of stalls selling fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, clothes and home wares.
Several times a year, Tewkesbury High Street is closed to traffic and is transformed into a Food & Arts Market. Visit the events page for details of up coming markets.
The town hosts a popular Food & Drink Festival each year on the Vineyards behind Tewkesbury Abbey. Visit the What's On page for more information and all the details of up coming markets.
Winchcombe
As a historic wool town, Winchcombe's bustling market has been a focal point for trade and community life for centuries. This rich tradition of commerce and gathering continues today with a variety of regular and special markets that bring a unique vibrancy to the town.
Every Friday, Winchcombe hosts a general market at the Abbey Fields car park. Here you can find a selection of stalls offering local produce, fresh baked goods, and other unique goods.
Periodically throughout the year, the town's streets come alive with a special themed market. These markets often showcase local artisans, craftspeople, and food producers, reflecting the creative spirit of the town. Keep an eye on the events page for dates and details of upcoming markets.
The Winchcombe Country Show also features a popular market area, where visitors can browse a wide array of local crafts, food, and drink. For more information, please check the 'What's On' section of our website.
Bishop's Cleeve
While Bishop's Cleeve may not have a historical weekly market in the same vein as some of its neighboring towns, it has established its own vibrant market scene. The village is known for its popular, themed craft and food markets that bring the community together and showcase the talent of local artisans and producers.
Held at the Tithe Barn, these markets, feature a curated selection of stalls selling everything from unique handmade goods and homeware to delicious locally-made food and treats. There are also occasional craft markets on special occasions, such as the village's annual Christmas Light Switch On event, which attracts a large crowd with its open-air market and festive atmosphere.
Markets in Tewkesbury Borough
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Where will your adventure take you? -From the medieval streets of Tewkesbury to the charming villages of the Cotswolds, North Gloucestershire is packed with incredible places to explore. Whether you're seeking history, nature, or a little hidden gem, there’s a destination waiting just for you.
Tewkesbury Abbey
Tewkesbury Abbey has been at the centre of the town's history for centuries and continues to play an important spiritual and secular role today.
The John Moore Museum
Nestled in a row of magnificent 15th century timber-framed buildings close to Tewkesbury Abbey, is the John Moore Museum. Established in 1980, the collection was created in memory of the writer and naturalist, John Moore.
