Visit Tewkesbury

04/09/2026

Yes its Friday and the weather is set to be kind to us this weekend and, as always, there's a fantastic range of events and activities taking place across the borough to keep everyone entertained. So lets make a plan and make the most of it.

🗣️ Talk: Two Queens in One Isle at John Moore Museum
Saturday 5 September | 11am – 12pm
Head down to the Old Baptist Chapel in Tewkesbury for a morning talk exploring the dramatic, intertwined rivalry of Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots.

🎭 The Roses Theatre
Saturday 5 September 7:30 pm
Step back into the 1980s with From Gold To Rio—a high-energy live tribute celebrating the biggest hits of Spandau Ballet and Duran Duran.

Sunday 6 September
Open panto chorus auditions are taking place throughout the day for young local performers hoping to tread the boards in this year’s pantomime.

⚔️ Guided Battlefield Walk
Sunday, 6 September | 10am
Step back in time to 1471 and explore one of the decisive clashes of the Wars of the Roses. Meet by the gate into the Abbey grounds from the Abbey Car Park on Gander Lane.

🚴 Hell of the North Cotswolds (HONC)
Sunday, 6 September | Winchcombe
The iconic off-road endurance cycle event returns, taking riders on an epic challenge across bridleways, tracks, and rolling Cotswold hills starting right out of Winchcombe.

🌿 NGS Open Gardens at Highnam Court
Sunday, 6 September | 11am – 4:30 pm
Explore 40 glorious acres of Victorian gardens, lakes, stunning sculptures, and expansive grounds in aid of the National Garden Scheme, with tea and homemade cakes available.

Where are you heading this weekend? Let us know in the comments!

28/08/2026

It's the last long weekend of the summer - so its time to make the most it. The weather is looking changeable so here are a few indoor and outdoor options for you with our weekend round up of events:

🏰 Sudeley Castle | all weekend | Knight School
It's the final weekend of the summer Knight Trail— let little ones complete their medieval quest before term starts.

🏏 Cricket & Cider Festival | All weekend | Tewkesbury Cricket Club
local cider, barbecues, and live bands.

🎶 Lower Lode Inn Oktoberfest | All weekend
Head to the riverside at Forthampton for live music, outdoor drinks, and themed fancy-dress disco nights all weekend.

⛪ Tallis Choral Foundation - The Lark Ascending - at Tewkesbury Abbey | Saturday 29 August 5:30pm
Enjoy a classical choral concert under the Abbey vaulting on Saturday evening.

🎻 Old Chapel Court Concerts | Sunday 30 August 3:30pm
Catch intimate early music performances at the historic Old Baptist Chapel off Church Street.

🌸 Deerhurst Flower Festival | Deerhurst | All weekend
Beautiful floral displays inside the Saxon churches of St Mary’s and Odda’s Chapel, complete with homemade teas and cakes.

What are your Bank Holiday plans? Let us know in the comments if we missed your local event! 👇

25/08/2026

Enjoy this fascinating tour of Tewkesbury

24/08/2026

Loving the lunchtime recitals

21/08/2026

Happy Friday - have you made plans for the weekend yet? Never fear our weekend guide is here.

🦅 Birds of Prey Day | Old Baptist Chapel
Saturday 22 August, 10am – 3:45pm
Get up close with magnificent birds including majestic owls presented by J.R.C.S Falconry. Meet the expert falconers across three dedicated sessions, with tickets also including entry to the John Moore Museum and the historic Merchant's House.

🏰 Summer at the Castle | Sudeley Castle
Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 August
Spend a day exploring royal history, ten award-winning gardens, and the famous Pheasantry. Brave adventurers can tackle the huge wooden fort adventure playground, discover outdoor family trails, and wander the historic castle grounds.

🎨 Artist in Residence and Sculpture Garden | Nature in Art
Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 August, 10am – 5pm
Head to Nature in Art to meet resident printmaker Chris Sinden demonstrating his wildlife artwork live in the studio. Wander through the permanent gallery displays, follow the outdoor sculpture trail, do not miss the café for lunch or cake.

🧱 Saturday Lego Club | Bishop's Cleeve Library
Saturday 22 August, 10am – 12pm
Looking for a free, relaxed morning out with the kids? Drop into Bishop's Cleeve Library for their weekly Saturday morning Lego Club. All bricks and materials are provided—just turn up, get creative, and build together!

What are your plans this weekend? Let us know in the comments below, and don't forget to tag a friend who needs weekend inspiration!

14/08/2026

It's Friday - which can only mean one thing. Time for our weekend round up post to inspire you all to make the most of your weekend right here in Tewkesbury Borough.

🏎️ Mini's at Prescott: Cooper Car Company 80th Anniversary | Saturday 15 August
Celebrate all things Mini this Saturday. Enjoy track runs, rally and racing Minis, special car displays, club stands, and dedicated celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the legendary Cooper Car Company.

⚔️ Civil War Weekend | Sudeley Castle Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 August
Step back into the 17th century as living history takes over the castle grounds! Experience dramatic skirmishes in the Hop Field, living history encampments on the Mulberry Lawn, and authentic pike & drum drills presented by Lord Hopton's Regiment of Foote.

☕ Beans & Machines Car Show | Winchcombe Park Saturday 15 August, 10am – 1pm
Head over to Winchcombe Park for a relaxed morning of coffee and fantastic cars! Hosted by Long Shot Coffee, this free community event showcases a diverse line-up of vehicles, from cherished classics and vintage motors to modern performance machines.

🎬 Cinema at The Roses: The Odyssey | The Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury Showing across the weekend
Escape the heat and catch a screening at The Roses! Enjoy their weekend film programme in the main auditorium, alongside drinks and treats from the theatre café and bar.

🧱 Saturday Lego Club | Bishop's Cleeve Library Saturday 15 August, 10am – 12pm
Looking for a fun, free family morning out? Drop into Bishop’s Cleeve Library for their weekly Lego Club—all bricks provided, just bring along your imagination and creativity!

⛲ Stanway Fountain & Water Garden NGS Open Day | Stanway Sunday 16 August, 2pm – 5pm
Explore 20 acres of magnificent 18th-century gardens and witness the world's highest gravity fountain all in support of the National Garden Scheme. Homemade teas and cakes available in the tearoom.

What are your plans this weekend? Let us know in the comments below, and don't forget to tag a friend who needs weekend inspiration!

12/08/2026

Looking forward to another great market

🌻 FINE FOOD & CRAFT MARKET 🌻

Delicious selection of sweet bakes, cheeses, breads, liquorice, charcuterie, gins, ciders and wine, with many more tasty treats to take home.

🧭 10:00am-4:00pm
📆 Sunday 16th August 2026
📍 Tewkesbury High Street

A beautiful variety of crafts including jewellery, candles, crochet, photography and artwork to name just a few of the fabulous items to be found at the market.

✨Bring your friends and family, shop local and support independent businesses.✨

11/08/2026

Its really beautiful, definitely recommend a visit

07/08/2026

If the weather feeling a bit cooler is tempting you out and about this weekend. Here is our round-up to hopefully inspire you to take in a couple of events:

🎵 Musica Deo Sacra Festival | Tewkesbury Abbey

Running all week through Sunday 9 August
Experience glorious choral music filling the vaulted nave of the Abbey as part of this renowned annual festival celebrating music in liturgy.

🎭 Bill Bailey: Work in Progress | The Roses Theatre

Every evening through Sunday 9 August
Catch comedy legend Bill Bailey as he tries out brand-new material in an intimate theatre setting.

📜 Boil a Mouse in Urine! Childcare in Tudor & Stuart Times | Old Baptist Chapel
Saturday 8 August, 11am - A fascinating (and delightfully gruesome) look back at how historical parents cared for their little ones, presented by the John Moore Museum team.

🏎️ Steeleford Hill Climb | Prescott Speed Hill Climb, Gotherington
Saturday 8 August
Head over to Prescott for a action-packed day of motorsports featuring supercar displays, track action, and trade stands.

🎻 Old Chapel Court Concert: Newe Vialles | The Old Baptist Chapel
Saturday 8 August, 4pm
Enjoy an afternoon of beautiful period music performed by Henrik Persson and Caroline Ritchie in the intimate chapel setting.

🏰 Medieval Moments & Falcons in Flight | Sudeley Castle & Gardens
All Weekend
Bring the family along for Sudeley’s summer season! Kids can take part in interactive medieval-themed challenges and Tudor craft activities, plus marvel at live birds of prey soaring over the castle grounds in the Falcons in Flight displays.🚂

Trainmaster Kids' Playtime | Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway
Friday 7th – Sunday 9th August Steam through the Cotswolds between Winchcombe and Toddington! GWSR is hosting giant hands-on train tracks and play zones for little ones, alongside their summer Kids for a Quid deal.

🖼️ Exhibitions at Tewkesbury Abbey - throughout the weekend
Don't miss the William Tyndale Exhibition in the Lady Chapel and the Threads through the Cross textile display.

👇 What are your plans this weekend? Let us know in the comments below, and don't forget to tag a friend who needs weekend inspiration

01/08/2026

Sounds like a perfect chilled evening

🎶 FREE MUSIC TONIGHT! 🎶

Looking for something to do this evening? Come down to Victoria Gardens and enjoy an evening of FREE live music from 5:00pm – 9:00pm! 🎸🎤

Bring your friends and family, relax, and enjoy performances from some fantastic local musicians in a great outdoor setting.

📍 Victoria Gardens,
🕔 Live Music: 5:00pm – 9:00pm
🎟️ FREE ENTRY
🎶 🎤 Live Music Line-up:
5:00pm – 5:45pm – Too Young to Know; Too Old to Care
6:05pm – 6:50pm – Holly Havens
7:10pm – 7:55pm – Al Sanchez
8:10pm – 8:55pm – Ged Wilson

See you there! 🎶🌿