Tewkesbury Heritage & Visitor Centre

About the museum

The Heritage & Visitor Centre stands at 100 Church Street in the middle of Tewkesbury, in a restored 17th-century building. Its self-guided exhibition tells the story of the town from its earliest settlers, through the Wars of the Roses and the Battle of Tewkesbury in 1471, to the Civil War and the effects of the industrial revolution on the town's trade.

Information panels follow the story of Bartholomew Read, a former owner of the house, and visitors can use portable guides and interactive games as they go round. The centre is also home to the Tewkesbury Stitch Story, a six-metre hand embroidery to which more than 8,000 people from schools, care homes, clubs and markets each added a stitch.

The building is also the town's tourist information centre. Staff give advice on places to stay, local attractions, public transport and events, and the centre sells maps, guides, local produce and gifts.

Highlights

• Self-guided exhibition on the Battle of Tewkesbury in 1471
• Tewkesbury Stitch Story, a six-metre community embroidery
• Portable guides and interactive games
• Restored 17th-century building
• Tourist information centre

Permanent exhibitions

• Tewkesbury Heritage Centre exhibition – A self-guided route through the history of Tewkesbury, from the earliest settlers via the Wars of the Roses and the Civil War to the industrial revolution and the present.
• Tewkesbury Stitch Story – A six-metre community embroidery of the town's landmarks and history, stitched by thousands of local people.

Founded

2007

Operated by

Tewkesbury Borough Council

Admission & discounts

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Accessibility

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Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
• Hands-on stations

Children can try games and activities in the exhibition, including battle top trumps and embossing machines.

Getting there & parking

The centre is on Church Street in the middle of the town, and the tourist information staff can advise on bus and train services. A town centre map and car park information are available on the Visit Tewkesbury website.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

The tourist information desk sells local maps and publications, souvenirs, local produce, stamps and postcards.

Events & venue rental

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