Tewkesbury Abbey

Tewkesbury Abbey Founded 1087. Consecrated 1121. A living Church welcoming all as Christ and offering glimpses of glory. We welcome you to Tewkesbury Abbey.

Whether you come to pray, to marvel at our history or to enjoy our architecture, we hope that your visit allows you to enjoy the peace and beauty of our church.

2026 marks 500 years since William Tyndale published his New Testament in English. To celebrate this anniversary the Abb...
16/06/2026

2026 marks 500 years since William Tyndale published his New Testament in English. To celebrate this anniversary the Abbey is playing host to an exhibition about him and his work. The exhibition, running from 17 June - 13 August in the Lady Chapel, includes a full colour facsimile copy of his 1526 New Testament.

Available to purchase in the Abbey shop is an illustrated book called "William Tyndale and the English Bible - Celebrating 500 years".

The first Tewkesbury History Festival is taking place this week, from 18-21 June. An unforgettable weekend of living hi...
15/06/2026

The first Tewkesbury History Festival is taking place this week, from 18-21 June. An unforgettable weekend of living history, expert talks, and family fun ➡️ www.tewkesburyhistoryfestival.co.uk

The Abbey will be running tours throughout the Tewkesbury History Festival, so why not have a day of Tewkesbury History:
18 & 19 June - 3pm Highlights Tour & 3:30pm Hidden Spaces Tour.
20 June - 2pm Hidden Spaces Tour & 3pm Highlights Tour.
21 June - 2pm Hidden Spaces Tour.

Tours bookable at - https://tewkesburyabbey.digitickets.co.uk/category/65989

Beautiful sunlight coming through the Abbey windows this morning...
15/06/2026

Beautiful sunlight coming through the Abbey windows this morning...

15/06/2026

Join us this week for Choral Evensong at 5:30pm, sung by Tewkesbury Abbey Schola Cantorum of Dean Close Preparatory School.

Monday 15 June - Choral Evensong sung by Lay Clerks
Tuesday 16 June - Choral Evensong
Thursday 18 June - Choral Evensong
Friday 19 June - Choral Evensong sung by Lay Clerks

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us today for our High Mass, Procession and Blessing of the River Avon.It was won...
14/06/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us today for our High Mass, Procession and Blessing of the River Avon.

It was wonderful to see so many people come together - from our congregation, local residents, civic dignitaries, environmental groups and visitors - to stand beside our beautiful river in a shared commitment to its future.

Today's blessing was about far more than ceremony. Throughout the Bible, water is a sign of life, blessing and God's care for creation. We believe that caring for the natural world is part of our calling. As members of our local community, we also recognise the urgent challenges facing the River Avon through pollution and declining water quality.

We were especially encouraged that churches and communities all along the Warwickshire Avon joined together today in similar acts of blessing, demonstrating that caring for our rivers is something that unites us all.

May today's blessing inspire us all to continue caring for God's creation and working together for healthier rivers for generations to come.

Please note that on Monday 15 & Tuesday 16 June the Abbey Garden Café will be offering a reduced service due to essentia...
14/06/2026

Please note that on Monday 15 & Tuesday 16 June the Abbey Garden Café will be offering a reduced service due to essential maintenance. On these two days a selection of drinks and cakes will be available.

Join us this evening, 14 June, at 5pm for Choral Evensong, sung by the Abbey Choir.Responses: SandersCanticles: Brewer i...
14/06/2026

Join us this evening, 14 June, at 5pm for Choral Evensong, sung by the Abbey Choir.

Responses: Sanders
Canticles: Brewer in E flat
Anthem: See what love hath the Father - Mendelssohn
Voluntary: Allegro Maestoso (Sonata in G) - Elgar

All are welcome this morning for High Mass as we unite with communities along the length of the Warwickshire Avon, gathe...
14/06/2026

All are welcome this morning for High Mass as we unite with communities along the length of the Warwickshire Avon, gathering for a series of River Blessings. What began as a local response in Tewkesbury has grown into a whole River movement, as churches from Rugby to the Severn confluence unite to highlight the ecological crisis facing our waterways.

This will be a moving and visually striking event, beginning with a High Mass inside the majestic Tewkesbury Abbey, before a full outdoor procession moves through the town and down to the banks of the River Avon. Led by clergy in vestments, accompanied by incense and sacred music, the procession will include the Abbey choir. There will be readings, hymns, and prayers, culminating in a dramatic blessing of the waters.

The combination of ritual, music, and public witness will make for a powerful spectacle - a rare and memorable event not just of worship, but of environmental hope and moral conviction.
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Join us tomorrow evening, 14 June, at 5pm for Choral Evensong, sung by the Abbey Choir.Responses: SandersCanticles: Brew...
13/06/2026

Join us tomorrow evening, 14 June, at 5pm for Choral Evensong, sung by the Abbey Choir.

Responses: Sanders
Canticles: Brewer in E flat
Anthem: See what love hath the Father - Mendelssohn
Voluntary: Allegro Maestoso (Sonata in G) - Elgar

13/06/2026

This Is Tewkesbury is in full swing at the Abbey. The sun is out and the burgers are sizzling! With performances indoor and outside as well as over sixty groups and clubs there is loads to see and do. So why not pop over, the event is free and open till 4pm today.

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Monday 9:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 4pm
Thursday 9:30am - 4pm
Friday 9:30am - 4pm
Saturday 9:30am - 4pm
Sunday 9:30am - 4pm

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