Tewkesbury Abbey
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Overview
A massive square Norman tower lies at the centre of this church, which dates to the early 12th century and was bought by the town after the Dissolution for £453. The medieval stained glass, dating to the 14th century, is some of the oldest in Europe, and is complemented by two very different modern windows by Tom Denny. The interior was restored by George Gilbert Scott around 1875, and more glass dates from this Victorian period. Look up to admire the carved stone ceiling bosses, which include many representations of the Green Man; and seek out the intricately carved stonework canopy which adorns the 14th-century tomb of Hugh le Despenser and his wife Elizabeth.
About the area
Gloucestershire is home to a variety of landscapes, including the Cotswolds, a region of gentle hills, valleys and gem-like villages that roll through the county. To their west is the Severn Plain, watered by Britain’s longest river and characterised by orchards and farms marked out by hedgerows that blaze with mayflower in the spring; beyond the Severn are the Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley.
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Orchard View
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Birds Nest Cottage
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Bird's Nest Cottage
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Croft Farm Water Park
Croft Farm Water Park is a resort destination situated just outside Tewkesbury. With its own lake, water sports activities and tuition, luxury lodges, caravan and camping, it is perfect...
Moretons Holiday Self Catering Cottages
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The Moretons Farmhouse
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