Historic Abbey Precincts Tours at Tewkesbury Abbey

Tewkesbury Abbey was founded in 1087 by nobleman Robert FitzHamon, but the building of the present Abbey did not start until 1102. Built to house Benedictine monks, the Norman Abbey was near completion when consecrated in 1121.

Dr Ellie March will guide the tour around parts of the town which formed the precincts of the Monastery of Tewkesbury Abbey. Talking about the locations of the buildings and features of the monastery which were lost at the dissolution, as well medieval life and the life of the monks during that time.

Dr Ellie March gained her PhD from Exeter University with the title, ‘Tewkesbury Abbey: An Interdisciplinary Study of the Benedictine Medieval Monastery and its Material Culture’ (2023).

Timings

Saturday 19 September:

12pm and 2pm

Location & directions

Tewkesbury Abbey, Church Street, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 5RZ

Directions:

There is no parking on site at Tewkesbury Abbey, but there are a number of pay and display car parks within short walking distance.

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Tours will need to be pre-booked due to number restrictions and will be available to book on DigiTickets, a link for which will be available on the Tewkesbury Abbey website soon.

Additional information

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s)

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